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    • Aug 2, 1978
    "Harper Valley P.T.A.," a movie based on the Jeannie C. Riley hit, opens in Los Angeles with Barbara Eden in the starring role
    Aug 2, 1978
    The Nick Nolte film "Who'll Stop The Rain" debuts in theaters. The movie's soundtrack features Del Reeves' "The Philadelphia Fillies," Slim Whitman's "I'll Step Down" and Hank Snow's "The Golden Rocket," plus music by Don McLean, Jackie DeShannon and Creedence Clearwater Revival
    Sep 15, 1978
    The Cheech & Chong movie "Up In Smoke" debuts in theaters. The picture is produced by Lou Adler, who co-wrote the Johnny Rivers hit "Poor Side Of Town," destined to become a country hit for Joe Stampley in 1983
    Dec 20, 1978
    "Every Which Way But Loose" debuts in movie theaters, with Eddie Rabbitt, Mel Tillis and Charlie Rich contributing to the soundtrack. The Clint Eastwood picture includes a cameo appearance by Phil Everly as a nightclub singer
    Dec 22, 1978
    "California Suite" makes its theater debut. A line uttered by Maggie Smith in the movie inspires Bob McDill to write "Don't Close Your Eyes" for Keith Whitley
    Jul 27, 1979
    Mel Tillis has a supporting role as "The Villain"--starring Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret and Arnold Schwarzenegger--debuts in theaters
    Aug 1, 1979
    "More American Graffiti" debuts in movie theaters, with Naomi Judd, Mary Kay Place and future Texas Tornado Doug Sahm all making appearances
    Aug 3, 1979
    Mac Davis has his first movie role, portraying a professional quarterback in the debut of "North Dallas Forty"
    Aug 10, 1979
    The Dom DeLuise movie "Hot Stuff" debuts in New York with Jerry Reed in a supporting role. Reed also performs the title song
    Oct 10, 1979
    "The Rose," starring Bette Midler, debuts in movie theaters. Conway Twitty later covers the title track



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