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In 1970, President Richard Nixon, in a speech to a White House radio broadcasters conference, appeals for rock lyrics to be screened and those urging drug use to be banned.
In 1970, President Richard Nixon, in a speech to a White House radio broadcasters conference, appeals for rock lyrics to be screened and those urging drug use to be banned.
In 1970, R.C., “Closer To Home” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Lola” by The Kinks peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart; it was parodied by “Weird Al” into “Yoda” in the 1980s.
In 1970, The number one selling album: “ABRAXAS” from Santana includes “BLACK MAGIC WOMAN” and “OYE COMO VA”
In 1970, Writers James L. Brooks and Allan Burns unleash Nancy Walker as Rhodaʹs mother, Ida Morgenstern on “Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Itʹs a smart move that earns the show one of its first Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing Achievement. Ida: “I never eat, I just nibble.” Mary: “Well, if youʹre still hungry, thereʹs half a chicken in the refrigerator.” Ida: “Not anymore, thatʹs what I nibbled.”
In 1972, A NEW SIGN AT THE GAS PUMPS: STANDARD OIL OF NEW JERSEY, which did business in different parts of the country as ESSO, ENCO and HUMBLE announced it would change its name to EXXON.
In 1973, Having solved “The Marcus Nelson Murders” in a TV movie in March, Lieutenant Theo Kojak now has his own series, and has two hours to rescue the hostages that a trio of thieves (including guest star Harvey Keitel) are holding in an Army surplus store. TELLY SAVALAS' sarcastic, lollypop sucking, “who loves ya” detective will be a TV favorite during the 70s.
In 1973, Keith Richards is fined $500 and is given conditional discharges on four drug charges and three firearm offenses following a trial in Marlborough Street Magistrate Court. Actress Anita Pallenberg, arrested with Richards on June 26 when police raided their Chelsea home, is given a conditional discharge for having 25 Mandraz tablets. Ten days earlier, both were fined $1,000 in France for possesion of controlled substances, that too was from an earlier bust.
In 1975, Long Islandʹs Nassau Coliseum is the site the First Planetary Celebration, held to coincide with United Nations day, James Taylor, Pete Seeger and John McLaughlin star at the event, designed to promote awareness of mans golobal responsibility. Unfortunately, only 4,500 turn out to the 16,000-seat arena to hear the message.
In 1975, Looking to name your own greatest hits album something other than “Greatest Hits”? Do what former Beatle, John Lennon did this day, with his package of the best. Lennon called it, “Shaved Fish”.
In 1975, “Fawlty Towers.” One of the rock-ribbed rules of American programming is: “Nobody wants to watch a show about someone who isnʹt likable.” (This is sometimes called the Dabney Coleman rule, after the actor who has had a few critically acclaimed but low-rated sitcoms about less-than-admirable characters.) Thus it falls to the British to give us an “Absolutely Fabulous” or a “Fawlty Towers”. Basil Fawlty — the English innkeeper cocreated and portrayed by Monty Python alumnus John Cleese in 1975 (the U.S. debut came in 1980) — is definitely not likable. He is, in fact, sly, sarcastic, suspicious, rude, raging, and resentful, particularly of his wife, Sybil (Prunella Scales). When Sybil starts a three-day hospital stay for an ingrown toenail — coinciding with the arrival of German guests — Fawltyʹs faults run riot in an achingly funny episode. “The Germans,” which includes a talking moose head and a fire that breaks out during a fire drill, climaxes when Basil gets a concussion and cannot follow his own urgent advice to the innʹs staff about their new guests: “Donʹt mention the war!” Not only does the befogged Fawlty mention it, but he launches into a hysterical Hitler impression; and the unforgettable sight of the six foot, five inch Cleese goose-stepping through Fawlty Towers and shrieking in mock German puts “The Germans” high in our pantheon.
In 1976, Bowling announcer, Chris Schenkel would remember this day on ABCʹs “Pro Bowlers Tournament”. Mark Hill of Lawton, Oklahoma, bowled a perfect 300 game. Yeah, so? Well, according to the American Bowling Congress, Hillʹs dad had rolled a perfect game on February 15, 1975 and his mommy bowled a 300 game on August 4, 1975.
In 1976, John Lennonʹs United Kingdom single release: “Imagine” / “Working Class Hero.”
In 1977, Actor Gary Busey began filming “The Buddy Holly Story”; many critics and Hollywood insiders were amazed at the actorʹs near-identical appearance of the rock idol.
In 1977, “Love Songs” album by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA the same day it was released. (RIAA source)
In 1978, The movie version of “The Wiz” with Diana Ross and Michael Jackson debuts in New York
In 1978, “A Single Man” album by Elton John was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, LINDA RONSTADT RECORDING SESSIONS At RECORD ONE in Los Angeles. She starts work on her “MAD LOVE” album, which includes “HURT SO BAD”, “I CANʹT LET GO” and “HOW DO I MAKE YOU”
In 1979, San Diegoʹs Dan Fouts establishes an NFL record with his fourth straight 300-yard game, finishing with 303 overall, as the Chargers lose to the Oakland Raiders, 45-22.
In 1970, "Trog" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "Joe Hill" was released by Paramount Pictures; Bo Widerberg (director/screenplay); Thommy Berggren, Liska March, Anja Schmidt, Kelvin Malave, Evert Anderson, Cathy Smith, Hasse Persson, David Moritz, Richard Weber, Joel Miller, Franco Molinari, Robert Faeder, Wendy Geier, Michael Logan; Biography, Drama, History; Live Action
In 1975, "The Giant Spider Invasion" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1978, "The Wiz" was released by Universal Pictures / Motown Productions; Sidney Lumet (director); Joel Schumacher (screenplay); Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Mabel King, Thelma Carpenter, Theresa Merritt, Stanley Greene; Musical, Adventure, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1970, “Closer To Home” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Dreams” by Buddy Miles peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Father Come On Home” by Pacific Gas And Electric peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Got To Believe In Love” by Robin McNamara peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Holy Man” by Diane Kolby peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Do Take You” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Just Want To Keep It Together” by Paul Davis peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Just Let It Come” by Alive And Kicking peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Our World” by Blue Mink peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Run, Woman, Run” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Still Water (Love)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Woodstock” by The Assembled Multitude peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Because I Love You” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Bluegreens” by William Truckaway peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come On And Say It” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Day Is Done” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “El Condor Pasa” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Everybody Needs Somebody” by Flirtations peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Express Yourself” by Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Go Back” by Crabby Appleton peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Do Take You” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Just Let It Come” by Alive And Kicking peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Long, Long Time” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Soul Shake” by Delaney And Bonnie peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “We Can Make Music” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Our World” by Blue Mink peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “(I Know) I'm Losing You” by Rare Earth peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Flash” by The Duke Of Burlington peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Me And My Life” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Peace Will Come (According To Plan)” by Melanie peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Tears Of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “To My Father's House” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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