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In 1970, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the Country album chart with Hello, I'm Johnny Cash, his 33rd album release. The album featured "If I Were a Carpenter", the famous duet with his wife, June Carter Cash, which earned the couple a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1971.
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Bold Ones (BURL IVES, JAMES FARENTINO and JOSEPH CAMPANELLA)”. Other Articles: Dean Martin, Art Linkletter
In 1970, R.C., “Come And Get It” by Badfinger peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, The Jackson 5ive, Danny Thomas and Bill Cosby guested on Diana Rossʹ solo TV special, “diana”.
In 1972, 04 x 18 = 72
In 1975, Alice Cooperʹs first TV special airs. Itʹs entitled Welcome To My Nightmare: The Making Of A Record Album.
In 1975, John Lennonʹs United Kingdom single release: “Stand By Me” / “Move Over Mrs. L.” Also, John is interviewed for BBCʹs “The Old Grey Whistle Test.”
In 1975, NBC aired the finale of Anne Howard Bailey's daytime soap opera How to Survive a Marriage. The show premiered on January 7, 1974, with a 90-minute special, and aired 335 episodes in total. NBC wanted to expand Days of our Lives from 30 minutes a day to an hour in 1975, and spent months deciding whether to cancel How to Survive a Marriage or Somerset to make room. The network eventually chose How to Survive a Marriage.
In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL featured EARTH WIND and FIRE (“SHINING STAR”), LEO SAYER (“LONG TALL GLASSES”), MELISSA MANCHESTER, LABELLE
In 1975, “Get Your Wings” album by Aerosmith was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, Melissa Joan Hart (“Clarissa Explains It All,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” “Melissa and Joey,” Christmas themed movies), actress and producer, was born on an Easter Sunday that year.
In 1977, Norman Lear and the weirdos behind “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” bring to life the alternate universe of “All That Glitters,” a soapy spoof where the gender roles are reversed, as explained by the showʹs theme: “As time went by this groom and bride followed the instructions and multiplied. Sheʹd hunt, heʹd cook, sheʹd work, heʹd play; while she administered the government, heʹd crochet. She wore the mail, he wore the veil, her head was crowned, his feet were bound, heʹd concubine and walk behind, she was, pardon the expression, the mastermind. So is it any wonder why the men complain when since the dawn of time, itʹs been a womanʹs domain?” Lois Nettleton and Eileen Brennan are among the high-powered females, Linda Gray is a transsexual model, and the lower class males include Danny Devito and sexually harassed secretary Gary Sandy.
In 1977, “Fly Like An Eagle” single by Steve Miller Band was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, “Real People”, TV Magazine; debut on NBC. Having lost too many important news stories to the National Enquirer and Weekly World News, NBC launches a serious newsmagazine dedicated to frivolity. From yard sales and hollerin' contests, to misspelled billboards and the “worldʹs biggest” anything, “Real People” delivers the hard news middle America has yearned to see, providing a career for Byron Allen.
In 1973, "Bequest to the Nation" was released by Universal Pictures / Hal Wallis Productions; James Cellan Jones (director); Terence Rattigan (screenplay); Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, Michael Jayston, Anthony Quayle, Margaret Leighton, Dominic Guard, Nigel Stock, Roland Culver, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Pat Heywood, Clelia Matania, John Nolan
In 1973, "Charley One-Eye" was released by Paramount Pictures / David Paradine Productions; Don Chaffey (director); Keith Leonard (screenplay); Richard Roundtree, Roy Thinnes, Nigel Davenport, Aldo Sambrell, Alexander Davion, David Lodge, William Mervyn, Patrick Mower, Johnny Sekka, Jill Pearson, Luis Aller, Rafael Albaicín
In 1970, “Capture The Moment” by Jay And The Americans peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come And Get It” by Badfinger peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Dear Prudence” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Don't Let The Music Slip Away” by Archie Bell And The Drells peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Long Lonesome Highway” by Michael Parks peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Minus Zero - No Limit” by Turley Richards peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Nothing Succeeds Like Success” by Bill Deal And The Rhondels peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Funniest Thing” by Dennis Yost With Classics IV peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up The Ladder To The Roof” by The Supremes peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Oh Darling” by Meadow peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Run Sally Run” by Cuff Links peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Temma Harbour” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Cat Walk” by Village Soul Choir peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Can't Help Myself” by The Four Tops peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Who Do You Love?” by Juicy Lucy peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Why (Must We Fall In Love)” by Diana Ross, The Supremes And The Temptations peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Temma Harbour” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Soul Tango” by Casey And The Pressure Group peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Who Do You Love?” by Juicy Lucy peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ein Foto von Christina” by Wolfgang peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Grüezi wohl, Frau Stirnimaa!” by Die Minstrels peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Room To Move” by John Mayall peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Rub A Dub Dub” by The Equals peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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