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In 1971, “That Girl”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1971, “The High Chaparral”, TV Western Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1972, “Ozzieʹs Girls” aired as an Ozzie and Harriet reunion.
In 1973, BBC-1 banned airplay of the Rolling Stonesʹ song “Star Star” — from the bandʹs “Goatʹs Head Soup” album — because the lyrics included the “f” word.
In 1973, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards chose a title for their new album, “Starf***er”; Atlantic Records didnʹt want to release the record with that offending name, but Mick refused to concede. The LP was retitled “Star Star” later on with the lyrics intact.
In 1973, Muhammad Ali beat Ken Norton in a heavyweight boxing match and avenged a loss to Norton six months earlier.
In 1973, “Lotsa Luck”, TV Comedy, debut on NBC. Lotsa luck making it to its second season, which it never did.
In 1974, Frank Zappaʹs album [19] ROXY AND ELSEWHERE was released.
In 1975, Bob Dylan performed on a television tribute to legendary talent scout John Hammond. The special was produced by a Chicago PBS-TV station.
In 1975, KISS released the “Kiss Alive” album, while Elton John received a gold record for “Someone Saved My Life Tonight.”
In 1975, “Starsky And Hutch”, TV Crime Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1975, “When Things Were Rotten”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC. Coming off the huge movie successes of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks creates When Things Were Rotten, a sitcom spoofing the legend of Robin Hood, for ABC. Perhaps a bit too wacky for TV at the time, Robin is forced to fall on his sword in December, after only three months on the air. Weʹre still waiting for the video release.
In 1975, “Wish You Were Here” album by Pink Floyd was released
In 1976, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Guest Host ARETHA FRANKLIN welcomes LOU RAWLS (“YOUʹLL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE”) and the MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
In 1977, R.C., “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Handy Man” by James Taylor peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, “ABC Weekend Specials”, TV Childrens, debut. Guess which network?
In 1977, “Baggy Pants and the Nitwits”, and “I Am The Greatest: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on NBC.
In 1977, “C.B. Bears”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1977, “Scoobyʹs All-Star Laff-A-Lympics”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC. Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels debuts as part of “Scoobys All-Stars”.
In 1977, “Search and Rescue” began airing on NBC
In 1977, “Space Academy” began airing on CBS
In 1977, “Space Sentinels” began airing on NBC
In 1977, “Tabitha”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1977, “The All-New Super Friends Hour”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1977, “The Bionic Woman”, TV Scifi Adventure; moved to NBC.
In 1977, “The New Archie Sabrina Hour”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on NBC. It bombed.
In 1977, “The Skatebirds”, TV Childrens, debut on CBS. It was a skating version of The Banana Splits without much humor if any.
In 1977, “The Young Sentinels”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1977, “Thunder” began airing on NBC
In 1978, President Carter promulgates the first Grandparentsʹ Day.
In 1978, “Kaz”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1978, “Kids Are People Too”, TV Childrens hosted by Bob McAllister who was soon replaced by another host, debut on ABC.
In 1978, “The Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1979, COVER STORY OF PEOPLE 'Music Business Bluesʹ (as album and ticket sales fall; pictured: PAUL McCARTNEY, DONNA SUMMER, PETER FRAMPTON, DEBBIE HARRY, KENNY ROGERS
In 1979, Patti Smith plays the biggest concert of her career in Florence, Italy to 85,000 people. She tells the crowd it will be her final show so that she can retire at age 32 to begin her life with husband Fred “Sonic” Smith. She will return to performing a decade later.
In 1975, "It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time" was released by Gemstone Entertainment; John Trent (director/screenplay); Claude Harz, David Main (screenplay); Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Bochner, Yvonne De Carlo, John Candy, Lawrence Dane, Henry Ramer
In 1975, "Mitchell" was released by Allied Artists Pictures Corporation; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); Ian Kennedy Martin (screenplay); Joe Don Baker, Linda Evans, Martin Balsam, John Saxon, Robert Phillips, Morgan Paull, Harold J. Stone, Merlin Olsen
In 1977, “C'est la vie” by Greg Lake peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Funk It Up (David's Song)” by The Sweet peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Handy Man” by James Taylor peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Believe In Love” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “So You Win Again” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Right Feeling At The Wrong Time” by Hot peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Stop” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “For A While” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Believe In Love” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love Gone By” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Something Better” by Chilliwack peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sunflower” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Down Deep Inside” by Donna Summer peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Got To Sing” by J.A.L.N. Band peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Let's Clean Up The Ghetto” by Billy Paul (Philadelphia International All Stars) peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Oxygène IV” by Jean-Michel Jarre peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Pipeline” by Bruce Johnston peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Spanish Stroll” by Mink DeVille peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Gimmie Dat Banana” by Black Gorilla peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Magic Fly” by Space peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Heart Belongs To Me / Answer Me” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rio / Life, The Unsuspecting Captive” by Michael Nesmith peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “She'd Rather Be With Me / Street Walkin' Girl” by Pat McGlynn peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Telephone Line / Poorboy (The Greenwood)” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Kids Are Out Tonight / Why?” by Supernaut peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You're A Lady Now / Can't Get Lucky” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Gentlemen Callers Not Allowed” by Gilla and Bobby peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Harborlight” by Windjammer [NL] peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Help Is On Its Way” by Little River Band peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I've Found Love (Now That I've Found You)” by Love and Kisses peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Oh Lori” by Alessi peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “See The Sun” by Teach-In peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rockollection Part I” by Laurent Voulzy peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Magic Fly” by Space peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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