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May 19, 1977
"Smokey & The Bandit" has its premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The movie stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Reed, who sings "East Bound And Down." John Schneider also appears in a teeny walk-on role
May 25, 1977
The sci-fi movie "Star Wars" opens in theaters, introducing Americans to Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. It also invokes a phrase that inspires a Tom T. Hall hit, "May The Force Be With You Always"
May 27, 1977
"Smokey & The Bandit" opens nationally. The movie stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Reed, who sings "East Bound And Down"
Jul 27, 1977
"For The Love Of Benji," a movie that follows the adventures of a dog through the streets of Athens, Greece, opens in theaters. Charlie Rich is featured singing "I Feel Love" and "Sunshine Smiles"
Aug 31, 1977
The movie "You Light Up My Life" debuts in theaters. The theme, sung in the film by Kacey Cisyk, becomes the first country hit for Debby Boone
Oct 7, 1977
The movie "Oh, God!" premieres, with George Burns taking the part of the Supreme Deity. John Denver makes his movie debut as an everyday man chosen to bring His message to the people
Nov 18, 1977
The football movie "Semi-Tough" debuts in theaters with Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson and a bundle of NFL players. Numerous Gene Autry performances are used in the picture, including "Back In The Saddle Again," "Be Honest With Me" and "Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)"
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 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
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