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The 70's Datebook for March 31

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In 1971, AT THE MOVIES The Disney Studioʹs “THE BAREFOOT EXECUTIVE” (Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Wally Cox)

In 1971, The final Johnny Cash television music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash was aired. The Screen Gems 58-episode series ran from June 7, 1969 to March 31, 1971 on ABC; it was taped at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The show featured many folk-country musicians, such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, Mickey Newbury, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Merle Haggard, James Taylor and Tammy Wynette.

In 1972, Americaʹs debut LP, entitled simply “America,” sits atop the Billboard chart…in America, of course!

In 1972, The Offical Beatles Fan Club shop closed into liquidation.

In 1972, “Bright Promise”, TV Daytime Soap; last aired on NBC.

In 1973, Lou Reed entered the United Kingdom and U.S. singles charts with “Walk On The Wild Side”.

In 1973, Muhammad Ali wore a $10,000 robe with “The Peoples Champion” inscribed on it. Elvis Presley had given the robe to Ali on January 2, 1971. Ken Norton defeated Muhammad Ali in a 12-round split decision. Ali had his jaw broken during the fight.

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Jr.”. Other Articles: six pages on Lucy

In 1973, Pink Floydʹs “Dark Side of the Moon” LP makes its first appearance on the Billboard Album Chartʹs remaining on the charts for an amazing record of over 14 years.

In 1973, R.C., “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)” by Deodato peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Dead Skunk” by Loudon Wainright III peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, The Toronto Northmen of the World Football League signed Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, and Paul Warfield of the Miami Dolphins

In 1974, “The Sugarland Express” starring Goldie Hawn and Ben Johnson premiered in some movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1975, “Gunsmoke” closed out 20 seasons on CBS with its final first-run episode, “The Sharecroppers.”

In 1977, Glen Campbell was at #1 on the US country charts with "Southern Nights". Written by Allen Toussaint it was the first single released from Campbell's 1977 album, Southern Nights. The lyrics of "Southern Nights" were inspired by childhood memories Toussaint had of visiting relatives in the Louisiana backwoods which often entailed storytelling under star-filled nighttime skies.

In 1977, On One Life to Live, widower Larry Wolek (Michael Storm) married his distant cousin Karen (Kathy Breech). Karen's sister Jenny (Katherine Glass) and best friend Lana McLain (Jacklyn Zeman) were bridesmaids.

In 1978, “Tattletales”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1979, “In The Navy” by Village People entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1970, "Waterloo" was released by Paramount Pictures; Sergei Bondarchuk (director/screenplay); H.A.L. Craig, Vittorio Bonicelli, Mario Soldati (screenplay); Rod Steiger, Christopher Plummer, Orson Welles, Jack Hawkins, Virginia McKenna, Dan O'Herlihy, Serghej Zakhariadze, Ian Ogilvy, Philippe Forquet, Gianni Garko, Ivo Garrani

In 1971, "B.S. I Love You" was released by 20th Century Fox; Steven Hilliard Stern (director/screenplay); Peter Kastner, Joanna Cameron, Louise Sorel, Gary Burghoff, Joanna Barnes, Richard B. Shull; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1971, "Just Before Nightfall (France)" was released by Cinegai S.p.A. / Les Films de la Boétie; Claude Chabrol (director/screenplay); Stéphane Audran, François Périer, Michel Bouquet, Jean Carmet, Henri Attal, Dominique Zardi, Michel Duchaussoy, Celia, Marina Ninchi, Anna Douking; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1976, "W.C. Fields and Me" was released by Universal Pictures; Arthur Hiller (director); Bob Merrill (screenplay); Rod Steiger, Valerie Perrine, Jack Cassidy, John Marley, Bernadette Peters, Dana Elcar, Paul Stewart, Billy Barty, Allan Arbus, Milt Kamen, Louis Zorich, Andrew Parks, Linda Purl, Dennis Alwood, Selma Archerd, Donald Briggs, Frank De Vol, Eddie Firestone, Paul Mantee, Carlotta Monti, Kenneth Tobey

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Cook With Honey” by Judy Collins peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Crazy Love” by Poco peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dog And Butterfly” by Heart peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Cry Out Loud” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hard Times For Lovers” by Judy Collins peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heartaches” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive (as BTO) peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hummingbird” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'll Supply The Love” by Toto peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Kufanya Mapenzi” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One Less Set Of Footsteps” by Jim Croce peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “One Way Love” by Bandit peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Stay The Night” by Faragher Brothers peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Chase” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪✪ “Dead Skunk” by Loudon Wainwright III peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪✪ “Theme From '2001 (A Space Odyssey)' (Also Sprach Zarathustra)” by Deodato peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Killing Me Softly (With His Song)” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Love Is What You Make It” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Love Train” by The O'Jays peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Run Home Girl” by Sad Café peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Song On The Radio” by Al Stewart peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Survivor” by Cindy Bullens peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Chase” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “What You Won't Do For Love” by Bobby Caldwell peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Break Up To Make Up” by The Stylistics peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Stop Me Now” by Queen peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Heart Of Stone” by Kenny peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Just What I Needed” by The Cars peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Keep Your Body Working” by Kleeer peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Look Of Love” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Money In My Pocket” by Dennis Brown peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Somethin' Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'” by Sex Pistols peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Chase” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Twelfth Of Never” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Turn The Music Up!” by The Players Association peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Why Can't We Live Together” by Timmy Thomas peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You Are Everything” by The Pearls peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Angela / Take My Heart” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Beautiful Lover / Much Better Than You” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Comes A Time / Motorcycle Mama” by Neil Young peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Forever In Blue Jeans / Remember Me” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round) / Self Applause” by Alicia Bridges peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'll Be Around / Riff Raff” by Doug Parkinson And The Southern Star Band peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Save The Last Dance For Me / Am I To Be The One” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Tragedy / Until” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Wig-Wam Bam” by The Sweet peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Aime-moi (Love Me)” by Sandra And Andres peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Going Up Going Down” by Buddy's peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hello Hurray” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hot Number” by Foxy peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Want Your Love” by Chic peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lay Your Love On Me” by Racey peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Le Lac Majeur” by Mort Shuman peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mama Leone” by Bino peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “My Girl Donna” by The Buffoons peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Roll Over Beethoven” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)” by The Jacksons peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches And Herb peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “That's Life” by Champagne peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Robot” by Teach-In peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Totally Hot” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Whisky In The Jar” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Need A Woman Tonight” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “It Never Rains In Southern California” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1973, “It Never Rains In Southern California” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sandokan” by Oliver Onions peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Tragedy” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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