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The 70's Datebook for August 18

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In 1972, AT THE MOVIES “BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE” (Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert); “WHATʹS UP DOC” (Barbra Streisand), “THE CANDIDATE” (Robert Redford) and director ALFRED HITCHCOCKʹs latest, “FRENZY”, “BEN” (Joseph Campanella, Lee Harcourt Montgomery)

In 1973, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guest: BILLY PRESTON (“WILL IT GO ROUND IN CIRCLES”)

In 1973, R.C., “Feelin' Stronger Every Day” by Chicago peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Get Down” by Gilbert OʹSullivan peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, COVER OF PEOPLE ELTON JOHN

In 1978, On One Life to Live, Richard (David Reilly) and Becky (Jill Voight) were trapped at the lake during a storm.

In 1978, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host FRANKIE VALLI (“GREASE”), plus A TASTE OF HONEY (“BOOGIE OOGIE OOGIE”), WALTER EGAN, ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION and a tribute to JIM CROCE

In 1978, “Fernwood 2-Night”, TV Talk Show, aka America 2Night, off Oct-Mar; last aired in syndication.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Lou Grant: Ed Asner, Mason Adams, Nancy Marchand”. Other Articles: Danny DeVito, Police Radar

In 1979, R.C., “Good Times” by Chic peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” by Joe Jackson peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Totally Hot” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart. It was hot…NOT!

In 1979, R.C., “You Canʹt Change That” by Raydio peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Youʹve Got Another Thing Coming” by Hotel peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, Singers Nick Lowe and Carlene Carter were married in Los Angeles. Portions of the taped wedding were used in Loweʹs “Cruel To Be Kind” video. They have since split up. Carlene was of the Nashville Carter family and Johnny Cashʹs stepdaughter.

In 1979, “Carol Burnett and Company”, TV Variety, first aired on ABC.

In 1971, "Fools' Parade" was released by Columbia Pictures / Stanmore Productions / Penbar Productions, Inc.; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); James Lee Barrett (screenplay); James Stewart, George Kennedy, Anne Baxter, Strother Martin, Kurt Russell, William Windom, Mike Kellin, Katherine Cannon, Morgan Paull, Robert Donner, David Huddleston, James Lee Barrett, Dort Clark, Kitty Jefferson Doepken; Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Live Action

In 1977, "Journey Among Women" was released by Greater Union / Ko-An Film Productions; Tom Cowan (director/screenplay); John Weiley, Dorothy Hewett (screenplay); Jeune Pritchard, Nell Campbell, Diana Fuller, Lisa Peers, Jude Kuring, Robyn Moase, Michelle Johnson, Rose Lilley, Lillian Crombie, Therese Jack, Kay Self, Helenka Link, Ralph Cotterill, Martin Phelan, Tim Elliot; Drama; Live Action

In 1978, "Absolution" was released by Trans World Entertainment; Anthony Page (director); Anthony Shaffer (screenplay); Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, Dai Bradley, Billy Connolly, Andrew Keir, Willoughby Gray, Preston Lockwood, James Ottaway, Brook Williams, Jon Plowman, Robin Soans, Trevor Martin, Sharon Duce, Brian Glover; Thriller; Live Action

In 1978, "Debbie Does Dallas" was released by VCX / School Day Films; Jim Clark (director); Maria Minestra (screenplay); Bambi Woods, Richard Balla, Robin Byrd, Eric Edwards, Bill Barry, Christie Ford, Rikki O'Neal, Jenny Cole, David Pierce, Merle Michaels, Jack Teague, Georgette Sanders, Peter Lerman, Ben Pierce, Arcadia Lake, Tony Mansfield, David Morris, Kasey Rodgers; Pornographic; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Clouds” by David Gates peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Everyone's Agreed That Everything Will Turn Out Fine” by Stealers Wheel peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Feelin' Stronger Every Day” by Chicago peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Frederick” by The Patti Smith Group peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Get Down” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Good Times” by Chic peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hey, St. Peter” by Flash And The Pan peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love Me Tonight” by Blackjack peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Love, Love, Love” by Donny Hathaway peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sixty Minute Man” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Totally Hot” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Touch Me In The Morning” by Diana Ross peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Turn Off The Lights” by Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Why Leave Us Alone” by Five Special peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Can't Change That” by Raydio peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” by The Jones Girls peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You've Got Another Thing Coming” by Hotel peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Young Love” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Uneasy Rider” by The Charlie Daniels Band peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “As Long As We Keep Believing” by Paul Anka peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Do It Or Die” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Feelin' Stronger Every Day” by Chicago peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Get Down” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mama Can't Buy You Love” by Elton John peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Misdemeanor” by The Sylvers (Foster Sylvers) peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Morningtown Ride” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Nobody” by Doucette peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “People Of The South Wind” by Kansas peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Since I Don't Have You” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Soul Makossa” by Manu Dibango peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “48 Crash” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “After The Love Has Gone” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Girls, Girls, Girls” by Kandidate peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hersham Boys” by Sham 69 peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Wanna Be Your Man” by Revillos peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Spanish Eyes” by Al Martino peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Stay With Me Till Dawn” by Judie Tzuke peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Teenage Warning” by Angelic Upstarts peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Band Played The Boogie” by C.C.S. peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Yesterday Once More” by The Carpenters peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Need Wheels” by Merton Parkas peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Deeper Than The Night / Please Don't Keep Me Waiting” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Delta Dawn / If We Could Still Be Friends” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Diamonds / Cleveland Calling” by Chris Rea peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lady Writer / Where Do You Think You're Going” by Dire Straits peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Movie Queen / Mame” by Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Night Owl / Why Won't You Talk To Me?” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 64 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Up On The Roof / Chanson Francaise” by James Taylor peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Wind And Rain / Road to Nowhere” by Bluestone peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me” by The Bellamy Brothers peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “Pop Muzik” by M peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bad Girls” by Donna Summer peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Everybody Let's Dance” by Tina Cross peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lady Writer” by Dire Straits peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Albatross” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Are 'Friends' Electric?” by Tubeway Army peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Buk-In-Hamm Palace” by Peter Tosh peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Dance Of Love” by The Walkers peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “El Lute / Gotta Go Home” by Boney M. peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hot Summer Nights” by Night peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ik wil jou in m'n armen” by Corry peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Is This Love” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mary Mary” by Inner Circle peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One And One Is One” by Medicine Head peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Stay With Me Till Dawn” by Judie Tzuke peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Can I Reach You” by Jack Goldbird peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Der Junge mit der Mundharmonika” by Bernd Clüver peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Die Bouzouki klang durch die Sommernacht” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Flying Through The Air” by Guido And Maurizio De Angelis peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hazy Hazy” by Bubbles peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Head Over Heels In Love” by Kevin Keegan peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Am A Clown” by David Cassidy peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Like You” by Donovan peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Lady Of My Heart” by Turning Point peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Rain Rain Rain” by Simon Butterfly peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rasta Man” by Saragossa Band peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Ring Ring” by Björn And Benny, Anna And Frida (pre-ABBA) peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shine A Little Love” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me” by Slade peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Some Girls” by Racey peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sunday Girl” by Blondie peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Sea-Fare Folk (Hey-Ho And Up She Rises)” by Cherry Laine peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “El Lute” by Boney M. peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Moskau” by Dschinghis Khan peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Tu sei l'unica donna per me” by Alan Sorrenti peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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