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In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Maude: Bea Arthur and Bill Macy”. Other Articles: M*A*S*H, American Bandstand
In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1974, Homer Simpson and Marge Bouvier wed.
In 1975, NBA Milwaukee Bucks trade Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley to Los Angeles Lakers for four players.
In 1975, NEW ON DAYTIME TV: the game shows “SPIN OFF” (with JIM LANGE) and “MUSICAL CHAIRS” (emcee: ADAM WADE, who became the first black to host a game show) debut on CBS.
In 1975, Randy Farland finds a 14-leaf clover near Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
In 1976, On One Life to Live, Victor Lord died of suspicious causes, leaving millions to Dorian, who was thought to be the murderess, but in 1995, it was revealed that one of Vikiʹs alter egos had smothered him with a pillow.
In 1976, “The Jacksons,” a summer variety show, begins its network run on CBS-TV. It returned briefly the following winter as a replacement series.
In 1977, Beatlemania, a revue based on Lennon/McCartney songs and starring four Beatle look alikes, opens on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater. It runs for 1006 performances before moving to two other venues.
In 1978, Kenny Rogers records “The Gambler” in a morning session at Nashvilleʹs Jack Clement Studios. Rogers returns in the late-afternoon to cut “All I Ever Need Is You” with Dottie West
In 1978, On One Life to Live, the hostage crisis ends as Ed Hall (Al Freeman Jr.), posing as the Handy Man, rescued Jenny and captured Bonnie (Kim Zimmer).
In 1978, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host MAC DAVIS plus ROD STEWART (“I WAS ONLY JOKING”), TODD RUNDGREN (“CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS”), ANDREW GOLD (“THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIENDS”)
In 1978, “Grease”, the movie version of the long-running Broadway hit opens. Starring heartthrob John Travolta and babilicious Olivia Newton-John as teenage summer lovers, itʹs becomes the summerʹs number one film, and spun off three big hits, including two number one singles, “Grease” (by Frankie Valli) and “Youʹre the One That I Want” (by Travolta and Newton-John). Wait a second here, Olivia playing a teenager at age 29? Well, her age stretching did inspire a television series about elders playing teens: “Beverly Hills, 90210!” (RIMSHOT)
In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Patrick Duffy, Victoria Principal, Jim Davis of Dallas”. Other Articles: Donny Most, Big Blue Marble
In 1979, R.C., “(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman” by The Kinks peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Rock ʹNʹ Roll Fantasy” by Bad Company peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “The Logical Song” by Supertramp peaked at number six on the pop singles chart; The Barron Knights parodied it into “The Topical Song” about the gasoline shortage of 1979.
In 1979, R.C., “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, "The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie" was released by 20th Century Fox / Palomar Pictures; Jack Starrett (director); Anthony Greville-Bell, John Kohn (screenplay); Bonnie Bedelia, Ken Howard, Anthony Zerbe
In 1973, "Coffy" was released by American International Pictures; Jack Hill (director/screenplay); Pam Grier, Booker Bradshaw, Robert DoQui, William Elliott, Allan Arbus, Sid Haig, Barry Cahill, Lee de Broux, Carol Locatell, Linda Haynes, Bob Minor, Ruben Moreno, Lisa Farringer, John Perak, Mwako Cumbuka, Morris Buchanan
In 1978, "The Comeback" was released by Lone Star Pictures; Pete Walker (director); Michael Sloan, Murray Smith (screenplay); Jack Jones, Pamela Stephenson, David Doyle, Bill Owen, Sheila Keith, Richard Johnson, Patrick Brock, Holly Palance, June Chadwick, Penny Irving, Peter Turner, David Hamilton; Slasher; Live Action
In 1978, "Grease" was released by Paramount Pictures; Randal Kleiser (director); Bronte Woodard (screenplay); John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, Kelly Ward, Didi Conn, Jamie Donnelly, Dinah Manoff, Eve Arden, Dody Goodman, Sid Caesar, Eddie Deezen, Susan Buckner, Lorenzo Lamas, Dennis C. Stewart, Annette Charles, Joan Blondell, Ellen Travolta, Frankie Avalon, Edd Byrnes, Sha-Na-Na, Alice Ghostley, Darrell Zwerling, Dick Patterson, Fannie Flagg; Musical, Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1978, "Jaws 2" was released by Universal Pictures / Zanuck/Brown Company; Jeannot Szwarc (director); Carl Gottlieb, Howard Sackler (screenplay); Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo, Jeffrey Kramer, Collin Wilcox, Ann Dusenberry, Mark Gruner, Susan French, Barry Coe, Donna Wilkes, Gary Dubin, John Dukakis, Marc Gilpin, Keith Gordon, Cynthia Grover, Billy Van Zandt, Gigi Vorgan, Fritzi Jane Courtney, Gary Springer, G. Thomas Dunlop, David Elliott, Ben Marley, Martha Swatek, Alfred Wilde, Cyprian R. Dube, Jean Coulter, Christine Freeman, Herb Muller, David Owsley, Susan Owsley McMillan; Thriller, Adventure, Horror; Live Action
In 1978, "The Shout" was released by Rank Film Distributors / Recorded Picture Company; Jerzy Skolimowski (director/screenplay); Michael Austin (screenplay); Alan Bates, Susannah York, John Hurt, Robert Stephens, Tim Curry, Julian Hough, Carol Drinkwater, Susan Wooldridge, Jim Broadbent; Horror; Live Action
