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In 1962, Previously unseen Alan Brady makes his first appearance on CBSʹs “Dick Van Dyke Show.” And he turns out to be series creator Carl Reiner. On the same episode, Rob Petrieʹs brother is played by Van Dykeʹs real-life brother, Jerry.
In 1964, Beatles Dynasty: Casey Kasem didnʹt do his American Top 40 Countdown for six more years yet, but Iʹll be he would have had a field day with this Billboard Hot 100 chart! The Beatles became the first act in history to hold all top five places in the U.S. singles chart with “Canʹt Buy Me Love”, “Twist And Shout”, “She Loves You”, “I Want To Hold Your Hand”, and “Please Please Me”. A top five grand slam that no one has come close to ever since until 2019 when Ariana Grande had three of her songs holding the top three slots. The Beatles also had seven more songs in the Hot 100 at notch numbers 31 (I Saw Her Standing There), 41 (From Me To You), 46 (Do You Want To Know A Secret), 58 (All My Loving), 65 (You Canʹt Do That), 68 (Roll Over Beethoven), and 79 (Thank You Girl). A week later, “Love Me Do” and “Thereʹs A Place” would establish a record 14 Beatle hits in the Hot 100 chart. They also held the top two positions on the Billboard Album chart. Furthermore, the group also becomes the only to have three consecutive number one songs (“Canʹt Buy Me Love” took over the number one spot from “She Loves You,” which succeeded “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”) In addition, The Beatles also had the number one album as “Meet the Beatles” continued to lead all others. The LP was the top album from February 15 through May 2, when it was replaced by “The Beatles Second Album”. It was estimated at the time that The Beatles accounted for 60 percent of the entire record singles business during the first three months of 1964. “What song was number six that week?” you ask. “Suspicion” by Terry Stafford.
In 1964, Billboard reported that “just about everyone is tired of Beatles. Disc jockeys are tired of playing the hit group, the writers of trade and consumer publications are tired of writing about them and the manufacturers of products other than Beatles records are tired of hearing about them. Everyoneʹs tired of the Beatles — except the listening and buying public.”
In 1964, COPYCAT CORNER…Well everybody heard, the birdyʹs a winner! Beechwood Music, a subsidiary of Capitol records, won copyright and royalties on the song “Surfin' Bird” by the Trashmen on Garrett Records. The copyright court had earlier found that “Surfin' Bird” was copied from the Beechwood songs “Papa Oom Mow Mow” and “The Bird is the Word” by the Rivingtons.
In 1964, R.C., “A Letter To The Beatles” by The Four Preps peaked at #85 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Canʹt Buy Me Love” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.
In 1964, R.C., “From Me To You” by The Beatles peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Rip Van Winkle” by The Devotions peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Roll Over Beethoven” by The Beatles peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Twist And Shout” by The Beatles peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, Sony introduces the CV-2000, the worldʹs first Video Tape (Cassette) Recorder intended for home use. Itʹs about the size of an audiocassette player and uses a reel-to-reel type to tape black and white broadcasts. Itʹs about 1% of the cost of a broadcast use VCR.
In 1964, The Rolling Stones released their first LP “The Rolling Stones”.
In 1964, The Searchers are the first “British Invasion” group to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show since The Beatles.
In 1965, John Lennon and Paul McCartney composed “Help!”
In 1966, On the nationally-televised Hullabaloo, a program that showcases rock and roll groups, host Soupy Sales and his two sons, Tony and Hunt, perform Meet the Mets, with the unlikely tune also accompanied by go-go dancers halfway through the song. The Salesʹ children appeared on the program as the guest musicians, featuring their rock and roll band, Tony and the Tigers.
In 1967, Johnny Carson quit his “Tonight Show”, but returned three weeks later when NBC offered a weekly raise of $30,000. Hey, you gotta pay the king top dollar, you TV suits!
In 1968, Tiny Tim tiptoes through the tulips in his first appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”
In 1969, What a sad day in TV, a year after Doctor MLK was assassinated. “Star Trek” was canceled by NBC after 79 episodes, and after weeks of fighting over the showʹs satirical, opinionated content, including material criticizing the Vietnam War and the Nixon administration, CBS axed “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” It was not the USS Enterpriseʹs last voyage or the Brothers last network show; both would return!
In 1969, “The Smothers Brothers Show” was canceled By CBS for being too freewheeling (boo!).
In 1966, "The Singing Nun" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "The Party" was released by The Mirisch Company; Blake Edwards (director); Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet, Marge Champion; Comedy
In 1964, 😉🤣 “Rip Van Winkle” by The Devotions peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “(You Can't Let The Boy Overpower) The Man In You” by The Miracles peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Can't Buy Me Love” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Congratulations” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “From Me To You” by The Beatles peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Go Tell It On The Mountain” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “He's A Good Guy (Yes He Is)” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hey Jean, Hey Dean” by Dean and Jean peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby” by Jeanette (Baby) Washington peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'll Make You Mine” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Love With The Proper Stranger” by Jack Jones peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Heart Cries For You” by Ray Charles peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Roll Over Beethoven” by The Beatles peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sha-La-La” by The Shirelles peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Stay” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” by The Swingin' Blue Jeans peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “To Each His Own” by The Tymes peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Heart Belongs To Only You” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Young and In Love” by Chris Crosby peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “If He Tells You” by Adam Faith peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” by The Swingin' Blue Jeans peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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