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The 70's Datebook for October 13

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In 1970, On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) told Ada (Constance Ford) her clever little tricks helping the Matthews family would not stop her from getting what she wanted.

In 1971, David Essex (David Cook) was chosen to play the part of Jesus Christ in the stage musical “Godspell.”

In 1971, The first World Series night game was telecast on NBC.

In 1971, “Harmony” album by Three Dog Night was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Today I Am a Freshman”, Marcia panics about becoming a high school student, after doing poorly when Greg tries to introduce her to his friends, she decides to take her parentsʹ advice: get involved. She signs up for every club on campus.

In 1973, Frank Robinson, newly-hired Indians manager, appears on CBSʹs long-running Sunday news program Face the Nation. Frank Robinson, newly-hired Indians manager, appears on CBSʹs long-running Sunday news program Face the Nation. The first African-American manager in baseball history tells host George Herman that no baseball executive considered blacks for skipper jobs before his hiring.

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Does TV Go Too Far?” Other Articles: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field

In 1973, R.C., “Free Ride” by Edgar Winter Group peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Ramblin' Man” by Allman Brothers Band peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Yes We Can Can” by Pointer Sisters peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, Teri Garr appears on Bob Newhart Show in “Emily in for Carol”.

In 1973, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Goatʹs Head Soup” was the number one album in the United States and stayed there for four weeks; the LP contained the hit song “Angie.”

In 1974, TV host Ed Sullivan died. Leader of the Ed Sullivan Singers and Orchestra. Introduced The Beatles and other United Kingdom acts to America via his Ed Sullivan TV show, from New York City, which ran from June 20, 1948 to June 6, 1971, on CBS every Sunday night at 8pm. The Beatles appearance on February ninth 1964 is considered a milestone in American pop culture and the beginning of the British Invasion in music. The broadcast drew an estimated 73 million viewers.

In 1978, Dolly Parton was at #1 on the US country music album chart with Heartbreaker, her 20th solo studio album. The title song, a ballad written by Carole Bayer Sager, topped the US country charts, and became Parton's third top-forty pop hit.

In 1979, Chaka Kahn and Rufus make the soul chart on the way to another number one soul charter with “Do You Love What You Feel?” It will top the soul chart for two weeks starting December 15th.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tom Snyder”. Other Articles: Humilating Game Shows

In 1979, R.C., “Arrow Through Me” by Wings peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Dependin' On You” by Doobie Brothers peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Do You Think Iʹm Disco?” by Steve Dahl peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Donʹt Stop 'Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Get It Right Next Time” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Heaven Must Have Sent You” by Bonnie Pointer peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Sail On” by Commodores peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Spooky” by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, Steve Martin is the Pope in his eighth time hosting “Saturday Night Live” This appearance with musical guest Blondie stands as the highest rated in “SNL” history with a rating of 16.0 with a 47 share.

In 1979, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: BLONDIE (“DREAMING”, “THE HARDEST PART”)

In 1979, “Reggatta De Blanc” the second album from The Police started a four-week run at number one in the United Kingdom. The album which features the bandʹs first two number one hits, “Message in a Bottle” and “Walking on the Moon”, cost only 6,000 pounds to record.

