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In 1972, George Carlin discovered that the seven words that performers are prohibited from saying on television were also taboo on stage. The comedian was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and profanity in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In 1972, Victoria Wyndham made her first appearance as Rachel Davis Matthews Clark in Another World. She replaced Robin Strasser in the role. Margie Impert had replaced Strasser originally but didn't work out so Strasser returned for a few months. Strasser's Rachel was torn between Steve and Ted so she decided to take Jamie out of town for a week. In Wyndham's debut, Steve came to Washington to see Jamie. Rachel returned to Bay City a few days later. Wydham would play the role until the show's final episode on June 25, 1999. Charles Durning debuted in the same episode as a recast Gil McGowan. He played the role four months before Dolph Sweet took over.

In 1973, R.C., “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Behind Closed Doors” by Charlie Rich peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by Bette Midler peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Natural High” by Bloodstone peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Roland The Roadie And Gertrude The Groupie” by Doctor Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Tequilla Sunrise” by Eagles peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Uneasy Rider”, by Charlie Daniels entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1978, CBS 9 p.m.: “Some things arenʹt funny at ”The Comedy Company“, a TV movie that takes a backstage look at the career struggles and personal problems at a club for aspiring comics. George Burns appears as himself.” The cast includes Jack Albertson, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Abe Vigoda.

In 1978, Worldʹs strongest dog, 80-kg Saint Bernard, pulls 2909-kg load 27 m.

In 1978, “Chico And The Man”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1978, “The Buddy Holly Story” starring Gary Busey opened in several theaters in New York.

In 1978, “The Gong Show”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC, syndicated 1976-80, 1988.

In 1979, R.C., “Ainʹt No Stoppin' Us Now” by McFadden and Whitehead peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Heart Of The Night” by Poco peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “I Canʹt Stand It No More” by Peter Frampton peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart. Do you think Peter was singing about rock and rollers singing disco songs?

In 1979, R.C., “I Want You To Want Me” by Cheap Trick peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Long Live Rock” by The Who peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Makin' It” by David Naughton peaked at number five on the pop singles chart. Everyone except David Tanny.

In 1979, R.C., “Shine A Little Love” by ELO peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Up On The Roof” by James Taylor peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, “My Sharona”, by Knack entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”, by Charlie Daniels entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1971, "Murders in the Rue Morgue" was released by American International Pictures; Gordon Hessler (director); Christopher Wicking, Henry Slesar (screenplay); Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, Christine Kaufmann, Adolfo Celi, Maria Perschy, Michael Dunn, Lilli Palmer, Peter Arne, María Martín, Rafael Hernández, Rosalind Elliot, Marshall Jones, Ruth Plattes; Horror; Live Action

In 1974, "The White Dawn" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1978, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation; Paul Morrissey (director/screenplay); Peter Cook, Dudley Moore (screenplay); Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Denholm Elliott, Joan Greenwood, Hugh Griffith, Irene Handl, Terry-Thomas, Max Wall, Kenneth Williams, Roy Kinnear, Dana Gillespie, Lucy Griffiths, Penelope Keith, Jessie Matthews, Prunella Scales, Josephine Tewson, Rita Webb, Henry Woolf, Spike Milligan; Comedy; Live Action

In 1978, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released by Universal Pictures / Robert Stigwood Organization; Michael Schultz (director); Henry Edwards (screenplay); Peter Frampton, The Bee Gees, Frankie Howerd, Paul Nicholas, Donald Pleasence, Sandy Farina, Dianne Steinberg, Steve Martin, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Earth, Wind & Fire, Billy Preston, George Burns, Stargard, Carel Struycken, Max Showalter, Patrick Cranshaw, Peter Allen, Keith Allison, George Benson, Elvin Bishop, Stephen Bishop, Jack Bruce, Keith Carradine, Carol Channing, Harlettes, Jim Dandy, Sarah Dash, Rick Derringer, Barbara Dickson, Donovan, Dr. John, Randy Edelman, Yvonne Elliman, José Feliciano, Leif Garrett, Adrian Gurvitz, Billy Harper, Eddie Harris, Heart, Nona Hendryx, Dame Edna Everage, Etta James, Bruce Johnston, Joe Lala, D.C. LaRue, Jo Leb, Marcy Levy, Mark Lindsay, Nils Lofgren, John Mayall, Curtis Mayfield, "Cousin Brucie" Morrow, Peter Noone, Alan O'Day, Lee Oskar, The Paley Brothers, Robert Palmer, Wilson Pickett, Anita Pointer, Bonnie Raitt, Helen Reddy, Minnie Riperton, Chita Rivera, Johnny Rivers, Monte Rock III, Danielle Rowe, Seals & Crofts, Sha-Na-Na, Del Shannon, Joe Simon, Connie Stevens, Al Stewart, John Stewart, Tina Turner, Frankie Valli, Gwen Verdon, Diane Vincent, Grover Washington Jr., Alan White, Lenny White, Jackie Lomax, Margaret Whiting, Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Winter, Wolfman Jack, Bobby Womack, Gary Wright; Musical, Comedy; Live Action

