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In 1970, “Make Room For Granddaddy”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1972, R.C., “Baby Donʹt Get Hooked On Me” by Mac Davis peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Honky Cat” by Elton John peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Saturday In The Park” by Chicago peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, New York Jets vs. Baltimore, eight passes were intercepted!
In 1973, The largest known prime number, 2 ^ 132,049 — 1, is calculated.
In 1974, “Doctor Zonk and the Zunkins” began airing on CBC
In 1974, John Lennon (with Elton John)'s “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night” was released
In 1976, “The Tony Randall Show”, TV comedy, debut on ABC.
In 1977, Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor Ladd, better known as Cheryl Ladd, replaces Farrah Fawcett in the role of “the blonde one” on “Charlieʹs Angels.” She was once a voicist for “Josie and the Pussycats” playing Melody.
In 1977, The Randy Newman album “Little Criminals” (featuring the song “Short People”) was released by Warner Bros. records.
In 1978, CBS aired the Season 2 premiere of Dallas which was also the show's first episode as a regular series following a successful five-part mini-series run that spring. In "Reunion, Part 1," Jock and Miss Ellie's middle son, Gary (David Ackroyd), a recovering alcoholic, returned to Southfork after a long absence. Meanwhile, Lucy discovered her mother, Valene (Joan Van Ark), working at a diner outside of town. This was the first appearance of Gary and Val, who were first married in 1961, then reunited and remarried in 1979 (with Gary played by Ted Shackelford). Miss Ellie gave them a house in Knots Landing as a wedding gift.
In 1978, R.C., “An Everlasting Love” by Andy Gibb peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Badlands” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Dreadlock Holiday” by 10cc peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “If They Could See Me Now” by Linda Clifford peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart; clocking in at seven minutes and 55 seconds, it was the longest-playing record to ever hit the Billbaord Hot 100 chart and held that honor until Cathy Dennisʹs “Everybody Move” (8:09) hit the chart in 1991. “Stairway to Heaven” was never a pop single (45), only an album track. “American Pie” was issued as a two-sided 45, Parts One and Two. Neither side was over seven minutes.
In 1978, R.C., “You And I” by Rick James peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The American Girls” began airing on CBS
In 1979, “Archieʹs Bunkerʹs Place” opens for business on CBS, and our loutish hero gets a new business partner, Jewish liberal Murray Klein. It was a successor of “All in the Family”.
In 1979, “The Associates”, an underrated TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1979, “Trapper John, M. D.”, TV Medical Drama starring Pernell Roberts; debut on CBS.
In 1979, TVʹS “60 MINUTES” JOHNNY CARSON is interviewed and profiled by MIKE WALLACE
In 1970, "Tora! Tora! Tora!" was released by 20th Century Fox / Williams-Fleischer Productions / Toei Company; Richard Fleischer, Toshio Masuda, Kinji Fukasaku (directors); Larry Forrester, Hideo Oguni, Ryūzō Kikushima (screenplay); Martin Balsam, Sō Yamamura, Joseph Cotten, Tatsuya Mihashi, E.G. Marshall, James Whitmore, Takahiro Tamura, Eijirō Tōno, Jason Robards, George Macready, Leon Ames, Meredith Weatherby, Edward Andrews, Bill Zuckert
In 1971, "Unman, Wittering and Zigo" was released by Paramount Pictures / Hemmings / Mediaarts; John Mackenzie (director); Simon Raven (screenplay); David Hemmings, Douglas Wilmer, Carolyn Seymour, Hamilton Dyce, Tony Haygarth, Barbara Lott, David Jackson, Hubert Rees, David Auker, Michael Kitchen, Tom Owen, Michael Cashman, Donald Gee, Tom Morris, Richard Gill, Nicholas Hoye, Toby Simpson, James Wardroper, Clive Gray, Rodney Paulden, Keith Janess, Christopher Moran, Paul Aston, Michael Howe, Colin Barrie; Thriller; Live Action
In 1973, "Harry in Your Pocket" was released by United Artists; Bruce Geller (director); James Buchanan, Ronald Austin (screenplay); James Coburn, Michael Sarrazin, Trish Van Devere, Walter Pidgeon
In 1978, “An Everlasting Love” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me” by Mac Davis peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Badlands” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Easy Livin'” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Honky Cat” by Elton John peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hopelessly Devoted To You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “If My Friends Could See Me Now” by Linda Clifford peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Power Of Love” by Joe Simon peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock Me On The Water” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Run To Me” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Saturday In The Park” by Chicago peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Shake and Dance With Me” by Con Funk Shun peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Joker” by Snail peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Whatever Turns You On” by Travis Wammack peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You and I” by Rick James peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You” by McCrarys peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, ⏺ “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Grease” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)” by Van Morrison peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let's Get Crazy Tonight” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My My My” by Karo peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rock and Roll Cowboys” by Cooper Brothers peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock Me On The Water” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Think It Over” by Cheryl Ladd peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Your Wonderful, Sweet Sweet Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Children Of The Revolution” by T. Rex peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “David Watts” by The Jam peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dreadlock Holiday” by 10cc peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Honky Cat” by Elton John peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Kiss You All Over” by Exile peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “London Town” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Maybe I Know” by Seashells peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Meteor Man” by Dee D. Jackson peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Oh What A Circus” by David Essex peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Outa-Space” by Billy Preston peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Picture This” by Blondie peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sweet Suburbia” by Skids peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Walk In The Night” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “What You Waiting For?” by Stargard peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Where Did Our Love Go?” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Who Was It?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Got Me Running” by Lenny Williams peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Jilted John” by Graham Fellows peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Down Among The Dead Men / The Man Who Knew The Answer” by Flash and The Pan peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Easy / Didn't She Really Thrill Them (Back In 1924)” by The Oak Ridge Boys peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Fool (If You Think It's Over) / Midnight Love” by Chris Rea peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Heart Of Stone / I Miss You” by Ted Mulry Gang peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let Her In / Big Trouble” by John Travolta peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Life's Been Good / Theme From Boat Weirdos” by Joe Walsh peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Oh! Carol / Will You Love Me” by Smokie peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Strutter '78 / Shock Me” by KISS peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Theme From 'Which Way Is Up?' / Disco Rufus” by Stargard peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “No One Is Innocent (A Punk Prayer By Ronald Biggs) / My Way” by Sex Pistols peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, ✪✪ “Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Luck's On Your Table” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “My Angel Baby” by Toby Beau peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste Of Honey peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ciao ciao amore” by Hanny peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dancing In The City” by Marshall Hain peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Disco Dancin'” by Billy Preston peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Jodelrock” by De Migra's peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Penelopie” by Poppys peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Round In Circles” by Highlight peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sultans Of Swing” by Dire Straits peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Taboo” by The Walkers peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Vaya con Dios” by The Cats peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Veronica” by Cornelis Vreeswijk peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, ✪✪ “Troglodyte (Cave Man)” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Machine” by Supermax peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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