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The 70's Datebook for December 20

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In 1970, Loretta Lynn was at #1 on the Country chart with "Coal Miner's Daughter." The song became Lynn's signature song, one of the most widely known Country songs, and provided the basis for both her autobiography and a movie on her life. It also became Lynn's first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1971, George Harrisonʹs “The Concert For Bangladesh” album was released.

In 1971, On The Doctors, while performing surgery on Carolee Simpson (Carolee Campbell), Dr. Albert Steiner (David Spielberg) reported that she would not survive unless her bleeding was controlled.

In 1971, “A Clockwork Orange” opened in movie theaters.

In 1972, Jack Albertson and Sam Levine starred as two retired vaudevillians in Neil Simonʹs classic comedy, “The Sunshine Boys”, which opened at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The play had a run of 538 performances. The movie version later became a box office smash, as well.

In 1972, On Another World, Dennis (Mike Hammett) and his live-in nurse Alice (Jacqueline Courtney), using the alias Alice Talbot, talked about how much they missed their mothers as she sat by his bed while he fell asleep.

In 1974, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: LINDA RONSTADT (“YOUʹRE NO GOOD”, “WHEN WILL I BE LOVED”), JAMES BROWN, DAN FOGELBERG (“PART OF THE PLAN”)

In 1974, GEORGE HARRISONʹS U.S. TOUR ENDS With a pair of shows at New Yorkʹs MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. On this same date, his new “DARK HORSE” album is released in Britain

In 1974, HOT NEW MOVIE “THE TOWERING INFERNO” (Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway)

In 1974, John Denver was at #1 on the US Country chart with his eighth studio album Back Home Again. The multi-platinum album contained the hit singles "Annie's Song" and "Back Home Again". In addition, the studio versions of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and "Sweet Surrender" appear on this album. On the cover, John is shown with his then-wife Ann Martell.

In 1974, The ABC TV game shows “The Girl In My Life”, and “The Newlywed Game” last aired on ABC; “Newlywed” was later syndicated 1977-80, 85-90.

In 1974, The animated short film, “Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too” is released in theaters.

In 1975, R.C., “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Volare” by Al Martino peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: CANDICE BERGEN; Musical Guest: MARTHA REEVES (“HIGHER AND HIGHER”), STYLISTICS (“YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW”)

In 1979, On the Tomorrow show, Paul and Linda McCartney announced to Tom Snyder that the Beatles will never reunite.

In 1979, The movie “The Prisoner of Zenda” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1979, “Being There” starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine premiered at the Coronet and in Los Angeles at the Regent.

In 1971, "Harold and Maude" was released by Paramount Pictures; Hal Ashby (director); Colin Higgins (screenplay); Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyner, Eric Christmas, George Wood, Ellen Geer, M. Borman, Hal Ashby, Marjorie Eaton, William Lucking, Cat Stevens, Judy Engles, Shari Summers; Romance, Black Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1971, "Macbeth" was released by Columbia Pictures / Playboy Productions / Caliban Films; Roman Polanski (director/screenplay); Kenneth Tynan (screenplay); Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, Terence Bayler, John Stride, Nicholas Selby, Stephan Chase, Paul Shelley, Keith Chegwin, Diane Fletcher, Bernard Archard, Sydney Bromley, Richard Pearson, Maisie MacFarquhar, Elsie Taylor, Noelle Rimmington, Mark Dightam; Historical, Drama; Live Action

In 1974, "The Godfather Part II" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1974, "The Island at the Top of the World" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1974, "Black Christmas" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1978, "Every Which Way But Loose" was released by Warner Bros. / The Malpaso Company; James Fargo (director); Jeremy Joe Kronsberg (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Beverly D'Angelo, Ruth Gordon, John Quade, Dan Vadis, Roy Jenson, Bill McKinney, William O'Connell, Jeremy Joe Kronsberg, Gene LeBell, Judson Scott, James McEachin, Walter Barnes, Gregory Walcott, Hank Worden, George Chandler, Harry Guardino, Mel Tillis, Phil Everly, Manis, Gary Davis, Scott Dockstader, Orwin Harvey, Chuck Waters, Jerry Wills, Cary Michael Cheifer; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1978, "King of the Gypsies" was released by Paramount Pictures / Dino De Laurentiis Company; Frank Pierson (director/screenplay); Eric Roberts, Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Annette O'Toole, Judd Hirsch, Annie Potts, Michael V. Gazzo, Antonia Rey, Matthew Labyorteaux, Roy Brocksmith, Danielle Brisebois, Faith Minton; Drama; Live Action

