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In 1964, On “The Beverly Hillbillies,” Granny fights a “giant jackrabbit” (really a kangaroo that one of Mr. Drysdaleʹs Australian associates has sent as a prank.) The show earns a 44 rating, making it the most watched half hour sitcom ever.
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.”
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Eva Gabor and Eddie Albert of Green Acres”. Other Articles: Gilliganʹs Island, Mr.Ed, Petticoat Junction
In 1966, R.C., The Beatles LP, “Rubber Soul”, began a six-week reign at the top of the album chart. This was the seventh Beatles LP to reach the number one position on the album charts since February, 1964. “Rubber Soul” stayed on the charts for 56 weeks. The other number one albums for the Fab Four at that date were: “Meet the Beatles”, “The Beatles Second Album”, “A Hard Dayʹs Night”, “Beatles '65”, “Beatles VI” and “Help!”
In 1966, R.C., “Flowers On The Wall” by The Statler Brothers peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Sheʹs Just My Style” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, The final episode of “Shindig!” featuring the Kinks and the Who is broadcast on ABC-TV. The show had premiered in September 1964 and from 1965 had aired twice weekly, on Thursday and Saturday evenings.
In 1966, AMERICAN BANDSTAND A pair of guests: LOU CHRISTIE (the number one hit “LIGHTNING STRIKES”) and The KNICKERBOCKERS (“LIES”)
In 1968, Jacques Cousteauʹs first undersea special on U.S. network TV.
In 1968, The Otis Redding single “(Sittinʹ On) The Dock of the Bay” was released on the Volt label almost a month after the singerʹs death in a plane crash. It became the Maconiteʹs first Billboard Hot 100 number one hit.
In 1965, "Dear Brigitte" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Wild 90" was released by Supreme Mix Productions; Norman Mailer (director); Norman Mailer, Buzz Farber, Mickey Knox
In 1966, “A Sweet Woman Like You” by Joe Tex peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “A Young Girl” by Noel Harrison peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Broomstick Cowboy” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ebb Tide” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Follow Your Heart” by The Manhattans peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Bug” by Jack Jones peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Please Don't Fight It” by Dino, Desi and Billy peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “She's Just My Style” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Spanish Harlem” by King Curtis peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You've Been Cheatin'” by The Impressions peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Crawling Back” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ebb Tide” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “For You” by Spellbinders peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Go Away From My World” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Jealous Heart” by Connie Francis peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Our World” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sunday and Me” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Sounds Of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
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