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In 1971, CBS Television made a major announcement on this day, saying that it was dropping “The Ed Sullivan Show” from its program line-up after 23 years on the network. The Sullivan show, a Sunday night fixture, presented everyone from the Beatles and dancing bears to a talking mouse named Topo Gigio, plus anyone and anything in between. It was the longest running show in television history. “Kissa-me goo-night, Eddie…” It was the beginning of the end of the variety show format in prime-time from this point on. Too bad. We could really use some variety shows for whole families to enjoy nowadays.
In 1972, Los Angeles Radio station KHJ was raided by Los Angeles police after calls from listeners who feared thereʹd been a revolution at the station from 6:00 to 7:30 in the morning. DJ Robert W. Morgan had played Donny Osmondʹs “Puppy Love” over and over. The police left without making any arrests. What a relief it was only Donny Osmond, now come on, it would have been worse if he played the George Carlin “Seven Dirty Words” routine over and over again…
In 1972, Singer Robert John scores with a remake of the Tokensʹ number one hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Johnʹs version goes Top Fifteen and earns him a Gold record certified by the RIAA
In 1972, “The Godfather” opened in movie theaters.
In 1974, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: THREE DOG NIGHT (“THE SHOW MUST GO ON”, “SURE AS IʹM SITTING HERE”, “SHAMBALA”, “BLACK and WHITE”), FOUR TOPS (“ARE YOU MAN ENOUGH”, “KEEPER OF THE CASTLE”, medley of 60s hits).
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts The POINTER SISTERS (“YES WE CAN CAN”) welcome BILLY PAUL (“THANKS FOR SAVING MY LIFE”), STRAWBS
In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Karen Valentine of Karen”. Other Articles: A.M.America, Hockey.
In 1975, R.C., “Black Water” by Doobie Brothers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Canʹt Get It Out Of My Head” by ELO peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, The band Krafwerkʹs high-tech tune “Autobahn” entered the U.S. charts.
In 1976, Kiss released “Destroyer.”
In 1977, A classic “M*A*S*H” episode aired on CBS. “Margaretʹs Marriage”. Prompted by pressure from Frank, Hot Lips sets a date for marriage with Lieutenant Colonel Donald Penobscott. When Donald (Beeson Carroll) arrives in camp for the wedding, a bridal shower and bachelor party are given. When he has passed out drunk, Hawkeye and B.J. place Donald in a body cast and convince him that he has broken his leg. The ceremony is performed and Donald and Hot Lips leave for a weekʹs honeymoon in Tokyo.
In 1977, Americans prove themselves intelligent enough to grasp one of Britainʹs most intelligent farces. While two pillars of the community bid farewell to one of their flatmates, they are stymied as to how theyʹll survive on just two incomes. The morning after the grand bon voyage celebration, they find their solution in the loo — an aspiring master of the culinary arts. While the young maidens are charmed by this rogue, they do worry about the societal scandal that might ensue if they allow him to share their home (platonically, of course). But the trio do find hope in the idea that if they pretend their chef is a fancy lad, all their problems are solved. And so, Jack Tripper becomes A Man About The House in ABCʹs jigglefest “Threeʹs Company.”
In 1977, Marvin Gaye releases “Got To Give It Up.”
In 1977, The first episode of “Eight Is Enough” was aired on ABC-TV. Mark Hamill starred in the opening pilot as son, David. Hamill was then approached by Obi Wan Kanobi and was recruited to become a Jedi Knight in the “Star Wars” movie later on as Luke Skywalker, gaining considerable notoriety from the George Lucas film epic. In “David”'s place, Obi installed Grant Goodeve, but nobody in the Bradford clan seemed to notice! Also of note, the actors who played Tommy and Nancy in the pilot were replaced as well. With “Family” already a hit on Tuesday nights, ABC tries a more lighthearted family drama as a nine oʹclock lead-in, but later on it became a comedy with a canned laugh track. Whateverrr, the show was a smash hit and lasted four more years, just like President Carter did during his term! It stars Dick Van Patten, Diana Hyland (who dies shortly after production begins) and a lot of various-aged kids, including Adam Rich, Willie Aames, Grant Goodeve (in the role played by “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill in the pilot), Connie Needham, Dianne Kay, Susan Richardson, Laurie Walters and Lani OʹGrady. Warning: Never Try Eating Nectarines Since Juice May Dispense, or Dumb Martians Just Sit There Eating Tender Noodles. Betty Buckley joined the show and became a stepmon in the fall, but she added many singing contributions to her show. This cast is so big, it takes 1600 bytes to report this entry. This website at http: //www.eightisenough.com has more stuff.
