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In 1961, “Youʹre In The Picture”, TV Game Show, aired with host Jackie Gleason on CBS spending the whole half hour apologizing for the now-cancelled show from the previous week. Gleason will use this time period for the next two months to conduct one-on-one interviews with celebrity friends.
In 1962, Chubby Checker had four albums in the U.S. Top Ten, the first time a non-MoR act had achieved such success in the albums chart. “For Twisters Only,” “Your Twist Party,” “Bobby Rydell/Chubby Checker,” and “Letʹs Twist Again.”
In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “Myrna Fahey”. Other Articles: Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Mathers
In 1962, R.C., “Peppermint Twist — Part 1” by Joey Dee and The Starliters peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Twist-Her” by Bill Blackʹs Combo peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Duke Of Earl” by Gene Chandler entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1964, The Rolling Stones appear as judges on the British “rate-a-record” TV show “Juke Box Jury.” Their somewhat impolite behavior on the set causes a furor in the British press.
In 1964, “Introducing The Beatles” LP was rereleased in the United Kingdom with two songs changed: “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You” were replaced by “Ask Me Why” and “Please Please Me.” U.S. single release: “My Bonnie”.
In 1965, Duane Eddy performed “Rebel Rouser” on “Shindig”. A yet unknown Aretha Franklin also appeared on the show that night singing “Rockabye Your Baby”, and “Canʹt You Just See Me”
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #55. “Seer Gilligan”. Gilligan discovers an island bush that produces seeds which, when eaten, give a person the ability to read the minds of others. This leads to disaster when everyone insults each other through their honesty and thoughts.
In 1968, A.B.C. Scope (TV News).(was three)/b.November 11, 1964/ aired for the last time.
In 1968, Born on this day in Atlanta, Texas, was Tracy Lawrence, country music singer whose debut album Sticks and Stones was released in 1991, which produced his first chart single and first #1 hit in its title track.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Elizabeth Montgomery of Bewitched”. Other Articles: Chuck Conners, Cowboy In Africa
In 1968, R.C., “Bend Me, Shape Me” by The American Breed peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Itchycoo Park” by Small Faces peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Sheʹs A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Susan” by The Buckinghams peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, COVER OF TV GUIDE: ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY. The Caption read “turns hippie in BEWITCHED.”
In 1969, Loretta Lynn released the single "Woman of the World" which became the singers third #1 on the country charts. The track was taken from her LP Woman of the World / To Make a Man.
In 1960, "Cash McCall" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "The Extraordinary Seaman" was released by John Frankenheimer Productions; John Frankenheimer (director); David Niven, Faye Dunaway, Alan Alda; Comedy; War
In 1962, “A Little Bitty Tear” by Wanda Jackson peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “A Little Too Much” by Clarence "Frogman" Henry peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “A Town Without Pity” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Bend Me, Shape Me” by The American Breed peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Count The Days” by Inez and Charlie Foxx peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cross My Heart” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Different Drum” by The Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do Unto Me” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Flying Circle” by Frank Slay and His Orchestra peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Could Have Loved You So Well” by Ray Peterson peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)” by Barbara George peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Told The Brook” by Marty Robbins peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody” by James Ray peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Itchycoo Park” by Small Faces peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Keep The Ball Rollin'” by Al Hirt peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lost” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Power” by Sandpebbles peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Malayisha” by Miriam Makeba peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Maria” by Roger Williams peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Oh, How It Hurts” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Pocketful Of Miracles” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Poor Fool” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rosanna's Gone Wild” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “She's A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Susan” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Door Is Open” by Tommy Hunt peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Lesson” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Peppermint Twist” by Joey Dee and The Starliters peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Turn On Your Love Light” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Twist-Her” by Bill Black's Combo peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Up Tight, Good Man” by Laura Lee peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “What's The Reason” by Bobby Edwards peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “When I Fall In Love” by The Lettermen peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Oscar Toney, Jr. peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Break My Wind” by Bobby Wood peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dear Eloise” by The Hollies peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Different Drum” by The Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Itchycoo Park” by Small Faces peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Me Two Times” by The Doors peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Midnight In Moscow” by Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Milk and Honey” by Eddie Fisher peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Norman” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Storybook Children” by Billy Vera and Judy Clay peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Susan” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Who Will Answer?” by Ed Ames peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Come Along Please” by Bob Wallis peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “He's Old Enough To Know Better” by Brook Brothers peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Could Build My Whole World Around You” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Multiplication” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Paradise Lost” by The Herd peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Satisfaction” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Ballad Of Bonnie and Clyde” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tin Soldier” by Small Faces peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉 “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let There Be Drums” by Sandy Nelson peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Rain, The Park, and Other Things” by Cowsills peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Walk On By” by Leroy Van Dyke peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Little Bird” by Tielman Brothers peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Michael” by The Highwaymen peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “She's A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Susannah's Still Alive” by Dave Davies peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Magical Mystery Tour” by The Beatles peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Multiplication” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Rock-A-Hula Baby” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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