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In 1971, Wayne Rollings, a 30-year-old Marine captain stationed at Kaneohe, Hawaii, did 17,000 sit-ups in seven hours and 27 minutes.
In 1972, “My Ding-A-Ling” single by Chuck Berry was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, “The Paul Lynde Show” makes its debut on ABC. Our hero is a trapped in a standard “married with children” storyline which unfortunately just sounds funnier than most of the lame awkward material heʹs given. The show is canceled after an excruciatingly long single season.
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Featured: Clips from the movie “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE ROLLING STONES” (“TUMBLIN' DICE”, “HAPPY”, “MIDNIGHT RAMBLER”); also: OʹJAYS (“LOVE TRAIN”), JAMES BROWN
In 1974, “Chico And The Man”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1974, “Kolchak The Night Stalker”, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on ABC.
In 1974, “Planet Of The Apes”, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on CBS.
In 1974, “Police Woman”, TV Crime Drama; starring Angie Dickinson, debut on NBC.
In 1974, “The Rockford Files”, TV Crime Drama starring James Garner, debut on NBC. James Garner brings his low-key persona to the character of ex-con private investigator Jim Rockford.
In 1974, “The Texas Wheelers” began airing on ABC
In 1975, Boxer Muhammad Ali hosted a special television varleity hour taped at ABCʹs Hollywood Palace Theater. Musical guests include Aretha Franklin, Barry White, and The Captain and Tennille.
In 1975, Bruce Springsteenʹs “Born To Run” LP enters the chart.
In 1975, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Performing: GOLDEN EARRING (“RADAR LOVE”), BLOODSTONE, JO JO GUNNE
In 1975, R.C., “At Seventeen” by Janis Ian peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Black Superman — Muhammad Ali” by Johnny Wakelin and The Kinshasa Band peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Por Amor Viviremos (Love Will Keep Us Together In Spanish)” by Captain and Tennille peaked at #49 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, The Eagles released “Lyin' Eyes.”
In 1975, “Doc”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1975, “Mr. Jaws”, by Dickie Goodman entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1976, COVER OF PEOPLE: PAUL LYNDE (from TVʹs “HOLLYWOOD SQUARES”)
In 1976, New Jersey has the first state-regulated lottery winning number of three zeros (000).
In 1976, Rick Dees was fired from WMPS/Memphis in a dispute over his hit “Disco Duck.” The rest is history. Dees is now quacking all the way to the bank.
In 1976, “The Muppet Show” began airing in syndication. It first aired in Great Britain on September 5, 1976.
In 1977, Primetime comedic serial Soap premiered on ABC. The show told the story of two families, the affluent Tates and their working-class relatives, the Campbells. In the first episode, Burt fought with his stepson, Danny, over Danny's mob connections; and Jessica committed her first act of infidelity with her daughter's lover, tennis-pro Peter Campbell.
In 1977, “Soap”, TV Comedy, soap opera parody; debut on ABC with the first viewer discretion warning. Before the show even aired, religious groups wanted to wash ABCʹs mouth out OF Soap, but the network held fast. The show premieres, and Billy Crystal will become TVʹs most famous gay character in the days before Ellen DeGeneresʹs lesbian coming-out episode in 1997, while costar Richard Mulligan will become invisible. Nowadays, there is more widespread acceptance to the gay citizens than there ever was back in this day.
In 1977, “The Richard Pryor Show”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.
In 1979, “Benson”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC. It was a spin-off of “Soap.”
In 1972, "The Ruling Class" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1978, "Days of Heaven" was released by Paramount Pictures; Terrence Malick (director/screenplay); Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz, Robert Wilke, Stuart Margolin, Tim Scott, Doug Kershaw, Richard Libertini; Romance, Period, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "The Odd Job" was released by Columbia-EMI-Warner / Charisma Films; Peter Medak (director); Graham Chapman, Bernard McKenna (screenplay); Graham Chapman, David Jason, Diana Quick, Simon Williams, Edward Hardwicke, Bill Paterson, Michael Elphick, Carolyn Seymour, Joe Melia, George Innes, James Bree, Richard O'Brien, Carl Andrews, Dave Atkins, Stewart Harwood, Zulema Dene; Comedy; Live Action
In 1975, ✪ “Por Amor Viviremos (Love Will Keep Us Together)” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪ “Right From The Shark's Jaws (The Jaws Interview)” by Byron Mcnaughton And His All News Orchestra peaked at number 106 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “At Seventeen” by Janis Ian peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “If I Could Only Win Your Love” by Emmylou Harris peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Third-Rate Romance” by The Amazing Rhythm Aces peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “When You're Young And In Love” by Choice Four peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪ “Tush” by ZZ Top peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “(I Believe) There's Nothing Stronger Than Our Love” by Paul Anka With Odia Coates peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Chocolate Chip” by Isaac Hayes And Hot Buttered Soul peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dream Merchant” by New Birth peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Glasshouse” by The Temptations peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Believe I'm Gonna Love You” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It Doesn't Matter Anymore” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow” by Merry Clayton peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “New Orleans” by King Biscuit Boy peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “When I Talk” by John Renton peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Where's The Reason” by Michael Houston peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Don't Throw It All Away” by Gary Benson peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fool” by Al Matthews peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Julie Anne” by Kenny peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Love In The Sun” by The Glitter Band peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Last Farewell (For You Are Beautiful)” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Snake” by Al Wilson peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Even Better Than I Know Myself / All I Want (All I Need)” by Maureen McGovern peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Long Live Love / Just One Look” by Dove peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Spider Jiving / Light Is Within” by Andy Fairweather Low peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Swearin' To God / Why” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Bump / Forget The Janes, The Jeans And The Might Have Beens” by Kenny peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Tears I Cry / Until Tomorrow” by The Glitter Band peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “This House Runs On Sunshine / Front Seat, Back Seat” by Family peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're My Best Friend / Where Are You?” by Don Williams peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sailing” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Silvery Moon” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Wasted Days And Wasted Nights” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “What A Difference A Day Makes” by Esther Phillips peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Arrivederci Napoli” by Die Flippers peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Due” by Drupi peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Foe Dee Oh Dee” by The Rubettes peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm Her Fool” by Billy Swan peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “S.O.S.” by ABBA peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Walk On By” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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