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In 1970, Neil Youngʹs “After the Gold Rush” enters the album charts, as does The Moody Bluesʹ “A Question of Balance.”
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mary Tyler Moore”. Other Articles: Chad Everett, Young Lawyers
In 1970, R.C., “Ainʹt No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Band Of Gold” by Freda Payne peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.
In 1970, WJM-TV hits the air! She could turn the world on with her smile. This was the night that “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, on CBS-TV, was seen for the first time. It certainly makes it after all, becoming one of the most popular and influential sitcoms of all time.
In 1971, “The Jimmy Stewart Show”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1973, Pirate Radio Free America (off Cape May New Jersey) goes on the air, years before September 19 became known as “Talk Like A Pirate Day.”
In 1974, “I Shot The Sheriff” single by Eric Clapton was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song reached number one on the pop charts on September 14th.
In 1975, Dickie Goodman, who is the master of the novelty “break in” record, in which he uses excerpts from current hits into a story, earns his one and only gold record for “Mr. Jaws.”
In 1975, “Fawlty Towers” began airing on BBC Two in the UK
In 1976, “Cos”, TV Variety; debut on ABC. It was one of the few Bill Cosby shows that bombed.
In 1977, “The San Pedro Beach Bums”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1978, Archie and Edithʹs chairs go from the set of All in the Family to an exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution. Maybe now they can finally get reupholstered.
In 1978, “Project U.F.O.”, TV Adventure; debut on NBC.
In 1978, “The Paper Chase”, TV General Drama, debut on CBS.
In 1979, In an Eight is Enough episode “I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do”, David and Janet set a wedding date but it turns out to be the same day Merle and Susan decided to move up the wedding day to accomodate Merleʹs ballplaying career move. Also, Nancy gets a job delivering singing telegrams and is hired to deliver one at the double wedding for David and Janet and Merle and Susan.
In 1979, "The Onion Field" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Black Marble Productions; Harold Becker (director); Joseph Wambaugh (screenplay); John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson, Ronny Cox, David Huffman, Christopher Lloyd, Dianne Hull, Priscilla Pointer, K Callan, Sandy McPeak, Lillian Randolph, Steve Conte, John de Lancie; Neo-Noir, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "Yanks" was released by Universal Pictures / CIP Filmproduktion GmbH; John Schlesinger (director); Colin Welland, Walter Bernstein (screenplay); Richard Gere, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane, Lisa Eichhorn, Rachel Roberts, Chick Vennera, Arlen Dean Snyder, Annie Ross, Wendy Morgan, Tony Melody, Derek Thompson, Joe Gladwin; Drama; Live Action
In 1970, “Don't Play That Song (You Lied)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Georgia Took Her Back” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “On The Beach (In The Summertime)” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Patches” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Peace Will Come (According To Plan)” by Melanie peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Screaming Night Hog” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Soul Shake” by Delaney And Bonnie peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Uncle John's Band” by Grateful Dead peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Brontosaurus” by The Move peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Higher And Higher” by Canada Goose peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Jean” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Me And Bobby McGee” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Only You And I Know” by Dave Mason peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Riki Tiki Tavi” by Donovan peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “War” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Give Me Just A Little More Time” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's So Easy” by Andy Williams peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Is Life” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sex Machine” by James Brown peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wigwam” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “World In Changes” by Dave Mason peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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