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In 1970, “My World And Welcome To It”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1971, After nine years and 216 shows, “The Beverly Hillbillies” was seen for the final time on CBS-TV this day. Not to weep for Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebson), Granny (Irene Ryan), Elly Mae (Donna Douglas), Jethro Bodine (Max Baer, Jr.), Mr. Drysdale (Raymond Bayley), Miss Hathaway (Nancy Kulp) or the rest of the “Hillbillies'” crew, however. The show has been in syndication since it left the network.
In 1971, The BBC bars “Sesame Street” because of alleged authoritarian aims. Ah, Cʹmon. Whatʹs so scary about the Muppets?
In 1971, “Green Acres”, TV Comedy, starring Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, and Arnold the Pig; last aired on CBS.
In 1973, Frank Zappaʹs album [17] OVER-NITE SENSATION was released including the tracks “Iʹm The Slime”, “Dirty Love” and “Montana”.
In 1973, Joseph Danzansky urges President Nixon to write a letter to National League president Chub Feeney supporting the return of major league baseball to the District of Columbia. The Washington, D.C. grocery-chain magnate, who has conditionally bought the Padres, sees his efforts to move the team to the nationʹs capital thwarted by legal actions, allowing Ray Kroc to buy the Friars and keep the club in San Diego.
In 1973, Porn star Linda Lovelace emceed a concert at the Hollywood Bowl and introduced the star with “Here he is, the biggest, largest, most gigantic and fantastic man, the costar of my next movie…Elton John.”
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host MAC DAVIS (“SOMETHINGʹS BURNING”), plus RAVI SHANKAR, CHUCK BERRY (“CAROL”, “ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN”), MARK-ALMOND, EDGAR WINTER GROUP, HAROLD MELVIN and THE BLUE NOTES
In 1973, “The Corner Bar”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1974, Nolan Ryan of California had a pitch officially clocked at 100.8 mph in a game against the Chicago White Sox, the first to be recorded breaking the 100-mph mark.
In 1974, U.S. Open Womenʹs Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Billie Jean King wins her fourth and final U.S. singles title; beats Evonne Goolagong Cawley of Australia 3-6, 6-3, 7-5.
In 1974, “Devlin”, and “These Are The Days”, TV Cartoon Shows; debut on ABC.
In 1974, “Hong Kong Phooey”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1974, “Korg:70,000 B.C.”, TV Childrens; debut on ABC.
In 1974, “Land Of The Lost”, TV Childrens, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on NBC.
In 1974, “New Adventures Of Gilligan”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1974, “Partridge Family:2200 A.D.”, and “The U.S. of Archie”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on CBS.
In 1974, “Scooby-Doo Where Are You?”, TV Cartoon Show; returns on CBS.
In 1974, “Shazam!” began airing on CBS. Itʹs not to be confused with an earlier cartoon show on CBS from the 1960s, “Shazzan.”
In 1974, “The Hudson Bros. Razzle Dazzle Show”, and “The Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine”, TV Childrens; debut on CBS.
In 1974, “Valley Of The Dinosaurs”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1974, “Wheelie and The Chopper Bunch”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1975, Steve Anderson set a record for picking a guitar on this day. Anderson, 22, picked for 114 hours, seven minutes — breaking the old record by over four hours.
In 1976, Judge Richard Owen of the New York State Supreme Court rules that George Harrison “subconsciously plagiarized” “Heʹs So Fine,” the Chiffonʹs 1963 hit. Harrisonʹs 1970 hit “My Sweet Lord” is the reason for the problem. Harrison is ordered to pay $587,000 to ABKCO Music, a company owned, ironically, by Harrisonʹs former businessmanager (when he was one of the Beatles), Allen Klein.
In 1976, Paul McCartney, who earlier purchased rights to Buddy Hollyʹs song catalog, commemorates Hollyʹs 40th birthday with the inauguration of “Buddy Holly Week” in the United Kingdom. On a side note, The Beatles name was a tribute to Hollyʹs band The Crickets.
In 1977, The Panama Canal treaties, calling for the U.S. to eventually turn over control of the waterway to Panama, were signed in Washington by President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos (toh-REEʹ-hohs). The treaty stated that the U.S. would agree to transfer control of the Panama Canal to Panama at the end of the 20th century.
In 1978, Who drummer Keith Moon died in London of an overdose of a drug he was prescribed to combat alcoholism. He was 32. Moonʹs replacement was Kenney Jones.
In 1978, “Grandpa Goes to Washington” began airing on NBC
In 1978, “Lifeline”, TV Documentary; debut on NBC. It died quickly.
In 1979, Gary Numan releases his LP “The Pleasure Principle,” which features the track, “Cars.”
In 1979, The cable channel Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, ESPN, was launched as the nationʹs first all-sports channel. Itʹs a sports fanʹs dream come true. It later brought us Australian Rules Football, the X Games, and spinoff network ESPN Two, bought the Classic Sports Network (aka ESPN Three), and is reportedly interested in purchasing The Golf Channel and to dub it…ready?…ESPN Fore!
In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts LITTLE RIVER BAND (“LONESOME LOSER”), plus THE WHO, KISS (“I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU”), MAXINE NIGHTENGALE (“LEAD ME ON”)
In 1979, “SportsCenter” began airing on ESPN
In 1979, "Patrick" was released by Filmways Australian Distributors / Australian International Film Corporation / Australian Film Commission / Victorian Film Corporation; Richard Franklin (director); Everett De Roche (screenplay); Robert Thompson, Susan Penhaligon, Robert Helpmann, Rod Mullinar, Bruce Barry, Julia Blake, Helen Hemingway, Maria Mercedes, Walter Pym, Frank Wilson, John P. Boddie; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action
In 1974, “City In The Sky” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Don't Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream)” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Midnight Flower” by The Four Tops peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rings” by Lobo peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Door To Your Heart” by The Dramatics peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You And Me Against The World” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Got To Be The One” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪ “Moonlight Special” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪ “Wild Thing” by Fancy peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “A New Rock And Roll” by Mahogany Rush peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “All Shook Up” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jimmy Mack” by Charity Brown peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Love You Back To Georgia” by Bolt Upright peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “River's Risin'” by The Edgar Winter Group peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rub It In” by Billy 'Crash' Craddock peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Shang-a-Lang” by Tinker's Moon peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Shinin' On” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus And Chaka Khan peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Feel Like Makin' Love” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm Leaving It All Up To You” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rainbow” by Peters And Lee peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock And Roll Lady” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Feel Like Makin' Love” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Gigi l'amoroso (Gigi l'amour)” by Dalida peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Lady” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Mirella” by Rob de Nijs peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Veronica, sorry” by Peter en zijn Rockets peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Your Baby Ain't Your Baby Anymore” by Paul Da Vinci peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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