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In 1961, R.C., “(Dance The) Mess Around” by Chubby Checker peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, The musical comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” starring Zero Mostel opened on Broadway at the Alvin Theater in New York. The comedy opened at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. Audiences laughed through the entertaining show for a total of 964 performances.
In 1964, AT THE MOVIES Frankie and Annetteʹs latest “MUSCLE BEACH PARTY”…Rock Hudson and Paula Prentiss co-starred in “MANʹS FAVORITE SPORT”
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #32. “Physical Fatness”. Gilligan and the Skipper plan to join the Navy when they are rescued. However, when weighing themselves, they discover that Gilligan must gain weight, while the Skipper must diet.
In 1965, Nine of the U.S. Top Ten singles were by British artists, two by Hermanʹs Hermits. The only American artist in the top ten was Gary Lewis and the Playboys, with “Count Me In.”
In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Denver of Gilliganʹs Island”. Other Articles: Woody Allen, Man from UNCLE
In 1965, R.C., “Chim, Chim, Cheree” by New Christy Minstrels peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Count Me In” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Crazy Downtown” by Allan Sherman peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of Petula Clarkʹs “Downtown”
In 1965, Bob Dylan made one of the earliest videos when he filmed a promotional clip for his current single, “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” It shows him flipping through cards with words and short phrases while standing in an alley in London.
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) entered Maggie's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) bedroom through the french doors. He stalked over to her bed and bared his fangs. Jonathan Frid inserted his fangs upside down, appearing more frightening than originally intended. Note: This episode was double numbered with 226 (225/226) in order to correct the out of sync numbering caused by the AFTRA strike pre-emption that shifted 206 a day forward, in order to keep the production numbers balanced with the calendar, i.e. Friday episodes ending in a 5 or 0.
In 1965, 😉🤣 “Crazy Downtown” by Allan Sherman peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “(The Bees Are For The Birds) The Birds Are For The Bees” by The Newbeats peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “A Woman Can Change A Man” by Joe Tex peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “And Roses and Roses” by Andy Williams peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Cast Your Fate To The Wind” by Sounds Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Count Me In” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goodbye My Lover Goodbye” by The Searchers peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Do Love You” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Gonna Be Alright” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Got The Whole World Shakin'” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ooh Baby Baby” by The Miracles peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Entertainer” by Tony Clarke peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Whipped Cream” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Woman's Got Soul” by The Impressions peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Ask Me To Be True” by J.B./The Playboys peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'm Telling You Now” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Got The Whole World Shakin'” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Me and You” by The Regents peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ooh Baby Baby” by The Miracles peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Out In The Streets” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Oh No, Not My Baby” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Once Upon A Time” by Tom Jones peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Reelin' and Rockin'” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ticket To Ride / Yes It Is” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ticket To Ride” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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