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The 60's Datebook for February 11

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In 1960, In one of televisionʹs most famous moments, Jack Paar, did something that few television stars have ever done. He walked off the air. The sometimes eccentric, sensitive, but well liked Paar did so at 11:41 p.m. on NBCʹs “Tonight Show” on this night in 1960. TV shows were live (not on videotape) at the time. Paar had started a joke during his monologue about 'WCsʹ (water closets, as they are called in Great Britain). Paar didnʹt say 'toilets', but 'water closets'. This offended the NBC censors, who cut the toilet joke (a total of four minutes of on-air time). Paar was incensed when he found out. So, the next night, he complained about the NBC censors, said good night and left. A shocked audience watched second banana Hugh Downs take over a show that included Orson Bean and Shelley Berman. After predicting to the press that the show would crumble without him, a contrite Paar was back one month later. WITNESS: Hugh Downs recalls, “That was the hottest spotlight Iʹve ever been in.” The audience was kind of stunned, too. He returned on March 7, following a trip to Hong Kong. When Jack Paar came back after a few weeks, his first line was, 'As I was saying before I was interrupted.' Paar didnʹt last long upon his return. A guest host stepped in and ended up with the show for nearly 30 years. The guest host was Johnny Carson.

In 1962, Born on this day in Kennett, Missouri, was Sheryl Crow, singer, songwriter and actress. In 2013, Crow signed a recording contract with Warner Music Nashville and, a few months later, released "Easy", the first single from the upcoming album, which became her first top twenty country radio hit.

In 1962, ED SULLIVAN SHOW PAUL ANKA is a guest star

In 1963, The French Chef debut on Public TV

In 1965, “Ring Of Fire” album by Johnny Cash was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1967, R.C., “98.6” by Keith peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night” by The Electric Prunes peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Stand By Me” by Spyder Turner peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart. Spyder Turner did impressions of Jackie Wilson, David Ruffin, Smokey Robinson, and others on the record.

In 1967, In what probably was inevitible, the Monkees announce theyʹll play their own instruments on all future recordings. This is, of course, the beginning of the end.

In 1967, COVER OF SATURDAY EVENING POST JACKIE GLEASON

In 1967, The Monkees set a record when the bandʹs second album — “More of the Monkees” — jumped from number 122 to number one on the Billboard Top-200 album chart. It remained atop the chart for 18 weeks.

In 1969, On Dark Shadows, Ned Stuart (Roger Davis, in his second role on the show) showed up at Collinwood looking for Chris. He found Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) and Julia (Grayson Hall) at Chris's cottage, and told them that Chris was engaged to his sister implying that she was now dead.

In 1960, "Once More, with Feeling!" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1960, "Sink the Bismarck!" was released in movie theaters in the U.K.

U.S. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)” by Electric Prunes peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet” by Blues Magoos peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “98.6” by Keith peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “At Last” by Etta James peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “C'est Si Bon (It's So Good)” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Calcutta” by The Four Preps peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Danger! She's A Stranger” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Feel So Bad” by Little Milton peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “First Taste Of Love” by Ben E. King peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Grizzly Bear” by The Youngbloods peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hello Hello” by Sopwith Camel peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I'm Learning About Love” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Got To Have A Reason” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “If I Didn't Care” by The Platters peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Lost Love” by H.R. Barnum peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Music To Watch Girls By” by Bob Crewe Generation peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Empty Arms” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ooh Baby” by Bo Diddley peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Pepe” by Duane Eddy peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ride, Ride, Ride” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Stand By Me” by Spyder Turner peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Muskrat Ramble” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Them That Got” by Ray Charles peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Trouble Down Here Below” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Baby Sittin' Boogie” by Buzz Clifford peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉🤣 “Little Black Egg” by Nightcrawlers peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet” by Blues Magoos peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “98.6” by Keith peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Another Night” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Emotions” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Dig Girls” by J.J. Jackson peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Take It Back” by The Shondels peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “If I Call You By Some Name” by The Paupers peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Jungle Sun” by Luvin' Kind peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Just One Smile” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Papa Was Too” by Joe Tex peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “People Like You” by Eddie Fisher peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Save Me” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Shop Around” by The Miracles peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Wish Me A Rainbow” by Gunther Kallmann Chorus peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Got Me Hummin'” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)” by Electric Prunes peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “98.6” by Bystanders peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “A Thousand Stars” by Billy Fury peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'm A Man” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Been A Bad, Bad Boy” by Paul Jones peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let Me Cry On Your Shoulder” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let's Spend The Night Together / Ruby Tuesday” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Mean Mean Man” by Wanda Jackson peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Pepe” by Russ Conway peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sailor” by Anne Shelton peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “Knight In Rusty Armour” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Goodness Gracious Me” by Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Summer Wine” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sway” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Wait For Me” by The Playmates peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Wonderland By Night” by Bert Kaempfert peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “In The Country” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Poetry In Motion” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sjømann” by Jan Høiland peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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