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In 1970, Timothy Leary, former Harvard psychology professor and LSD advocate, is given ten years for smuggling marijuana.

In 1973, A-B-Cʹs IN CONCERT: Taped at Santa Monica Civic Center: GUESS WHO (“AMERICAN WOMAN”, “NO TIME”), B.B. KING (“THE THRILL IS GONE”), MELANIE (“BRAND NEW KEY”, “WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO MY SONG MA”).

In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Great Earring Caper”, Cindy loses her motherʹs earrings and enlists Peterʹs aid in finding them, Peter uses his new detective kit to search for the missing jewelry. Yet after a day of intense investigation, it appears that Cindy will have to confess that she lost them.

In 1973, N-B-Cʹs MIDNIGHT SPECIAL: Host ANNE MURRAY, plus the OʹJAYS, BADFINGER, HONEY CONE and NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND.

In 1973, “The Captain and Me” album by Doobie Brothers was released

In 1974, Penny Marshall guest stars on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” as Mary and Lou bluff their way through a half hour special report on the Minneapolis singles scene. (Such as it is).

In 1974, R.C., “Energy Crisis '74” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “I Love” by Tom T. Hall peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart; Heathen Dan parodied it into “I Like” in 1982.

In 1974, R.C., “Spiders and Snakes” by Jim Stafford peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, Walt Disney World logged in its 50,000,000th guest.

In 1977, Future Tonight Show host Jay Leno made his debut there with host Johnny Carson.

In 1978, AT THE MOVIES “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND”; “THE GOODBYE GIRL” (Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason); “COMA” (Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark)

In 1978, Nine p.m./ET “James at 16” (NBC): James (Lance Kerwin) fears that his encounter with a Swedish exchange student has left him with VD. Sly: David Hubbard. Mother: Lynn Carlin. Father: Linden Chiles. Sandy: Kim Richards. Marlene: Susan Myers. (60 min.)

In 1979, The Havana Jam…a three-day music festival…opened in Cuba with Billy Joel, Stephen Stills, Tom Scott, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge.

In 1979, “Jeopardy!” the TV Game Show, left NBC again.

In 1971, "Death in Venice (France/Italy)" was released by Warner Bros. / Alfa Cinematografica / PECF; Luchino Visconti (director/screenplay); Nicola Badalucco (screenplay); Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andrésen, Mark Burns, Romolo Valli, Nora Ricci, Marisa Berenson, Carole André, Silvana Mangano, Leslie French, Franco Fabrizi, Dominique Darel, Mascia Predit, Nicoletta Elmi, Marco Tulli, Sergio Garfagnoli, Luigi Battaglia, Ciro Cristofoletti; Historical, Drama; Live Action

In 1978, "Fingers" was released by Brut Productions; James Toback (director/screenplay); Harvey Keitel, Tisa Farrow, Michael V. Gazzo, Jim Brown, Tanya Roberts, Marian Seldes, Danny Aiello, Ed Marinaro, Tony Sirico, Dominic Chianese, Largo Woodruff, Sam Coppola; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1978, "Laserblast" was released by Irwin Yablans Company; Michael Rae (director); Frank Ray Perilli, Franne Schacht (screenplay); Kim Milford, Cheryl Smith, Gianni Russo, Roddy McDowall, Keenan Wynn, Dennis Burkley, Eddie Deezen, Ron Masak, Barry Cutler, Mike Bobenko, Rick Walters, Joanna Lipari, Wendy Wernli; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1978, "Sextette" was released by Crown International Pictures; Ken Hughes (director); Herbert Baker (screenplay); Mae West, Timothy Dalton, Dom DeLuise, Tony Curtis, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, George Hamilton, Alice Cooper, Walter Pidgeon, Van McCoy, Rona Barrett, Regis Philbin, George Raft, Gil Stratton; Musical, Comedy; Live Action

In 1978, "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" was released by Seasonal Film Corporation; Yuen Woo-ping (director); Ng See-yuen, Choi Gai-gwong, Tsai Chi-kuang (screenplay); Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tien, Hwang Jang-lee, Dean Shek, Charlie Chan, Roy Horan, Chiu Chi-ling, Fung Hak-on, Tino Wong, Peter Chan, Hsu Hsia, Fung Ging-man, Chiang Kam, Chen Yao-lin, Gam Yam; Martial Arts, Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1978, "Tomorrow Never Comes" was released by Cinépix Film Properties; Peter Collinson (director); Sydney Banks, David Pursall, Jack Seddon (screenplay); Oliver Reed, Susan George, Raymond Burr, John Ireland, Stephen McHattie, Donald Pleasence, Paul Koslo, John Osborne, Cec Linder, Richard Donat, Delores Etienne; Crime; Live Action

In 1979, "Norma Rae" was released by 20th Century Fox; Martin Ritt (director); Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr. (screenplay); Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley, Gail Strickland, Gregory Walcott, Morgan Paull, John Calvin, Noble Willingham, Grace Zabriskie, Robert Broyles; Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "The Odd Angry Shot" was released by Roadshow Film Distributors / Samson Productions / Australian Film Commission / New South Wales Film Corporation; Tom Jeffrey (director/screenplay); Graham Kennedy, Bryan Brown, John Hargreaves, John Jarratt, Graeme Blundell, Ian Gilmour, Richard Moir, Tony Barry, Ray Meagher, Frankie J. Holden, Joy Westmore, Brian Wenzel, Max Cullen, Tim Page, Harold Hopkins, Ron Wilson, Graham Sproule, Graham Rouse, John Allen, Brandon Burke, Mike Harris, Johnny Garfield, Roger Newcombe, Brian Evis; War, Action; Live Action

In 1979, "Real Life" was released by Paramount Pictures; Albert Brooks (director/screenplay); Monica Johnson, Harry Shearer (screenplay); Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain, J.A. Preston, Matthew Tobin, Jennings Lang, David Spielberg, Norman Bartold, Julie Payne, Johnny Haymer, Leo McElroy, Lisa Urette, Robert Stirrat; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Houston (I'm Comin' To See You)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I Love” by Tom T. Hall peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Jolene” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Last Kiss” by Wednesday peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Newsy Neighbors” by First Choice peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Put Your Hands Together” by The O'Jays peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Seasons In The Sun” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “What Is Hip” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “What It Comes Down To” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, ⏺🤣 “Spiders and Snakes” by Jim Stafford peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “Energy Crisis” by Dickie Goodman peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Can This Be Real” by Natural Four peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I Miss You” by The Dells peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “In The Mood” by Bette Midler peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Jessica” by The Allman Brothers Band peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Jolene” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Love's Theme” by Love Unlimited Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Million Dollar Weelend” by Crowbar peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Mother For Our Children” by The Whispers peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Put Your Hands Together” by The O'Jays peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Take Good Care Of Her / I've Got A Thing About You Baby” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “You Sure Love To Ball” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “Daddy What If” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “Get That Gasoline Blues” by NRBQ peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “The Crude Oil Blues” by Jerry Reed peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Dark Lady” by Cher peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Happiness Is Me and You” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me” by Lena Zavaroni peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by Melanie peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Heartbeat - It's A Lovebeat / Sweet, Sweet Loretta” by The DeFranco Family peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Dark Lady” by Cher peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands 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.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “My Coo-Ca-Choo” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Kansas City” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland 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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