In 1970, “The Young Rebels”, TV Adventure; debut on ABC.
In 1972, Police find cannabis growing on Paul and Linda McCartneyʹs farm. Paul McCartney is busted for growing pot on his Scotland farm.
In 1972, Muhammad Ali beat former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson for a second time, with a seventh-round TKO in New York. It was the last fight for Patterson, who finished 55-8-1.
In 1973, In their so-called “Battle of the Sexes,” before a nationally televised audience and 30,492 at Houstonʹs Astrodome, tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. Billie Jean King made Bobby Riggs eat his words and swallow his pride by beating him in the “$100,000 Battle of the Sexes”. It marked the largest attendance for a single tennis match. Howard Cosell announced the match. King won the $100,000 winner-take-all purse.
In 1975, On the cover of “Rolling Stone”: Woodstock.
In 1975, R.C., “Fame” by David Bowie peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Feel Like Making Love” by Bad Company peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Thatʹs The Way Of The World” by Earth Wind and Fire peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Matt Helm” (TV Crime Drama) first went on the air on ABC.
In 1975, “Saturday Night Live With Howard Cosell”, TV Variety; debut on ABC. Not to be confused with NBCʹs Saturday Night, which later became Saturday Night Live. To make things more confusing, the runaway teen group throbfest The Bay City Rollers performed “Saturday Night”, their first and only U.S. number one single. Howard attempted to become the next Ed Sullivan, but never did. As for the Bay City Rollers, except for in Japan, they were forgotten everywhere else.
In 1975, Bruce Springsteenʹs hit single “Born to Run” was released.
In 1976, “Allʹs Fair” (TV Comedy) first went on the air; the ratings werenʹt fair to it.
In 1976, “The Captain and Tennille” TV Variety debut on ABC. Love wasnʹt enough to keep them and ABC together longer than a season.
In 1977, “Lou Grant”, TV General Drama, debut on CBS. It was a successor to “Mary Tyler Moore”, which ended its series run in the previous spring.
In 1978, Robert Urich stars as a hip private eye with a slightly annoying sidekick and a classic Thunderbird in “Vega$” on ABC. Exactly seven years later, in 1985, Robert Urich stars as a hip private eye with a really cool sidekick and a classic Mustang in “Spenser: For Hire” on ABC.
In 1978, “Dick Clarkʹs Live Wednesday”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.
In 1979, “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” began airing as a series on NBC
In 1971, "Dracula vs. Frankenstein" was released by Independent-International Pictures; Al Adamson (director); William Pugsley, Samuel M. Sherman (screenplay); J. Carrol Naish, Lon Chaney Jr., Anthony Eisley, John Bloom, Jim Davis, Regina Carrol, Russ Tamblyn, Angelo Rossitto, Forrest J. Ackerman, Greydon Clark, Zandor Vorkov, Anne Morrell, Maria Lease, Shelley Weiss; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action
In 1974, "Nightmare Honeymoon" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Elliot Silverstein (director); Lawrence Block, S. Lee Pogostin (screenplay); Dack Rambo, Rebecca Dianna Smith, John Beck, Pat Hingle, Roy Jenson, David Huddleston, Jay Robinson, Dennis Patrick, Jim Boles, Dennis Burkley, Patrick Cranshaw
In 1975, “A Brand New Love Affair” by Chicago peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Could It Be Magic” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fame” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Feel Like Makin' Love” by Bad Company peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Footstompin' Music” by Hamilton Bohannon peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow” by Merry Clayton peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Mamacita” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Solitaire” by The Carpenters peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “That's The Way Of The World” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Proud One” by The Osmonds peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “To Each His Own” by Faith, Hope and Charity peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “When You're Young and In Love” by Ralph Carter peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Your Love” by Graham Central Station peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Daisy Jane” by America peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Department Of Youth” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fallin' In Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Feel Like Makin' Love” by Bad Company peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hold On Lovers” by Myles and Lenny peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Music In My Bones” by Joe Simon peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Only You Can” by Fox peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Out Of Time” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sweet Maxine” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “That's The Way Of The World” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Good Life” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Heartbeat” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Moonlighting” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Motor Biking” by Chris Spedding peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Out Of Time” by Dan McCafferty peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Out Of Time” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Pandora's Box” by Procol Harum peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Solitaire” by The Carpenters peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Summertime City” by Mike Batt peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪✪ “Yum Yum (Gimme Some)” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Don't Call Us, We'll Call You / Texas Two-Lane” by Sugarloaf peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Gimme Good Lovin' / Fire At Shepherd's Flat” by Brian Cadd peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) / Sarah Maria” by James Taylor peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Love Will Keep Us Together / Gentle Stranger” by The Captain and Tennille peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Only Women / Devil's Food” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Please Mr. Please / and In The Morning” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Hustle / Hey Girl, Come and Get It” by Van McCoy and The Soul City Symphony peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Theme From 'Upstairs Downstairs' / The Overture From Tommy” by Brian May and The ABC Melbourne Showband peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You / My Kind Of Music” by Stevie Wright peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Jive Talkin'” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Make The World Go Away” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Please Mr. Please” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're My Number One” by Polly Brown peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand 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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