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In 1973, “American Graffiti” (Motion Picture) opened in New York City, which was a nostalgic recreation of West Coast adolscent life in 1962; it was released nationwide August 1. This nostalgia based movie features some of Hollywoodʹs wisest use of Rock and Roll. Backing the story is a generous amount of original 50s and early 60s hit songs. And, talking about talent, GEORGE LUCAS' cast includes stars to be including RON HOWARD, HARRISON FORD, RICHARD DREYFUS, CINDY WILLIAMS. It also proves to be a trendsetter, spurring a major revival of Rock and Roll OLDIES, over 40 which are featured on its best selling Soundtrack album.
In 1973, “There Goes Rhymin' Simon” album by Paul Simon was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “K. OʹDare/ Ron Howard of Happy Days”. Other Articles: All In the Family
In 1974, R.C., “Billy, Donʹt Be A Hero” by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “The Streak” by Ray Stevens peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Venus and Mars” album by Paul McCartney and Wings was released
In 1977, TOP FIVE MOVIES According to VARIETY, “STAR WARS” was the weekʹs most popular film, followed in order by “ROLLERCOASTER”, “ANNIE HALL”, “BLACK SUNDAY” and “ROCKY”
In 1978, D.T. graduated from Patrick Henry High School.
In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host BOB WELCH (“PRECIOUS LOVE”, “EBONY EYES”), plus THELMA HOUSTON, FOXY
In 1979, “Get The Knack” album by The Knack was released
In 1979, “Rocky II” starring Sylvester Stallone premiered in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, "The Strawberry Statement" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "Fortune and Men's Eyes" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Harvey Hart (director); John Herbert (screenplay); Wendell Burton, Michael Greer, Danny Freedman, Hugh Webster, Zooey Hall, Larry Perkins, James Barron, Tom Harvey, Jan Granik, Kirk McColl, Vance Davis, Robert Goodier, Lázaro Pérez; Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?" was released by National General Pictures / Cinema Center Films; Ulu Grosbard (director/screenplay); Herb Gardner (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Barbara Harris, Jack Warden, David Burns, Dom DeLuise, Gabriel Dell, Betty Walker, Rose Gregorio, Regina Baff, David Galef, Rudy Bond, Josip Elic, Herbie Faye, James Hall, Shel Silverstein, Candice Azzara, Sidney Armus, Dr. Hook, Anthony Marciona, Ed Zimmermann, Amy Levitt, Joe Sicari, Sherry Rooney, Robyn Millan, Walter Hyman Jr.; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1977, "A Bridge Too Far" was released by United Artists / Joseph E. Levine Productions; Richard Attenborough (director); William Goldman (screenplay); Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Edward Fox, Elliott Gould, Anthony Hopkins, Gene Hackman, Hardy Krüger, Laurence Olivier, Ryan O'Neal, Robert Redford, Maximilian Schell, Liv Ullmann, Michael Byrne, Denholm Elliott, Peter Faber, Christopher Good, Frank Grimes, Jeremy Kemp, Nicholas Campbell, Paul Copley, Donald Douglas, Keith Drinkel, Richard Kane, Paul Maxwell, Stephen Moore, Donald Pickering, Gerald Sim, John Stride, Alun Armstrong, David Auker, Michael Bangerter, Philip Raymond, Michael Graham Cox, Garrick Hagon, John Ratzenberger, Arthur Hill, Ben Cross, Mark Sheridan, George Innes, Wolfgang Preiss, Walter Kohut, Hartmut Becker, Hans von Borsody, Lex van Delden, Fred Williams, Erik Chitty, Richard Attenborough; Epic, War; Live Action
In 1979, "Butch and Sundance: The Early Days" was released by 20th Century Fox; Richard Lester (director); Allan Burns (screenplay); Tom Berenger, William Katt, Jeff Corey, John Schuck, Michael C. Gwynne, Peter Weller, Brian Dennehy, Christopher Lloyd, Jill Eikenberry, Joel Fluellen, Regina Baff, Peter Brocco, Vincent Schiavelli, Hugh Gillin, Sherril Lynn Rettino, Elya Baskin; Western; Live Action
In 1979, "The Driller Killer" was released by Rochelle Films / Cult Epics; Abel Ferrara (director); Nicholas St. John (screenplay); Jimmy Laine, Carolyn Manz, Baybi Day, Harry Schultz II, Alan Wynroth, Maria Helhoski, James O'Hara, Richard Howorth, Rhodney Montreal, Butch Morris; Black Comedy, Slasher; Live Action
In 1979, "Goldengirl" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Backstage Productions; Joseph Sargent (director); John Kohn (screenplay); Susan Anton, James Coburn, Leslie Caron, Robert Culp, Harry Guardino, Curt Jurgens, James A. Watson Jr., Ward Costello, Michael Lerner, John Newcombe, Nicolas Coster, Jessica Walter; Sci-Fi, Sports, Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "The In-Laws" was released by Warner Bros.; Arthur Hiller (director); Andrew Bergman (screenplay); Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini, Nancy Dussault, Penny Peyser, Arlene Golonka, Michael Lembeck, Paul Lawrence Smith, Carmine Caridi, Ed Begley Jr., James Hong, David Paymer, Kent Williams, John Hancock, John Finnegan, Eduardo Noriega, Rosana Soto, Carmen Dragon, Sammy