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The 70's Datebook for September 17

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In 1970, “The Flip Wilson Show”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.

In 1970, COVER OF ROLLING STONE GRATEFUL DEAD

In 1971, “McMillan and Wife” began airing on NBC

In 1971, “OʹHara, U. S. Treasury”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS.

In 1971, “The Brady Bunch” began a three-part adventure in the episode titled “Ghost Town U.S.A.,” filmed on location at the Grand Canyon. The Bradys camp in an old deserted mining town after getting a late start on their vacation. There they meet Zaccariah T. Brown, a grizzled prospector, who suspects they have come to jump his new gold claim.

In 1971, “The D.A.” (TV General Drama) first went on the air.

In 1972, The comedy-drama series “M*A*S*H” premeiered on CBS-TV beginning a 11-season run. The TV version of the hit movie becomes one of CBSʹs longest running comedies, gaining high ratings until its climactic episode 10½ years later.

In 1972, “Here Come The Doubledeckers”, TV Childrens; last aired on ABC.

In 1972, “The Groovie Goolies”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1972, “The Reluctant Dragon and Mr. Toad”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1972, “The Sandy Duncan Show”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1972, “The Tom And Jerry Show”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1973, COVER STORY OF TIME The McDONALDS Hamburger Empire

In 1975, “Guess Who Day” is declared in Winnipeg to pay tribute to the music band The Guess Who. The frustrated citizens couldnʹt guess who it was the day was for. (RIMSHOT)

In 1975, British progressive rock band Pink Floyd earn their third gold record for “Wish You Were Here.”

In 1976, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Guest Hosts the SPINNERS (“RUBBERBAND MAN”), plus ELTON JOHN and KIKI DEE; DR. HOOK (“ONLY 16”, “A LITTLE BIT MORE”); ENGLAND DAN and JOHN FORD COLEY; ELO (“SHOWDOWN”)

In 1976, NASA displayed its first space shuttle, the Enterprise, an airplane-like spacecraft costing almost $10 billion that took nearly a decade to develop.

In 1977, Fleetwood Macʹs “Rumors” LP begins its 19th week as the number one album in the U.S., joining only four other albums as all-time chart toppers.

In 1977, R.C., “Float On” by The Floaters peaked at number two on the pop singles chart; it was parodied by Cheech and Chong the next year with “Bloat On (Featuring The Bloaters)”.

In 1977, R.C., “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” by Ramones peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Star Wars (Main Title)” by London Symphony Orchestra (John Williams) peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Operation Petticoat”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.

In 1977, “Wacko”, TV Childrens, variety; debut on CBS.

In 1978, ABCʹs expensive sci-fi show “Battlestar Galactica” made its debut. It was no “Star Wars”, thatʹs for sure, and it bombed. It came back in 1980 with “Galactica 1980” but still bombed. Did it ever come back as just “Battlestar” later on?

In 1979, Frank Zappaʹs album [28] JOEʹS CARAGE, act one (acts 1-3) was released.

In 1979, “Beat The Clock”, TV Game Show, hosted by Monty Hall, returns to CBS.

In 1979, “Threeʹs a Crowd” game show began airing in syndication. In 1984, the name of the game would be used as the title of a sitcom, serving as a successor of “Threeʹs Company”, which ended in spring of 1984.

In 1970, "The Brotherhood of the Bell" was released by CBS Television / Warner Bros. Television; Paul Wendkos (director); David Karp (screenplay); Glenn Ford, Rosemary Forsyth, Dean Jagger, Maurice Evans, Will Geer, Eduard Franz, William Conrad, Robert Pine, William Smithers, Logan Field, Dabney Coleman, Scott Graham

