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In 1972, R.C., “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert OʹSullivan peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.
In 1972, R.C., “Honky Tonk — Part 1” by James Brown and Soul Train peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Schoolʹs Out” by Alice Cooper peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, Jim Hartz joins Barbara Walters as the top man on NBCʹs “The Today Show,” replacing the late Frank McGee. Hartz had been one of the original hosts of the popular morning TV show. Others who have hosted show which has aired since 1952 include: Dave Garroway, John Chancellor, Hugh Downs, Frank McGee, Tom Brokaw and Bryant Gumbel.
In 1974, Stanley Roperʹs favorite show, “Name That Tune”, returns to the airwaves 25 years after its last run. Dennis James hosts this daytime version (with a syndicated night time run beginning in September with Tom Kennedy.) New additions to the game include the now iconic “Bid-A-Note” round, and featured vocalist / “Laa-laa” girls including future Regis tormentor Kathie Lee Johnson.
In 1974, AT THE MOVIES “THATʹS ENTERTAINMENT”; “CHINATOWN” (Jack Nicholson); “WALKING TALL” (Joe Don Baker); “THE TERMINAL MAN” (George Segal)
In 1975, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG” (Bill Bixby, Susan Clark, Don Knotts, Tim Conway) and “ONE OF OUR DINOSAURS IS MISSING” (Peter Ustinov, Helen Hayes)
In 1978, Earth, Wind and Fire enter the soul chart with their version of the Beatles “Got to Get You into My Life,” from the “Sergeant Pepper” soundtrack. It makes it to number one for a week in September.
In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Saturday Night Live”. Other Articles: Rock Music and TV, Sam Donaldson.
In 1978, Pioneer Eleven transmits images of Saturn and its rings.
In 1978, R.C., “FM (No Static At All)” by Steely Dan peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Runaway” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, "Chisum" was released by Warner Bros. / Batjac Productions; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); Andrew J. Fenady (screenplay); John Wayne, Forrest Tucker, Christopher George, Ben Johnson, Glenn Corbett, Andrew Prine, Bruce Cabot, Patric Knowles, Richard Jaeckel, Lynda Day, Geoffrey Deuel, Pamela McMyler, John Agar
In 1971, "The Go-Between" was released by MGM-EMI Film Distributors / EMI Films; Joseph Losey (director); Harold Pinter (screenplay); Julie Christie, Edward Fox, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton, Michael Redgrave, Dominic Guard, Michael Gough, Richard Gibson, Simon Hume-Kendall, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Amaryllis Garnett; Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1976, "Oz" was released by Greater Union; Chris Löfvén (director/screenplay); Joy Dunstan, Graham Matters, Bruce Spence, Gary Waddell, Robin Ramsay, Michael Carman
In 1976, "Swashbuckler" was released by Universal Pictures; James Goldstone (director); Paul Wheeler (screenplay); Robert Shaw, James Earl Jones, Peter Boyle, Geneviève Bujold, Beau Bridges, Geoffrey Holder, Avery Schreiber, Tom Clancy, Anjelica Huston, Mark Baker, Kip Niven, Louisa Horton, Bernard Behrens, Dorothy Tristan, Tom Fitzsimmons
In 1977, "Empire of the Ants" was released by American International Pictures / Cinema 77; Bert I. Gordon (director/screenplay); Jack Turley (screenplay); Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John David Carson, Albert Salmi, Jacqueline Scott, Pamela Susan Shoop, Robert Pine, Tom Fadden, Irene Tedrow, Edward Power, Brooke Palance, Harry Holcombe; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action
In 1977, "House" was released by Toho; Nobuhiko Obayashi (director); Chiho Katsura (screenplay); Kimiko Ikegami, Miki Jinbo, Ai Matubara, Kumiko Oba, Mieko Sato, Eriko Tanaka, Masayo Miyako, Yōko Minamida, Kiyohiko Ozaki, Saho Sasazawa, Haruko Wanibuchi; Comedy, Horror; Live Action
In 1977, "Walking Tall: Final Chapter" was released by American International Pictures; Jack Starrett (director); Howard B. Kreitsek, Samuel A. Peeples (screenplay); Bo Svenson, Lurene Tuttle, Forrest Tucker, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn, Simpson Hemphill, Sandy McPeak, Logan Ramsey, Morgan Woodward, Clay Tanner, Maggie Blye, Bruce Glover, Red West, David Adams, Michael Allen Honaker, Vance Davis, Libby Boone; Action, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Newsfront" was released by Roadshow Entertainment; Phillip Noyce (director/screenplay); Bob Ellis (screenplay); Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Bryan Brown, Gerard Kennedy, Chris Haywood, John Ewart, John Clayton, Angela Punch McGregor, Don Crosby, Mark Holden, Drew Forsythe, Ray Meagher, Bruce Spence, Brian Blain, Jude Kuring, John Flaus, Tony Barry, Gerry Duggan; Drama; Live Action
In 1972, “Beautiful” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Break It To Them Gently” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Circles” by The New Seekers peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Conquistador” by Procol Harum With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Country Woman” by Magic Lanterns peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Day By Day” by Godspell peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “FM (No Static At All)” by Steely Dan peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Honky Tonk” by James Brown peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Can't Wait Any Longer” by Bill Anderson peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Or Something Like It” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Only One Love In My Life” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rumour At The Honky Tonk” by Spellbound peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Runaway” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The