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In 1970, “Whereʹs Huddles”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1971, John Lennonʹs “Imagine” album was released.
In 1971, “Family Affair”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1972, R.C., “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Rock And Roll Part 2” by Gary Glitter peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart; the Timelords redid the song their way with “Doctor in' The Tardis” in 1989.
In 1972, The Eaglesʹ “Witchy Woman” is released.
In 1972, “Fat Albert and Cosby Kids”, TV Cartoon Show, starring Bill Cosby; debut on CBS.
In 1972, “Josie and The Pussycats In Outer Space”, “The Flintstones Comedy Hour”, and “The New Scooby-Doo Movies”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on CBS.
In 1972, “My Ding-A-Ling”, by Chuck Berry entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972, “Roman Holidays”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC. It was supposed to be a family that came in between the Flintstones and the Jetsons.
In 1972, “Runaround”, TV Childrens, Game show hsoted by Paul Winchell, debut on NBC.
In 1972, “Sealab 2020”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1972, “Talking With a Giant”, TV Childrens; debut on NBC.
In 1972, “The Osmonds”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1972, “Underdog”, TV Cartoon Show, returned on NBC.
In 1974, “Dinah!” TV talk variety show starring Dinah Shore began airing in syndication
In 1974, “Rhoda”, TV Comedy starring Valerie Harper, debut on CBS. Itʹs a spinoff of “Mary Tyler Moore”.
In 1974, “The $25,000 Pyramid” began airing in syndication with host Bill Cullen, basically The $10,000 Pyramid with larger prizes.
In 1975, “Joe And Sons” (TV Comedy) first went on the air. It bombed and was off the schedule by the end of the year.
In 1975, “Welcome Back, Kotter”, TV Comedy; starring Gabriel Kaplan teaching his Sweathogs, debut on ABC.
In 1976, COVER OF ROLLING STONE: DOONESBURY
In 1976, “Delvecchio”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1977, David Bowie appeared on T-Rex rocker Marc Bolanʹs afternoon TV show on British television. They sang a duet…“Standing Next to You.” A week later, Bolan was dead…killed in a car accident. This same year, Bowie dueted with Bing Crosby on a Christmas song, and in October this year, Bing passed away. Pretty scary coincidence, donʹt you think?
In 1977, The first TRS-80 computer was sold at Radio Shack.
In 1978, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Making what surprisingly is his first solo appearance on Bandstand (despite earning big hits on his own in '67 and '75), itʹs FRANKIE VALLI with his chart topping theme from “GREASE”)
In 1978, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AT NOTRE DAME U. This concert is notable by its inclusion of “LOUIE LOUIE”
In 1978, Lex Luthor calls to order the first session of the “Legion of Doom,” a collection of thirteen supervillains: Captain Cold, Sinestro, Bizarro, Solomon Grundi, Cheetah Brainiac, Black Manta, Grod the Gorilla, the Toyman, the Riddler, Giganta and the Scarecrow. The “Challenge of the Super Friends” has begun on ABC.
In 1978, R.C., “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste Of Honey peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Hot Blooded” by Foreigner peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Two Tickets To Paradise” by Eddie Money peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Beast Of Burden” is released.
In 1978, The Whoʹs final album with Keith Moon, “Who Are You” enters the LP charts.
In 1978, U2 opens for The Stranglers at the Top Hat Ballroom outside of Dublin. The Stranglers take up two dressing rooms, leaving U2 to dress behind their amps.
In 1978, Waylon Jenningsʹ “Iʹve Always Been Crazy” starts a three-week run at number one in Billboard
In 1978, “Challenge of the Super Friends”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1978, “Fangface” began airing on ABC
In 1978, “Godzilla” began airing on NBC
In 1978, “Jason of Star Command” began airing on CBS
In 1978, “Saturday Night Live” players John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd opened for comedian Steve Martin at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. They recorded their concert for their debut album, “A Briefcase Full of Blues” that was released on November 28, 1978. One of the cuts was a cover version of the Sam and Dave classic “Soul Man”. They performed some of their songs on the album earlier on their show “Saturday Night Live” and decided they can put a record album together, which they did. They co-starred in the movie of the same name in 1980.
In 1978, “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” returned to be airing new episodes on ABC.
In 1978, “Scoobyʹs All-Stars”, TV Cartoon Show; returned on ABC.
