In 1971, “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” World premiere at the RIVOLI in New York of the film adaptation of the long running Broadway Musical. (Starring TOPOL in the role ZERO MOSTEL originated on stage).
In 1971, “Play Misty For Me” was Clint Eastwoodʹs directoral debut that opened in some movie theaters. The film also stars Jessica Walter as the radio listener from hell. Erroll Garnerʹs classic tune “Misty” was introduced in 1954, with vocals added for the first hit version by Johnny Mathis in 1959.
In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUM “L.A. REGGAE” from JOHNNY RIVERS includes “ROCKIN' PNEUMONIA”
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Show Must Go On??”, Florence Henderson and Maureen McCormick perform a singing-dancing routine, Marcia talks her mother into appearing with her in the high school family frolics. Once Carol agrees, Greg comes home with a request that Mike also perform in the show.
In 1973, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Featured: VAN MORRISON, RICHIE HAVENS
In 1974, COVER OF TV GUIDE Cast of “MASH” in caricature
In 1974, HOT NEW ALBUM “WAR CHILD” from JETHRO TULL includes “BUNGLE IN THE JUNGLE”
In 1974, It was the TV DEBUT OF the movie “Midnight Cowboy.” It took plenty of editing for the former X-rated flick to be airable on ABC.
In 1975, Actor David Hartman became co-anchor of ABC-TVʹs “Good Morning America.” Hartmanʹs co-host was actress Nancy Dussault who was later a co-star in the series “Too Close For Comfort” beginning in 1980. The show replaced “AM America,” which ABC debut at the beginning of the year.
In 1976, Former Democratic Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia was elected the 39th U.S. president, defeating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford.
In 1976, The horror movie “Carrie,” adapted from the Stephen King novel and starring Sissy Spacek, was released by United Artists.
In 1976, “The Song Remains The Same” album by Led Zeppelin was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, Disneyʹs animated and live-action feature film, “Peteʹs Dragon” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, Elton John announced at a London concert that he was retiring from live performances blaming the flak he got that he was bisexual. On February 3, 1979, he resumed touring with a concert in Sweden.
In 1978, NBC shelves the disastrous Joe Namath *basketball* sitcom “The Waverly Wonders” and opts for “Diffʹrent Strokes.” On her deathbed, Philip Drummed grants the deathbed wish of his housekeeper, and takes her eight and twelve-year-old sons into his life and penthouse. And because that alone is not enough to provide the proper level of wacky mayhem he needs in his life, he also hires a somewhat bumbling new housekeeper named Edna Garrett.
In 1978, The Cars roll into Europe for a mini-tour that will include Germany, France, Belgium and Britain.
In 1979, LAST number one LP OF THE 70S EAGLES' “THE LONG RUN” starts a nine-week run at the top of Billboardʹs album chart, that carries past the Christmas and New Yearʹs holidays.
In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Stefanie Powers and Robert Wagner of Hart to Hart”. Other Articles: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
In 1979, R.C., “5:15” by The Who peaked at #45 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Gotta Serve Somebody” by Bob Dylan peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Pop Muzik” by M peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac with the U.S.C. Trojan Marching Band recorded live at Dodger Stadium peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: CHICAGO (“IʹM A MAN”, “STREET PLAYER”)
In 1970, "The Owl and the Pussycat" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Herbert Ross (director); Buck Henry (screenplay); Barbra Streisand, George Segal, Robert Klein, Allen Garfield, Roz Kelly, Jacques Sandulescu, Jack Manning, Grace Carney, Barbara Anson, Kim Chan, Evelyn Lang, Ken Adam, Tom Atkins, Buck Henry
In 1971, "Fiddler on the Roof" was released by United Artists / The Mirisch Company / Cartier Productions; Norman Jewison (director); Joseph Stein (screenplay); Topol, Norma Crane, Rosalind Harris, Michele Marsh, Neva Small, Molly Picon, Paul Mann, Leonard Frey, Paul Michael Glaser, Ray Lovelock, Zvee Scooler, Louis Zorich, Alfie Scopp, Howard Goorney, Barry Dennen, Ruth Madoc, Patience Collier, Arnold Diamond, Marika Rivera, Aharon Ipalé, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Carl Jaffe, Vernon Dobtcheff, Tutte Lemkow, Elaine Edwards, Candy Bonstein, Shimen Rushkin; Musical; Live Action
In 1976, "Carrie" was released by United Artists / Red Bank Films; Brian De Palma (director); Lawrence D. Cohen (screenplay); Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, William Katt, John Travolta, Nancy Allen, Betty Buckley, P.J. Soles, Priscilla Pointer, Sydney Lassick, Stefan Gierasch, Michael Talbott, Edie McClurg, Doug Cox, Harry Gold, Noelle North, Cindy Daly, Deirdre Berthrong, Anson Downes, Rory Stevens
In 1977, "Pete's Dragon" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Don Chaffey (director); Malcolm Marmorstein (screenplay); Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Jeff Conaway, Shelley Winters, Jane Kean, Jim Backus, Sean Marshall, Charlie Callas, Charles Tyner, Gary Morgan, Cal Bartlett, Walter Barnes; Musical, Fantasy; Live Action / Animation
