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In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Tell It Like It Is”, Carol writes a story about the family for a womenʹs magazine, “Tomorrowʹs Woman” magazine wants a story about the merged family and the Bradys celebrate her success prematurely — before the article is completed.
In 1971, The Rolling Stones tape a live performance at the Marquee Club for television. Although the program later aired in Europe, British television has no interest in it whatsoever. Too bad.
In 1971, “Benny Hill Show” tops TV ratings in Great Britian.
In 1972, Mott the Hoople prematurely decide to pack it in after four albums. However, David Bowie comes to their rescue, with a song called “All the Young Dudes.” Hoople records it. Bowie produces it and it becomes a smash in the United Kingdom and Top Forty in the U.S.
In 1972, The Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 124-98 to finish the season at 69-13, the best record in NBA history. The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls would break that mark with a 72-10 record.
In 1973, English actor, singer, playwright, director, composer and wit Sir Noel Coward died in Jamaica at age 73.
In 1973, Rob Reiner and his teammate are the first people ever to reach the summit on the “The $10,000 Pyramid,” one of the 70's greatest game shows, getting there ahead of June Lockhart. His winning clue? Donuts, aka “Things With A Hole.” After the taping of this premiere show in the Ed Sullivan Theater, Reiner complains to host Dick Clark that the game is too easy, and he doubts the pyramid scheme will last very long.
In 1973, The Young and the Restless, created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, premiered on CBS. In the first episode, Brad Eliot rode back into Genoa City with a trucker, following his accident; in their apartment, Snapper Foster and Sally McGuire talked about their relationship and the fact that Snapper had been dating Chris Brooks; Chris told her sister Leslie that she may be in love with Snapper; at Pierre's restaurant, Snapper waited for Chris' father to meet him for lunch; Brad entered the restaurant and was seated by the waitress, Sally; Chris' father, Stuart, questioned Snapper about his past and his intentions concerning Chris; and Stuart paid Brad's check when Brad admitted to Sally that he had no money. Meanwhile, at a police station, Brad's fiancée, Barbara, was informed that her husband was dead.
In 1973, “Hollywoodʹs Talking”, TV Game Show; debut on CBS.
In 1974, David Essex received a certified gold record by the RIAA for the hit “Rock On”. Though a million seller, “Rock On” never made it to number one on the pop-rock charts — stalling at number five. It was on the charts for a total of 14 weeks. Essex (real name: David Cook) portrayed the role of Christ in the London production of “Godspell”. He starred in several British films in 1970.
In 1974, George Foreman knocked out Ken Norton in Caracas, Venezuela, in the second round to retain the world heavyweight title.
In 1974, “Rock On” single by David Essex was certified Gold by the RIAA. What is this doing in the soap opera department? In 1989, Young and the Restless (which debuted on this date in 1973) star Michael Damien covered the song and it went to number one that year.
In 1974, “Tubular Bells” album by Mike Oldfield was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1975, Ken Russellʹs movie version of the Whoʹs “Tommy” the rock opera premiered in London.
In 1976, Wings release “Wings at the Speed of Sound” album.
In 1977, Declan P. McManus, under his alias of Elvis Costello, released his first single, “Less Than Zero,” on the independent Stiff Records label in London.
In 1977, Foreignerʹs debut single, “Feels Like the First Time,” was released in the United States.
In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jack Klugman as Quincy”. Other Articles: Erin Moran, TV Comics
In 1977, R.C., “Crackerbox Palace” by George Harrison peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Rich Girl” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Six Packs A Day” by Billy Lemmons peaked at #93 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: JACK BURNS; Musical Guest: SANTANA (“BLACK MAGIC WOMAN”, “GYPSY WOMAN”)
In 1977, “Saturday Night Liveʹs” Coneheads meet their neighbors, the Farbers, and look through vacation photos from Disneyland, which Connie Conehead explains is “a vast manmade construction which replicates human psychosexual experiences through tension-releasing fantasy mechanisms.”
In 1978, 03 x 26 = 78
In 1975, "Brannigan" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1976, "Dumbo" was re-released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1976, "Ride a Wild Pony" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1976, "Sky Riders" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, “All Strung Out On You” by John Travolta peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Be My Girl” by The Dramatics peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Crackerbox Palace” by George Harrison peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dedication” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love In C Minor” by Heart And Soul Orchestra peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rich Girl” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow” by Tom Jones peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Time Is Movin'” by The Blackbyrds peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dedication” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'll Always Call Your Name” by Little River Band peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Look Into Your Heart” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sailing Ships” by Mesa peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hold Back The Night” by Graham Parker And The Rumour peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sound + Vision” by David Bowie peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You'll Never Know What You're Missing” by The Real Thing peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Empty Pages / Feel The Breeze” by Air Supply peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hawaiian Surf (Legend Of The Bronzed Aussie) / California” by Wally Morrison peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Here Come Those Tears Again / Linda Paloma” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Wanna Do It With You / The Painting” by John Paul Young peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Silver Bird / The Grass Hopper” by Holly York peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Torn Between Two Lovers / I Just Want To Love You” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Anita” by Costa Cordalis peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Crazy On You” by Heart peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Voici les clés” by Gérard Lenorman peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “When” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Fever Of Love” by The Sweet peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lady” by Björn Skifs peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lost In France” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Living Next Door To Alice” by Smokie peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tür an Tür mit Alice” by Howard Carpendale peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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