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In 1971, Look who made the cover of “Newsweek” magazine this day! Itʹs Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Woodstock of Charles Schultz' famous “Peanuts” comic strip.
In 1971, READING ABOUT A SURPRISE HOLIDAY HIT “TIME” reports on the success of the SINGING DOGS' version of “JINGLE BELLS” (which was recorded and first released in 1955)…RCA records claimed the single would sell 400,000 copies during the Christmas Season.
In 1971, “Nanny And The Professor”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1971, “The Sonny and Cher” show debuted on CBS television. It ran 4½ years.
In 1973, “NBC Follies”, TV Variety; last aired.
In 1974, Dear Abby show ends run on CBS radio after eleven years.
In 1974, “Planet Of The Apes”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on CBS.
In 1975, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IN PHILADELPHIA At the TOWER THEARER, for the final shows of his “BORN TO RUN” tour (also on the 28th, 30th and 31st)
In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Robert Blake and Fred the Cockatoo of Baretta” Other Articles: Starsky and Hutch, Mickey Mouse
In 1975, R.C., “I Believe In Father Christmas” by Greg Lake peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Letʹs Do It Again” by Staple Singers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” A rerun of the show that featured the SIMON and GARFUNKEL reunion (“THE BOXER”, “MY LITTLE TOWN”, “SCARBOROUGH FAIR”). PAUL also sings “STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS”, “LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK”; ART performs “I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU”
In 1976, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE SHAGGY D.A.” (Dean Jones, Tim Conway, Keenan Wynn)
In 1976, On Ryan's Hope, Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) demanded an explanation for Johnny Ryan's (Bernard Barrow) comment that the baby Mary was carrying was the only child Jack would ever have.
In 1976, Queenʹs “A Day At The Races” album was released.
In 1976, “Occupation: Foole” album by George Carlin was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, “Aja” album by Steely Dan was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1977, “Here You Come Again” album by Dolly Parton was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, The most auspicious debut in years in made by the Cars. The Boston based bandʹs first LP is the first new wave record to gain acceptance on FM-Album Oriented Rock radio, which is still very fond of bands like Boston and Kansas. “The Cars” turns platinum on this date.
In 1978, “Blondes Have More Fun” album by Rod Stewart was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Cʹest Chic” album by Chic was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Minute By Minute” album by Doobie Brothers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, “The Dick Clarkʹs Live Wednesday”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.
In 1979, Dallas spins off the now remarried Gary and Val Ewing to their own primetime cul-de-sac at “Knots Landing.” In the debut, the Ewings meet their new neighbors, and Val immediately makes it her business to interfere in their affairs. This show would run through May 1993.
In 1975, “Art For Art's Sake” by 10cc peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fire On The Mountain” by The Marshall Tucker Band peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Full Of Fire” by Al Green peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Going Down Slowly” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “How High The Moon” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Want To Dance With You (Dance With Me)” by The Ritchie Family peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Let's Do It Again” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Part Time Love” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “School Boy Crush” by The Average White Band peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Somewhere In The Night” by Batdorf And Rodney peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Blind Man In The Bleachers” by Kenny Starr peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “This Old Man” by Purple Reign peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Carry Me” by David Crosby And Graham Nash peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Cowboys To Girls” by Sweet Blindness peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Going Down Slowly” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hey There Little Firefly” by Firefly peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Scotch On The Rocks” by The Band Of The Black Watch peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Venus And Mars Rock Show” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪ “Make A Daft Noise For Christmas” by The Goodies peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪ “Renta Santa” by Chris Hill peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Carpenters peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “(Think Of Me) Wherever You Are” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Christmas In Dreadland / Come Outside” by Judge Dread peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Believe In Father Christmas” by Greg Lake peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It's Gonna Be A Cold Cold Christmas” by Dana peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Let's Twist Again / The Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “White Christmas” by Freddie Starr peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Curiosity (Killed The Cat) / I Just Don't Get The Feeling Anymore” by Little River Band peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Believe In Father Christmas / Humbug” by Greg Lake peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I May Be Too Young / Don't Mess Around” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Island Girl / Sugar On The Floor” by Elton John peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Letting Go / You Gave Me The Answer” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Million Dollar Riff / Forging Ahead” by Skyhooks peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Only One You / Matter Of Time” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rockin' All Over The World / The Wall” by John Fogerty peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Something Better To Do / He's My Rock” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Oh, Baby” by Paul Paljett peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Operator” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
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