In 1978, "Star Wars (re-issue)" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm; George Lucas (director/screenplay); Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Phil Brown, Shelagh Fraser, Jack Purvis, Eddie Byrne, Denis Lawson, Garrick Hagon, Don Henderson, Leslie Schofield, Richard LeParmentier, Alex McCrindle, Alfie Curtis, Peter Geddis, Michael Leader, Robert Clarke, Patrick Jordan, Drewe Henley, Jack Klaff, William Hootkins, Angus MacInnes, Jeremy Sinden, Scott Beach, Steve Gawley, Joe Johnston, Grant McCune, Peter Sumner, Malcolm Tierney, Phil Tippett; Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Roland The Roadie And Gertrude The Groupie” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now” by McFadden And Whitehead peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Behind Closed Doors” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by Bette Midler peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Days Gone Down (Still Got The Light In Your Eyes)” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Does Your Mother Know” by ABBA peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “He Did With Me” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heart Of The Night” by Poco peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Can't Stand It No More” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Want You To Want Me” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'd Rather Be A Cowboy (Lady's Chains)” by John Denver peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'll Always Love My Mama” by The Intruders peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Keep On Running Away” by Lazy Racer peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Light My Fire / 137 Disco Heaven” by Amii Stewart peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Long Live Rock” by The Who peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Makin' It” by David Naughton peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Natural High” by Bloodstone peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shadows In The Moonlight” by Anne Murray peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shine A Little Love” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Tequila Sunrise” by The Eagles peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “There You Go” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Up On The Roof” by James Taylor peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You Light Up My Life” by Carole King peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You're The Only One” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “(You Really) Rock Me” by Nick Gilder peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Apalachicola” by Keath Barrie peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Glamour Boy” by The Guess Who peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Goin' Home” by The Osmonds peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “He” by Family Child peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “He” by Today's People peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'll Know Her When I See Her” by Cooper Brothers peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Kodachrome” by Paul Simon peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “No Time To Lose” by The Tarney-Spencer Band peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Rock Star” by Warpig peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Shambala” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “So Very Hard To Go” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Up On The Roof” by James Taylor peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Yesterday Once More” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Take My Breath Away” by Rex Smith peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “D.J.” by David Bowie peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “Death Disco” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bring The Family Back” by Billy Paul peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Finders Keepers” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Girls Talk” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Gold” by John Stewart peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Good Times” by Chic peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lady Lynda” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Maybe” by Thom Pace peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Minute By Minute” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Peek-A-Boo” by The Stylistics peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Playground Twist” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)” by Elton John peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Stranglehold” by U.K. Subs peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Welcome Home” by Peters And Lee peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got) / The Good Lord Knows” by Four Tops peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Blockbuster / Need a Lot Of Lovin'” by The Sweet peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Blue Suede Shoes / Stories to a Child” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Down In Old New Orleans / Making Friends” by Mickey Jupp peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Drift Away / City Stars” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Get Used To It / The Next Time Around” by Roger Voudouris peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hearts Of Stone / Somewhere Listening (For My Name)” by The Blue Ridge Rangers peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hooray! Hooray! It's A Holi-Holiday / Ribbons Of Blue” by Boney M. peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Don't Want To Be Alone Tonight \ When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star) / On This Road” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Let's Pretend / Every Way I Can” by Raspberries peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Little Bit Of Soap / Thinking Of You” by Nigel Olsson peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “My Love / The Mess” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Power to All Our Friends / Come Back Billie Joe” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Prime Time / No Way Out” by The Tubes peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Protection / I Want You Back (Alive)” by Graham Parker And The Rumour peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Roller Dancin' / Can't Let A Day Go By” by Cheapskate peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Spank / I Wanna Go Home With You” by Jimmy 'Bo' Horne peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Susie Darlin' / Put Your Hand in The Hand” by Barry Crocker peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Ghost / Big White Horse” by Fielding And Dyer peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Hook / If The Music Stops” by Tony Cole peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Number One Song In Heaven (Edited Version) / The Number One Song In Heaven (Long Version)” by Sparks peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Thinking Of You / Till The Ends Meet” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Bluest Heartache Of The Year” by Kenny Dale peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind And Fire With The Emotions peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dance Away” by Roxy Music peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lucky Number” by Lene Lovich peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “(No More) Fear Of Flying” by Gary Brooker peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Bella Italia” by Imca Marina peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Cheek To Cheek” by Lowell George peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Do You Love Me?” by Sharif Dean peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Easy Boy (And We All Prayed Together)” by Greenfield And Cook peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “How Could This Go Wrong” by Exile peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Was Made For Lovin' You” by KISS peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lavender Blue” by Mac Kissoon peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “My Best Friend's Girl” by The Cars peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rendezvous 6:02” by U.K. peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sunburn” by Graham Gouldman peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Surrender” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Talk To Me” by Third World peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The American Popular Song” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Tandem” by Smyle peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Waterfall” by Triumvirat peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Gloria” by Umberto Tozzi peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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