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The 70's Datebook for March 23

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In 1973, Home Box Office unveils its first blockbuster original entertainment special, “The Pennsylvania Polka Festival.”

In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “A Room at the Top”, Both Greg and Marcia want to use the attic for a private room, Greg puts in his bid for the space with his father; Marcia asks her mother for the attic. Then both try to move up there at the same time.

In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: GRASS ROOTS, DR. HOOK, OʹJAYS, BREWER and SHEPLEY

In 1973, The TV Daytime Soap Operas “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing”, and “Where The Heart Is”, last aired on CBS. The long running soap that would take the timeslot of one of the departing soaps three days later would be the last super successful soap opera to debut, “The Young and The Restless,” on March 26.

In 1973, “BLINDED BY THE LIGHT” RELEASED This first single from Bruce Springsteenʹs “GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK, New Jersey” LP fizzles, but four years later will be revived with chart topping results by MANFRED MANN

In 1973, “Concentration”, the longest-running game show in television history, starring Hugh Downs, left the air after 15 years on NBC. A syndicated version without Downs would air shortly until 1980. Downs later became host of ABCʹs “20/20” weekly newsmagazine 1978-99.

In 1973, “Derek and the Dominos in Concert,” the two record set released well over a year after the short-lived groupʹs break-up, goes gold.

In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “James Franciscus of Doc Elliot”. Other Articles: Gunsmoke, Carl Sagan, Robert Horton

In 1974, R.C., “Dark Lady” by Cher peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “Mockingbird” by Carly Simon and James Taylor peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo” by Rick Derringer peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “WOLD” by Harry Chapin peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, The last original episode of “The Partridge Family” aired on ABC. The show continued in reruns until the end of August.

In 1977, “How Do You Like Your Eggs?” began airing on QUBE

In 1978, The Police got a deal with A-and-M Records.

In 1979, Larry Holmes knocked out Osvaldo Ocasio in the seventh round at Las Vegas to retain the WBC heavyweight title.

In 1979, On Dallas, a drunken Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) fell down the Southfork stairs but neither she nor her unborn child were hurt. J.R. (Larry Hagman), realizing he could no longer ignore his wife's alcoholism, had her committed to a sanitarium. Lucy (Charlene Tilton) was taking drugs, but Bobby (Patrick Duffy) persuaded her to stop.

In 1979, Wings release “Goodnight Tonight”.

In 1979, “The New Avengers”, TV Adventure; last aired on CBS.

In 1979, “Van Halen II” is released. On April 3, it was certified Gold by the RIAA. A little more than a month later, on May 8, it was certified platinum.

In 1972, "The Concert for Bangladesh" was released by 20th Century Fox / Apple Films; Saul Swimmer (director); George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, Jim Keltner, Badfinger, Jesse Ed Davis, Kamala Chakravarty, Claudia Lennear, Don Nix, Don Preston, Alla Rakha, Mal Evans, Allen Klein, Phil Spector, The Hollywood Horns, Allan Beutler, Jo Green, Jeany Greene, Marlin Greene, Dolores Hall, Jacky Kelso, Ustad Aliakbar Khan, Lew McCreary, Carl Radie

In 1973, "Charley and the Angel" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Vincent McEveety (director); Roswell Rogers (screenplay); Fred MacMurray, Cloris Leachman, Harry Morgan, Kurt Russell, Kathleen Cody, Scott Kolden, Vincent Van Patten, George Lindsey, Edward Andrews, Mills Watson, Richard Bakalyan, Barbara Nichols, Kelly Thordsen, Liam Dunn, Larry D. Mann, George O'Hanlon, Susan Tolsky, Ed Begley Jr., Christina Anderson, Roy Engel, Robert Hastings

In 1978, "Game of Death" was released by Columbia Pictures / Golden Harvest; Robert Clouse, Sammo Hung (directors); Jan Spears (screenplay): Bruce Lee, Gig Young, Dean Jagger, Colleen Camp, Kim Tai-jong, Yuen Biao, Robert Wall, Hugh O'Brian, Dan Inosanto, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mel Novak, Sammo Hung, Ji Han-jae, James Tien, Roy Chiao, Chuck Norris, Alan Chui Chung-San, Lam Ching-ying, Mars, Lau Kar-wing, Fung Hark-On, Tony Leung, Billy McGill, Jim James, Russell Cawthorne, John Ladalski, David Hu, Don Barry, Jess Hardie, Eddie Dye, Peter Nelson, Peter Gee, Peter Chan, Tai San, Jason Williams; Action; Live Action

In 1979, "Boulevard Nights" was released by Warner Bros.; Michael Pressman (director); Desmond Nakano (screenplay); Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, Carmen Zapata, James Victor, Victor Millan, Garret Pearson, Betty Carvalho, Gary Cervantes, Jerado Carmona, Jesse Aragon, Roberto Covarrubia, Eliseo Estrada, Dawson Mays; Neo-Noir, Crime; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Dark Lady” by Cher peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Eres tú (Touch The Wind)” by Mocedades peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Goin' Down Slow” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Homely Girl” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I Wish It Was Me” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I've Got A Thing About You Baby” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Mighty Love” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Mockingbird” by Carly Simon and James Taylor peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Mr. Natural” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Music Eyes” by Heartsfield peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “My Sweet Lady” by Cliff DeYoung peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “On A Night Like This” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” by Rick Derringer peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “She” by Southcote peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Star” by Stealers Wheel peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Trying To Hold On To My Woman” by Lamont Dozier peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “W.O.L.D.” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “We're Getting Careless With Our Love” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Boogie Down” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Life Is A Song Worth Singing” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Music Eyes” by Heartsfield peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “One More Chance” by Tom Middleton peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Quick, Fast, In A Hurry” by New York City peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Same Old Feeling” by Edward Bear peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Stop To Start” by Blue Magic peaked at number 59 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 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “W.O.L.D.” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “When I Am So In Love” by Peter Foldy peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “Energy Crisis” by Dickie Goodman peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Boogie Down” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Jet” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Air That I Breathe” by The Hollies peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Eye Level / Distant Hills” by Simon Park Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Lord's Prayer / Brother Sun and Sister Moon” by Sister Janet Mead peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Star Of Mykonos / Without You” by Katja Ebstein peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Who's In The Strawberry Patch With Sally? / Ukulele Man” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, ⏺🤣 “Spiders and Snakes / Undecided” by Jim Stafford peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Barber's Rock” by BZN peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “House Of The King” by Jan Akkerman peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Man Who Sold The World” by Lulu peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Devil Gate Drive” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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