In 1971, Gordon Parksʹ “Shaft” starring Richard Roundtree, a breakthrough crime film with a black hero, opened at at theater in the U.S.A.
In 1973, “Match Game '73”, TV Game Show, returned on CBS with host Gene Rayburn, became '74, '75, '76, '77, '78 and '79, ending that April when “General Hospital” opposite it made their ratings terminal and it left the CBS sked. Over the years, the panelists included Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Richard Dawson (who hosted his own game show Family Feud beginning in 1976 and left Match Game in 1978), Fannie Flagg, Joyce Bulifant, MacLean Stevenson and most of the other M*A*S*H cast, Betty White, as well as numerous celebrities from prime-time and even CBSʹs own soap operas as well.
In 1974, AT THE MOVIES: Disneyʹs “HERBIE RIDES AGAIN” (Ken Berry, Helen Hayes and Stefanie Powers in the sequel to 1969's “LOVE BUG”)
In 1975, David Bowie gets gold record number four. “Young American”, certified Gold by the RIAA, contains two of his biggest hits, “Fame”, which hits number one later in the year, and the title track.
In 1976, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host GLEN CAMPBELL plus JIM STAFFORD (“WILDWOOD WEED”), GEORGE BENSON (“THIS MASQUERADE”), DOROTHY MOORE (“MISTY BLUE”)
In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “Linda Lavin and Polly Holiday of Alice”. Other Articles: Star Trek, Mushroom Magic
In 1977, R.C., “So You Win Again” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1978, Andy Rooney delivered his first commentary on CBS' “60 Minutes” in which he criticized people who keep track of traffic fatalities on holiday weekends.
In 1970, "Goin' Down the Road" was released by Chevron Pictures / Evdon Films; Donald Shebib (director/screenplay); William Fruet (screenplay); Doug McGrath, Paul Bradley, Jayne Eastwood, Cayle Chernin, Nicole Morin, Pierre La Roche
In 1970, "The Moonshine War" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Filmways Pictures; Richard Quine (director); Elmore Leonard (screenplay); Patrick McGoohan, Richard Widmark, Alan Alda, Melodie Johnson, Will Geer, Joe Williams, Suzanne Zenor, Lee Hazlewood, Max Showalter, Harry Carey Jr., Tom Nolan, Richard Peabody, John Schuck, Bo Hopkins, Charles Tyner, Teri Garr, Dick Crockett, Tom Skerritt
In 1971, "Shaft" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Shaft Productions; Gordon Parks (director); Ernest Tidyman, John D.F. Black (screenplay); Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini Brown, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John, Lawrence Pressman, Victor Arnold, Tony King, Rex Robbins, Camille Yarbrough, Arnold Johnson, Antonio Fargas, Gwenn Mitchell, Sherri Brewer, Margaret Warncke, Joseph Leon; Crime, Action; Live Action
In 1972, "Cool Breeze" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Penelope Productions; Barry Pollack (director/screenplay); Thalmus Rasulala, Jim Watkins, Judy Pace, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Sam Laws, Raymond St. Jacques, Margaret Avery, Pam Grier, Paula Kelly, Wally Taylor, Rudy Challenger, Stewart Bradley, Ed Cambridge, Royce Wallace, Stack Pierce, Biff Elliot, John Lupton
In 1973, "Oklahoma Crude" was released by Columbia Pictures / Stanley Kramer Productions; Stanley Kramer (director); Marc Norman (screenplay); George C. Scott, Faye Dunaway, John Mills, Jack Palance, William Lucking, Harvey Jason, Ted Gehring, Cliff Osmond, Rafael Campos, Woodrow Parfrey, Harvey Parry, Hal Smith, James Jeter, Larry D. Mann, John Dierkes, Karl Lukas, Billy Varga, John Hudkins, Bob Herron, Jerry Brown, Jim Burk, Henry Wills, Cody Bearpaw, Wayne Storm
In 1975, "Bucktown" was released by American International Pictures; Arthur Marks (director); Bob Ellison (screenplay); Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, Thalmus Rasulala, Tony King, Bernie Hamilton, Art Lund, Tierre Turner, Carl Weathers, Morgan Upton, Jim Bohan
In 1975, "Gone with the West" was released by International Cine Film Corporation; Bernard Girard (director); Monroe Manning, Douglas Day Stewart, Marcus Demian (screenplay); James Caan, Stefanie Powers, Aldo Ray, Barbara Werle, Robert Walker Jr., Sammy Davis Jr., Heather Angel, Mike Lane, Michael Conrad, Anne Barton, Paul Bergen, Fred Book, Noel Drayton, James McHale, Pepper Martin, Elmore Vincent, L. Andy Stone, Elizabeth Leigh, Kenneth Adams, Anthony Gordon, Fabian Dean, Gillian Simpson, Chris Calabrese
In 1975, "Walking Tall Part 2" was released by American International Pictures / Bing Crosby Productions / Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Fuqua Industries / Wometco Enterprises; Earl Bellamy (director); Howard B. Kreitsek (screenplay); Bo Svenson, Richard Jaeckel, Bruce Glover, Robert DoQui, Noah Beery, Luke Askew, John Davis Chandler, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn, Logan Ramsey, Lurene Tuttle, Angel Tompkins, Frank McRae, Red West, Brooke Mills, Archie Grinalds, Allen Mullikin
In 1977, “Come In From The Rain” by The Captain and Tennille peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Turn The Light Out” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Good Thing Man” by Frank Lucas peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Neon Nites” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Theme From 'Rocky' (Gonna Fly Now)” by Bill Conti and His Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Got To Give It Up (Part 1)” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Can't Get Over Your” by The Dramatics peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Long Long Road” by David Breadstreet peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Mainstreet” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Best Friend's Wife” by Paul Anka peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Peace Of Mind” by Boston peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Come With Me” by Jesse Green peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Good Old-Fashioned Loverboy” by Queen peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “So You Win Again” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Help Is On Its Way / Changed and Different” by Little River Band peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It's A Game / Dance, Dance, Dance” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Picture Show Man / Tap Tap” by John Meillon peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sir Duke / He's Misstra Know-It-All” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sunny / New York City” by Boney M. peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Temptation's 'Bout To Get Me / Where Will I Be? (Tomorrow)” by Jeff Duff peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dancin' Man” by Q peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hot To Trot” by Wild Cherry peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'm Your Boogie Man” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Broken Souvenirs” by Pussycat peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sound + Vision” by David Bowie peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Walk Right In” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Stop” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Down The Hall” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Free” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lonely Boy” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Man” by Luv' peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tokyo Joe” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Whispering/Cherchez la femme/Se si bon” by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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