Category Archives: Movies 1970s

‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1978)

(Saturday, September 23, 1978)“Hopelessly Devoted to You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1978)

‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1978)

(Saturday, September 16, 1978)“Got to Get You into My Life” by Earth, Wind & Fire (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1978)

‘Interiors’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1978)


Video: 'Interiors' trailer

(Wednesday, August 2, 1978, scheduled at 11:30 a.m. EDT)Interiors, a drama film about three sisters who fight to adjust to their parents’ divorce and their father’s re-marriage, opened today at The Baronet theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Interiors’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1978)

‘Animal House’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1978)


Video: 'Animal House' trailer

(Thursday, July 27, 1978)Animal House, an American comedy film about a college fraternity made up of misfits who make life miserable for the school’s conservative dean, premiered tonight in New York City. Continue reading ‘Animal House’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1978)

‘You’re the One That I Want’ by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1978)

(Saturday, June 10, 1978)“You’re the One That I Want” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re the One That I Want’ by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1978)

‘Grease’ premieres in Hollywood 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1978)

Video: 'Grease' trailer (and 10 clips)

(Sunday, June 4, 1978)Grease, an American musical romantic comedy film about a prim Australian exchange student who falls for a high-school gang leader, premiered tonight at Mann’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Grease’ premieres in Hollywood 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1978)