In 1971, "Kotch" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures; Jack Lemmon (director); John Paxton (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Deborah Winters, Felicia Farr, Charles Aidman, Ellen Geer, Jane Connell, Darrell Larson, Biff Elliot, Paul Picerni, Lucy Saroyan, Kim Hamilton, Amzie Strickland, Larry Linville, Penny Santon, Jack Lemmon, Donald and Dean Kowalski, Arlen Stuart, James E. Brodhead, Jessica Rains; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1973, "The Pyx" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation; Harvey Hart (director); Robert Schlitt (screenplay); Karen Black, Christopher Plummer, Donald Pilon, Jean-Louis Roux, Jacques Godin, Robin Gammell, Yvette Brind'amour, Lee Broker, Terry Haig, Louise Rinfret

In 1973, "Santee" was released by Crown International Pictures / American Video Cinema / Vagabond Productions / Eaves Movie Ranch; Gary Nelson (director); Brand Bell (screenplay); Glenn Ford, Michael Burns, Dana Wynter, Jay Silverheels, Harry Townes, John Larch, Robert Wilke, Robert Donner, John Bailey, X Brands, Chuck Courtney, Lindsay Crosby, John Hart, Russ McCubbin, Boyd Morgan, Taylor Lacher, Caruth C. Byrd, William Ford, Robert Mellard, Brad Merhage, Ben Zeller

In 1975, "Swept Away" was released by Medusa Distribuzione; Lina Wertmüller (director/screenplay); Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Isa Danieli, Riccardo Salvino, Aldo Puglisi, Eros Pagni

In 1976, "The Front" was released by Columbia Pictures; Martin Ritt (director); Walter Bernstein (screenplay); Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Michael Murphy, Herschel Bernardi, Andrea Marcovicci, Remak Ramsay, Lloyd Gough, David Margulies, Joshua Shelley, Norman Rose, Charles Kimbrough, Josef Sommer, Danny Aiello

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Float On” by The Floaters peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hard Rock Café” by Carole King peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “If I Have To Go Away” by Jigsaw peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Indian Summer” by Poco peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Look What You've Done To My Heart” by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sail Away” by Sam Neely peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Smoke From A Distant Fire” by The Sanford Townsend Band peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sunshine” by Enchantment peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪✪ “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” by The Ramones peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪✪ “Star Wars (Main Title)” by John Williams and The London Symphony Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Christine Sixteen” by KISS peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Easy” by The Commodores peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Handy Man” by James Taylor peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Kentucky Morning” by Al Martino peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “O-H-I-O” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)” by The Raes peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “So You Win Again” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Talk About Money” by Billy Workman peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “The Right Feeling At The Wrong Time” by Hot peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “We're Here For A Good Time” by Trooper peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Another Star” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Dreamer” by The Jacksons peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Need You” by Joe Dolan peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Nobody Does It Better” by Carly Simon peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Search and Destroy” by Dictators peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Tulane” by Steve Gibbons Band peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Ariel / Funny Papers” by Dean Friedman peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Da Doo Ron Ron / Be My Baby” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Harry / Read All About It” by Scandal peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Jet Airliner / Babes In The Wood” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sing Me an Old-Fashioned Song / Love Let Me Down” by Billie Jo Spears peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You're Moving Out Today / Aces” by Carole Bayer Sager peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)” by The Stranglers peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Do You Wanna Make Love” by Peter McCann peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You Made Me Believe In Magic” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪✪ “Telephone Man” by Meri Wilson peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Cuentame (Speak Up Mambo)” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I'll Be Your Woman” by Pussycat peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Ted de Tapper” by Nico Haak peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “When It Comes To Love” by The Mark and Clark Band peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “It's Your Life” by Smokie peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪✪ “God Save The Queen” by Sex Pistols peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Die Blume aus dem Gemeindebau” by Wolfgang Ambros peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hotel California” by The Eagles peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “It's A Game” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “It's Your Life” by Smokie peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Let 'Em In” by Billy Paul peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sand in deinen Augen” by Roy Black peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “So You Win Again” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” by Baccara peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, ⏺ “Car Wash” by Rose Royce peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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