Smith, Barbara Dana, Rozsika Halmos, Alvaro Carcano, Jorge Zepeda, Sergio Calderon, Danny Kwan; Action, Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "The Night the Prowler" was released by International Harmony / Chariot Films / New South Wales Film Corporation; Jim Sharman (director); Patrick White (screenplay); Ruth Cracknell, John Frawley, Kerry Walker, John Derum, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Terry Camilleri, Harry Neilson; Drama, Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "Prophecy" was released by Paramount Pictures; John Frankenheimer (director); David Seltzer (screenplay); Robert Foxworth, Talia Shire, Armand Assante, Victoria Racimo, Richard A. Dysart, George Clutesi, Burke Byrnes, Tom McFadden, Graham Jarvis, Kevin Peter Hall, Tom McLoughlin, Mia Bendixsen, Johnny Timko, Charles H. Gray, Everett Creach, Charles Flemmer; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action
In 1979, "Rocky II" was released by United Artists / Chartoff-Winkler Productions; Sylvester Stallone (director/screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Tony Burton, Sylvia Meals, Seargeoh Stallone, Joe Spinell, Paul J. Micale, Jeff Temkin, Lou Filippo, Brent Musburger, Stu Nahan, Bill Baldwin, LeRoy Neiman; Sports, Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "Walk Proud" was released by Universal Pictures; Robert L. Collins (director); Evan Hunter (screenplay); Robby Benson, Sarah Holcomb, Henry Darrow, Pepe Serna, Trinidad Silva, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Lawrence Pressman, Brad Sullivan, Irene DeBari, Eloy Casados, Panchito Gómez, Rod Masterson, Ángel Salazar, Daniel Faraldo, Tony Alvarenga, Aesop Aquarian, Gary Carlos Cervantes, Lee Fraser, Claudio Martinez, Rose Portillo, Luis Reyes, Judith Searle; Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "The Water Babies" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company; Lionel Jeffries (director); Michael Robson (screenplay); James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Joan Greenwood, David Tomlinson, Tommy Pender, Samantha Gates, Paul Luty, Jon Pertwee, Lance Percival, David Jason, Una Stubbs, Olive Gregg, Cass Allan, Liz Proud; Family; Live Action/Animation
In 1974, “Can You Handle It” by Graham Central Station peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “For The Love Of Money” by The O'Jays peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Fox Hunt” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “It's Her Turn To Live” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Son Of Sagittarius” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Lone Ranger” by Oscar Brown Jr. peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Who Are You” by B.B. King peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Wildflower” by New Birth peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Wonderful” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Make Me Feel Brand New” by The Stylistics peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “(Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away” by Dr. John peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Daybreaker” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Daybreak” by Nilsson peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Oh, Very Young” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sleepin'” by Diana Ross peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Standing In The Rain” by The James Gang peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Same Love That Made Me Laugh” by Bill Withers peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Time Will Tell” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “(You Keep Me) Hanging On” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Hey Rock And Roll” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Won't Last A Day Without You” by The Carpenters peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “There's A Ghost In My House” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song” by Jim Croce peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Oh My My” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “One And One Is Two” by Jackpot peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Entertainer” by Marvin Hamlisch peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Theo, wir fahr'n nach Lodz” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Wildflower” by Skylark peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Year Of Decision” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Kansas City” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Schwarze Madonna” by Bata Illic peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Shanghai'd In Shanghai” by Nazareth peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Show Must Go On” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Waterloo” by ABBA peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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