In 1978, "Starcrash" was released by New World Pictures / Bancom Audiovision Corporation / Film Enterprise Production; Luigi Cozzi (director/screenplay); Nat Wachsberger, R.A. Dillon (screenplay); Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, David Hasselhoff, Joe Spinell, Robert Tessier, Nadia Cassini, Judd Hamilton, Christopher Plummer; Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1979, "All That Jazz" was released by 20th Century Fox; Bob Fosse (director/screenplay); Robert Alan Aurthur (screenplay); Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Ann Reinking, Leland Palmer, Cliff Gorman, Ben Vereen, Erzsébet Földi, Keith Gordon, David Margulies, Michael Tolan, Max Wright, William LeMassena, Deborah Geffner, John Lithgow, Jules Fisher, Chris Chase, Anthony Holland, Sandahl Bergman, Jennifer Nairn-Smith, Ben Masters, Robert Levine, C.C.H. Pounder, Wallace Shawn, Tito Goya, Michael Hinton, Eileen Casey, Bruce Anthony Davis, Gary Flannery, Danny Ruvolo, Leland Schwantes, John Sowinski, Candace Tovar, Rima Vetter; Musical, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “For The Love Of You” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Happy” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Lonely School Year” by The Hudson Brothers peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Last Game Of The Season (A Blind Man In The Bleachers)” by David Geddes peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Volaré (nel blu dipinto di blu)” by Al Martino peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Down To The Line” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Eighteen With A Bullet” by Pete Wingfield peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Every Bit Of Love” by Ken Tobias peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “For The Love Of You” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I'm On Fire” by Jim Gilstrap peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “In The Winter” by Janis Ian peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Make Me Your Baby” by Suzanne Stevens peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Part Time Love” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Secret Love” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Last Game Of The Season (A Blind Man In The Bleachers)” by David Geddes peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “Dance Of The Cuckoos” by The Band Of The Black Watch peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪ “The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine” by Laurel And Hardy peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “First Impressions” by The Impressions peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Golden Years” by David Bowie peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me / The Inbetweenies” by The Goodies peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Bad Blood / The Immigrant” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Bang-A-Boomerang / Roly-Poly Girl” by Svenne And Charlotte peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Black-Eyed Bruiser / Help Help” by Stevie Wright peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Born To Run / Meeting Across The River” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Everything's The Same (Ain't Nothing Changed) / Overnight Thing” by Billy Swan peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Feelings / This World Today Is A Mess” by Morris Albert peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Get It Up For Love / Love In Bloom” by David Cassidy peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Kiss Me, Kiss Your Baby / Put Out The Fire” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rendezvous / Medley” by The Hudson Brothers peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Run Joey Run / Honey Don't Blow It” by David Geddes peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “World Of Make Believe / Just Began” by Stylus peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “Fred Dagg And The Man From Tamaki” by The Gumboot Orchestra And Chorus peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Calypso” by John Denver peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Who Loves You” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Aggesus” by Alexander Curly peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Calypso” by John Denver peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ik wil niet trouwen met jou” by Corry peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “It Might As Well Have Rained” by Tumbleweeds peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Mamma Mia” by ABBA peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “My Little Town” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sausalito” by Rosy And Andres peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Silent Night” by The Cats peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Vliegen als een vogel” by Peter Schaap peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart” by The Trammps peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “I'm On Fire” by 5000 Volts peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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