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In 1971, Jerry Reed was at #1 on the US Country chart with, "When You're Hot, You're Hot", his most successful on the country charts peaking at #1 for five weeks.
In 1972, Robin Strasser aired for the final time as Rachel Davis Matthews Clark on Another World. Strasser's final line as Rachel was to Constance Ford's Ada about Rachel's husband, Ted Clark: "He won't talk to me." Ted and Rachel were officially divorced a year later with Victoria Wyndham playing the role of Rachel.
In 1973, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “ONE LITTLE INDIAN” (James Garner, Vera Miles and farther down the credits, JODIE FOSTER)
In 1973, Deep Purple played a concert in Japan, which was their final gig before Ian Gillan and Roger Glover departed the group.
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host: PAUL WILLIAMS; plus ELO, BREWER and SHIPLEY, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON and RITA COOLIDGE
In 1974, Drummer Neal Peart replaces original Rush drummer John Rustey.
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “Ester Rolle and John Amos of Good Times”. Other Articles: $6 Million Man, Appleʹs Way
In 1974, R.C., “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Le Grange” by ZZ Top peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, The KGB Chicken, Ted Giannousʹs alter ego, is born in San Diego; he is now known as the Famous Chicken.
In 1975, HOT NEW ALBUM “ONE OF THESE NIGHTS” from the EAGLES also includes “LYIN' EYES” and “TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT”
In 1976, “S.W.A.T.”, and “The Rookies”, TV Crime Dramas last aired on ABC.
In 1977, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE RESCUERS” (featuring the voices of EVA GABOR, BOB NEWHART Geraldine Page and Joe Flynn)
In 1977, TOP FIVE MOVIES According to VARIETY, “THE DEEP” was the weekʹs most popular film, followed in order by “STAR WARS”, “EXORCIST II”, “THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT” and “A BRIDGE TOO FAR”
In 1978, Actor Bob Crane of “Hoganʹs Heroes” fame was found bludgeoned to death in an apartment in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he was appearing in a play; he was 49.
In 1978, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE” (Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan)
In 1979, Roger Moore is James Bond in “Moonraker”, also starring Lois Chiles, Michael Londsdale, and Richard Kiel playing “Jaws”, opened in 800 theaters in the U.S.A. Worldwide Gross: $202.7 Million.
In 1979, The San Diego Chicken was reborn at the Jack Murphy Stadium after being let go from radio station KGB over differences. KGB brought in a new person in a KGB chicken costume in a Padre ball game after Ted quit, but the audience booed and hissed the impostor Chicken.
In 1972, "Come Back, Charleston Blue" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1978, "Fedora" was released by United Artists / Lorimar / Geria Film / Bavaria Atelier GmbH / Société Française de Production; Billy Wilder (director/screenplay); I.A.L. Diamond (screenplay); William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer, Frances Sternhagen, Stephen Collins, Gottfried John, Arlene Francis, Mario Adorf, Michael York, Henry Fonda; Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "Bloodline" was released by Paramount Pictures; Terence Young (director); Laird Koenig (screenplay); Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, James Mason, Claudia Mori, Irene Papas, Michelle Phillips, Maurice Ronet, Romy Schneider, Omar Sharif, Beatrice Straight, Gert Fröbe, Marcel Bozzuffi, Pinkas Braun, Ivan Desny, Vadim Glowna, Walter Kohut, Wolfgang Preiss, Hans von Borsody, Charles Millot; Thriller; Live Action
In 1979, "Meatballs" was released by Paramount Pictures / Famous Players / Canadian Film Development Corporation / Haliburton Films; Ivan Reitman (director); Len Blum, Dan Goldberg, Janis Allen, Harold Ramis (screenplay); Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, Kate Lynch, Russ Banham, Kristine DeBell, Sarah Torgov, Jack Blum, Keith Knight, Matt Craven, Chris Makepeace, Hadley Kay, Cindy Girling, Todd Hoffman, Margot Pinvidic, Norma Dell'Agnese; Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "Moonraker" was released by United Artists / Eon Productions / Les Productions Artistes Associés; Lewis Gilbert (director); Christopher Wood (screenplay); Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry, Bernard Lee, Geoffrey Keen, Desmond Llewelyn, Lois Maxwell, Toshiro Suga, Emily Bolton, Blanche Ravalec, Irka Bochenko, Michael Marshall, Leila Shenna, Anne Lonnberg, Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Walter Gotell, Alfie Bass, Claude Carliez; Spy, Action; Live Action
In 1979, "Up from the Depths" was released by New World Pictures; Charles B. Griffith (director); Anne Dyer, Alfred Sweeney (screenplay); Sam Bottoms, Susanne Reed, Virgil Frye, Kedric Wolfe, Charles Howerton, Denise Hayes, R. Lee Ermey; Horror; Live Action
In 1974, “Already Gone” by The Eagles peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Be Thankful For What You Got” by William DeVaughn peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm Coming Home” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm Falling In Love With You” by Little Anthony And The Imperials peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You Go Away” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You Wanna Get To Heaven” by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Silly Milly” by Blue Swede peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Train Of Thought” by Cher peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Wake Up And Love Me” by April Stevens peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “What's Your Name?” by Andy Williams (Andy And David Williams) peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “When The Morning Comes” by Hoyt Axton peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Haven't Got Time For The Pain” by Carly Simon peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Hate Hate” by Razzy Bailey peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “King Of Nothing” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rhoda” by Robert David peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Save The Last Dance For Me” by The DeFranco Family peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Golden Age Of Rock And Roll” by Mott The Hoople peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Can't Get Enough” by Bad Company peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Foxy Foxy” by Mott The Hoople peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “One Man Band” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Ooh I Do” by Lynsey De Paul peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “She” by Charles Aznavour peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Man In Black” by Cozy Powell peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Oh, Very Young / 100 I Dream” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Heimwee naar Marokko” by De Piraten peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Make Me Feel Brand New” by The Stylistics peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Seasons In The Sun” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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