Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_14945112_1 (attendance VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of values for attendance for the date October 1, 1978?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(attendance) FROM table_14945112_1 WHERE date = "October 1, 1978"