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In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Bridget Loves Bernie”. Other Articles: Bill Cosby, Doctor In the House
In 1972, R.C., “Buzzy Brown” by Tim Davis peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, COVER OF PEOPLE MARY TYLER MOORE
In 1975, HBO makes a name for itself, and gets a foot in the door of hundreds of thousands of homes, by televising via satellite the “Thrilla in Manila” — the third and final epic clash between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Because of the time difference, the fight actually took place in Manilla where it was October 1st.
In 1976, “The Nancy Walker Show” makes its debut on ABC, with a gay character as Terry, our heroineʹs secretary and roommate. The show disappears in a poof of smoke a mere three months later.
In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host HELEN REDDY welcomes QUEEN (“BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY”), BARRY MANILOW, GARY WRIGHT, FLEETWOOD MAC (“RHIANNON”), HAMILTON JOE FRANK and REYNOLDS
In 1977, “Itʹs Anybodyʹs Guess”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1977, “Shoot For The Stars”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1978, Major Indoor Soccer League granted the first six franchises to Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
In 1978, On Dallas, J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) set his brother, Gary (David Ackroyd), up to fail in a Ewing Oil business deal and he ended up leaving town, despite Valene (Joan Van Ark) begging him to stay for Lucy's (Charlene Tilton) sake. When Val asked J.R. what her future was in Dallas, J.R. told her, "Well, $5,000 and an escort out of the state?" She asked him if there were any other options to which he replied, "An escort out of the state." Lucy was devastated to be without her parents again. This was David Ackroyd's final appearance as Gary Ewing. He was unavailable to play the role when CBS decided to spring Gary and Valene off to Knots Landing, so Ted Shackelford took over as Gary in December 1979.
In 1978, R.C., “Kiss You All Over” by Exile peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles peaked at #71 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Summer Nights” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Summer Nights” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for seven weeks.
In 1978, “The Gambler” album by Kenny Rogers was released
In 1979, AT THE MOVIES “APOLCALYPSE NOW” (Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen); “MANHATTAN” (Woody Allen); “MOONRAKER” (Roger Moore); “ROCKY II” (Sylvester Stallone); “THE MUPPET MOVIE”
In 1979, HOT NEW ALBUM “HEAD GAMES” from FOREIGNER also includes “DIRTY WHITE BOY”
In 1971, "The Skin Game" was released by Warner Bros.; Paul Bogart (director); Richard Alan Simmons, Pierre Marton (screenplay); James Garner, Lou Gossett, Susan Clark, Brenda Sykes, Edward Asner, Andrew Duggan, Henry Jones, Neva Patterson, Parley Baer, George Tyne, Royal Dano, J. Pat O'Malley, Joel Fluellen, Napoleon Whiting, Juanita Moore, Robert Foulk; Comedy, Western; Live Action
In 1977, "A Little Night Music" was released by New World Pictures; Harold Prince (director); Hugh Wheeler (screenplay); Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Rigg, Len Cariou, Lesley-Anne Down, Hermione Gingold, Laurence Guittard, Christopher Guard, Lesley Dunlop, Heinz Marecek, Chloe Franks, Jonathan Tunick; Musical; Live Action
In 1972, “Carry Me, Carrie” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Come Together” by Aerosmith peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Devoted To You” by James Taylor And Carly Simon peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Evil Ways (live)” by Santana And Buddy Miles peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Heartbreaker” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Holding On (When Love Is Gone)” by L.T.D. peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Will Never Pass This Way Again” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I've Got To Have You” by Sammi Smith peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry” by Jerry Wallace peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Keep On Running” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Kiss You All Over” by Exile peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lady Eleanor” by Lindisfarne peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let's Get Crazy Tonight” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Theme From 'The Eyes Of Laura Mars' (Prisoner)” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mean Little Woman, Rosalie” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Money Back Guarantee” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My Man, A Sweet Man” by Millie Jackson peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Peggy Sue” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Summer Nights” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Take Me Bak 'Ome” by Slade peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Think (About It)” by Lyn Collins peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “What Goes Up” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “When You Feel Love” by Bob McGilpin peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “An Everlasting Love” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Black And White” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Blame It On The Boogie” by Mick Jackson peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Brand New Sunny Day” by James Robert Amrose peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Brandy” by The O'Jays peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Close The Door” by Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Easy Livin'” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Fool (If You Think It's Over)” by Chris Rea peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Got To Get You Into My Life” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hopelessly Devoted To You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry” by Jerry Wallace peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “In For The Night” by The Dirt Band peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Just What I Needed” by The Cars peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Is In The Air” by Martin Stevens peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Raise A Little Hell / Round Round We Go” by Trooper peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock And Roll Part 2!” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sunshine In The Morning” by Bollard Boot peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Guitar Man” by Bread peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪ “The Eve Of The War” by Jeff Wayne Featuring Justin Hayward peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Baba Boogie Woogie” by Cleveland Eaton peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Come On Over To My Place” by The Drifters peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Daylight Katy” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Grease” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Heads Down No Nonsense Mindless Boogie” by Alberto Y Los Trios Paranoias peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hot Summer Nights” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “How Can I Be Sure” by David Cassidy peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Go To Pieces” by Gerri Granger peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Light Up The Fire” by Parchment peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rollin' On” by Cirrus peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Too Young” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Can We Still Be Friends / Determination” by Todd Rundgren peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dance With Me / For Your Love” by Peter Brown peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Follow You Follow Me / Ballad Of Big” by Genesis peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hot Blooded / Tramontane” by Foreigner peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “My Angel Baby / California” by Toby Beau peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Pump It Up / Big Tears” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sister Jane” by New World peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Use ta Be My Girl / This Time Baby” by The O'Jays peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Three Times A Lady” by The Commodores peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1972, ✪ “Summertime Summertime” by Hobby Horse peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Got To Get You Into My Life” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Had To Fall In Love” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mama mia” by Sandra And Andres peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Light I Wanna Be” by Shirley Zwerus peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Race Is On” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Three Times A Lady” by The Commodores peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “What's The Deal” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sister Jane” by New World peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Song Sung Blue” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Three Times A Lady” by The Commodores peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ich hab' die Liebe geseh'n” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rasputin” by Boney M. peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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