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In 1973, “Down Goes Frazier!” Competing in ABCʹs “Superstars” competition, burly boxer Joe Frazier belly flopped into the 50-yard freestyle swim, began desperately flailing at the water and nearly drowned. A flummoxed Jim McKay announced, “You think he is kidding? He is not kidding.”
In 1977, Burt Sugarmanʹs MIDNIGHT SPECIAL LORETTA LYNN hosts; also appearing: LEO SAYER (“WHEN I NEED YOU”); WILLIE NELSON; MICKEY GILLEY
In 1977, Pistol Pete Maravich set an NBA record for a guard by scoring 68 points in a game against the New York Knicks as the New Orleans Jazz defeat the New York Knicks, 124-107. Only Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor had scored more points in an NBA game.
In 1977, The ice hockey comedy “Slap Shot” starring Paul Newman was released by Universal Pictures.
In 1978, Jefferson Starship declares “Earth Day” for the release of its new album, “Earth.” Itʹs premiered nationally on many radio stations and two days later the album goes gold.
In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of M*A*S*H”. Other Articles: Ben Vereen, Count Dracula
In 1978, R.C., “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)” by Chic peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Theme From Close Encounters Of The Third Kind” by John Williams peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Simpsons” star on tonightʹs “Saturday Night Live.” O.J. Simpson hosts, while Nick Ashford and wife Valerie Simpson serve as musical guests. Not only does the host appear in full “Conehead” makeup, he also stars as “Mandingo II.”
In 1977, "Slap Shot" was released by Universal Pictures / Pan Arts / Kings Road Entertainment; George Roy Hill (director); Nancy Dowd (screenplay); Paul Newman, Strother Martin, Michael Ontkean, Jennifer Warren, Lindsay Crouse, Jerry Houser, Andrew Duncan, Jeff Carlson, Steve Carlson, David Hanson, Yvon Barrette, Allan Nicholls, Brad Sullivan, Stephen Mendillo, Yvan Ponton, Matthew Cowles, Kathryn Walker, Melinda Dillon, M. Emmet Walsh, Swoosie Kurtz, Paul D'Amato, Ronald L. Docken, Guido Tenesi, Jean Rosario Tėtreault, Christopher Murney, Blake Ball, Ned Dowd, Larry Block, Paul Dooley, Bruce Boudreau, Galen Head, Connie Madigan, Joe Nolan, Dick Roberge, Ross Smith, Steve Stirling, Cliff Thompson, Nancy N. Dowd, Barbara L. Shorts, Dan Belisle Jr., Rod Bloomfield, Susan Kendall Newman, Ray Schultz, Carol Shelton; Sports, Comedy; Live Action
In 1977, "Tentacles" was released by American International Pictures; Ovidio G. Assonitis (director); Steven W. Carabatsos (screenplay); John Huston, Shelley Winters, Bo Hopkins, Henry Fonda, Cesare Danova, Delia Boccardo, Claude Akins, Franco Diogene, Marc Fiorini, Alan Boyd, Sherry Buchanan; Horror; Live Action
In 1978, “Le Spank” by Le Pamplemousse peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Theme From 'Close Encounters Of The Third Kind'” by John Williams And His Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Back To The City” by Patsy Gallant peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Breakdown” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Santa Esmeralda peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Love You” by Donna Summer peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Long, Long Way From Home” by Foreigner peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Too Hot Ta Trot” by The Commodores peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Even Though You're Gone” by The Jacksons peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Five Minutes” by The Stranglers peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “What Do I Get” by Buzzcocks peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Boogie Nights / All You Do Is Dial” by Heatwave peaked at number 54 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood / You're My Everything” by Santa Esmeralda peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Down In The Lucky Country / Wintertime In Amsterdam” by Richard Clapton peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Georgina Bailey / Pretty Boy” by Noosha Fox peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Gone Too Far / Where Do I Go From Here” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “It Was Almost Like A Song / It Don't Hurt To Dream” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rendezvous / When You Got Love” by Tina Charles peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Street Corner Serenade / We Got Lovin'” by Wet Willie peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Too Hot Ta Trot” by The Commodores peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Daddy Cool / The Girl Can't Help It” by Darts peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Can't Stand The Rain” by Eruption Featuring Precious Wilson peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Is Like Oxygen” by The Sweet peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “She's Not There” by Santana peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “For A Few Dollars More” by Smokie peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Härligt, härligt men farligt, farligt” by Björn Skifs peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ti amo” by Umberto Tozzi peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Watching The Detectives” by Elvis Costello peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “It's A Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler And The Bonnie Tyler Band peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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