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In 1962, “Pro Bowlersʹ Tour”, TV Sports, debut on ABC.
In 1962, “The Beany and Cecil Show”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC. A Bob Clampett cartoon.
In 1962, “The Yogi Bear Show” aired its final original episode.
In 1963, “Oliver!”, Lionel Bartʹs musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel “Oliver Twist,” opened on Broadway. Some people were disappointed because they thought it was about Chubby Checkersʹ latest Twist variation dance craze.
In 1965, TVʹS PATTY DUKE SHOW Guest star FRANK SINATRA Jr. plays a college professor whom Patty thinks wants to marry her
In 1965, TVʹS SHINGDIG Guest stars include THE ZOMBIES
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #52. “Not Guilty”. A crate containing coconuts is wrapped in an old Honolulu newspaper that read that one of the Castaways are being sought in a murder investigation. The castaways become suspicious of each other and decide to recreate the events of the night before they sailed, in order to solve the Randolph Blake murder case.
In 1966, “O.K. Crackerby!”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1966, Two days before it begins a three week reign in the number one spot, the Beatlesʹ “We Can Work It Out” is awarded a gold record. It had entered the chart on December 18, 1965 and will stay on the Hot 100 for twelve weeks.
In 1966, TVʹS SHINDIG Guests: KINKS, THE WHO (“I CANʹT EXPLAIN”), BILLY J. KRAMER, IAN WHITCOMBE
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Laura (Diana Millay) and David (David Henesy) looked at the photo album Roger (Louis Edmonds) gave him, and she told him about where she comes from, which some people called 'Paradise.' Laura told David about the beautiful, immortal Phoenix, which didn't age for 100 years and of which there was typically only one on Earth at a time. Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) listened secretly. As Laura's story climaxed, the doors to Collinwood burst open with a ghostly wind and revealed Victoria standing there.
In 1967, “More Of The Monkees” album by The Monkees was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, “The Milton Berle Show”, TV Variety, last aired on ABC.
In 1967, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Guests on “Soul Day”: JAMES BROWN, WILSON PICKETT, FOUR TOPS
In 1968, Beatlesʹ “Magical Mystery Tour,” album goes number one and stays number one for eight weeks.
In 1968, Television producer and “American Bandstand” host Dick Clark premieres his latest TV series, “Happening '68.” The prime-time show, featuring popular rock acts runs through September 1969.
In 1969, Future president Jimmy Carter, then governor of Georgia, and members of the Lions Club in Leary, Georgia, saw what they claimed was an unidentified flying object (UFO). Ten years later, Carter claimed he was attacked by a rabbit.
In 1962, 🎄 “Jingle Bell Rock” by Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 🎄 “Please Come Home For Christmas” by Charles Brown peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 🎄 “The Little Drummer Boy” by Jack Halloran Singers peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉 “Pop Goes The Weasel” by Anthony Newley peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉 “The Twist” by Ernie Freeman peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “'Til” by The Angels U.S.A. peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Voice In The Choir” by Al Martino peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cover Me” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dancing Bear” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Drown In My Own Tears” by Don Shirley Trio peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Hey! Little Girl” by Del Shannon peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Call It Love” by The Manhattans peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow” by The O'Jays peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “In Another Land” by Bill Wyman peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Little Altar Boy” by Vic Dana peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mellow Moonlight” by Leon Haywood peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Motorcycle” by Paul Simon (as Tico and The Triumphs) peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Pushin' Your Luck” by Sleepy King peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Rock-A-Hula Baby ('Twist' Special)” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Something's Missing” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Summer Rain” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Waltz You Saved For Me” by Ferlin Husky peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “There's No Other (Like My Baby)” by The Crystals peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Unsquare Dance” by The Dave Brubeck Quartet peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, 🎄🤣 “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, 😉 “Popcorn Man” by Lords Of London peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉 “The Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “And Get Away” by The Esquires peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Baby You Got It” by Brenton Wood peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Behind Every Man” by The Checkerlads peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Chain Of Fools” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dancing Bear” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Here Comes Heaven” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Morning Magic” by The Stampeders peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mr. Bus Driver” by Bruce Channel peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shout” by Lulu and The Luvvers peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener” by Petula Clark peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Cried For You” by Ricky Stevens peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Understand (Just How You Feel)” by The G-Clefs peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Image” by Hank Levine peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “In and Out Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jackie” by Scott Walker peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Kites” by Simon Dupree and The Big Sound peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let There Be Drums” by Sandy Nelson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Midnight In Moscow” by Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Susannah's Still Alive” by Dave Davies peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Thank U Very Much” by The Scaffold peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Yesterday” by Ray Charles peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Way They Play / Cathy Come Home” by The Twilights peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “You're The Reason” by Bobby Edwards peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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