In 1978, “The Fabulous Funnies”, TV cartoon show, debut on NBC.
In 1978, “The Fantastic Four”, TV Cartoon show, returned on NBC.
In 1978, “The Krofft Superstar Hour”, TV Childrens; debut on NBC. It wasnʹt anywhere that super and NBC pulled it the next month.
In 1978, “The Paper Chase” began airing on CBS
In 1978, “Yogiʹs Space Race”, and “The Godzilla Power Hour” w/ Jonny Quest, Globetrotters, Dynomutt, Hong Kong Phooey, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on NBC.
In 1979, The comic strip “For Better Or Worse” debut.
In 1979, “Out of the Blue” began airing on ABC
In 1972, "Man of the East" was released by United Artists / Produzioni Europee Associati (PEA) / Les Productions Artistes Associés; E.B. Clucher (director/screenplay); Terence Hill, Gregory Walcott, Yanti Somer, Harry Carey Jr., Enzo Fiermonte, Riccardo Pizzuti, Salvatore Borghese, Steffen Zacharias, Pupo De Luca, Zach Bell, Dominic Barto, Danika La Loggia, Jean Louis, Alessandro Sperli, Luigi Casellato, Tony Burton, Rigal Suzanne Leone, Kevin Richmond
In 1976, "Vigilante Force" was released by United Artists; George Armitage (director/screenplay); Kris Kristofferson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Victoria Principal, Bernadette Peters, Brad Dexter, Judson Pratt, David Doyle, Antony Carbone, Andrew Stevens
In 1978, “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste Of Honey peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hot Blooded” by Foreigner peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “How Could I Let You Get Away” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)” by Van Morrison peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Join Together” by The Who peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Lights” by Journey peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Livingston Saturday Night” by Jimmy Buffett peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Long Hot Summer Nights” by Wendy Waldman peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Raise A Little Hell” by Trooper peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock and Roll” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Shame” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “She Loves To Be In Love” by Charlie peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sittin' On A Time Bomb” by Honey Cone peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Takin' It Easy” by Seals and Crofts peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Think It Over” by Cheryl Ladd peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Two Tickets To Paradise” by Eddie Money peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Your Wonderful, Sweet Sweet Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Carolyn” by Terry McManus peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Feelin' Better Already” by Everyday People peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hot Blooded” by Foreigner peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “If You Wanna Do A Dance” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “In The Quiet Morning” by Joan Baez peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Is A Railroad” by Pepper Tree peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “My Angel Baby” by Toby Beau peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Only Love Can Break A Heart” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rivers Of Babylon” by Boney M. peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Southbound Train” by David Crosby and Graham Nash peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Time For Me To Fly” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, ✪✪ “Alabama Wild Man” by Jerry Reed peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Macho Man” by Village People peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “An Everlasting Love” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Come Back Jonee” by Devo peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Forget About You” by The Motors peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Gimme Your Lovin'” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Heykens Serenade / The Day Is Ended” by The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Holding On” by L.T.D. peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hot Shot” by Karen Young peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Don't Care” by Klark Kent peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Won't Mention It Again” by Ruby Winters peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Journey” by Duncan Browne peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let's Start The Dance” by Hamilton Bohannon peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Theme From 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love)” by Andy Williams peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love, Love, Love / Sunny” by Bobby Hebb peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Standing In The Road” by Blackfoot Sue peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Top Of The Pops” by Revillos peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Gonna Move / Tears Turn Into Diamonds” by Les Dudek peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Grease / Grease (Instrumental)” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hooky Jo” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)” by The Hollies peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Man With The Child In His Eyes / Moving” by Kate Bush peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Winter Song (There's A Feeling In The Air...) / Can You Feel It” by Angel peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Yankee Doodle Dandy / Smile” by Paul Jabara peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Last Dance” by Donna Summer peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Thank God It's Friday” by Love and Kisses peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mandolinen in Nicosia (Het lied v/d druivenplukkers)” by Zangeres Zonder Naam peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My Reason” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “One For You, One For Me” by La Bionda peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock In The Sea” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Un Portugais” by Linda De Suza peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Use Ta Be My Girl” by The O'Jays peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You're The Greatest Lover” by Luv' peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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