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In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Teeter-Totter Caper”, Bobby and Cindy try to prove their importance by setting a world record, the youngest Bradys, tired of being told they cannot participate because of their age, decide to try to set a new teeter-totter record when they see two college boys attempt it on television.
In 1972, The last Sunday color comic strip of “Uncle Remus” is published.
In 1972, “Dick Clarkʹs Rockin' New Yearʹs Eve” first aired on ABC and became an annual tradition of counting down until the next year arrives. First Up: from the Queen Mary In Long Beach, California. Three Dog Night (“Celebrate”, “Mama Told Me Not To Come”, “OId Fashioned Love Song”, “Black And White”, “Joy To The World”), Helen Reddy (“I Am Woman”), Al Green (“Letʹs Stay Together”), Billy Preston (“Outa-Space”).
In 1972, “The Sandy Duncan Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1974, In the latest episode of the rock opera, As Fleetwood Mac Turns, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks join Fleetwood Mac.
In 1974, Popular Electronics displays Altair 8800 computer.
In 1975, The classic NBC peacock logo was used for the last time. It was replaced with a letter “N”. It will later be brought back with a variety of other colorful peacocks.
In 1975, “Bay City Rollers” album by Bay City Rollers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1975, “On Location”, series of special comics, debut on HBO. First up: comic Robert Klein.
In 1976, NBC aired the final episode of the Another World spin-off Somerset after a six year run. The show was canceled to make room for another P&G soap, Lovers & Friends.
In 1976, THE CARS DEBUT CONCERT They make their first public appearance at a New Yearʹs Eve show at PEASE AIR FORCE BASE in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (not far from their home in Boston)
In 1976, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL--Host Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (“December 1963”, “Swearin' To God”, a medley of their 60s hits), BTO (“Roll On Down The Highway”), K.C. and The Sunshine Band (“Shake Your Booty”, “Get Down Tonight”), Donna Summer (“Love To Love You Baby”).
In 1976, “50 Grand Slam”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1977, Dolly Parton's "Here You Come Again" spent its fifth week at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It would be the last song to spend that long atop the chart until 1990's "Love Without End, Amen" by George Strait.
In 1978, After 556 concerts, the Winterland Theater in San Francisco closed to rock concerts after a performance by the Grateful Dead and the Blues Brothers.
In 1978, Bauhaus gave its debut performance in Wellingborough, England.
In 1978, While at a New Yearʹs Eve party at Ted Templemanʹs house, Edward noodles around on an acoustic guitar. Templeman hears him and suggests he write an instrumental on it for the upcoming “Van Halen II,” which the band had begun recording on December 10th.
In 1979, The Jefferson Starshipʹs New Yearʹs Eve concert at Xʹs night club in San Francisco is broadcast over radio to much of the Western world.
In 1979, TV Guide Listing: 11:30 p.m./ET “New Yearʹs Rockin' Eve 1979” (ABC): Special: Rollin' out the old year and rockin' in the new. Hosts Erin Moran and John Schneider are joined by Blondie, Chic, Barry Manilow, the Oak Ridge Boys and the Village People. Dick Clark covers the countdown to midnight in segments that are telecast live from Times Square in New York City. (Live and tape; 90 min.)
In 1970, "Sometimes A Great Notion" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1978, "Ice Castles" was released by Columbia Pictures; Donald Wrye (director/screenplay); Gary L. Baim (screenplay); Lynn-Holly Johnson, Robby Benson, Colleen Dewhurst, Tom Skerritt, Jennifer Warren, David Huffman, Leonard Lilyholm, Michelle McLean, Sydney Blake, Kelsey Ufford, Theresa Willmus; Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1977, ✪ “Was Dog A Doughnut” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Blue Bayou” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Ask My Neighbors” by The Emotions peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Isn't It Time” by The Babys peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It's So Easy” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Way” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Once Upon A Time” by Black Light Orchestra peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sad Eyes” by Brooklyn Dreams peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “She's Not There” by Santana peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Stone Cold Sober” by Crawler peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Make Lovin' Fun” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Easy / Can't Let You Tease Me” by The Commodores peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Float On / Everything Happens For A Reason” by The Floaters peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hard Times / We're Waiting” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lady Blue / Let It Go” by Rockwell T. James peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Show Me The Way To The Jungle / You Gonna Rock And Roll” by Leon Berger peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Swayin' To The Music (Slow Dancin') / Singles” by Mike Williams (AUS) peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Turn To Stone / Mister Kingdom” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Where The Action Is / Down On My Knees” by John Paul Young peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Make Lovin' Fun / Gold Dust Woman” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “From Here To Eternity” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ik droom van een gelukkig kerstfeest” by De Havenzangers peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Jamie” by Mistral peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Clown” by BZN peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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