(Saturday, December 24, 1977) — “How Deep Is Your Love” by Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 24/31, 1977, Jan. 7. 1978). Continue reading ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1977)
Category Archives: Movies 1970s
‘The Gauntlet’ released in Japan 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1977)
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(Saturday, December 17, 1977) — The Gauntlet, an American action film about a mediocre, alcoholic cop who gets assigned to escort a tough Vegas hooker to a mob trial only to find out that various parties don’t expect them to make it there alive, was released today in Japan (Dec. 21, 1977 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘The Gauntlet’ released in Japan 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1977)
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‘Saturday Night Fever’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1977)
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(Monday, December 12, 1977) — Saturday Night Fever, an American musical drama film about a Brooklyn roughneck who’s love for disco dancing makes him realize that he wants more out of life, premiered tonight at Loew’s State Theater in New York City . Continue reading ‘Saturday Night Fever’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1977)
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‘The Goodbye Girl’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1977)
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(Wednesday, November 30, 1977, 12 noon EST) — The Goodbye Girl, an American romantic comedy-drama film about a dancer who discovers her runaway boyfriend has sublet her apartment to an aspiring actor, opened today at Loews Tower East in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Goodbye Girl’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1977)
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‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1977)
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(Tuesday, November 15, 1977, 7:30 p.m. EST) — Close Encounters of the Third Kind, an American science fiction film about a blue-collar worker’s encounter with a UFO and how it changes him as a man, premiered tonight at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1977)
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‘Saturday Night Fever’ soundtrack released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1977)
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(Tuesday, November 15, 1977) — The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack album by Bee Gees & various artists was released today by RSO Records, four weeks before the film premiered. Continue reading ‘Saturday Night Fever’ soundtrack released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1977)
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‘Nobody Does It Better’ by Carly Simon peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1977)
(Saturday, October 22, 1977) — “Nobody Does It Better” by Carly Simon peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Nobody Does It Better’ by Carly Simon peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1977)
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‘Looking for Mr. Goodbar’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1977)
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(Wednesday, October 19, 1977, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — Looking for Mr. Goodbar, an American drama film about a dedicated schoolteacher who spends her nights cruising bars, opened today at Loews State 1 theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Looking for Mr. Goodbar’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1977)
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‘The Greatest Love of All’ by George Benson peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1977)
(Saturday, October 8, 1977) — “The Greatest Love of All” by George Benson peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Greatest Love of All’ by George Benson peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1977)
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‘Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band’ by Meco peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1977)
(Saturday, October 1, 1977) — “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 1/8, 1977). Continue reading ‘Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band’ by Meco peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1977)
