In 1970, “Pat Paulsenʹs Half a Comedy Hour”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1971, COVER OF “LIFE” LINDA and PAUL McCARTNEY as “The Ex Beatle tells his story”
In 1971, Ringo Starrʹs United Kingdom single release: “It Donʹt Come Easy” / “Early 1970.”
In 1971, Tejano singer Selena (Selena Quintanilla Perez) is born in Lake Jackson, Texas.
In 1971, The Rolling Stones hold an informal celebration in Cannes, France, to mark the formation of their label, Rolling Stones Records.
In 1972, Even NASA has to worry about ratings. To boost sagging interest in the space program, the lunar rovings of Apollo 16 are scheduled during prime time. Thru April 27; Apollo 16 blasted off Cape Kennedy, Florida for a fifth lunar landing. Astronauts Young, Duke and Mattingly set a new record of total exploration time on the moon with a time of 20 hours and 14 minutes.
In 1972, The Electric Light Orchestra made its live debut. Greyhound Club, Surrey, England. The group has seven top ten hits, the biggest of which is “Donʹt Bring Me Down” in 1979. Most of ELOʹs early shows were disastrous: Roy Woodsʹ attempt to play more than one instrument would often lead to him tripping over chords and wires just to get to them.
In 1972, Two giant pandas arrive in the U.S. from China. The National Zoo welcomed Chinaʹs pandas, Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling.
In 1973, Paul McCartney, former Beatle and now leading the group Wings, starred in his first TV special titled “James Paul McCartney”. The show featured the new group, Wings, including Paulʹs wife, Linda on keyboards and backing vocals. Highlights include a rendition of “Yesterday” and footage from several concerts. It also included a routine filmed in a crowded Liverpool Pub, performing a Fred Astaire-like dance routine, and for a final scene ends with him singing “YESTERDAY”.
In 1974, 200,000 attend rock concert California Jam I in Ontario, California.
In 1974, The first U.S. Queen concert is at Regis College in Denver, Colorado
In 1977, Fleetwood Macʹs single “Dreams” was released and went on to become one of the all-time classics. People were wondering what the heck Stevie Nicks was singing in the song.
In 1977, In the first of 11 such sketches on “Saturday Night Live,” Bill Murrayʹs “Nick the Lounge Singer” works the unresponsive crowd for the Happy Hour in the Zephyr at Lake Minnehonkaʹs beautiful Breezy Point Lodge.
In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “Frank Sinatra”. Other Articles: Fantastic Journey
In 1977, R.C., “Donʹt Give Up On Us” by David Soul peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. He played Hutch in the punk cop show Starsky and Hutch.
In 1977, R.C., “Free” by Deniece Williams peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart; this song led to the arrests of some couple thousand shoplifters nationwide who claim that the 45 single was…FREE.
In 1977, R.C., “The Things We Do For Love” by 10 CC peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, Stevie Wonder enters the soul chart with what will be another of his many number one hits. “Sir Duke” is a tribute to Duke Ellington which will top the charts next month.
In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: ELLIOT GOULD Musical Guests: ROSALYN KIND (his ex- Sister in law, sheʹs Barbra Streisandʹs half-sister), KATE and ANNA McGARRIGLE
In 1978, HOT NEW ALBUM “SON OF A SON OF A SAILOR” from JIMMY BUFFETT includes “CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE”
In 1978, HOT NEW ALBUM “VAN HALEN” includes their version of “YOU REALLY GOT ME”
In 1979, COVER OF PEOPLE JANE FONDA and MICHAEL DOUGLAS (stars of “THE CHINA SYNDROME”; caption: A Disaster Movie Comes True)
In 1971, "The Blood on Satan's Claw" was released by Tigon Pictures / Tigon British Film Productions / Chilton Film and Television Enterprises; Piers Haggard (director/screenplay); Robert Wynne-Simmons (screenplay); Patrick Wymark, Linda Hayden, Barry Andrews, Michele Dotrice, Wendy Padbury, Anthony Ainley, Charlotte Mitchell, Tamara Ustinov, Simon Williams, James Hayter, Howard Goorney, Avice Landone, Robin Davies, Godfrey James, Roberta Tovey; Horror; Live Action
In 1972, "The Culpepper Cattle Co." was released by 20th Century Fox; Dick Richards (director/screenplay); Eric Bercovici, Gregory Prentiss (screenplay); Gary Grimes, Billy "Green" Bush, Luke Askew, Bo Hopkins, Geoffrey Lewis, Raymond Guth, Wayne Sutherlin, Matt Clark, Anthony James, Charles Martin Smith, Gregory Sierra
In 1974, "Score" was released by Audubon Films / Jadran Films; Radley Metzger (director); Jerry Douglas (screenplay); Claire Wilbur, Calvin Culver, Lynn Lowry, Gerald Grant, Carl Parker
In 1978, "Holocaust" was released by NBC / CBS Television Distribution / Titus Productions; Marvin J. Chomsky (director); Gerald Green (screenplay); James Woods, Meryl Streep, Michael Moriarty, Fritz Weaver, Joseph Bottoms, Deborah Norton, David Warner, T.P. McKenna, Tovah Feldshuh, Marius Goring, Rosemary Harris, Ian Holm, Lee Montague, George Rose, Robert Stephens, Blanche Baker, Sam Wanamaker, Michael Beck, Tony Haygarth, Tom Bell, Cyril Shaps; Drama; Live Action
In 1977, “Free” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Romeo” by Mr. Big (Disco, U.K.) peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The First Cut Is The Deepest” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Things We Do For Love” by 10cc peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You're Throwing A Good Love Away” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Gloria” by Enchantment peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Magical Mystery Tour” by Ambrosia peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Party Song” by Lavender Hill Mob peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Things We Do For Love” by 10cc peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Theme From 'Rocky' (Gonna Fly Now)” by Rhythm Heritage peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tie Your Mother Down” by Queen peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “7000 Dollars and You” by The Stylistics peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Gimmie Some” by Brendon peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone” by Smokie peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “More Than A Lover” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Oh Boy” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rio” by Michael Nesmith peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sunny” by Boney M. peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Every Little Teardrop / Street Boys” by Gallagher and Lyle peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Memories Of You / Get Back” by Marty Rose peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Smile / What Did They Do To The People” by Pussycat peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Et si tu pars” by Art Sullivan and Kiki peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It Takes All Night Long” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book” by The Drifters peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “The Big Bear Bump” by Ronnie and The Big Bear peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sommaren '65” by Landslaget peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Beatles” by Forbes peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Be My Boogie Woogie Baby” by Mr. Walkie Talkie peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Boom Boom Boomerang” by Schmetterlinge peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Fever Of Love” by The Sweet peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Grandma's Party” by Paul Nicholas peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” by ABBA peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Livin' Thing” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Living Next Door To Alice” by Smokie peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “One Drink Too Many” by Sailor peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Porque te vas” by Jeanette [ES] peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “This Is Tomorrow” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tür an Tür mit Alice” by Howard Carpendale peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Under The Moon Of Love” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Yesterday's Hero” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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