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In 1965, R.C., “Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1965, Screen Gems / Columbia television places an ad in “The Hollywood Reporter”: “MADNESS!! AUDITIONS Folk and Roll Musicians Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Running parts for four insane boys age 17-21. Want spirited Ben Frankʹs (a Los Angeles coffeehouse) types. Have courage to work. Must come down for interview. Call HO 6-5188.” (It also appears in Daily Variety the following day.) While Steven Stills, Paul Williams and later members of The Lovin' Spoonful and Three Dog Night apply, it takes until mid November that the producers find the four men theyʹll ultimately cast as “The Monkees.”
In 1965, “Hazel”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, moved to CBS.
In 1965, “The Defenders”, TV General Drama; last aired on CBS.
In 1966, John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at an avante-garde art exposition.
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, Sam (David Ford) thought Bill Malloy was the one man who could help him until the sheriff (Dana Elcar) told him Malloy's body had been found.
In 1966, “The Green Hornet”, TV Crime Drama, radio since '36; debut on ABC.
In 1966, “The Milton Berle Show”, TV Variety, debut on ABC.
In 1966, “The Smothers Brothers Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1966, “The Time Tunnel”, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on ABC.
In 1967, Could this be the night that the first-ever Laugh-In (actually a Rowan and Martin comedy special) is presented on NBC? You bet your sweet bippy it is! Its success led to a regular series beginning in January 1968.
In 1967, R.C., “Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me” by Dean Martin peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, “George Of The Jungle”, TV Cartoon Show, Jay Wardʹs jungle; debut on ABC.
In 1967, “Moby Dick and The Mighty Mightor”, “Shazzan!”, “The Herculoids”, and “The Superman/Aquaman Hour”, TV Cartoon Shows; debut on CBS.
In 1967, “Samson And Goliath”, “Super President and Spy Shadow”, “Birdman”, and “The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show”; TV Cartoon Shows; debut on NBC.
In 1967, “Spider-Man”, “The Fantastic Four”, and “Journey To The Center Of The Earth”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on ABC.
In 1967, Sam and Daveʹs soul classic, “Soul Man” is released. Eleven years later on this date, The Blues Brothers covered it.
In 1968, On Guiding Light: Bill Bauer received the first televised heart transplant. That same day, the soap expanded from 15 to 30 minutes.
In 1968, The Guiding Light and Search for Tomorrow each expanded from 15 minutes a day to a half hour.
In 1968, Arthur Ashe wins the U.S. Open by beating Tom Okker 14-12, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Ashe is the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam tournament. As an amateur, Ashe is ineligible to receive the $14,000 winnerʹs prize, but collects $280 in expenses for the two-week tournament.
In 1960, "September Storm" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1961, “As If I Didn't Know” by Adam Wade peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Baby, I Love You” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Baby, You're Right” by James Brown and The Famous Flames peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Back Beat No. 1” by The Rondels peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Big River, Big Man” by Claude King peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Come Back When You Grow Up” by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Don't Cry Baby” by Etta James peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hey Joe” by Cher peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I Fall To Pieces” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)” by Brook Benton peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Little Old Wine Drinker Me” by Dean Martin peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Lonely Street” by Clarence "Frogman" Henry peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Michael” by The Highwaymen peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Now and Forever” by Bert Kaempfert peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Our Song” by Jack Jones peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Pitter-Patter” by The Four Sportsmen peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Reflections” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “School Is Out” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Starlight” by The Preludes Five peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Summer Souvenirs” by Karl Hammel Jr. peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Transistor Sister” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Well-A Well-A” by Shirley and Lee peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “You Don't Know What You've Got” by Ral Donner peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “You're The Reason” by Joe South peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “A Little Bit Now” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Agnes English” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Blues Theme” by The Arrows peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Come Back Girl” by Jackie Edwards peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Cry Softly Lonely One” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ha! Ha! Said The Clown” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Happy” by Blades Of Grass peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Heroes and Villains” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Want To Love You For What You Are” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It Could Be We're In Love” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Jill” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Johnny Willow” by Fred Darian peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Last Minute Miracle” by The Shirelles peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Little Sister / (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Paper Sun” by Traffic peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The River Is Wide” by Forum peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Sweetest Thing This Side Of Heaven” by Chris Bartley peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Windows Of The World” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Burning Of The Midnight Lamp” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I'm Going Home” by Gene Vincent peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Someday” by Kenny Ball peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Soul Finger” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “That's My Home” by Acker Bilk peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Last Waltz” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “There! I've Said It Again” by Al Saxon peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “We Love You / Dandelion” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Dum Dum” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “If I Were A Rich Man” by Bill and Boyd peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “In The Chapel In The Moonlight” by Dean Martin peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Skip To My Lou” by The Dave Bridge Quartet peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Up, Up and Away” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Temptation” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Death Of A Clown” by Dave Davies peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Romeo” by Petula Clark peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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