In 1979, “Get Used To It” by Roger Voudouris peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Can Make It Through The Day” by Ray Charles peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Don't Want To Make You Wait” by Delfonics peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Just When I Needed You Most” by Randy Vanwarmer peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Make Love To Me” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Playground In My Mind” by Clint Holmes peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Rock and Roll Fantasy” by Bad Company peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Say Maybe” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Supertramp peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Wish I Could Fly (Like Superman)” by The Kinks peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Bit Of Both / Underneath The Twilight Canopy” by David George peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gimme Your Love” by Alma Faye Brooks peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Good Timin'” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Honesty” by Billy Joel peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “It Must Be Love” by Alton McClain and Destiny peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lately Love (Laughter Don't Come Easy)” by Bob Ruzicka peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let's Pretend” by Raspberries peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Music Everywhere” by Tufano and Giammarese peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Saturday Night, Sunday Morning” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Steamroller Blues / Fool” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Thinking Of You” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “Frankenstein” by The Edgar Winter Group peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now” by McFadden and Whitehead peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Armed and Extremely Dangerous” by First Choice peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Blind Among The Flowers” by The Tourists peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Can The Can” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You” by Linda Lewis peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love Disco Style” by Erotic Drum Band peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Masquerade” by Skids peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Over and Over” by The James Boys peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “She Believes In Me” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Standing On The Inside” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Worker” by Fischer-Z peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bridge Over Troubled Water / Hold Me Close” by Linda Clifford peaked at number 86 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't Change My Luck / Wiser Than You” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love You Inside Out / I'm Satisfied” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lucky Number / Home” by Lene Lovich peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Wild Places / Camino Real (Parts 2 and 3)” by Duncan Browne peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “I Need Your Help Barry Manilow / Daydream Romance” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song / Just Another Nervous Wreck” by Supertramp peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Wish I Could Fly (Like Superman) / Low Budget” by The Kinks peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Happiness” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I'm Coming Home” by Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lucky Stars” by Dean Friedman peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Outlaw's Prayer” by Johnny Paycheck peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Supertramp peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1973, “All Because Of You” by Geordie peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bless You” by Lee Towers peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Feel The Need In Me” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ginny Come Lately” by Albert West peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Happiness” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Immer wieder sonntags” by Cindy and Bert peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lydia” by Dean Friedman peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “This Is Hot” by Pamala Stanley peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Tot ziens teddybeer” by Sandy [NL] peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “We Were All Wounded At Wounded Knee” by Redbone peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Cool For Cats” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “The Cisco Kid” by War peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Anche un muratore ...” by Raddato peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Baby, How Are You” by The Tony Hendrik Five peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bambino” by Bino peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Born To Be Alive” by Patrick Hernandez peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Clap Your Hands and Stamp Your Feet” by Bonnie St. Claire and Unit Gloria peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Get Down” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hooray! Hooray! It's A Holi-Holiday” by Boney M. peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Knock On Wood” by Amii Stewart peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Power To All Our Friends” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rock Me Baby” by David Cassidy peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Troppo bella (per restare sola)” by I Nuovi Angeli peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Und manchmal weinst du sicher ein paar Tränen” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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