In 1970, “Land Of The Giants”, TV Adventure; last aired on ABC.
In 1970, “The Adventures of Batman”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1971, The Jerry Lewis sixth Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $8,125,387.
In 1971, “Mayberry, R.F.D.”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS due to a purge in rural-themed series, plus, new rules restricting prime-time network shows to no more than three hours a night except for live sports and news specials.
In 1972, The Summer Olympics resumed in Munich, West Germany, a day after the deadly hostage crisis that left eleven Israelis, five Arab abductors and a West German police officer dead.
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL A 90 minute profile of MARVIN GAYE. Highlights: “WHATʹS GOING ON”, “LETʹS GET IT ON” and a medley of his 60s hits
In 1975, R.C., “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “The Millionaire” by Doctor Hook peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Tush” by ZZ Top peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Funny Farm” began airing on CTV
In 1975, “Josie and The Pussycats”, TV Cartoon Show, moved to NBC.
In 1975, “Return To The Planet Of The Apes”, and “The Secret Lives Of Waldo Kitty”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1975, “Supersonic,” a pop music program, began airing on London Weekend Television (1975–77)
In 1975, “The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour”, TV Cartoon Show, moved to CBS.
In 1975, “The Dick Cavett Show”, TV Talk Show, last aired on CBS, moved to PBS 1977-1981, then U.S.A. in 1985.
In 1975, “The Ghost Busters”, “Far Out Space Nuts”, and “Isis”, TV Childrens; debut on CBS.
In 1975, “The New Tom And Jerry/Grape Ape Show”, “The Oddball Couple”, TV Cartoon Shows, “The Lost Saucer”, and “Uncle Crocʹs Block”, TV Childrens, starring Charles Nelson Reilly, debut on ABC.
In 1975, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: HOT TUNA, B.T. EXPRESS (“DO IT TIL YOUʹRE SATISFIED”), REO SPEEDWAGON, ABBA (“WATERLOO”)
In 1976, Fleetwood Mac topped the U.S. album chart for the first time with “Fleetwood Mac.”
In 1976, The comic strip “Motleyʹs Crew” debut.
In 1976, The Jerry Lewis 11th Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $21,723,813. During the telethon, Lewis was reunited with Dean Martin by Frank Sinatra after 20 years of going their separate ways. The former comedy team warmly met each other again during a surprise visit by Martin to Lewisʹs annual “Labor Day Telethon” for Muscular Dystrophy.
In 1977, “Ozark Mountain Daredevils” album by Ozark Mountain Daredevils was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, On All My Children, Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) married her third husband, Tom Cudahy (Richard Shoberg).
In 1974, "Phase IV" was released by Paramount Pictures / PBR Productions / Alced Productions; Saul Bass (director); Mayo Simon (screenplay); Michael Murphy, Nigel Davenport, Lynne Frederick, Alan Gifford, Robert Henderson, Helen Horton, David Healy
In 1975, “Jam Band” by Disco Tex and The Sex-O-Lettes peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Music In My Bones” by Joe Simon peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Out Of Time” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shotgun Shuffle” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, ⏺🤣 “The Millionaire” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪✪ “Tush” by ZZ Top peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Inside My Love” by Minnie Riperton peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Quick Change Artist” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Things That Go Bump In The Night” by Willie peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Two Fine People” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Do It Again” by Steely Dan peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fame” by David Bowie peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Happy Feeling” by Hamilton Bohannon peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “One Of These Nights” by The Eagles peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sailing” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “That's The Way (I Like It)” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Love Like You and Me / I'll Carry Your Picture (Everywhere)” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Love Won't Let Me Wait / After Loving You” by Major Harris peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sing, Baby, Sing / Thank You Baby” by The Stylistics peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Importance Of Your Love / The Mexican Singing Bird” by Gilbert Bécaud peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Wildfire / Night Thunder” by Michael Martin Murphey peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪✪ “Chevy Van / Hang My Head and Moan” by Sammy Johns peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Hustle” by Van McCoy and The Soul City Symphony peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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