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In 1971, After five years, ABC drives a stake into the heart of supernatural soap “Dark Shadows,” though the show will briefly return to prime time on NBC in 1991.
In 1973, CBS radio begins on hour news 24 hours a day.
In 1973, Dolly Parton released her eleventh solo studio album My Tennessee Mountain Home. The house pictured on the album cover was the house in which the Parton family lived during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
In 1973, “The Beatles 1962-1966” and “The Beatles 1967-1970” LPs were released in the U.S.A.
In 1973, “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” single by Vicki Lawrence was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree” single by Tony Orlando and Dawn was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, Elizabeth Taylor waits in the wings, ready to announce Best Picture at the Oscars. Introducing her is David Niven. “And now,” he reads from cue cards, “to divulge the contents of this yearʹs most important envelope is a very important contributor to world entertainment and someone quite likely…” And at that, a man wearing long hair and a moustache — and nothing else — bursts into view, trots across the stage behind Niven, flashes a peace sign and trots off. The audience titters, then laughs, then roars. The orchestra strikes up, assuming that the show will quickly break for a commercial, although, by sheer luck, at home the man was seen only from the waist up. “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen,” says Niven, referring to the fad of streaking then popping up everywhere. “But isnʹt it fascinating,” he continues, ad-libbing, “to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings.”
In 1974, “What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits” album by Doobie Brothers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, “Royal Scam” album by Steely Dan was released
In 1977, Charlotte Brew became the first woman to ride in the Grand National steeplechase when she rode her own horse, Barony Fort. The race was won by Red Rum, winning for a record third time.
In 1977, R.C., “Carry On My Wayward Son” by Kansas peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Do Ya” by ELO peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Maybe Iʹm Amazed” by Wings peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, Stevie Wonderʹs tribute song to Duke Ellington, “Sir Duke” is released. The song was from the hugely successful LP, “Songs In The Key Of Life” and would eventually top the chart for three weeks.
In 1977, The number one selling album: is “RUMOURS” from FLEETWOOD MAC. But this might surprise you…this wasnʹt their second, third or even fourth album released. The MAC was no overnight sensation. “RUMOURS” was their 15th LP and would spent a total of 31 weeks (not all consecutive) as the best selling album in the U.S.
In 1978, J.R. Ewing and the clan arrived at Southfork for the first time this night, when “Dallas” was seen on CBS-TV. It was supposed to be a five-week miniseries, but it lasted 13 more years after the brief run turned into a gusher in the ratings! Larry Hagman, formerly of “I Dream of Jeannie” fame, starred as J.R. (John Ross) Ewing. The show originally was broadcast on Sunday night, then moved to Saturday and later, Friday nights. The show became an enormously popular hit (thanks also in part to the beautiful women on the show) and was the talk of many people around the water cooler each Monday morning. The stunts over the years would include the famous cliffhanger “Who Shot J.R.” and the whole-season-was-a-dream solution the make Bobby Ewing alive again.
In 1970, "Patton" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, "The Eagle Has Landed" was released by Columbia Pictures / ITC Entertainment; John Sturges (director); Tom Mankiewicz (screenplay); Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, Anthony Quayle, Jean Marsh, Sven-Bertil Taube, Judy Geeson, Siegfried Rauch, John Standing, Treat Williams, Larry Hagman, Michael Byrne, Maurice Roeves, Keith Buckley; War; Live Action
In 1977, “Do Ya” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dreamin'” by Loleatta Holloway peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Gloria” by Enchantment peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Magical Mystery Tour” by Ambrosia peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Maybe I'm Amazed” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Part Time Love” by Kerry Chater peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rock And Roll Star” by Champagne peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sam” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Somethin' 'Bout 'Cha” by Latimore peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Your Own Special Way” by Genesis peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Baby Come On” by Sex O'Clock U.S.A. peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Carry On My Wayward Son” by Kansas peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Coyote” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Daddy Cool” by Boney M. peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dancing Queen” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dock Of The Bay” by Michel Pagliaro peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Foreplay / Longtime” by Boston peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Free” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Just Can't Say No To You” by Parker McGee peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Like Dreamin'” by Kenny Nolan peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'm Ready” by The Hometown Band peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'm Scared” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “If You've Got The Time” by The Babys peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “N.Y., You Got Me Dancing” by The Andrea True Connection peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “No Hurt” by Charity Brown peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sam” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow” by Tom Jones peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Winter Melody” by Donna Summer peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Going In With My Eyes Open” by David Soul peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Live EP” by Barclay James Harvest peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Moody Blue” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Reaching For The World” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tear Me Apart” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tie Your Mother Down” by Queen peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Knowing Me, Knowing You / Happy Hawaii” by ABBA peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “That's Rock And Roll / I've Got You Under My Skin” by Nevada (AUS) peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Things We Do For Love / Hot To Trot” by 10cc peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “War / He Who Picks A Rose” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Whispering/Cherchez la femme/Se si bon / Sunshower” by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Like Dreamin'” by Kenny Nolan peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I've Been Waiting For You” by ABBA peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ballerina” by Long Tall Ernie And The Shakers peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Fairytale” by Dana peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tie Your Mother Down” by Queen peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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