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In 1970, The New York Times reports Catholic and Protestant youth groups have adopted the Yellow Submarine as a religious symbol.
In 1971, National Public Radio made its on-air debut with live coverage of a U.S. Senate hearing on the Vietnam War.
In 1974, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: SLY and THE FAMILY STONE (“IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY”, “STAND”, “DANCE TO THE MUSIC”), BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “Peter Falk of Columbo”. Other Articles: Isaac Asimov, Richard Roundtree
In 1974, Paul McCartney releases “Band on the Run”.
In 1974, R.C., “Once You Understand” by Think/Lou Stallman reentered the chart and peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Piano Man” by Billy Joel peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” by MFSB/Three Degrees peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, HOT NEW ALBUMS “HEARTS” from AMERICA features “SISTER GOLDEN HAIR”; “JUST A BOY” from LEO SAYER includes “LONG TALL GLASSES”
In 1976, George Harrison sang “The Lumberjack Song” with Monty Python.
In 1976, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Black and Blue” album is released and though the critics give it a lukewarm response and feminist protest of an ad campaign which featured a photograph of a bound and bruised model, it reaches number one and goes platinum in two months.
In 1976, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Fool To Cry”/“Crazy Mama” was released.
In 1976, “Boogie Fever” single by Sylvers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, “Dream Weaver” single by Gary Wright was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, The Woody Allen comedy “Annie Hall,” co-starring Diane Keaton in the title role, went into general release.
In 1977, “Southern Nights” single by Glen Campbell was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, COVER OF “ROLLING STONE” BEE GEES
In 1978, “Flash Light” single by Parliament was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, Johnny Carson was said to be leaving “The Tonight Show”. Newspapers around the country gave details about why the comedian and late-night host was said to be unhappy after 17 years on the show. Guess what? More moola, more vacation time and a four day week (not working Mondays) was enough for “The Great Carsoni” to hang around NBC for another twelve years…
In 1979, Them boys on “The Dukes of Hazzard” best burn rubber if theyʹre not gonna be framed by Boss Hogg for stealing a million dollars on its way to be burned by the Federal Reserve Bank.
In 1979, “CBS is so dumb…(HOW DUMB ARE THEY?) CBS is so dumb that after todayʹs episode of 'Match Game '79' theyʹre giving it a very special present. Itʹs a ___________.” (Answer: a very swiftly delivered ax.) The blanks are still filled in for a few more years in syndication in both a daytime and weekly PM version.
In 1979, “Hot Stuff” single by Donna Summer was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, "Annie Hall" was released by United Artists; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Marshall Brickman (screenplay); Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Paul Simon, Janet Margolin, Shelley Duvall, Christopher Walken, Colleen Dewhurst, Donald Symington, Joan Newman, Marshall McLuhan, Mordecai Lawner, Truman Capote, John Glover, Jeff Goldblum, Beverly D'Angelo, Sigourney Weaver; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1977, "3 Women" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lion's Gate Films; Robert Altman (director/screenplay); Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Janice Rule, Robert Fortier, Ruth Nelson, John Cromwell, Sierra Pecheur, Craig Richard Nelson, Maysie Hoy, Belita Moreno, Leslie Ann Hudson, Patricia Ann Hudson, Beverly Ross; Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Dawn of the Dead" was released by United Film Distribution Company / Laurel Group; George A. Romero (director/screenplay); David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, Gaylen Ross, George A. Romero, Christine Forrest, David Early, Howard Smith, Richard France, Tony Buba, Pasquale Buba, Taso N. Stavrakis, Tom Savini, Joseph Pilato, James A. Baffico, John Amplas, David Crawford, Daniel Dietrich, Molly McClosky, Rudy Ricci, Joey Baffico; Horror; Live Action
In 1978, "Silver Saddle" was released by Adria Filmverleih / Jupiter-Film; Lucio Fulci (director); Adriano Bolzoni (screenplay); Giuliano Gemma, Ettore Manni, Cinzia Monreale, Licinia Lentini, Donald O'Brien, Aldo Sambrell, Philippe Hersent, Geoffrey Lewis, Sven Valsecchi, Gianni De Luigi; Western, Action; Live Action
In 1979, "Ashanti" was released by Warner Bros. / Columbia Pictures; Richard Fleischer (director); Stephen Geller (screenplay); Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Beverly Johnson, Omar Sharif, Rex Harrison, William Holden, Zia Mohyeddin, Winston Ntshona, Jean-Luc Bideau, Olu Jacobs, Johnny Sekka, Tariq Yunus, Tyrone Jackson, Marne Maitland, Eric Pohlmann, Akosua Busia; Action, Adventure; Live Action
In 1979, "Tilt" was released by Warner Bros.; Rudy Durand (director/screenplay); Brooke Shields, Ken Marshall, Charles Durning, Lorenzo Lamas, Don Stark, John Crawford, Geoffrey Lewis, Karen Lamm, Robert Brian Berger, Harvey Lewis; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1974, “If It Feels Good, Do It” by Stories And Ian Lloyd peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “It Only Hurts When I Try To Smile” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Piano Man” by Billy Joel peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Power Of Love” by Martha Reeves And The Vandellas peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Star Baby” by The Guess Who peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Summer Breeze” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” by MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Me A Lie” by Sami Jo peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Touch And Go” by Al Wilson peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “A Very Special Love Song” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Beyond The Blue Horizon” by Lou Christie peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Dance With The Devil” by Cozy Powell peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Madelaine” by Stu Nunnery peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Me And My Stone” by The Stampeders peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Might Just Take Your Life” by Deep Purple peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Pepper Box” by The Peppers peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Star Baby” by The Guess Who peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Me A Lie” by Sami Jo peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Lord's Prayer” by Sister Janet Mead peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Payback” by James Brown peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Your Cash Ain't Nothing But Trash” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Everyday” by Slade peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)” by Genesis peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Cat Crept In” by Mud peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Are Everything” by Diana Ross And Marvin Gaye peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Hound Dog!” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Ik zie een ster” by Mouth And MacNeal Philips peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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