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The 70's Datebook for March 4

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In 1972, Bill Daly guests on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” as a sub-par politician Mary takes under her wing. Theyʹre actually pitching the Pete Peterson character as a spinoff, which CBS elects not to buy.

In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Johnny Carson”. Other Articles: Alex Karras

In 1972, R.C., “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart. This may have been an inspiration for Chuck Barris for a game show except when you bang a gong, you got it off.

In 1972, R.C., “Down By The Lazy River” by Osmonds peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, The first issue of People magazine, then called People Weekly, was published by Time-Life Incorporated; on the cover was actress Mia Farrow, then co-starring in “The Great Gatsby.”

In 1975, Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Queen Elizabeth.

In 1976, Pan Am becomes the first airline charged with criminal negligence in a crash.

In 1976, “Grady”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1977, The first CRAY One supercomputer was shipped to Los Alamos Laboratories, New Mexico.

In 1977, The Rolling Stones play the first of two concerts at El Mocambo, a small club in Toronto, Canada. The session was recorded for the “Love You Live” album.

In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts: KC and The SUNSHINE BAND (“SHAKE YOUR BOOTY”); plus GORDON LIGHTFOOT (“WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD”), HEART (“MAGIC MAN”)

In 1977, “The Don Ho Show”, TV Variety, last aired on ABC.

In 1978, Eight p.m./ET “The Bob Newhart Show” (CBS): Hoping to expand her horizons, Carol (Marcia Wallace) quits her job with Bob and goes to work as a secretary for Elliott Carlin Real Estate. Emily: Suzanne Pleshette. Carlin: Jack Riley. Jerry: Peter Bonerz. Howard: Bill Daily. Miss Pringle: Madeleine Fisher. Johnson: John Terry Bell.

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lynnie Green and Bess Armstrong of On Our Own”. Other Articles: The Muppet Show, Soap Hunks

In 1978, The Bee Gees set a record on this day as their single, “How Deep Is Your Love”, from the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack stayed in the top ten for an unprecedented 17 weeks.

In 1978, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson topped the charts with “Mamas Donʹt Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” and remained at the number-one spot for four weeks in 1978…the longest number-one streak of the year.

In 1979, HOT NEW ALBUM “LEGEND” from POCO includes “CRAZY LOVE” and “HEART OF THE NIGHT”

In 1979, The 200th episode of “All in the Family” aired on CBS.

In 1979, The U.S. Voyager I photo revealed Jupiterʹs rings; scientists report the rings of Saturn are composed of large chunks of solid matter.

In 1979, “Stockard Channing in Just Friends” began airing on CBS

In 1979, “The Mary Tyler Moore Hour”, TV Variety, debut on CBS.

In 1970, "Loving" was released by Columbia Pictures; Irvin Kershner (director); Don Devlin (screenplay); George Segal, Eva Marie Saint, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, David Doyle, Paul Sparer, Sherry Lansing, Roland Winters, Edgar Stehli, Diana Douglas, David Ford, John Fink, Ed Crowley, Roy Scheider, Sab Shimono, Betsy von Furstenberg, Nancie Phillips, Janis Young, Andrew Duncan, Calvin Holt, Mina Kolb, James Manis, Mart Hulswit, William Duffy, Irving Selbst, Martin Harvey Friedberg, Lorraine Cullen, Cheryl Bucher, Eileen O'Neill, Diane Davies

In 1973, "Baxter!" was released by National General Pictures / Anglo-EMI Film Distributors / Group W Films / Hanna-Barbera Productions / Performing Arts; Lionel Jeffries (director); Reginald Rose (screenplay); Patricia Neal, Britt Ekland, Lynn Carlin, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Scott Jacoby, Sally Thomsett, Paul Eddington, Paul Maxwell, Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Dorothy Alison, Marianne Stone, Ian Thompson, Frances Bennett, George Tovey

In 1977, "Death Weekend" was released by American International Pictures / Cinépix Film Properties; William Fruet (director/screenplay); Brenda Vaccaro, Don Stroud, Chuck Shamata, Richard Ayres, Kyle Edwards, Don Granberry, Ed McNamara, Michael Kirby, and Richard Donat; Horror, Thriller; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Down By The Lazy River” by The Osmonds peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Everybody Loves A Rain Song” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Everything I Own” by Bread peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Can't Help Myself” by Donnie Elbert peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Can't Hold On” by Karla Bonoff peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Let It Go, Let It Flow” by Dave Mason peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Softly Whispering I Love You” by The [English] Congregation peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Sometimes When We Touch” by Dan Hill peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Standing In For Jody” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sweet Seasons” by Carole King peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Tell 'Em Willie Boy 's A'Comin'” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Brought The Woman Out Of Me” by Hot peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Baby Won't You Let Me Rock And Roll You” by Ten Years After peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Curious Mind (Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um)” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)” by Chic peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ffun” by Con Funk Shun peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'm A Preacher” by Tony Kingston peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Native New Yorker” by Odyssey peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “No Matter How I Try” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Street Corner Serenade” by Wet Willie peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Galaxy” by War peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “American Pie” by Don McLean peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Clash City Rockers” by The Clash peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Come Back My Love” by Darts peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Don't Take No For An Answer” by Tom Robinson Band peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Got To Be There” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just One More Night” by Yellow Dog peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Poppa Joe” by The Sweet peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Shot By Both Sides” by Magazine peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Stayin' Alive” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Spirit Is Willing” by Peter Straker peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wishing On A Star” by Rose Royce peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Words” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Baby Come Back / Love Is Where You Find It” by Player peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Brand New Key” by Melanie peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's A Heartache / Got So Used To Lovin' You” by Bonnie Tyler And The Bonnie Tyler Band peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Jamming / Punky Reggae Party” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love Letters / Let The Candlelight Shine” by Frankie Miller peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Needles And Pins / No One Could Ever Love You More” by Smokie peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Nobody Does It Better / After The Storm” by Carly Simon peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “Captain Zero” by The Mixtures peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Short People / Old Man On The Farm” by Randy Newman peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood + Esmeralda Suite” by Santa Esmeralda starring Leroy Gomez peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Spanish Stroll” by Mink DeVille peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Baby Come Back” by Player peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Igorowitschj” by Corry And De Rekels peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “L'avventura” by Stone And Eric Charden peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love's Unkind” by Donna Summer peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Morning Has Broken” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sleepy Shores” by Johnny Pearson Orchestra peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Telegram Sam” by T. Rex peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ti amo” by Umberto Tozzi peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll” by Ian Dury peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Figaro” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “For A Few Dollars More” by Smokie peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Softly Whispering I Love You” by The [English] Congregation peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Take A Chance On Me” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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