In 1970, Three new albums are certified gold: Trafficʹs reunion album, “John Barleycorn Must Die,” the original British studio recording of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and Judy Collinsʹ “In my Life.”
In 1971, Martha and the Vandellas officially disband.
In 1972, Soviet Union signs a separate peace with East Germany.
In 1973, Charlie Rich was at #1 on the US country album chart with Behind Closed Doors. The album received three Country Music Association awards: Best Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year, for the title song which gave the singer his first #1 hit.
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Miss Popularity”, Jan makes promises she canʹt keep in order to win a popularity contest at school, and gets herself in hot water with family and friends. Peter agrees to be her campaign manager and the members of the family pitch in when Jan is nominated as the most popular girl in class. She promises all kinds of help to her classmates if they elect her, but she canʹt fulfill her campaign promises.
In 1973, “American Graffiti” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, One famous American patriarch pays tribute to another as Henry Fonda hosts “The Best of 'All in the Family,'” highlighting the seriesʹ first 99 episodes.
In 1974, R.C., “Catʹs In The Cradle” by Harry Chapin peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, What would become the Doobie Brothersʹ first number-one single…“Black Water”…was released.
In 1975, The Buffalo Sabres score eight goals in the third period of a 14-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. Rick Martin scores four goals and Fred Stanfield gets three for Buffalo. The Sabres, who lead 6-2 after two periods, outshoot the Capitals 22-3 in the final period.
In 1976, “Car Wash (soundtrack)” album by Rose Royce was certified Gold by the RIAA.
In 1976, “Car Wash” single by Rose Royce was certified Gold by the RIAA.
In 1978, On Another World, Charley Hobson (Fred J. Scollay) fired Larry Ewing (Rick Porter) from the repair shop but wasn't able to convince his daughter, Clarice (Gail Brown), that Larry was bad news.
In 1978, Sports cartoonist Willard Mullin, the creator of the lovable caricature known as the 'Brooklyn Bum,' dies in Corpus Christi at the age of 76. The cartoon featured a low-brow, working-class character who would proudly represent the borough of Brooklyn, quickly becoming a favorite of the Dodger fans.
In 1979, Having finished its British run, “Return Of The Saint” makes its American debut as part of the “CBS Late Movie,” with Ian Ogilvy in the role of detective Simon Templar.
In 1979, Originally released in August of 1979 rated PG due to language, an edited-version of C.H.O.M.P.S., starring Wesley Eure and Valerie Bertinelli, opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, The Electric Horseman, starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, had its premiere. Willie Nelson was a supporting character in the film, and he also contributed to the movie's soundtrack.
In 1979, The movie “Baby Snakes” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Iʹm not sure if this has anything to do with one of Frank Zappaʹs songs!
In 1979, The Walt Disney Productions live-action feature film, “The Black Hole” is released in theaters in the U.S. It is the first Disney-created film to be given a PG rating. The original title was “Space Probe One”. It reportedly cost $20 million to make.
In 1979, The Eagles, Chicago and Linda Ronstadt perform at a benefit show for the presidential campaign for California governor Jerry Brown, who also happens to be Ronstadtʹs boyfriend. The show at the San Diego Sports Arena is followed-up by a similar show at the Addin Theater in Las Vegas. The two shows bring in over $450,000.
In 1970, "I Love My Wife" was released by Universal Pictures / Wolper Pictures Ltd.; Mel Stuart (director); Robert Kaufman (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Brenda Vaccaro, Angel Tompkins, Dabney Coleman, Leonard Stone, Joan Tompkins, Helen Westcott, Ivor Francis, Al Checco, Joanna Cameron, Veleka Gray, Damian London, Tom Toner, Gloria Manon, Dawn Lyn, Heather North, Janice Pennington, Robert Kaufman
In 1971, "Such Good Friends" was released by Paramount Pictures / Otto Preminger Films; Otto Preminger (director); Esther Dale (screenplay); Dyan Cannon, Ken Howard, James Coco, Jennifer O'Neill, Laurence Luckinbill, Nina Foch, Louise Lasser, Burgess Meredith, Sam Levene, William Redfield, James Beard, Rita Gam, Nancy Guild, Elaine Joyce, Doris Roberts, Clarice Taylor, Lawrence Tierney, Virginia Vestoff, Joseph Papp, Salome Jens, Ed Koch, Elsa Raven, George Reeves; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1972, "Jeremiah Johnson" was released by Warner Bros. / Sanford Productions (III); Sydney Pollack (director); Edward Anhalt, John Milius (screenplay); Robert Redford, Will Geer, Stefan Gierasch, Delle Bolton, Josh Albee, Joaquín Martínez, Allyn Ann McLerie, Paul Benedict, Jack Colvin, Matt Clark, Richard Angarola, Charles Tyner, Tanya Tucker
In 1973, "The Deadly Trackers" was released by Warner Bros.; Barry Shear (director); Lukas Heller (screenplay); Richard Harris, Rod Taylor, Al Lettieri, Neville Brand, William Smith, Paul Benjamin, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Isela Vega, Kelly Jean Peters, William Bryant, Sean Marshall, Read Morgan, Ray Moyer
In 1973, "Jimi Hendrix" was released by Warner Bros.; Joe Boyd, John Head, Gary Weis (directors); Eric Clapton, Billy Cox, Alan Douglas, Germaine Greer, Mick Jagger, Eddie Kramer, Buddy Miles, Mitch Mitchell, Juggy Murray, Little Richard, Lou Reed, Pete Townshend, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Caruso, James A. "Al" Hendrix
In 1976, "Mikey and Nicky" was released by Paramount Pictures / Castle Hill Productions; Elaine May (director/screenplay); Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Ned Beatty, Rose Arrick, Carol Grace, William Hickey, Sanford Meisner, Joyce Van Patten, M. Emmet Walsh, Elaine May
In 1976, "Nickelodeon" was released by Columbia Pictures / EMI Films / British Lion Films; Peter Bogdanovich (director/screenplay); W.D. Richter (screenplay); Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith, Stella Stevens, John Ritter, Jane Hitchcock, Brion James, Sidney Armus, Lorenzo Music, Jeffrey Byron, Priscilla Pointer, Philip Bruns, Frank Marshall, Harry Carey Jr., James Best, George Gaynes, M. Emmet Walsh, Miriam Byrd-Nethery, Les Josephson, Griffin O'Neal, Hamilton Camp, Joe Warfield, Elaine Partnow
