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In 1970, MGM Records President Mike Curb drops 18 acts from his roster in a move to discredit musicians who “expolit and promote hard drugs through music.” Among the acts dropped are such alleged “Drug advocates” as Connie Francis, the Cowsills and the Judy Garland Estate — but not Eric Burdon.
In 1971, Led Zeppelin released “Untitled” (a/k/a “Led Zeppelin IV”)
In 1972, On Somerset, Andrea Moore (Harriet Hall) was terrified when she was woken up in her bedroom by Jingles the Clown. When Carter Matson (Jay Gregory) ran into the room after hearing her screams, he didn't see anything and told Andrea that Jingles was not real.
In 1973, HOT NEW ALBUM “THE JOKER” from the STEVE MILLER BAND
In 1973, The Rolling Stones open their first U.S. tour in three years in Denver, Colorado. In those three years, the Stones have been the almost constant hero-villains of public controversy over their drug busts, censorship battles and reportedly uncoventional sex lives. The tour is all ready a media event.
In 1973, “Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice”, TV Comedy, last aired on ABC.
In 1974, It wasnʹt quite the day Ted Nugent killed all the animals, but Rolling Stone reports that he won the National Squirrel-Shooting Archery Contest by picking off a squirrel at 150 yards. Nugent also wiped out 27 more of the small mammals with a handgun during the three day event.
In 1975, John Anderson of Los Angeles plays the guitar non-stop for 114 hours, 17 minutes to set a new world record.
In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host HELEN REDDY plus ROGER DALTRY, MERLE HAGGARD, OHIO PLAYERS
In 1977, 11 x 07 = 77
In 1977, CBS aired the first 60-minute episode of Guiding Light. The show ran for 15 minutes from 1937 to 1968 on radio and then television before expanding to 30 minutes a day. In the episode, Dr. Ed Bauer (Mart Hulswit) told Eve Stapleton (Janet Grey) that she had Blake-Kearney Syndrome and an 80% chance of going blind. Eve's sister, Rita (Lenore Kasdorf), was also present. Eve said that she would be in the 20% and eventually ran from the room. An emotional Rita watched as her sister fled Cedars and set off after her. Location shooting followed Eve crying through the streets of "Springfield", stopping at the sight of a blind woman knocked down by skateboarders. Rita searched the streets until she found her sister, embracing her and bringing her home.
In 1977, COVER OF PEOPLE JOHN RITTER, SUSANNE SOMERS, JOYCE DeWITT (of TVʹs “THREEʹS COMPANY”)
In 1977, The CBS soap opera “Guiding Light” expanded to 60 minutes.
In 1977, The soundtrack album to the theatrical movie “Saturday Night Fever” was released. The movie came out five weeks later.
In 1978, Gene Tunney died. Tunney will long be remembered for his famous fight with Jack Dempsey. He held the heavyweight title from 1926 until 1928.
In 1979, The number one Billboard Pop Hit was “Pop Muzik” by M. The performerʹs real name is Robin Scott; this was his only song to make the Hot 100.
In 1970, "The Phantom Tollbooth" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1974, "The Little Prince" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, "The Rose" was released by 20th Century Fox; Mark Rydell (director); Bo Goldman, Bill Kirby (screenplay); Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton, Barry Primus, David Keith, Sandra McCabe, Will Hare, James Keane, Doris Roberts, Danny Weis, Mark Leonard, Steve Hunter, Sylvester, Michael Greer; Drama; Live Action
In 1970, “Fresh Air” by Quicksilver Messenger Service peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Indiana Wants Me” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Jerusalem” by Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lucretia MacEvil” by Blood, Sweat And Tears peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Make It Easy On Yourself” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “One Light Two Lights” by Satisfactions peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “See The Light” by Flame peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong” by The Whispers peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Something” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Detroit City” by Dean Martin peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fresh Air” by Quicksilver Messenger Service peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “God, Love And Rock And Roll” by Teegarden And Van Winkle peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Just Want To Keep It Together” by Paul Davis peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'll Be There” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Jerusalem” by Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mellow Dreaming” by Young Holt peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Our World” by Blue Mink peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sweetheart” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Time To Kill” by The Band peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Time Waits For No One” by Friends Of Distinction peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Woodstock” by The Assembled Multitude peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Pretty Woman” by Juicy Lucy peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ruby Tuesday” by Melanie peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Seagull's Name Was Nelson” by Peter E. Bennett peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Shady Lady” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Witch” by The Rattles peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Won't Stand Between Them” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Montego Bay” by Bobby Bloom peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Send Me A Postcard” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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