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In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Bonanza: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Mitch Vogel”. Other Articles: Partridge Family, Pearl Bailey
In 1971, R.C., “Proud Mary” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “What Is Life” by George Harrison peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, The New York Times reports New York radio station WNBC has banned the song “One Toke Over the Line” by Brewer and Shipley because of its alleged drug references. Other stations around the country follow suit. The composer of the tune, Tom Shipley, responds, “In this electronic age, pulling a record because of its lyrics is like the burning of books in the Thirties.”
In 1971, The song “One Toke Over the Line,” by Brewer and Shipley, was banned from airplay on WNBC in New York City and several other stations followed suit, claiming it referred to drug use. Shipley responded that the ban was comparable to book burnings of the 1930s.
In 1972, "The Amateur's Guide to Love" game show debut on CBS. It was presented by host Gene Rayburn. It was CBS's re-entry into game shows since canceling To Tell The Truth in 1968. This show resembled the show Candid Camera involving guest celebrities and unsuspecting civilians. This show lasted three months, mostly due to many affiliates pre-empting the show in its late afternoon time slot in favor of syndicated progrmaming, but in September of that year, CBS would bring back three game shows including one you might know the best. The (New) Price is Right.
In 1972, The “Funky Winkerbean” comic strip, created by Tom Batiuk of Medina, Ohio, debuts in newspapers.
In 1973, Rolling Stone magazine reported that Carlos Santana had changed his name to Devadip (deh-VAHʹ-dip), which means “The Lamp of the Light of the Supreme.” Santana had become a disciple of Sri Chinmoy.
In 1973, “Kenny Rogers and The First Edition Greatest Hits” album by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, R.C., “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, Actress Diana Hyland, who played Susan Winter in the primetime soap Peyton Place, died at age 41. She had only shot four episodes of her new series, Eight is Enough, when she passed away after a battle with breast cancer.
In 1977, HOT NEW ALBUM “CHANGES IN ATTITUDE CHANGES IN LATTITUDE” from JIMMY BUFFETT includes “MARGARITAVILLE”
In 1978, COVER OF PEOPLE Stars of “ALL IN THE FAMILY”
In 1978, The Rutlesʹ “All You Need is Cash” was shown on British TV.
In 1979, Bruce Springsteenʹs first video, “Rosalita,” premiered on BBC-TV.
In 1979, Clu Gulager stars as a Hawaiian fisherman who becomes surrogate “uncle” to a family of orphaned children in ABCʹs “The Mackenzies of Paradise Cove.” The show will bid a final aloha only two months later.
In 1977, "Jesus of Nazareth" was released by ITC Entertainment / RAI / NBC; Franco Zeffirelli (director/screenplay); Anthony Burgess, Suso Cecchi d'Amico (screenplay); Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, James Earl Jones, Peter Ustinov, Claudia Cardinale, Valentina Cortese, James Farentino, Stacy Keach, Tony Lo Bianco, James Mason, Ian McShane, Donald Pleasence, Fernando Rey, Ralph Richardson, Michael York, Olivia Hussey, Cyril Cusack, Ian Holm, Yorgo Voyagis, Ian Bannen, Marina Berti, Regina Bianchi, Maria Carta, Lee Montague, Renato Rascel, Oliver Tobias, Norman Bowler, Robert Beatty, John Phillips, Ken Jones, Nancy Nevinson, Renato Terra, Roy Holder, Jonathan Adams, Oliver Smith, Murray Salem, Tony Vogel, Michael Cronin, Derek Godfrey, Renato Montalbano, John Duttine, Keith Skinner, Cyril Shaps, John Tordoff, Francis de Wolff, Mark Eden, Bruno Barnabe, Simon MacCorkindale, Forbes Collins, Martin Benson, Carl Forgione, Donald Sumpter, Pino Colizzi, Robert Brown, Harold Bennett, Abdelmajid Lakhal; Epic, Drama; Live Action
In 1976, “Deep Purple” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Double Trouble” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Sammi Smith peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'd Rather Love You” by Charley Pride peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “If You Only Believe (Jesus For Tonite)” by Michel Polnareff peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Inseparable” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Lonely Night (Angel Face)” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lonely Teardrops” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love Lifted Me” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Mighty High” by Mighty Clouds Of Joy peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “New Orleans” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Once A Fool” by Kiki Dee peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Proud Mary” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Scotch On The Rocks” by The Band Of The Black Watch peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “What Is Life?” by George Harrison peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Action” by The Sweet peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Angel Baby” by Dusk peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Country Road” by James Taylor peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “For All We Know” by The Carpenters peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's Been A Long Time” by Green And Stagg peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Just You And I” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Me And Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story'” by Francis Lai And His Orchestra peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “This Is What You Mean To Me” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tulsa” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Wow” by André Gagnon peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “City Lights” by David Essex peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Concrete And Clay” by Randy Edelman peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Falling Apart At The Seams” by Marmalade peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gypsy Woman” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Let's Do The Latin Hustle” by M And O Band peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love Really Hurts Without You” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Miss You Nights” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “People Like You And People Like Me” by The Glitter Band peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Sailing” by Rainbow Cottage peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Save Your Kisses For Me” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Ships In The Night” by Be Bop Deluxe peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Spanish Wine” by Chris White peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Stoney End” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Take It To The Limit” by The Eagles peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Belong To Me” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Art For Art's Sake / Get It While You Can” by 10cc peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Band Of Gold” by Freda Payne peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Bay City Roller Boy / Let's Go To The Disco” by Jackie And Jan peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Cheryl Moana Marie” by John Rowles peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Julie Anne / Dancin' Feet” by Kenny peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Let The Music Play / Let The Music Play (Instrumental)” by Barry White peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Ring Ring / Rock And Roll Band” by ABBA peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Teach Me How To Fly” by Jeff St. John And Copperwine peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “The Darktown Strutters Ball / She's For Me” by Ted Mulry Gang peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, ✪ “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “All By Myself” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Forever And Ever” by Slik peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Was Born To Love” by Rosy And Andres peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Komm mit - auf die Sonnenseite der Straße” by Jürgen Marcus peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Maybe I'm Amazed” by Fickle Pickle peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Me And Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “No Regrets” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Right Wheel, Left Hammer, Sham” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sultana” by Titanic peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Let's Twist Again” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love Hurts” by Jim Capaldi peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Something's Been Making Me Blue” by Smokie peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Vi åkbättre da för da” by Alpina Skidlandslaget peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Mississippi” by Pussycat peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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