In 1978, On Days of our Lives, Amanda spotted Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) outside Larry Atwood's house. After Amanda (Mary Frann) entered the house, she found that he had been murdered.
In 1978, Susan Richardson married Michael Virden on the first anniversary her show premiered on ABC. Virden died in 1992.
In 1978, “American Hot Wax,” a film about a week in the life of pioneer rock and roll disc jockey Alan Freed, premieres in New York. The soundtrack features Jackie Wilson, Buddy Holly, the Moonglows, Drifters, Spaniels, Cadillacs, Zodiacs and others.
In 1979, Apparat releases Newdos + 2.1 for the Radio Shackʹs TRS-80.
In 1979, “Harris and Company” began airing on NBC
In 1979, “In The Navy” single by Village People was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, “Rock ʹn Roll Fantasy” single by Bad Company was released
In 1972, "Slaughterhouse-Five" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1975, "Funny Lady" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1975, "Terror of Mechagodzilla" was released in movie theaters in Japan
In 1978, "House Calls" was released by Universal Pictures; Howard Zieff (director); Alan Mandel, Charles Shyer (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin, Candice Azzara, Dick O'Neill, Thayer David, Anthony Holland, Reva Rose, Sandra Kerns, Brad Dexter, Jane Connell, Lloyd Gough, Gordon Jump, Bill Fiore, Taurean Blacque, Charles Matthau, Ken Olfson, Len Lesser, Nancy Hsueh, Lee Weaver, Susan Batson, Alma Beltran, John Pleshette; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1975, “Can't Get It Out Of My Head” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Devil In The Bottle” by T.G. Sheppard peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hush/I'm Alive” by Blue Swede peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'll Be Holding On” by Al Downing peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Like A Sunday Morning” by Lana Cantrell peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Live Your Life Before You Die” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Love Corporation” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Only One Woman” by Nigel Olsson peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Part Of The Plan” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Reality” by James Brown peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “To The Door Of The Sun (Alle Porte Del Sol)” by Al Martino peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Up In A Puff Of Smoke” by Polly Brown peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Black Water” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Have You Never Been Mellow” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Am Woman” by Maria Muldaur peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Fought The Law” by Sam Neely peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lady” by Styx peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Let The Phone Ring” by Jim Mancel peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lonely People” by America peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Roll On Down The Highway” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Mandy” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Please Tell Him That I Said Hello” by Dana peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Danny, Teach Me To Dance / Love Me Tender” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dream On / Dr. Rock And Roll” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fairytale / Love In Them There Hills” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “God Knows I've Tried / We Can Make Beautiful Music” by The Ormsby Brothers peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lucy In The Sky (With Diamonds) / One Day At A Time” by Elton John peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Must Of Got Lost / Funky Judge” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Santa Never Made it Into Darwin / Chulu Chululu” by Bill And Boyd peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shine On Me Woman / You Turned My World Around” by Kincade peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Boy From The Stars / Take It On Easy” by Jim Keays peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Down Down” by Status Quo peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fire” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm Sorry, Sir” by Mike Rondell peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪ “Der Ur-Ur-Enkel von Frankenstein” by Frank Zander peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪ “Nick-Nack-Man” by Frank Zander peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Down Down” by Status Quo peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Killer Queen” by Queen peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Longfellow Serenade” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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