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In 1971, David Bowieʹs “Hunky Dory”…his first U.S. album, was released.
In 1971, “Diamonds Are Forever” James Bond flick was released in theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUM “THE WORLD IS A GHETTO” from WAR also includes “CISCO KID”
In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUMS “HOMECOMING” from AMERICA features “VENTURA HIGHWAY”; “THE WORLD IS A GHETTO” from WAR also includes “CISCO KID”
In 1972, Pink Floyd began a four-night stand at Londonʹs Rainbow Theatre. They premiered songs from the “Dark Side of the Moon” album, a full year before its vinyl release.
In 1973, Today on As Fleetwood Mac Turns, a group calling itself Fleetwood Mac went on tour while the real group was cancelling a number of scheduled dates due to personal problems within the group. The result was a bitter legal battle, which was resolved in 1974 when the group moved to the U.S. and recruited Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.
In 1975, A federal jury in Sacramento, California, sentenced Lynette Alice “Squeaky” Fromme to life in prison for her attempted assassination of U.S. President Gerald R. Ford. (She was released from prison in August 2009.)
In 1975, The Blue Knight (TV Crime Drama) first went on the air on CBS.
In 1976, Superstation TBS Goes National! Ted Turner changes the world of TV by placing WTBS-17, then WTCG, Atlanta on satellite for cable systems countrywide to beam back to tens of millions of cable homes. The reason being is that Ted wanted to watch his sports properties from his yacht whereever he sailed. Four cable systems picked up the signal. The rest is history.
In 1976, “Wild Cherry” album by Wild Cherry was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1977, Elvis Costello and The Attractions made their U.S. TV debut on “Saturday Night Live”, apparently deputizing for The Sex Pistols, who couldnʹt get a visa to enter the country. Producer Lorne Michaels refused to allow Costello to perform “Radio, Radio” (because of the songʹs criticism of the broadcasting industry), but a few measures into “Less than Zero,” Costello halts his group and goes into “Radio, Radio.” Over time, Lorne and Elvis have made up and he has appeared several more times on the show (although Lorne Michaels did say he never would).
In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of One Day at a Time: Bonnie Franklin, MacKenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli”. Other Articles: Pat Harrington
In 1977, R.C., “You Make Loving Fun” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, On Dallas, a trio of kidnappers held Bobby (Patrick Duffy) hostage for $1.5 million. Cliff (Ken Kercheval) delivered the money and secured Bobby's release, but they were almost shot when J.R. (Larry Hagman), Ray (Steve Kanaly) and several ranch hands ambushed the kidnappers.
In 1978, OPEC raises oil prices 18%. BOOO!!
In 1979, Bartholomew J. “Bart” Simpson, Cartoon Character, Perinally age 10; date acc to Groenigʹs book; another says b. April 1, 1979.
In 1979, READING ABOUT THE WHO Profiled in a “TIME” article titled “Rockʹs Outer Limits”
In 1979, Stan Barrett claimed to have this unverified record: the first man to break the sound barrier on land on a 60,000hp Budweiser rocket doing 739+ MPH at Rogers Dry Lake. This claim has never been verified and has no credibility.
In 1979, “House Calls”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS.
In 1970, "Alex in Wonderland" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Paul Mazursky (director/screenplay); Larry Tucker (screenplay); Donald Sutherland, Ellen Burstyn, Paul Mazursky, Viola Spolin, Andre Philippe, Michael Tucker, Neil Burstyn, Federico Fellini, Jeanne Moreau, Meg Mazursky, Glenna Sargent, Joan Delaney, Leon Frederick
In 1970, "Rio Lobo" was released by National General Pictures / Cinema Center Films / Malabar Productions; Howard Hawks (director); Burton Wohl, Leigh Brackett (screenplay); John Wayne, Jorge Rivero, Jennifer O'Neill, Christopher Mitchum, Jack Elam, Victor French, Susana Dosamantes, Sherry Lansing, David Huddleston, Mike Henry
In 1971, "$" was released by Columbia Pictures / Frankovich Productions Inc.; Richard Brooks (director/screenplay); Warren Beatty, Goldie Hawn, Gert Fröbe, Robert Webber, Scott Brady, Arthur Brauss, Wolfgang Kieling, Christiane Maybach, Robert Stiles, Robert Herron, Hans Hutter, Monica Stender, Horst Hesslein, Wolfgang Kuhlman, Klaus Schichan; Comedy, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Lady and the Tramp (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske (directors); Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Don DaGradi, Joe Grant (screenplay); Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Bill Thompson, Dallas McKennon, Bill Baucom, Verna Felton, George Givot, Lee Millar, Peggy Lee, Stan Freberg, Alan Reed, Thurl Ravenscroft, The Mellomen, Pinto Colvig, Taylor Holmes, Clarence Nash, Donald Novis; Musical, Romance, Adventure, Comedy; Animation
In 1971, "Mary, Queen of Scots" was released by Universal Pictures; Charles Jarrott (director); John Hale (screenplay); Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton, Nigel Davenport, Trevor Howard, Daniel Massey, Ian Holm, Andrew Keir, Tom Fleming, Robert James, Katherine Kath, Frances White, Vernon Dobtcheff, Raf De La Torre, Richard Warner, Bruce Purchase, Brian Coburn, Richard Denning, Maria Aitken, Jeremy Bulloch; Biography, Drama, History; Live Action
In 1971, "Sometimes A Great Notion" was released by Universal Pictures / Newman-Foreman Company; Paul Newman (director); John Gay (screenplay); Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel, Linda Lawson, Cliff Potts, Sam Gilman, Lee de Broux, Roy Jenson, Joe Maross, Charles Tyner, Bennie Dobbins, Mickey Gilbert, Gary McLarty, Hal Needham, J.N. Roberts, Charles Horvath, Melissa Newman; Action, Adventure, Drama; Live Action
