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In 1970, “Bloodrock 2” album by Bloodrock was released

In 1970, “Led Zeppelin III” album by Led Zeppelin was released

In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Never Too Young”, When girl-hater Bobby is kissed by a cute little “miss” he thinks heʹs been exposed to the mumps; Millicent gives her hero, Bobby, a kiss for defending her at school, but later reports that she has the mumps. Bobby fears that he may have quarantined the family from a big “Roaring '20s” party.

In 1973, “Roll Out!”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts GLADYS KNIGHT and THE PIPS (“DADDY COULD SWEAR I DECLARE”, “MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA”) welcome STORIES (“BROTHER LOUIE”), FOCUS, B.B. KING, EARTH WIND and FIRE

In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Sanford and Son: Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson”. Other Articles: Demond Wilson, The Locusts

In 1974, R.C., “Beach Baby” by First Class peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “Clap For The Wolfman” by The Guess Who peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, Harry Chapin releases “Catʹs In The Cradle.”

In 1975, “McCoy”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.

In 1976, On One Life to Live, Cathy kidnapped baby Kevin.

In 1977, On One Life to Live, Marco (Gerald Anthony) asked Dorian for a job at The Banner.

In 1979, On All My Children, Dick Cavett attended the opening of Erica Kane's (Susan Lucci) disco.

In 1979, On As the World Turns, as Lisa (Eileen Fulton) settled into her new life away from Oakdale, Hester (Ann Stanchfield) assured Bennett (Doug Higgins) she wouldn't stir up any trouble. Penny mysteriously called Bob (Don Hastings) from Europe.

In 1979, The soundtrack to the Whoʹs “The Kids Are Alright,” a loving history of the band, was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Itʹs a little more than a year after the death of drummer Keith Moon.

In 1979, Two important recasts debuted on Dallas in the episode titled "The Silent Killer." Keenan Wynn succeeded David Wayne as Digger Barnes and Mary Crosby replaced Colleen Camp as Kristin Shepard.

In 1979, “10” starring Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, and introducing Bo Derek, opened in 650 theaters.

In 1979, “General Hospitalʹs” Luke Spencer rapes Laura Baldwin on the floor of the campus disco. Laura: “Luke I have to go now” (He kisses her as they dance) “Luke let me call a taxi please.” (They continue to dance.) “Youʹre frightening me. No…no!” (He forces her to kiss him.) “NO! Luke, let me go!” (He takes her in his arms and slowly pulls her to the floor as the music swells) “No, NO! NO Luke, NO!!!” This is retroactively one of the creepiest scenes ever shown on television in any daypart.

In 1979, “Starting Over” starring Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Candice Bergen opened in several New York theaters.

In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts BLONDIE (“HEART OF GLASS”, “DREAMING”) plus SUPERTRAMP (“LOGICAL SONG”, “GOODBYE STRANGER”), ROBERT PALMER (“BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU”)

In 1975, "Conduct Unbecoming" was released by British Film / Lion International; Michael Anderson (director); Robert Enders (screenplay); Michael York, Richard Attenborough, Trevor Howard, Stacy Keach, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, James Faulkner, James Donald, Michael Culver, Persis Khambatta, Helen Cherry, David Robb, Michael Byrne, Jamila Massey, Michael Fleming, David Purcell, Andrew Lodge, David Neville

In 1978, "The Boys from Brazil" was released by 20th Century Fox / ITC Entertainment / Producer Circle; Franklin J. Schaffner (director); Heywood Gould (screenplay); Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer, Uta Hagen, Steve Guttenberg, Denholm Elliott, Rosemary Harris, John Dehner, John Rubinstein, Anne Meara, Jeremy Black, Bruno Ganz, Walter Gotell, David Hurst, Wolfgang Preiss, Michael Gough, Joachim Hansen, Sky du Mont, Carl Duering, Linda Hayden, Richard Marner, Georg Marischka, Günter Meisner, Prunella Scales, Raúl Faustino Saldanha, Wolf Kahler; Sci-Fi, Thriller; Live Action

