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    • Jan 25, 1978
    The movie "Renaldo And Clara," written and directed by Bob Dylan, premieres in New York and Los Angeles. It features Ramblin' Jack Elliott, T Bone Burnett, Roger McGuinn, Arlo Guthrie and Joni Mitchell, with one song by Willie Nelson
    Mar 16, 1978
    Dorothy Shay, the Park Avenue Hillbilly, makes her final appearance in a recurring role on CBS-TV's "The Waltons"
    Mar 17, 1978
    "American Hot Wax," based on the life of disc jockey Alan Freed, debuts in theaters. Jerry Lee Lewis performs "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" and "Great Balls Of Fire." Elsewhere in the soundtrack are Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin, The Everly Brothers and Little Richard
    Apr 2, 1978
    "Dallas" debuts on CBS, introducing the world to J.R. Ewing, and contributing to the development of 1980's "Urban Cowboy" movement. "Dallas" cast member Charlene Tilton goes on to marry "Urban Cowboy" success story Johnny Lee
    May 3, 1978
    The movie "FM" opens, featuring Linda Ronstadt's version of "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me." Ronstadt appears on screen, as do Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty and REO Speedwagon
    May 10, 1978
    The Burt Reynolds movie "The End" debuts in theaters. Glen Campbell makes a musical appearance, performing the Paul Williams-penned "Another Fine Mess"
    May 18, 1978
    "The Buddy Holly Story" has its world premiere in Dallas. Holly's widow, Maria Elena, runs to the restroom crying during "True Love Ways." Producer Jim Ed Norman is inspired by the film to cut the song with Mickey Gilley in 1980
    May 26, 1978
    The Peter Fonda movie "High-Ballin'" debuts in theaters. The cast includes Jerry Reed, who contributes "High Rollin'" to the soundtrack
    Jun 16, 1978
    The film version of "Grease," featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, opens in New York. She scores a minor country hit with a song from the soundtrack, "Hopelessly Devoted To You"
    Jun 28, 1978
    "Convoy," a movie based on C.W. McCall's hit, opens in theaters with Kris Kristofferson starring. The soundtrack includes Crystal Gayle, Billie Jo Spears, Doc Watson, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Anne Murray, Gene Watson and Billy "Crash" Craddock



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