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In 1970, “Barefoot In The Park” TV Comedy, first went on the air.
In 1970, “Can two divorced men share an apartment without driving each other crazy?” is the question, as “The Odd Couple” premieres on ABC TV, starring Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison. They would nearly drive each other crazy for five years.
In 1970, “The Immortal”, TV Adventure; debut on ABC.
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Grand Canyon or Bust,” The Bradys break out of the ghost town jail prospector Zaccariah T. Brown locked them in in the second segment of the three-parter on the familyʹs vacation. Mike and family manage to get the cell key Zaccariah left behind, then discover the prospector has taken their station wagon and trailer.
In 1972, Hawkeye and Trapper trade Henryʹs antique oak desk on the black market to score a rash of hydrocortisone on this, the second episdoe of “M*A*S*H.”
In 1972, Jack Tatum set the dubious record for the longest NFL fumble of 104 yards.
In 1973, Loretta Lynnʹs classic country single “Coal Minerʹs Daughter” was released
In 1973, Tom Landry coached his 100th win as Dallas beat New Orleans 40-3.
In 1976, “Serpico” began airing on NBC
In 1976, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL An oldies themed show, featuring DEL SHANNON (“RUNAWAY”); KINGSTON TRIO (“TOM DOOLEY”, “MTA”); LLOYD PRICE (“PERSONALITY”); DRIFTERS (“UP ON THE ROOF”); DANNY and THE JUNIORS; LESLEY GORE; JOHNNY TILLOTSON; BOBBY VEE (“TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABY”); JIMMY RODGERS (“KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE”)
In 1977, Decathlon runner John Belushi shares with viewers the training secret that helped make his world record possible — “Little Chocolate Donuts” on “Saturday Night Live,” on this night. “They taste good and theyʹve got all the sugar I need to get started in the morning.”
In 1977, R.C., “Donʹt Stop” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Strawberry Letter 23” by Brothers Johnson peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Telephone Line” by ELO peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “The Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Way Down” by Elvis Presley peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Love Boat”, TV Comedy-Drama; began a nine-year vacation cruise on ABC-TV. Captain Stubing (Gavin MacLeod); Cruise Director, Julie McCoy (Lauren Tewes); Doctor Adam Bricker (Bernie Kopell); Bartender, Isaac Washington (Ted Lange); and Yeoman-Purser, Burl “Gopher” Smith (Fred Grandy) took to the calm seas each week. The showʹs theme, “The Love Boat”, written by Paul Williams and Charles Fox, was sung by Jack Jones. The voice of Ernie Anderson, will always be remembered for his intros announcing, “The Loooooove (in low baritone) Boat.” It first aired as a TV movie on May 5, 1977.
In 1977, “The Tony Randall Show”, TV Comedy; moved to CBS.
In 1977, Styx' “Come Sail Away” is released. In the late 90's, Eric Cartman sang the song in “South Park”
In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: STEVE MARTIN; Musical Guest: JACKSON BROWNE (“THE PRETENDER”, “RUNNIN' ON EMPTY”)
In 1978, “Mary” comedy-variety TV series began airing on CBS. It bombed, but it did have a supporting cast that included one young actor that would later have a big talk show of his own in 1982: David Letterman. Mary was canceled after just three low-rated episodes.
In 1978, HOT NEW ALBUM “THE CARS” includes “JUST WHAT I NEEDED”
In 1979, CompuServe Information System began operation as the worldʹs first public computer information service. Canʹt touch that, MSN!
In 1979, “The Long Run” album by Eagles was released
In 1971, "The Last Rebel" was released by Columbia Pictures / Glendenning / Orten / Spangler / U.S. Captail; Denys McCoy (director); Lorenzo Sabatini, Red Redifer (screenplay); Joe Namath, Jack Elam, Woody Strode, Ty Hardin, Mike Forrest, Jessica Dublin, Larry Laurence, Victoria George, Renato Romano, Marina Coffa, Annamaria Chio, Bruce Eweka, Al Hassan; Western; Live Action
In 1971, "The Trojan Women" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Josef Shaftel Productions Inc.; Michael Cacoyannis (director/screenplay); Euripides, Edith Hamilton (screenplay); Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold, Irene Papas, Brian Blessed, Patrick Magee, Rosalind Shanks, Alberto Sanz; Drama; Live Action
In 1972, "Sounder" was released by 20th Century Fox / Radnitz/Mattel Productions; Martin Ritt (director); Lonne Elder III (screenplay); Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Matthews, Taj Mahal, James Best, Janet MacLachlan, Jerry Leggio, Eric Hooks, Yvonne Jarrell, Sylvia "Kuumba" Williams, Ted Airhart, Richard Durham, Spencer Bradford, Judge William Thomas Bennett, Reverend Thomas N. Phillips
In 1975, "Three Days of the Condor" was released by Paramount Pictures / Dino De Laurentiis Corporation; Sydney Pollack (director); Lorenzo Semple Jr., David Rayfiel (screenplay); Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, Max von Sydow, John Houseman, Addison Powell, Walter McGinn, Tina Chen, Jess Osuna, Helen Stenborg, Patrick Gorman, Hansford Rowe, Carlin Glynn, Hank Garrett, James Keane, Sal Schillizzi, Sydney Pollack, Michael Kane, Don McHenry, Michael Miller, Dino Narizzano
In 1977, “Don't Stop” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Worry Baby” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Good Morning Judge” by 10cc peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hold On” by Wild Cherry peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hound Dog Man” by Lenny LeBlanc peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love Me One More Time (Just For Old Times Sake)” by Karen Nelson and Billy T peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Own Way To Rock” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Some Enchanted Evening” by Jane Olivor peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Strawberry Letter 23” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Telephone Line” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Way Down” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “The Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'm Dreaming” by Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Little Darling (I Need You)” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Smoke From A Distant Fire” by The Sanford Townsend Band peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Edge Of The Universe” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Star Wars (Main Title)” by John Williams and The London Symphony Orchestra peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Daytime Friends” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Do Anything You Wanna Do” by Rods peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Looking After Number One” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “She's A Wind Up” by Dr. Feelgood peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Your Generation” by Generation X peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Gary Gilmore's Eyes” by The Adverts peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Telephone Man” by Meri Wilson peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Messin' Around / Only Love” by Hush peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Broken Souvenirs / Nothing To Hide” by Pussycat peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rebecca / Mainstreet” by Taste peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Telephone Line” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Way Down” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 7 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.
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