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In 1970, In his first solo appearence on U.S. television, Ringo Starr guest starred on “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In”.
In 1970, On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) conned Pat into giving her the $50 she needed to put a down payment on a new apartment.
In 1971, James Franciscus stars in the ABC TV movie “Longstreet,” about a blind insurance-company investigator. Longstreet returns as a series the following fall with action star Bruce Lee in a recurring role.
In 1971, On Dark Shadows, Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) stabbed Kendrick (John Karlen), wounding him. Later, Gabriel tried to kill Daphne (Kate Jackson) but Bramwell Collins (Jonathan Frid) chased him off. Daphne announced that she was going to marry Bramwell.
In 1972, Born on this day in Dallas, Texas, Steve Holy, who has scored fifteen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including the #1 hits "Good Morning Beautiful" (which was featured in the movie Angel Eyes) and "Brand New Girlfriend".
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “How to Succeed in Business?”, Peterʹs after-school job in a bike shop becomes a personal disaster; Peter gets a job with Mr. Martinelli repairing bikes. After he tells his family that he is doing great, his boss decides to let him go because he is too slow.
In 1973, The film “Walking Tall” starring Joe Don Baker premiered in Hollywood.
In 1974, Columbia Records releases Billy Joelʹs “Piano Man.” “Keanu Man” was a parody of that song. So was “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs “Ode to a Superhero.”
In 1974, Led Zeppelinʹs own record company was named Swan Song Records; some other names considered included Slag and Slut. The now familiar Swan Song logo was based upon William Rimmerʹs painting “Evening, Fall Of Day.”
In 1974, R.C., “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)” by Rolling Stones peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Get That Gasoline Blues” by NRBQ peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Midnight Rider” by Gregg Allman peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “The Americans (A Canadianʹs Opinion)” by Tex Ritter peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, Teri Garr appears on Bob Newhart Show in “Confessions of an Orth”.
In 1976, “Fox On The Run” single by Sweet was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song wasnʹt about Farrah Fawcett-Majors!
In 1978, Country music winners at the 20th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by John Denver included; Crystal Gayle who won Best Country Vocal Performance for "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue", Best Country Vocal Performance, Male - Kenny Rogers for "Lucille", Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - The Kendalls for "Heaven's Just a Sin Away", Best Country Instrumental Performance - Asleep At The Wheel for "One O'Clock Jump", Best Country Song - Richard Leigh (songwriter) for "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" performed by Crystal Gayle.
In 1978, Kenny Rogersʹ “Lucille” wins a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
In 1979, George Harrison released his “George Harrison” album.
In 1979, The first tour of the U.S. and Canada by Dire Straits opens at the Paradise Club, Boston. The group logs 51 sold-out shows in 38 days.
In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: DONNA SUMMER and BROOKLYN DREAMS (“HEAVEN KNOWS”); DIRE STRAITS (“SULTANS OF SWING”); PEACHES and HERB (“SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING”)
In 1971, "The Pursuit of Happiness" was released by Columbia Pictures; Robert Mulligan (director); Jon Boothe, George L. Sherman (screenplay); Michael Sarrazin, Barbara Hershey, Robert Klein, Sada Thompson, Ralph Waite, Arthur Hill, E.G. Marshall, Maya Kenin, Rue McClanahan, Peter White, Joseph Attles, Beulah Garrick, Ruth White, Charles Durning, Barnard Hughes, David Doyle, Gilbert Lewis, Albert Henderson, William Devane; Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "Fast Break" was released by Columbia Pictures / Kings Road Entertainment; Jack Smight (director); Marc Kaplan, Sandor Stern (screenplay); Gabe Kaplan, Harold Sylvester, Bernard King, Randee Heller, Michael Warren, Bert Remsen, Reb Brown, Larry Fishburne, John Chappell, Richard Brestoff, Mavis Washington; Comedy; Live Action
In 1974, ✪ “The Americans (A Canadian's Opinion)” by Tex Ritter peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “A Mother For My Children” by The Whispers peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Midnight Rider” by The Allman Brothers Band (Gregg Allman) peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Stop To Start” by Blue Magic peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Last Time I Saw Him” by Diana Ross peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Try (Try To Fall In Love)” by Cooker peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Good To Be You” by Jack Cornell peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Goodess Of Nature” by Abraham's Children peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Thought Of You Again” by Susan Jacks peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Lucy, Lucy, Lucy” by Anan Schick peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Midnight Rider” by The Allman Brothers Band (Gregg Allman) peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “One Tin Soldier” by One Tin Soldier peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rescue Me” by Shirley Eikhard peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Running Wild” by The Stampeders peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You're So Unique” by Billy Preston peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “A Little Lovin'” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Devil Gate Drive” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Love's Theme” by Love Unlimited Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up” by Barry White peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Dyna-Mite” by Mud peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Maar wie holt van mekaar! (en Adam sleug Eva)” by Gerard Hoeben peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Money The Phoney” by Dizzy Man's Band peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Letter” by Bojoura peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Star Star” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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