In 1977, "The Gauntlet" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / The Malpaso Company; Clint Eastwood (director); Dennis Shryack (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, Bill McKinney, Michael Cavanaugh, Carole Cook, Mara Corday, Doug McGrath, Jeff Morris, Roy Jenson, Dan Vadis; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1979, "Baby Snakes" was released by Intercontinental Absurdities; Frank Zappa, Bruce Bickford (directors); Frank Zappa, Terry Bozzio, Roy Estrada, Adrian Belew, Ed Mann, Patrick O'Hearn, Peter Wolf, Tommy Mars; Concert; Live Action
In 1979, "The Black Hole" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Gary Nelson (director); Gerry Day, Jeb Rosebrook (screenplay); Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Ernest Borgnine, Roddy McDowall, Slim Pickens, Tom McLoughlin; Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1979, "Cuba" was released by United Artists / Holmby Pictures; Richard Lester (director); Charles Wood (screenplay); Sean Connery, Brooke Adams, Jack Weston, Héctor Elizondo, Denholm Elliott, Martin Balsam, Chris Sarandon, Alejandro Rey, Lonette McKee, Danny De La Paz, Louisa Moritz, Dave King, Walter Gotell, David Rappaport, Wolfe Morris, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Maria Charles, Pauline Peart, Earl Cameron, John Morton, Stefan Kalipha, Ram John Holder, Willis Bouchey, Ana Obregón, Michael Lees, Tony Mathews, Leticia Garrido, Anna Nicholas, Anthony Pullen Shaw, Raul Newney, James Turner; Adventure, Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1979, "C.H.O.M.P.S." was released by American International Pictures / Hanna-Barbera Productions; Don Chaffey (director); Joseph Barbera, Duane Poole, Dick Robbins (screenplay); Wesley Eure, Valerie Bertinelli, Conrad Bain, Chuck McCann, Red Buttons, Hermione Baddeley, Jim Backus; Comedy, Sci-Fi, Family; Live Action
In 1979, "The Electric Horseman" was released by Universal Pictures / Columbia Pictures / Wildwood Enterprises / Rastar Films; Sydney Pollack (director); Paul Gaer, Robert Garland (screenplay); Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson, John Saxon, Nicolas Coster, Allan Arbus, Wilford Brimley, Will Hare, Basil Hoffman, Timothy Scott, James B. Sikking; Comedy, Drama, Romance, Western; Live Action
In 1979, "Scavenger Hunt" was released by 20th Century Fox / Melvin Simon Productions; Michael Schultz (director); Steven A. Vail, Henry Harper (screenplay); Richard Benjamin, James Coco, Scatman Crothers, Ruth Gordon, Cloris Leachman, Cleavon Little, Roddy McDowall, Robert Morley, Richard Mulligan, Tony Randall, Dirk Benedict, Willie Aames, Stephanie Faracy, Stephen Furst, Richard Masur, Meat Loaf, Pat McCormick, Vincent Price, Avery Schreiber, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Liz Torres, Carol Wayne, Stuart Pankin, Maureen Teefy, Missy Francis, Julie Anne Haddock, Henry Polic II, Emory Bass, David Hollander, Shane Sinutko, Hal Landon Jr., Marji Martin, Jerado Decordovier, Byron Webster; Comedy; Live Action
In 1974, “Dream On” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Mine For Me” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “My Main Man” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sha-La-La (Makes Me Happy)” by Al Green peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “She's Gone” by Tavares peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Can Help” by Billy Swan peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Longfellow Serenade” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Lost In Colorado” by Ron Nigrini peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Postcard” by The Who peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sha-La-La (Makes Me Happy)” by Al Green peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “She's Gone” by Tavares peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Your Mother” by Downchild Blues Band peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Whatever You Got, I Want” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “When Will I See You Again” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Woman To Woman” by Shirley Brown peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You and I” by Johnny Bristol peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Get Dancin'” by Disco Tex and The Sex-O-Lettes peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sha-La-La (Makes Me Happy)” by Al Green peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sound Your Funky Horn” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Me Why” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Can Make Me Dance Sing Or Anything” by The Faces and Rod Stewart peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, 🎄 “Lonely This Christmas” by Mud peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Amazing Grace / Country Girl” by Dove peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Let's Put It All Together / I Take It Out On You” by The Stylistics peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sad Sweet Dreamer / Surething, Yes I Do” by Sweet Sensation (U.K.) peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Taking Care Of Business / Stonegates” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Theme From 'Rush' / Theme From 'Seven Little Australians'” by Brian May and The ABC Melbourne Showband peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Whatever Gets You Thru' The Night / Beef Jerky” by John Lennon With The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band featuring Elton John peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Who Do You Think You Are? / Fool's Way Of Lovin'” by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaked at number 64 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, 🎄 “We Three Kings / The First Noël” by Matthew Green's Orchestral Rainbow peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Kung Fu Fighting / Gamblin' Man” by Carl Douglas peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tennessee Town” by Teach-In peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock Your Baby” by George McCrae peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rocket” by Mud peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Turn It Down” by The Sweet peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “When” by John Kincade peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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