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In 1962, Two albums of melancholy music by Jackie Gleason received gold record honors this day. “Music, Martinis and Memories” and “Music for Lovers Only” got the gold. Both were issued by Capitol Records in Hollywood.
In 1962, “Music For Lovers Only” album by Jackie Gleason and “Music, Martinis and Memories” album by Jackie Gleason were certified Gold by the RIAA. Neither one was demented, but this shows that any funny man can put out serious music.
In 1963, On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) lost her temper for the second time.
In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Carson (Joanne)”. The lead article is titled “TELEVISIONʹS ANGRY YOUNG MAN”. Other Articles: Gunsmoke, Barbara Bain, Streisand
In 1964, R.C., “Four By The Beatles” (EP) by The Beatles peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart; it contained “All My Loving,” “This Boy,” “Roll Over Beethoven” and “Please Mr. Postman”
In 1964, R.C., “Sie Liebt Dich (She Loves You)” by Die Beatles peaked at #97 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The New Phil Silvers Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1964, Jan and Deanʹs single “Little Old Lady From Pasadena” is released.
In 1965, The teen music television show “Where the Action Is” premiered on ABC-TV.
In 1965, TOPPING THE SOUL CHART FOUR TOPS and “I CANʹT HELP MYSELF” starts a nine-week run at number one on Billboardʹs R&B chart
In 1966, Dark Shadows premiered on ABC. The show opened with Victoria Winters on her way to Collinsport and the following voice over: "My name is Victoria Winters. My journey is beginning - a journey that I hope will open the doors of life to me, and link my past with my future. A journey that will bring me to a strange and dark place - to the edge of the sea high atop Widow's Hill - a house called Collinwood. A world I've never known, with people I've never met. People who tonight are still only shadows in my mind, and who will soon fillthe days and nights of my tomorrows." Six months into the Dan Curtis-created show's five year run, ghosts were introduced and then other supernatural elements which helped the afternoon soap opera become a favorite among younger viewers.
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, in a further attempt to locate Cassandra, Nicholas placed Tony under an hypnotic trance.
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Victoria and Carolyn mourned Maggie’s reported death. Victoria agreed to be Elizabeth’s witness at her wedding.
In 1969, NBC aired the final episode of daytime soap opera Hidden Faces. The series was created by Irving Vendig and focused on a law firm that was dealing with a high profile murder case throughout its six month run. Some of the show's stars were Conard Fowkes, Louise Shaffer, Tony Lo Bianco, Stephen Joyce and Linda Blair.
In 1969, On Dark Shadows, Magda used the hand of Count Petofi in an attempt to lift the curse from Quentin.
In 1967, "The Shuttered Room" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "Hello Down There" was released by Columbia Pictures; Jack Arnold (director); Tony Randall, Julie Adams, Richard Carlson; Comedy; Adventure
In 1964, “A World Without Love” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Bad To Me” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Four By The Beatles” by The Beatles peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Baby Don't Dig Me” by Ray Charles peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Party Girl” by Bernadette Carroll peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “People” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Yesterday's Gone” by The Overlanders peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Chapel Of Love” by Dixie Cups peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Don't Throw Your Love Away” by The Searchers peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hickory, Dick and Doc” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)” by Ray Charles Singers peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Once Upon A Time” by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tell Me Why” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Walk On By” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Can't You See That She's Mine” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hello, Dolly!” by Frankie Vaughan peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hello, Dolly!” by Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It's Over” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Smokestack Lightnin'” by Howlin' Wolf peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Someone, Someone” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
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