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In 1970, Regis and Joy Philbin got married
In 1970, ED SULLIVAN SHOW A special show saluting the BEATLES…as they introduce (from London) “LET IT BE” from their new film --itʹs their final appearance on the show; other guest stars perform BEATLES songs in their own style: DIONNE WARWICK (“WE CAN WORK IT OUT”), STEVE and EYDIE (“FOOL ON THE HILL”), PEGGY LEE (“SOMETHING”) and DUKE ELLINGTON (with his concerto of Beatle songs)
In 1971, “Brown Sugar,” by the Rolling Stones, was released.
In 1971, “Mr. Big Stuff” single by Jean Knight was released
In 1971, “Pearl” album by Janis Joplin was released
In 1971, “Rose Garden” album by Lynn Anderson was released
In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain became the first NBA player to score 30,000 points.
In 1973, Deep Throat, rated X, opened in movie theaters.
In 1973, The Robert Joffrey Dance Company opened with a unique presentation in New York City on this night. The show featured music of the Beach Boys in “Deuce Coupe Ballet”. A clever show, even if it didnʹt do much to bring the masses to ballet.
In 1973, Pink Floydʹs “The Dark Side of the Moon” album was released in the U.S. It came out in the United Kingdom the following March 16.
In 1974, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Hustler”, Jim Backus guest stars as Mikeʹs boss, Harry Mathews, who sends a pool table to the Bradys as a gift but neglects to mention that fact, no one in the Brady household can figure out who sent the pool table or where to put it. But one thing is evident: Bobby is developing quite a talent for the game of pool and is beating all the other kids.
In 1974, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing JACKSON BROWNE (“DOCTOR MY EYES”), LINDA RONSTADT (“DESPERADO”, “LONG LONG TIME”), PETER YARROW, JAMES BROWN, COMMANDER CODY and LOST PLANET AIRMEN
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts DR. HOOK and THE MEDICINE SHOW welcome FOGHAT, STYLISTICS (“YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW”, “ROCK ʹN ROLL BABY”), MELISSA MANCHESTER, PETER YARROW
In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Chico and The Man: Jack Albertson and Freddie Prinze”. Other Articles: Karen Black, Smothers Bros.
In 1975, R.C., “Best Of My Love” by Eagles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Roll On Down The Highway” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, Bank of America adopts the name VISA for their credit cards.
In 1977, “Blinded By The Light” single by Manfred Mannʹs Earth Band was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, The NCAA granted future cable network ESPN exclusive rights to telecast collegiate events. ESPN would sign on in September 1979.
In 1973, "Charlotte's Web" was released by Paramount Pictures / Hanna-Barbera Productions / Sagittarius Productions; Charles A. Nichols, Iwao Takamoto (directors); E.B. White (screenplay); Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson, Paul Lynde, Agnes Moorehead, Don Messick, Herb Vigran, Pamelyn Ferdin, Martha Scott, Bob Holt, John Stephenson, Danny Bonaduce, William B. White, Dave Madden, Joan Gerber, Candy Candido, Rex Allen; Animation; Musical; Dramas
In 1973, "The Thief Who Came to Dinner" was released by Warner Bros. / Bud Yorkin Productions; Bud Yorkin (director); Walter Hill (screenplay); Ryan O'Neal, Jacqueline Bisset, Warren Oates, Jill Clayburgh, Charles Cioffi, Ned Beatty, Austin Pendleton, Gregory Sierra, Michael Murphy, John Hillerman, Alan Oppenheimer, Margaret Fairchild, Jack Manning, Richard O'Brien, George Morfogen, Army Archerd, John Henry Faulk, Warren Munson, Noble Willingham; Comedy
In 1975, "At Long Last Love" was released by 20th Century Fox; Peter Bogdanovich (director/screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Cybill Shepherd, Madeline Kahn, Duilio Del Prete, Eileen Brennan, John Hillerman, Mildred Natwick, Quinn Redeker, J. Edward McKinley, John Stephenson, William Paterson, Lester Dorr, Liam Dunn, M. Emmet Walsh, Burton Gilliam, Ned Wertimer, Arthur Peterson, Roger Price, Morgan Farley, Gene LeBell, Artie Butler, Basil Hoffman, Jeffrey Byron, Christa Lang, Tucker Smith; Musical; Comedy
In 1978, "And the Devil is Their Third Accomplice" was released by Union Films and Dollar Films; Gamal Hamad (screenplay); Mervat Amin, Mahmoud Yassin, Farouk al-Fishawy; Psychological; Drama, Romance; Live Action
In 1979, "Take Down (some sources say it was released January 1, 1979)" was released by Buena Vista Distribution / American Film Consortium; Kieth Merrill (director/screenplay); Eric Hendershot (screenplay); Edward Herrmann, Lorenzo Lamas, Maureen McCormick, Kathleen Lloyd, Maxx Payne, Stephen Furst, Kevin Hooks, Toney Smith, Salvador Feliciano, Boyd Silversmith, Nicholas Beauvy, Scott Burgi, Lynn Baird, Ron Bartholomew, Vincent Roberts, David M. Thorne, Ray Perry; Comedy, Drama, Sports; Live Action
In 1975, “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right” by Millie Jackson peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Get Lifted” by George McCrae peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm A Woman” by Maria Muldaur peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I've Been This Way Before” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It's Alright” by Jim Capaldi peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Movin' On” by Bad Company peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Nightingale” by Carole King peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Roll On Down The Highway” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Smokin' Room” by Carl Carlton peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “#9 Dream” by John Lennon peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “California Jam” by Klaatu peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Help Your Brother” by Copper Penny peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Johnny Get A Gun” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Judy Played The Jukebox” by Crescent Street Stompers peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Look In My Eyes, Pretty Woman” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Pick Up The Pieces” by The Average White Band peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The South's Gonna Do It Again” by The Charlie Daniels Band peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're No Good” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)” by Love Unlimited peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Love Games” by The Drifters peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Heart's Symphony” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Last Night With You” by The Arrows peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Shirley and Company peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “This Monday Morning Feeling” by Tito Simon peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Your Kiss Is Sweet” by Syreeta peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Guilty / I'll Say It Over Again” by The Pearls peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Juke Box Jive / Forever” by The Rubettes peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Please Mr. Postman / This Masquerade” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ride 'Em Cowboy / I'm The Only Sinner (in Salt Lake City)” by Paul Davis peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rockin' Soul / Go To The Poet” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sha-La-La (Makes Me Happy) / School Days” by Al Green peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Take Me Home, Country Roads / Poems, Prayers and Promises” by John Denver peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Three Bells / If You Go Away” by Nana Mouskouri peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Wild One (Rock Version) / The Wild One (Slow Version)” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet / Free Wheelin'” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You Little Trustmaker / The North Hills” by The Tymes peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “100 Years” by Joey Dyser peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Cheri Babe” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Let The Bouzoukis Play” by André Moss peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sugar Candy Kisses” by Mac and Katie Kissoon peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Tessie (I Love You)” by Left Side peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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