In 1978, "The Silent Partner" was released by Pan-Canadian Film Distributors; Daryl Duke (director); Curtis Hanson (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Celine Lomez, Ken Pogue, John Candy, Sean Sullivan, Jack Duffy, Stephen Young, John Kerr, Tony Rosato, Michael Kirby, Gail Dahms, Michael Donaghue, Charlotte Blunt, Sandy Crawley; Thriller; Live Action
In 1979, “Fins” by Jimmy Buffett peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gotta Serve Somebody” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Let Me Know (I Have A Right)” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Life Ain't Easy” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “My Forbidden Lover” by Chic peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Paper Roses” by Marie Osmond peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Rust Never Sleeps (Hey, Hey, My, My)” by Neil Young peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “She's Got A Whole Number” by Keith Herman peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “So Good, So Right” by Brenda Russell peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Pop Muzik” by M peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ain't What It Used To Be” by The Minglewood Band peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Crank It Up” by Peter Brown peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Found A Cure” by Ashford and Simpson peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Heartbeat - It's A Lovebeat” by The DeFranco Family peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I'll Never Love This Way Again” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “In The Stone” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Leaving For Maui” by Footloose peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Midnight Wind” by John Stewart peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “One Fine Day” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rubber Bullets” by 10cc peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sail On” by The Commodores peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sure Know Something” by KISS peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Stranger” by Jo Ann Brooks peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Virginia” by Prism peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Where Were You When I Was Falling In Love?” by Lobo peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Your Place Or Mine” by Private Eye peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Freedom's Prisoner” by Steve Harvey peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ghetto Child” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Knockin' On Heaven's Door” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Is All” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Milly Molly Mandy” by Glyn Poole peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “My Forbidden Lover” by Chic peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Showdown” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “So Much Trouble In The World” by Bob Marley and The Wailers peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sorrow” by David Bowie peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Star” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Tryouts For The Human Race” by Sparks peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Spooky” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hot Summer Nights / Party Shuffle” by Night peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I'll Never Love This Way Again / In Your Eyes” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Let's Go / That's It” by The Cars peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sail Away / The Only One” by The Oak Ridge Boys peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Wedding Ring (EP)” by The Sports peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, 🎃🤣 “Monster Mash / Monster's Mash Party” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Summertime Blues / All Guitars” by The Flying Lizards peaked at number 75 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dream Police” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I'll Never Love This Way Again” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Saturday Night, Sunday Morning” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Since I Don't Have You” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Take Me To Your Leader” by The Sinceros peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1973, “A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dim All The Lights” by Donna Summer peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Heartache Tonight” by The Eagles peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Calling” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “La lontananza (het lied van de sirene)” by James Iotti peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lost In Music” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Tu sei l'unica donna per me” by Alan Sorrenti peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sleazy” by Village People peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Boy Oh Boy” by Racey peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Under Fire” by Clout peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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