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In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Youʹre Never Too Old”, Robert Reed and Florence Henderson play dual roles as Mike and Carolʹs grandparents as well as Mike and Carol, when Grandma Hutchins comes to visit, the Brady kids decide to keep her around by matching her up with Grandpa Brady. The lady is too energetic for grandpa and he has no interest in romance.
In 1973, N-B-Cʹs MIDNIGHT SPECIAL: Host PAUL WILLIAMS, plus SEALS and CROFTS, RAVI SHANKAR, EDWARD BEAR and HURRICANE SMITH.
In 1974, R.C., “Boogie Down” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Jungle Boogie” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Rock On” by David Essex peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “The Crude Oil Blues” by Jerry Reed peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, The construction of the Alaskan oil pipeline begins at Sheep Creek Camp (completed June 20, 1977).
In 1976, British heavy-metal/glitter rock band, Queenʹs breakthrough album, “A Night at the Opera,” is certified gold. On the album is a surprise hit, the six-minute-long “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
In 1976, One of the most popular family soaps of the '70s, the aptly named “Family,” debuts on ABC. Sada Thompson and James Broderick star. Cast members include Meredith Baxter-Birney, Gary Frank and Kristy McNichol. Thatʹs it? Just plain Family? Lotsa luck Googling it to find information about the show.
In 1976, The start of the second leg of the Whoʹs U.S. tour following their “By Numbers” album is delayed when Keith Moon collapses onstage at the Boston Garden ten minutes into the show.
In 1976, “Barry Whiteʹs Greatest Hits” album by Barry White was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, AT THE MOVIES “ROCKY” remains the box office champ; “NETWORK” (Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway); “A STAR IS BORN” (Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson)
In 1977, Fleetwood Macʹs “Rumours” becomes their second album to go platinum by the RIAA since the addition of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
In 1977, “The Jacksons”, TV Variety, last aired on CBS.
In 1977, “The McLean Stevenson Show”, TV Comedy, last aired on NBC.
In 1979, ABC-TV shows the rock documentary, “Heroes of Rock and Roll,” narrated by Jeff Bridges and featuring clips of Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and others.
In 1979, On Dallas, Lucy Ewing (Charlene Tilton) became engaged to Kit Mainwaring (Mark Wheeler), who later admitted to her that he was gay.
In 1979, The first extraterrestrial volcano is discovered on Jupiterʹs satellite, Io, by Linda Morabito at J.P.L.
In 1971, "When Eight Bells Toll" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Gershwin-Kastner Productions / Winkast Film Production; Étienne Périer (director); Alistair MacLean (screenplay); Anthony Hopkins, Robert Morley, Nathalie Delon, Jack Hawkins, Corin Redgrave, Derek Bond, Ferdy Mayne, Maurice Roëves, Leon Collins, Wendy Allnutt, Peter Arne, Oliver MacGreevy, Tom Chatto, Edward Burnham, Charles Gray; Action, Adventure, Crime; Live Action
In 1977, "The Farmer" was released by Columbia Pictures / Milway Productions; David Berlatsky (director); John Carmody, Janice Eymann, George Fargo, Patrick Regan (screenplay); Lewell Akins, Gary Conway, Michael Dante, Dave Graig, Stratton Leopold, Ray McIver, George Memmoli, Timothy Scott, Sonny Shroyer, Angel Tompkins, Bill Moses, Judge Parker, Don Payne, Louis C. Pessolano, Johnny Popwell, Ken Renard, Wayne Stewart, Roy Tatum, Jack Waltzer, Eric Weston, Laura Whyte; Crime, Action; Live Action
In 1977, "Islands in the Stream" was released by Paramount Pictures; Franklin J. Schaffner (director); Denne Bart Petitclerc (screenplay); George C. Scott, David Hemmings, Gilbert Roland, Susan Tyrrell, Richard Evans, Claire Bloom, Julius Harris, Hart Bochner, Brad Savage, Michael-James Wixted, Hildy Brooks; Drama; Live Action
In 1974, “Boogie Down” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Just Can't Get You Out Of My Mind” by The Four Tops peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Like To Live The Love” by B.B. King peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “It's Been A Long Time” by New Birth peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jungle Boogie” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Life Is A Song Worth Singing” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Love Song” by Anne Murray peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Quick, Fast, In A Hurry” by New York City peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “That's The Sound That Lonely Makes” by Tavares peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “There's Got To Be Rain In Your Life” by Dorothy Norwood peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Rock On” by David Essex peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “The Crude Oil Blues” by Jerry Reed peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ⏺🤣 “Spiders And Snakes” by Jim Stafford peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Candle In The Wind” by Elton John peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jealous Mind” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Remember (Sha-La-La)” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Slip And Slide” by Medicine Head peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Who's In The Strawberry Patch With Sally?” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You're Sixteen” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up” by Barry White peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Peaches On A Tree” by Nick MacKenzie peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Toedeloe” by De Jantjes peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Woman” by James Brown peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Yes We Can Can” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You're Sixteen” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by The Carpenters peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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