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The 60's Datebook for January 31

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In 1960, Julie Andrews, Henry Fonda, Rex Harrison and 'The Great One', Jackie Gleason, appeared in a two-hour TV special titled, “The Fabulous '50s”. Who will star in the “The Fabulous '90s”? Letʹs see, Madonna, Michael Jackson, David Letterman, Gary Shandling, Hootie and the Blowfish, Janet Jackson and Paul Shaffer with the Most Dangerous Band in the World. Oh, and Toad the Wet Sprocket, of course.

In 1961, “Number Please”, TV Game Show; debut on ABC.

In 1964, In England, “She Loves You” has sold 1.3 million copies, and “I Want To Hold Your Hand” over 1.5 million.

In 1965, “The American Sportsman”, TV Sports, debut on ABC.

In 1965, TVʹs “For The People” debuts. Do you remember this series, the one WILLIAM SHATNER did just prior to “STAR TREK”?? He played a New York prosecuting attorney named DAVID KOSTER…But the show barely lasted 13 episodes, leaving the air in early May. (Imagine, if this show has been a winner, someone else would have been cast as JAMES TT. KIRK).

In 1966, Soviets launch Luna Nine, which makes the first successful soft landing on the moon.

In 1967, Wilson Pickett sang “Mustang Sally” and The Rascalls sang “Iʹve Been Lonely Too Long” on TVʹs “Where The Action Is”.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) was furious to awaken again as a vampire. Ben (Thayer David) had promised to drive a stake through Barnabas' heart, but couldn't go through with it. Ben explained that he was prevented by the witch, Angelique (Lara Parker), from keeping his word.

In 1968, “Bend Me, Shape Me” single by The American Breed was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1968, “Judy In Disguise With Glasses” single by John Fred and The Playboys was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1969, Singer Bobby Darin walked off TVʹs “The Jackie Gleason Show” after not being allowed to sing “Long Line Rider.”

In 1969, “Felony Squad”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on ABC.

In 1969, “Operation Entertainment”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.

In 1969, LED ZEPPELIN IN NEW YORK Their first U.S. tour brings them to THE FILLMORE EAST

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