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In 1970, The comic strip “Momma” debut.
In 1970, “Doonesbury”, Gary Trudeauʹs comic strip that skewered politics and other issues, debut in 28 newspapers.
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” An all Oldies Show, featuring DION (“WANDERER”, “RUNAROUND SUE”, “ABRAHAM MARTIN and JOHN”), CHUBBY CHECKER (“TWIST”, “LETʹS TWIST AGAIN”, “PONY TIME”), BOBBY RYDELL (“WILD ONE”, “VOLARE”, “FORGET HIM”), JACKIE WILSON (“LONELY TEARDROPS”, “THATʹS WHY”), COASTERS (“ALONG CAME JONES”, “YAKETY YAK”), CRYSTALS (“HEʹS A REBEL”, “DA DOO RON RON”)
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Marcia Gets Creamed”, Marciaʹs new part-time job at an ice cream parlor causes her problems at home and with her boyfriend; Jeff, Marciaʹs boyfriend, is annoyed because she hasnʹt any time for him with her new job. Marcia decides to get her brother Peter a job there so she will have more free time, but he turns out to be a goof-off.
In 1973, John Lennonʹs U.S. single release: “Mind Games” / “Meat City.”
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts SLY and THE FAMILY STONE (“STAND”, “I WANT TO TAKE YOU HIGHER”) welcome MARK-ALMOND, FRANKIE VALLI and THE FOUR SEASONS, FREDDIE WELLER, MELISSA MANCHESTER
In 1973, Wings release “Helen Wheels”.
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Waltons” (Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Ralph Waite). Other Articles: Columbo, Petrocelli
In 1974, R.C., “Do It Baby” by The Miracles peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynard Skynard peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Then Came You” by Dionne Warwicke and Spinners peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. (Dionne gave her “e” to Dan Quayl!).
In 1976, Walter Murphyʹs Big Apple Band earns a gold record for its debut album, “A Fifth of Beethoven,” which features the title single, a disco treatment of Beethovenʹs Fifth Symphony that hit number one.
In 1976, “Agents Of Fortune” album by Blue Oyster Cult was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, “Boston” album by Boston was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, “Fire On The Mountain” album by Charlie Daniels Band was released
In 1976, “One More (for) From The Road” album by Lynyrd Skynyrd was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, “Summertime Dream” album by Gordon Lightfoot was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, The experimental space shuttle Enterprise glided to a bumpy but successful landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
In 1977, “Rock and Roll Love Letter” album by Bay City Rollers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, “Telephone Man” single by Meri Wilson was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, The Police played their first U.S. show at Bostonʹs Rat Club.
In 1978, “Operation Petticoat”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1979, On Dallas, Jock (Jim Davis) and J.R. (Larry Hagman) were ambushed during a hunting trip by a farmer Jock once strong-armed in business. While awaiting rescue, Jock confessed to J.R. he was married briefly before Miss Ellie (Barbara Bel Geddes) and later vowed to make amends with people he treated unfairly while building Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ellie had a lump in her breast examined.
In 1979, “Shirley” began airing on NBC. No sign of Laverne in this series.
In 1979, "Derek and Clive Get the Horn" was released by Universal Pictures; Russell Mulcahy (director); Peter Cook, Dudley Moore (screenplay); Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Judy Huxtable, Richard Branson, Nicola Austine; Documentary, Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "The Great Santini" was released by Orion Pictures / Bing Crosby Productions; Lewis John Carlino (director/screenplay); Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Stan Shaw, Brian Andrews, Paul Gleason, Julie Anne Haddock, David Keith, Paul Mantee, Theresa Merritt, Lisa Jane Persky, Michael Strong, Joe A. Dorsey; Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "The Magician of Lublin" was released by Cannon Films / Golan-Globus Productions; Menahem Golan (director/screenplay); Sheldon Patinkin, Irving S. White (screenplay); Alan Arkin, Louise Fletcher, Shelley Winters, Lisa Whelchel, Elspeth March, Valerie Perrine, Maia Danziger, Zachi Noy, Friedrich Schoenfelder, Shaike Ophir, Lou Jacobi, Warren Berlinger, Linda Bernstein; Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "The Lady Vanishes" was released by Group 1 Films / Hammer Film Productions; Anthony Page (director); George Axelrod (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Cybill Shepherd, Angela Lansbury, Herbert Lom, Arthur Lowe, Ian Carmichael, Gerald Harper, Jenny Runacre, Jean Anderson, Madlena Nedeva, Madge Ryan, Rosalind Knight, Vladek Sheybal, Wolf Kahler, Barbara Markham, Peter Schratt; Comedy, Mystery; Live Action
In 1974, “Don't Send Nobody Else” by Ace Spectrum peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Honey, Honey” by ABBA peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Second Avenue” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Steppin' Out (Gonna Boogie Tonight)” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Stop And Smell The Roses” by Mac Davis peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Then Came You” by Dionne Warwicke And The Detroit Spinners peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “California Lady” by Mercey Brothers peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Higher Plane” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm A Ramblin' Man” by Waylon Jennings peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “James Dean” by The Eagles peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Live It Up (Part 1)” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Never My Love” by Blue Swede peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “People Gotta Move” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Steppin' Out (Gonna Boogie Tonight)” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Player” by First Choice peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Virgin Man” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Haven't Done Nothin'” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “All Of Me Loves All Of You” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Everything I Own” by Ken Boothe peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Far Far Away” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Can't Leave You Alone” by George McCrae peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Get A Kick Out Of You” by Gary Shearston peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Could You Ever Love Me Again / Where Do We Go From Here?” by Gary And Dave peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Eight Days A Week / The Drum” by Kristine Sparkle peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Love My Friend / Why, Oh Why” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Just Thank Me / When Morning Has Come” by Ernie Sigley peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Love's Theme / You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” by Andy Williams peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The "In" Crowd / Chance Meeting” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Older The Violin, The Sweeter The Music / A Six Pack To Go” by Hank Thompson peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Time In A Bottle / Hard Time Losin' Man” by Jim Croce peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “White Lightnin'” by Bill Wyman peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Haven't Done Nothin' / Big Brother” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 86 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Your Baby Ain't Your Baby Anymore / She'll Only Hurt You” by Paul Da Vinci peaked at number 54 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Get Your Love Back” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Love Me For A Reason” by The Osmonds peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Swingin' On A Star” by Spooky And Sue peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You, You, You” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Gigi l'amoroso (Gigi l'amour)” by Dalida peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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