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In 1970, “The Flip Wilson Show”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.
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, British progressive rock band Pink Floyd earn their third gold record for “Wish You Were Here.”
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 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 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 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 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 1976, "The Front" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
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.
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, “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.
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.
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.
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, “Dear Old Dad” by Sandy Kane peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood + Esmeralda Suite” by Santa Esmeralda starring Leroy Gomez peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'm Still In Love With You” by Oscar Harris peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sorry, I'm A Lady” by Baccara peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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.
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