(Saturday, December 27, 1975) — “Let’s Do It Again” by The Staple Singers peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the group’s second of two number one hits on the chart (1972-1975).
Category Archives: Movies 1970s
‘Barry Lyndon’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (Dec 18 1975)
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(Thursday, December 18, 1975, 12:00 p.m. EST) — Barry Lyndon, a British-American period drama film about an Irish rogue who cheats his way to the top of 18th-century British society, opened today at the Baronet in New York City.
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film starred Ryan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Krüger, Diana Koerner and Gay Hamilton.
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‘Sky High’ by Jigsaw peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 6 1975)
(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (Nov 19 1975)
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(Wednesday, November 19, 1975, 12:10 p.m. EST) — One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a drama film about a small-time criminal who fakes insanity in hopes of doing easy time in a mental hospital, opened today at the Paramount in New York City.
Directed by Miloš Forman, the film starred Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher.
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‘Mr. Jaws’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Lisztomania’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1975)
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(Friday, October 10, 1975, noon EDT) — Lisztomania, a wild and imaginative send-up of the bawdy life of romantic composer/piano virtuoso Franz Liszt, opened today at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.
Directed by Ken Russell, the film starred Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr and Rick Wakeman.
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‘Main Title (Theme From ‘Jaws’)’ by John Williams peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 27 1975)
(Saturday, September 27, 1975) — “Main Title (Theme From ‘Jaws’)” by John Williams peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Dog Day Afternoon’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1975)
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(Sunday, September 21, 1975, 12:20 p.m. EST) — Dog Day Afternoon, a crime drama film about a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover’s operation, opened today at the Cinema 1 in New York City.
Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film starred Al Pacino, John Cazale, James Broderick and Charles Durning.
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‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ premieres in London 40 years ago today (Aug 14 1975)
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(Thursday, August 14, 1975) — The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a musical comedy horror film about a young engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek a telephone to call for help, premiered today in London.
Directed by Jim Sharman, the film starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick.
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‘Race with the Devil’ opens across North America 40 years ago today (June 27 1975)
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(Friday, June 27, 1975) — Race with the Devil, an occult thriller and action film about two vacationing couples who witness a satanic sacrifice and suddenly find their lives threatened, opened today in U.S. theaters.
Directed by Jack Starrett, the film starred Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara Parker and R.G. Armstrong.
