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In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Robert Young”. Other Articles: Captain Kangaroo, Doc Severinsen
In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by Pipkins entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1971, After twenty-three years of presenting “ah-really-biiig-shew” every week, “The Ed Sullivan Show”, TV Variety, aka Toast of the Town until September 18, 1955, aired its final edition on CBS, who canceled it. The program provided America with an early look at some of rock-and-rollʹs biggest names, including the BEATLES, ELVIS PRESLEY, and the ROLLING STONES. Guests on the final airing tonight included Sid Ceasar, singer Jerry Vale, and Gladys Knight and The Pips. and for the last time, we saw Polish dancing bears, a little mouse named Topo Gigio, remembered The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, the comedy of Jackie Mason, John Byner, Rich Little, Richard Pryor and so many more. It was American TVʹs longest-running variery show. A Spanish variety show, however, has been on TV since 1963. so “Sabato Gigante” on Televisa holds that honor so far, going back to the days before The Beatles stormed the USA!
In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono made an unannounced appearance at the Fillmore East in New York, joining Frank Zappa and Mothers of Invention on stage. It was Lennonʹs first stage appearance in nearly two years. The session later turned up on a 1972 double album by Lennon and Yoko and titled “Some Time in New York City.”
In 1971, Lynn Anderson was at #1 on the country music album chart with Rose Garden. The title track went on to top the country charts, where it stayed at the #1 position for five weeks, and reached #3 on the pop charts in 1971. Anderson received a Grammy Award for the song for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
In 1971, Sid Caesar, Jerry Vale, Polish dancing bears, and Gladys Knight and The Pips are on the lineup of tonightʹs very last reeeeally big “Ed Sullivan Show.” Topo Gigio kisses Ed goodnight one more time, and the show looks back on some if its bigger acts including The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, Jackie Mason, John Byner, Rich Little, and Richard Pryor.
In 1972, David Bowieʹs classic “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars” was released.
In 1974, Billy Swan records “I Can Help”.
In 1974, Born on this day in Mount Clemens, Michigan, was Matthew Shafer known as Uncle Kracker who scored the US #6 Country single "Smile" in 2009 which was taken from his album Happy Hour.
In 1974, RCA Records released "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, the second single from Parton's thirteenth solo studio album, Jolene. Recorded on June 13, 1973, the singer wrote the song for her one-time partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, from whom she was professionally splitting at the time.
In 1974, Wesley Eure debuted as Mike Horton on Days of our Lives. Three months later he debuted on another series, Land of the Lost.
In 1975, On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers was confronted by the police.
In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL A rerun hosted by TOM JONES, plus CHUCK BERRY, KIKI DEE
In 1975, “Hot L Baltimore”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC. It wasnʹt so “Hot” in the ratings.
In 1975, “MADE IN THE SHADE” 'Greatest Hitsʹ collection by the ROLLING STONES, including “ANGIE” and “BROWN SUGAR” reaches record stores on this date.
In 1976, HOT NEW ALBUM “JAILBREAK” from THIN LIZZY includes “THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN”
In 1978, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 13, a primary ballot initiative calling for major cuts of about 57% in property taxes. Voters joined Senator Howard Jarvis in the historic vote. This was seen as the birth of a taxpayerʹs revolt against high taxes and excessive government spending.
In 1978, Magazine editor Harold Hayes and Australian art critic Robert Hughes become the first hosts of the newsmagazine “20/20” (Tuesday). The anchors receive so much critical acclaim they are immediately fired and replaced the very next week by television veteran Hugh Downs.
In 1972, "Butterflies Are Free" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1974, "Herbie Rides Again" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1978, "Damien: Omen II" was released by 20th Century Fox / Mace Neufeld Productions; Don Taylor (director); Stanley Mann, Mike Hodges (screenplay); William Holden, Lee Grant, Robert Foxworth, Lew Ayres, Sylvia Sidney, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Nicholas Pryor, Lance Henriksen, Elizabeth Shepherd, Lucas Donat, Allan Arbus, Meshach Taylor, Leo McKern, Ian Hendry, Fritz Ford, Owen Sullivan, Corney Morgan; Horror; Live Action
In 1979, "Escape to Athena" was released by Associated Film Distribution / ITC Entertainment; George P. Cosmatos (director); Edward Anhalt, Richard S. Lochte (screenplay); Roger Moore, Telly Savalas, David Niven, Stefanie Powers, Claudia Cardinale, Richard Roundtree, Sonny Bono, Elliott Gould, Anthony Valentine, Siegfried Rauch, Richard Wren, Michael Sheard, Philip Locke, Steve Ubels, Paul Picerni, Paul Stassino; Adventure, Comedy, War; Live Action
In 1970, “Free The People” by Delaney And Bonnie And Friends peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Think I Love You Again” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Make Me Smile” by Chicago peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Open Up My Heart” by The Dells peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Primrose Lane” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand)” by Diana Ross peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up Around The Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Which Way You Goin' Billy?” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Dear Old Daddy Bill” by Motherlode peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “For The Love Of Him” by Bobbi Martin peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Morning, Noon, Night Time Too” by Brian Browne peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Baby Loves Lovin'” by White Plains peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Seeker” by The Who peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “We Wiil Find Love” by Ann Attenborrow peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You're My Life” by David Jensen peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Everything Is Beautiful” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Honey Come Back” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Take To The Mountains” by Richard Barnes peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “What Is Truth?” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Yellow River” by Christie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Baby Loves Lovin'” by White Plains peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Something's Burning” by Kenny Rogers And The First Edition peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Thursday Night” by Cuby And The Blizzards peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Vehicle” by The Ides Of March peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sha-La-La, I Love You” by Die Flippers peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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