In 1971, "Shoot Out" was released by Universal Pictures / Hal Wallis Productions; Henry Hathaway (director); Marguerite Roberts (screenplay); Gregory Peck, Pat Quinn, Robert F. Lyons, Susan Tyrrell, Jeff Corey, James Gregory, Rita Gam, Dawn Lyn, Pepe Serna, John Chandler, Paul Fix, Arthur Hunnicutt, Nicolas Beauvy, Willis Bouchey, Lane Bradford, Claudia Bryar, Elizabeth Harrower, Arthur Space; Drama, Western; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Do You Think I'm Disco?” by Steve Dahl And Teenage Radiation peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “Spooky” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “All Things Are Possible” by Dan Peek peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Angel Eyes” by ABBA peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Another Night” by Wilson Brothers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Arrow Through Me” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Blood Red And Goin' Down” by Tanya Tucker peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dependin' On You” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Fooled By A Feeling” by Barbara Mandrell peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Found A Cure” by Ashford And Simpson peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Free Ride” by The Edgar Winter Group peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Get It Right Next Time” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Good Friend” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heaven Must Have Sent You” by Bonnie Pointer peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hell On Wheels” by Cher peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'm So Anxious” by Southside Johnny And The Jukes peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “In The Midnight Hour” by Cross Country peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Let Me In” by The Osmonds peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Love Is All” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Ramblin' Man” by The Allman Brothers Band peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Reason To Be” by Kansas peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rolene” by Moon Martin peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sail On” by The Commodores peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sweet Summer Lovin'” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “West Coast Woman” by Painter peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Where Were You When I Was Falling In Love?” by Lobo peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Yes We Can Can” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Stepped Into My Life” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Spooky” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “After The Love Has Gone” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Angie” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Driver's Seat” by Sniff 'n' The Tears peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Good Friend” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference” by Tom Middleton peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne” by Looking Glass peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lonesome Loser” by Little River Band peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Not Fade Away” by Rush peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Slow Down Boy” by Tycoon peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Touch Me In The Morning” by Diana Ross peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “We're An American Band” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “The Laughing Gnome” by David Bowie peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dim All The Lights” by Donna Summer peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Be A Dummy” by John Du Cann peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ghost Dancer” by The Addrisi Brothers peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Law Of The Land” by The Temptations peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Loves Me Like A Rock” by Paul Simon peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “My Friend Stan” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “No One Gets The Prize” by Diana Ross peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Point Of View” by Matumbi peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Shine On Silver Sun” by Strawbs peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Since You've Been Gone” by Rainbow peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sing A Happy Song” by The O'Jays peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Straw Dogs” by Stiff Little Fingers peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sumahama” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Loneliest Man In The World” by The Tourists peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Them Heavy People” by Kate Bush peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Typical Girls” by Slits peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Can Do It” by Al Hudson And The Soul Partners peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Hudson, The Football King / Tribute To Peter Hudson” by Lou Lincoln And Chris Mundy peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “Nice Legs, Shame About The Face / Hip Pocket Nerve” by Dave And The Derros peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “After The Love Has Gone / Rock That!” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor) / Love Can Run Faster” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Born To Be Alive / Too Many People” by Patrick Hernandez peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Do It or Die / My Song” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 75 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Good Times / A Warm Summer Night” by Chic peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heaven Sent / Don't You Walk that Way” by John Paul Young peaked at number 53 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Don't Wanna Play House / Mary Brown” by Barbara Ray peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “If It Don't Fit Don't Force It / Movin' In The Right Direction” by Kellee Patterson peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Married Men / Bang, You're Dead!” by Bette Midler peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Never Gonna Fall In Love... (Again) / Getting Tighter” by Tom Robinson With The Voice Squad peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose? / The Spark Of Love Is Kindlin'” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Nips Are Getting Bigger / Instrumental As Anything” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Young Love / A Million To One” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Angel Eyes” by Roxy Music peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Going Through The Motions” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Goodbye Stranger” by Supertramp peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hot Summer Nights” by Night peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “On My Knees” by Charlie Rich And Janie Fricke peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “One Way Ticket” by Eruption peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “We Don't Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Words” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Bright Side Of The Road” by Van Morrison peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Charly” by Santabarbara peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “China Grove” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dirty Livin' / Sure Know Something” by KISS peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Gangsters” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Going Through The Motions” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hold On I'm Coming” by Precious Wilson peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Maribaja” by The Cats peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Prisencolinensinainciusol” by Adriano Celentano peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rock And Roll Band” by Vitesse peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sweet Silver Anny” by BZN peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Ballroom Blitz” by The Sweet peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Peacemaker” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Worker” by Fischer-Z peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Worlds Apart” by The Sinceros peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Are 'Friends' Electric?” by Tubeway Army peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bright Eyes” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Can The Can” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Forever And Ever” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Moskau” by Dschinghis Khan peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One And One Is One” by Medicine Head peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Rote Rosen” by Freddy Breck peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Schmetterlinge können nicht weinen” by Jürgen Marcus peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “See My Baby Jive” by Wizzard peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Tu sei l'unica donna per me” by Alan Sorrenti peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Killing Me Softly (With His Song)” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Ooh Baby” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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