In 1978, "Drunken Master" was released by Seasonal Film Corporation; Yuen Woo-ping (director); Siao Lung, Ng See-yuen (screenplay); Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tien, Hwang Jang-lee, Dean Shek, Yuen Woo-ping, Lam Kau, Fung King-man, Hsu Hsia, Linda Lin, Yuen Shun-yi, Tong Jing, Tino Wong; Martial Arts, Comedy; Live Action

In 1978, "The Norseman" was released by American International Pictures / Charles B. Pierce Film Productions / Fawcett-Majors Productions; Charles B. Pierce (director/screenplay); Lee Majors, Cornel Wilde, Mel Ferrer, Jack Elam, Susie Coelho, Christopher Connelly, Jimmy Clem, Deacon Jones, Denny Miller, Kathleen Freeman; Adventure; Live Action

In 1978, "Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?" was released by Warner Bros. / Lorimar Productions / Aldrich Company / Geria Productions / Bavaria Films; Ted Kotcheff (director); Peter Stone (screenplay); George Segal, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Morley, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Gigi Proietti, Stefano Satta Flores, Madge Ryan, Frank Windsor, Peter Sallis, Tim Barlow, John Le Mesurier, Joss Ackland, Jean Gaven, Daniel Emilfork, Jacques Marin, Jacques Balutin, Jean Parédès, Michael Chow, Anita Graham, Nicholas Ball, David Cook, Nigel Havers, Caroline Langrishe; Black Comedy, Mystery; Live Action

In 1979, "10" was released by Orion Pictures; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber, Dee Wallace, Sam J. Jones, Nedra Volz, Brian Dennehy, Max Showalter, Peter Sellers; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "Nosferatu the Vampyre" was released by 20th Century Fox / Gaumont / Werner Herzog Filmproduktion / Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen; Werner Herzog (director/screenplay); Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz, Roland Topor, Walter Ladengast, Dan van Husen, Jan Groth, Carsten Bodinus, Martje Grohmann, Rijk de Gooyer, Clemens Scheitz, John Leddy, Tim Beekman, Lo van Hensbergen, Margiet van Hartingsveld; Horror; Live Action

In 1979, "Starting Over" was released by Paramount Pictures; Alan J. Pakula (director); James L. Brooks (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning, Frances Sternhagen, Mary Kay Place, Austin Pendleton, Jay O. Sanders, Wallace Shawn, Daniel Stern, Ben Pesner, Kevin Bacon; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Beach Baby” by The First Class peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Fallin' In Love” by Souther-Hillman-Furay Band peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Hang On In There Baby” by Johnny Bristol peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Honey, Honey” by Sweet Dreams peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I Love My Friend” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Tell Her Love Has Felt The Need” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Up For The Down Stroke” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Parliament) peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “Clap For The Wolfman” by The Guess Who peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Brother and Me” by Fludd peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Love Is The Feeling” by Black and Ward peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “Clap For The Wolfman” by The Guess Who peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Machine Gun” by The Commodores peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Silly Love” by 10cc peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Bitch Is Back” by Elton John peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Up In A Puff Of Smoke” by Polly Brown peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Beyond The Blue Horizon / In The Mood” by The Life Organisation peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Can't Get Enough / Little Miss Fortune” by Bad Company peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Honky Tonkin' / Temple Shuffle” by The La De Da's peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “One Minute Every Hour / Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me” by Johnny Farnham peaked at number 64 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Put Out The Light / If I Love You” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Radar Love / The Song Is Over” by Golden Earring peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Room Full Of Roses / She Called Me Baby” by Mickey Gilley peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us / Barbecutie” by Sparks peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Another Saturday Night” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Auf Wiederseh'n” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Man Of Action” by Les Reed peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Bandstand” by Tee Set peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “Clap For The Wolfman” by The Guess Who peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪✪ “The Wall Street Shuffle” by 10cc peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Haba, Haba” by Lillebjørn Nilsen peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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