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In 1960, Hollywood is paralyzed by a pair of craft union strikes. Actors and Writers keep sound stages dark and silent, in disputes over TV royalty rights from movies made after 1948.
In 1961, In The Flintstones episode titled “ROOMS FOR RENT”, Wilma and Betty take in music students as lodgers.
In 1961, AMERICAN BANDSTAND CLARENCE 'FROGMAN' HENRY is a guest, with his hit “(I DONʹT KNOW WHY I LOVE YOU) BUT I DO”
In 1961, AT THE MOVIES “THE ABSENT MINDED PROFESSOR” (Fred MacMurray), “A RAISIN IN THE SUN” (Sidney Poitier), “THE GREAT IMPOSTER” (Tony Curtis, Edmund OʹBrien), “ALL HANDS ON DECK” (Pat Boone, Buddy Hackett); “ONE EYED JACKS” (Marlon Brando)
In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “Alan Young and Mr. Ed”. Other Articles: Inger Stevens, Bachelor Father
In 1962, R.C., “The Alvin Twist” by The Chipmunks peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, COVER OF “PARADE” JACKIE GLEASON…And inside, thereʹs a feature on PARADEʹS ALL AMERICA High School Basketball Team, where at Center, itʹs a towering seven foot Sophomore from Power Memorial High School in New York, LEW ALCINDOR. The article quotes WARRIORS General Manager EDDIE GOTTLEIB as saying the 15-year-old was farther advanced for his age than his own star WILT CHAMBERLAIN.
In 1964, Beatles records are in nine of the ten first positions of the Canadian charts. “Meet The Beatles” has sold 3,650,000 copies.
In 1964, The Beatles hold the top five slots on Billboardʹs chart: (1) Canʹt Buy Me Love, (2) Twist and Shout, (3) She Loves You, (4) I Want To Hold Your Hand (5) Please Please Me--a musical first. Seven other Beatles songs are also on the chart the same day.
In 1964, “Canʹt Buy Me Love” single by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1965, “Laura Petrie Gets Stuck in the Tub” Like many episodes of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” this sharp farce unfolds in flashback, as Rob (Van Dyke) and Laura (Mary Tyler Moore) recall their second honeymoon. Rob dresses up for champagne and caviar in their hotel suite, while Laura soaks in the tub. But she gets her big toe stuck in the faucet and the bathroom door is locked. Eventually, Rob grabs the gun of the hotel detective, shoots the lock off the door, and collapses in giggles at the sight that greets him off-camera: a wet, naked Laura. After a commercial, the camera goes inside the bathroom, but — big tease — Moore is now wrapped in a raincoat. WITNESS: Series creator Carl Reiner confesses, “I particularly enjoyed this show because it gave leave for every American male to envision a nude Mary, desperately trying to cover herself with a washcloth.”
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #64. “Allergy Time”. The Skipper begins to itch and sneeze whenever he is around Gilligan. Soon all of the Castaways appear to be allergic to him. The Professor develops a vaccine, but it doesnʹt seem to work. It turns out that everyone is allergic to the papaya oil used in Gilliganʹs hair tonic.
In 1966, The U.S.S.R. launched Luna Ten, the first spacecraft to orbit the moon.
In 1967, Robert Plantʹs second solo single, “Our Song,” was released.
In 1967, “The Nurses”, TV Daytime Soap; last aired on ABC.
In 1967, “Where The Action Is”, TV Music; last aired on ABC.
In 1968, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Musical Guests: SMOKEY ROBINSON and THE MIRACLES (“I SECOND THAT EMOTION”, “MORE LOVE”, “GOING TO A GO-GO”, “IF YOU CAN WANT”, plus a medley of songs from “WEST SIDE STORY”)
In 1969, AT THE MOVIES The Disney Studioʹs “THE LOVE BUG” (Dean Jones, Michele Lee)
In 1960, "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "The Truth About Spring" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Frankie and Johnny" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1962, “A Girl Has To Know” by The G-Clefs peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Ain't That Loving You” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Come Back Silly Girl” by The Lettermen peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Don't Break The Heart That Loves You” by Connie Francis peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Honky-Tonk Man” by Johnny Horton peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Midnight Special” by Jimmy Smith peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Play The Thing” by Marlowe Morris Quintet peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Pop-Eye Stroll” by The Mar-Keys peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Pop-Eye” by Huey (Piano) Smith and The Clowns peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “She's Got You” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Honky-Tonk Man” by Johnny Horton peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Please Don't Ask Barbara” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉🤣 “Hole In The Ground” by Bernard Cribbins peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Brazilian Love Song” by Nat King Cole peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Drums Are My Beat” by Sandy Nelson peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Softly As I Leave You” by Matt Monro peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Her Royal Majesty” by James Darren peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Sing / To Love” by Johnny O'Keefe peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “So Deep Twist / Break It To Me Gently” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Stranger On The Shore” by Mr. Acker Bilk peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Midnight In Moscow” by Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Sån't är livet” by Anita Lindblom peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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