In 1972, "Avanti!" was released by United Artists / Phalanx Productions / Jalem Productions / The Mirisch Corporation / Produzioni Europee Associati; Billy Wilder (director/screenplay); I.A.L. Diamond (screenplay); Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews, Gianfranco Barra, Franco Angrisano, Pippo Franco, Giacomo Rizzo, Antonino Faà di Bruno, Yanti Somer, Janet Agren, Ty Hardin, Sergio Bruni, Franco Acampora, Giselda Castrini, Raffaele Mottola, Harry Ray
In 1972, "The Heartbreak Kid" was released by 20th Century Fox / Palomar Pictures; Elaine May (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Audra Lindley, Eddie Albert, William Prince, Augusta Dabney, Doris Roberts, Erik Lee Preminger, Art Metrano, Marianne Muellerleile, Neil Simon, Mitchell Jason, Marilyn Putnam, Jack Hausman, Tim Browne, Jean Scoppa, Greg Scherick
In 1972, "Pete 'n' Tillie" was released by Universal Pictures; Martin Ritt (director); Julius J. Epstein (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Carol Burnett, Geraldine Page, Barry Nelson, René Auberjonois, Lee Harcourt Montgomery, Henry Jones, Kent Smith, Philip Bourneuf, Whit Bissell, Timothy Blake, Don Diamond, Angela Greene, Roberta Haynes, Kathleen Hughes, Robert Nichols, Isabel Sanford, Anne Whitfield
In 1972, "Travels with My Aunt" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; George Cukor (director); Jay Presson Allen, Hugh Wheeler (screenplay); Maggie Smith, Alec McCowen, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Stephens, Cindy Williams, Robert Flemyng, José Luis López Vázquez, Raymond Gérôme, Daniel Emilfork, Corinne Marchand, John Hamill, David Swift, Bernard Holley, Valerie White, Antonio Pica, Jesús Guzmán, William Layton, Julio Peña, Aldo Sambrell, Patricia Wright
In 1972, "Daigoro vs. Goliath (Japan)" was released by Toho / Tsuburaya Productions; Toshihiro Iijima (director); Kitao Senzoku (screenplay); Hiroshi Inuzuka, Akiji Kobayashi, Shinsuke Minami, Kazuya Kosaka, Hachiro Misumi
In 1973, "Sleeper" was released by United Artists; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Marshall Brickman (screenplay); Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck, Mary Gregory, Don Keefer, John McLiam, Bartlett Robinson, Chris Forbes, Marya Small, Peter Hobbs, Brian Avery, Spencer Milligan, Stanley Ralph Ross, Regis Cordic, Howard Cosell, George Furth, Seamon Glass, Charles H. Gray, Jerry Hardin, Harry Holcombe, Jackie Mason, Read Morgan, Richard Nixon, Albert Popwell, Douglas Rain, Whitney Rydbeck
In 1975, "Emilio and His Magical Bull" was released.
In 1976, "The Shaggy D.A." was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Stevenson (director); Don Tait (screenplay); Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Tim Conway, Keenan Wynn, Jo Anne Worley, Dick Van Patten, Vic Tayback, John Myhers
In 1976, "Freaky Friday" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Gary Nelson (director); Mary Rodgers (screenplay); Jodie Foster, Barbara Harris, John Astin, Patsy Kelly, Dick Van Patten, Vicki Schreck, Sorrell Booke, Kaye Ballard, Sparky Marcus, Marc McClure, Charlene Tilton, Alan Oppenheimer, Ruth Buzzi, Marie Windsor, Marvin Kaplan, Al Molinaro, Iris Adrian, Jack Sheldon, Laurie Main, Fritz Feld, Dermott Downs, James Van Patten
In 1976, "King Kong" was released by Paramount Pictures / Dino De Laurentiis Corporation; John Guillermin (director); Lorenzo Semple Jr. (screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, Jessica Lange, John Randolph, René Auberjonois, Ed Lauter, Julius Harris, Jack O'Halloran, Dennis Fimple, Mario Gallo, John Lone, John Agar, Sid Conrad, Garry Walberg, Corbin Bernsen, Joe Piscopo, Walt Gorney, Rick Baker, Peter Cullen, Jorge Moreno, Keny Long, George Whiteman, Wayne Heffley
In 1978, "Uncle Joe Shannon" was released by United Artists; Joseph Hanwright (director); Burt Young (screenplay); Burt Young, Doug McKeon, Madge Sinclair, Jason Bernard, Bert Remsen, Allan Rich, Adrienne Larussa; Drama; Live Action
In 1977, “You Make Lovin' Fun” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Your Smiling Face” by James Taylor peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Kick It Out” by Heart peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Spaceship Superstar” by Prism peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Belfast” by Boney M. peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Gettin' Ready For Love” by Diana Ross peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Will” by Ruby Winters peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Keep Doin' It” by Showdown peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love Of My Life” by The Dooleys peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Really Free” by John Otway And Wild Willy Barrett peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “San Francisco (You've Got Me)” by Village People peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Slip Slidin' Away” by Paul Simon peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪✪ “Egyptian Reggae” by Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Deep Water / Factory Life” by Richard Clapton peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “For A While / The Lady I Am” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “If You Want Me / Don't Ever Let Go Of Me” by Billie Jo Spears peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Keep It Comin' Love / Baby I Love You” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Mull Of Kintyre / Girls' School” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Make Lovin' Fun” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Livin' Without You” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Way” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Boogie Woogie Baby” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood + Esmeralda Suite” by Santa Esmeralda starring Leroy Gomez peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Remember Yesterday” by Donna Summer peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Name Of The Game” by ABBA peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Thunder In My Heart” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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