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The 70's Datebook for March 12

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In 1970, On Another World, Missy Palmer Matthews (Carol Roux) told Liz (Nancy Wickwire) that Bill--Liz's son and Missy's husband--drowned after his sailboat capsized during a storm.

In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Aliceʹs September Song”, Aliceʹs old boyfriend, Mark Millard, comes to town to court the Bradysʹ housekeeper, the romance appears serious when Alice devotes all her free time to Mark, much to the chagrin of Sam, the butcher.

In 1971, Jethro Tullʹs “Aqualung” LP was released, as was the John Lennon first solo single since the breakup of the Beatles: “Power To The People,” backed by the New York-based band Elephantʹs Memory.

In 1971, John Lennon released “Power to the People.” He was backed by the New York-based band Elephantʹs Memory.

In 1971, Rolling Stone Mick Jagger marries Bianca Perez Morena de Macias.

In 1974, In the 60's, ABC once had Robin, the Boy Wonder, in Batman. This day, we get another wonder on TV…a female! “Wonder Woman”, TV Adventure starring Lynda Carter, debut on ABC on an occasional basis. The show eventually went to CBS and starred Lynda Carter. Wonder Womanʹs real name, for those who have lost sleep wondering about such trivia, was Diana Prince. As a bonus, Wonder Girl was Donna Troy.

In 1974, John Lennon and Harry Nilsson were thrown out of the Troubador in Los Angeles for heckling the Smothers Brothers. Ironically…five years earlier…Tom Smothers had sang backing vocals on Lennonʹs first Top-40 single “Give Peace A Chance.” Mother always liked the Smothers Brothers better than them!

In 1977, R.C., “Fly Like An Eagle” by Steve Miller peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Night Moves” by Bob Seger peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Theme From Rocky (Gonna Fly Now)” by Rhythm Heritage peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, The Gap Band makes its chart debut with “Out Of The Blue.”

In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: SISSY SPACEK; Musical Guest: RICHARD BASKIN

In 1979, COVER OF PEOPLE: LORETTA SWIT (from T-Vʹs M*A*S*H) with a story in the same issue about THE DOOBIE BROTHERS.

In 1971, "The Andromeda Strain" was released by Universal Pictures; Robert Wise (director); Nelson Gidding (screenplay); Arthur Hill, James Olson, David Wayne, Kate Reid, Paula Kelly, George Mitchell, Mark Jenkins, Peter Helm, Joe Di Reda, Ramon Bieri, Carl Reindel, Frances Reid, Peter Hobbs, Kermit Murdock, Richard O'Brien, Eric Christmas, Ken Swofford, John Carter, Richard Bull, James W. Gavin, Garry Walberg, Emory Parnell, Georgia Schmidt, Victoria Paige Meyerink, Don Messick, Michael Crichton; Sci-Fi, Thriller; Live Action

In 1972, "Godzilla vs. Gigan – (Japan)" was released by Toho; Jun Fukuda (director); Shinichi Sekizawa (screenplay); Hiroshi Ishikawa, Tomoko Umeda, Yuriko Hishimi, Minoru Takashima, Zan Fujita, Toshiaki Nishizawa, Kunio Murai, Gen Shimizu, Kuniko Ashihara, Zeko Nakamura, Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Koetsu Omiya, Kanta Ina

In 1973, "The Baby" was released by Scotia International / Quintet Productions; Ted Post (director); Abe Polsky (screenplay); Anjanette Comer, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill, Suzanne Zenor, Tod Andrews, Michael Pataki, Virginia Vincent, Beatrice Manley Blau, Erin O'Reilly, Don Mallon, Joseph Bernard, David Manzy

In 1975, "Funny Lady" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Herbert Ross (director); Jay Presson Allen, Arnold Schulman (screenplay); Barbra Streisand, James Caan, Roddy McDowall, Ben Vereen, Carole Wells, Omar Sharif, Larry Gates, Royce Wallace, Lilyan Chauvin, Joshua Shelley, Cliff Norton, Corey Fischer, Garrett Lewis, Ken Sansom, Colleen Camp, Alana Stewart, Gary Menteer, Dick Winslow, Jack Angel, Eugene Troobnick, Heidi O'Rourke, Samantha C. Kirkeby, Matt Emery, Jackie Stoloff

In 1976, "I Will, I Will... for Now" was released by 20th Century Fox / Brut Productions; Norman Panama (director/screenplay); Albert E. Lewin (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Diane Keaton, Paul Sorvino, Victoria Principal, Robert Alda, Warren Berlinger, Madge Sinclair, Candy Clark, Carmen Zapata, George Tyne, Renata Vanni

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Body Heat” by James Brown peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Boogie Child” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Fly Like An Eagle” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “For Elise” by Philharmonics peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Like Dreamin'” by Kenny Nolan peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Night Moves” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Theme From 'Rocky' (Gonna Fly Now)” by Rhythm Heritage peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Welcome To Our World Of Merry Music” by Mass Production peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Back Into Your Arms” by Dancer peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Boogie Child” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Fly Like An Eagle” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Here Is Where Your Love Belongs” by The Sons Of Champlin peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Let Me Down Easy” by Shirley Eikhard peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Living Next Door To Alice” by Smokie peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Love Theme From 'A Star Is Born' (Evergreen)” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Midnight On The Bay” by The Stills-Young Band peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Moody Blue” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Night Moves” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Special Arrangement” by Sweet Blindness peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Year Of The Cat” by Al Stewart peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Chanson d'amour” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “This Is Tomorrow” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪✪ “In The Mood” by Ray Stevens (as Henhouse Five Plus Too) peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Hey Mr. Dream Maker / No One Waits” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I'm On The Loose (Again) / Star Maker” by Steve Groves Band peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Jamaica Rum / Wanted Man” by Ted Mulry Gang peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “New Kid In Town / Victim Of Love” by The Eagles peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “On The Loose / You Can't Have Me” by Marty Rhone peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Roxy Roller / Prophet's Tale” by Nick Gilder peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) / We've Got To Get It On Again” by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Do You Feel Like We Do” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “New Kid In Town” by The Eagles peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Angelino” by Debbie peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “De mallemolen” by Heddy Lester peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Don't Say Goodbye” by BZN peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Love Me” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Wishing You Were Here” by Chicago peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” by ABBA peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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