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In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie”. Other Articles: Lost in Space, Smothers Brothers
In 1966, Sergeant Barry Sadlerʹs “The Ballad of the Green Berets” split America over the Vietnam War question, with flag-waving patriots faced off against anti-war protestors. Depending on what side of the Vietnam War controversy you fell on, you loved it or hated it.
In 1966, Surf-rockers the Marketts enter the Hot 100 for the fifth and last time with the “Batman Theme.” It reaches #17 in nine weeks on the charts.
In 1967, Due to a Musiciansʹ Union ban, the Rolling Stones were not allowed to play their hit “Letʹs Spend the Night Together” when they appeared on an I-TV show.
In 1967, Tom and Dick Smothers push the envelope of television with the debut of “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” (1960s version) on CBS. How racy was the show? Well, it featured a curmudgeonly comic (Pat Paulsen) faking a run for president and the antiwar protest songs of folk-singing legend Pete Seeger. Oh. My. God.
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Natalie (Grayson Hall) visited Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) at the Collinsport jail and begged her to end the spell she believed had been cast over Josette. Victoria told Natalie that according to the book Josette (Kathryn Leigh Scott) would jump from Widow's Hill. One of the events leading up to that jump was the loss of a ring, and as Victoria described the ring Natalie told her that Josette did not own such a ring. Later, Natalie panicked when she saw Barnabas' ring on Josette's hand.
In 1969, Televisionʹs most notorious flop, “Turn-On,” had its one and only airing on ABC-TV. The brainchild of the producers of “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In,” “Turn-On” was a half-hour show made up of a series of risque skits and comical blackouts, bridged by electronic music. Viewers called in with universally negative feedback; critics called it “distasteful.” The show never aired again.
In 1969, The Beatles “Yellow Submarine” album, the soundtrack to the animated film of that name, was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album contains only four previously unreleased Beatles songs: Harrsonʹs “Itʹs All Too Much” and “Only a Northern Song” and Lennon and McCartneyʹs “Hey Bulldog” and “All Together Now.”
In 1969, TVʹS GLEN CAMPBELL GOODTIME HOUR Guest Stars: THE MONKEES
In 1960, "La Dolce Vita" was released in movie theaters in Italy
In 1964, "Man in the Middle" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "The Wrecking Crew" was released by Columbia Pictures; Phil Karlson (director); Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate; Comedy; Spy
In 1966, “I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Like A Baby” by Len Barry peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Michelle” by Billy Vaughn peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)” by The T-Bones peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Second-Hand Rose” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Spread It On Thick” by Gentrys peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Men In My Little Girl's Life” by Mike Douglas peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tijuana Taxi” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hoochie Coochie Coo” by Wes Dakus peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “She's Just My Style” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Walk Hand In Hand” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Yesterday Man” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Didn't Have To Be So Nice” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love's Just A Broken Heart” by Cilla Black peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Michelle” by David and Jonathan peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Recovery” by Fontella Bass peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Hard Way” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “To Whom It Concerns” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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