War Song” by Neil Young With Graham Nash peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Wild In The Streets” by British Lions peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Don't Love Me Anymore” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, ✪✪ “School's Out” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Bluer Than Blue” by Michael Johnson peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Brown-Eyed Girl” by El Chicano peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Coming Home” by Ian Thomas Band peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Conception” by Robert Charlebois peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dream Lover” by The Marshall Tucker Band peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Follow You Follow Me” by Genesis peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Georgia On My Mind” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hot Love, Cold World” by Bob Welch peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Don't Want To Go” by Joey Travolta peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “If I Ever See You Again” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “In A Broken Dream” by Python Lee Jackson With Rod Stewart peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Men Of Learning” by Vigrass and Osborne peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Only One Love In My Life” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Riverboat Ladies” by Timothy peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Robbie's Song For Jesus” by Anne Murray peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Shaker Song” by Spyro Gyra peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Still The Same” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Take It Easy” by The Eagles peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “That Once In A Lifetime” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Devil and Miss Lucy” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The War Song” by Neil Young With Graham Nash peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “This Night Won't Last Forever” by Bill LaBounty peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Too Late To Turn Back Now” by Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Too Young” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “From East To West / Scots Machine” by Voyage peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Can This Be Love” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Just Walk In My Shoes” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mad About You” by Bruce Ruffin peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Night Fever” by Carol Douglas peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Run For Home” by Lindisfarne peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Stay” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Wait Until Midnight” by Yellow Dog peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Walkin' In The Rain With The One I Love” by Love Unlimited peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You and I” by Rick James peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Light My Fire” by Sheila and B. Devotion peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, ✪✪ “Starman” by David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, ✪✪ “Sylvia's Mother” by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dust In The Wind / Paradox” by Kansas peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Can See It In Your Eyes / Wasting” by Jeff Brownrigg peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Khe Sanh / Just How Many Times” by Cold Chisel peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “More Than A Woman / Children Of The World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Nice To Be With You” by Gallery peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Prove It All Night / Factory” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Puppy Love” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Reminiscing / Take Me Home” by Little River Band peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) / Tiny Dancer” by Elton John peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Shadow Dancing / Too Many Looks In Your Eyes” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late / Emotion” by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Yesterfool / Jenny (Am I The Only One)” by Sinclair Brothers peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Macho Man / Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody” by Village People peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “If I Had Words” by Scott Fitzgerald and Yvonne Keeley With The St. Thomas Moore School Choir peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Just One More Night” by Yellow Dog peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Man With The Child In His Eyes” by Kate Bush peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “What Would I Do Without My Music” by Kamahl peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dance Across The Floor” by Jimmy "Bo" Horne peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Frankie” by Lee Towers peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Les enfants” by Lenny Kuhr peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Man Without A Heart” by The Hollies peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Windsurfin'” by The Surfers peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Zuipen” by Rubberen Robbie peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Song Sung Blue” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Tu” by Umberto Tozzi peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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