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In 1961, R.C., “Keep On Dancing” by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, KVCR TV channel 24 in San Bernardino, California, (PBS) begins broadcasting. Itʹs an all-VCR channel (just kidding).
In 1962, Unsatisfied with the work by Ringo Starr a week earlier, Beatles producer George Martin had them re-record “Love Me Do” with session drummer Andy White and Starr playing the tambourine. They also remade “P.S. I Love You” with Starr playing the maracas. (These versions were released in the U.S. in 1964 with “Love Me Do” topping the Billboard Hot 100, and its B-Side “P.S. I Love You” reaching number 10.)
In 1963, “Our Man Higgins”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1963, A two-record “bootleg” set of Bob Dylan songs, called “The Great White Wonder” first appears in a Los Angeles record store. Itʹs believed to be the first bootleg album.
In 1964, The last of the “Friday Night Fights” was seen on free home TV. The Gillette Safety Razor Company, Madison Square Garden and ABC-TV televised a fight between Dick Tiger and Don Fullmer from Cleveland, Ohio. Tiger beat Fullmer to wrap up the 20-year TV series. Boxing soon went to closed circuit TV in theatres and to cable and pay-per-view TV.
In 1964, “Make That Spare”, TV Sports; last aired on ABC. Low ratings couldnʹt spare the show.
In 1965, Beatlesʹ “Help!”, album goes number one and stays number one for nine weeks.
In 1966, The Rolling Stones perform on Ed Sullivan. Guitarist Brian Jones goes on despite a cast on his right hand which he broke in a fall in Tangier.
In 1966, “Itʹs About Time”, TV Scifi Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1966, In his debut, Nolan Ryan whiffs the first batter he faces, making Braves pitcher Pat Jarvis the first strikeout victim the right-hander will claim during a 27-year Hall of Fame career. The 19-year-old Mets right-hander fans three batters during his two-inning Shea Stadium stint in relief en route to setting a major league mark of 5,714 career strikeouts.
In 1967, The comic strip “Redeye” debut.
In 1967, “Cowboy In Africa”, TV Adventure; debut on ABC.
In 1967, “Light My Fire” single by The Doors was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, “The Carol Burnett Show” TV Variety show began its 11 year run on CBS-TV. It was home to a talented cast of regulars like Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Tim Conway. The initials for CBS also stood for Carol Burnett Show.
In 1967, “The Danny Thomas Hour”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.
In 1967, “The Doors” album by The Doors was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1968, “Lost In Space”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on CBS. Bill Mumy who played young Will went on to more fame in “Babylon 5” as well as half of the novelty duo “Barnes and Barnes”.
In 1968, "The Young Runaways" was released by Universal Pictures; Arthur Dreifuss (director); Brooke Bundy, Kevin Coughlin, Lloyd Bochner; Drama
In 1965, “Can't Let You Out Of My Sight” by Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Give All Your Love To Me” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Houston” by Dean Martin peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Is It Really Over” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Me Without You” by Mary Wells peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Only Those In Love” by Jeanette (Baby) Washington peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Soul Heaven” by Dixie Drifter peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Silence” by Al Hirt peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Can't Be True, Dear” by Patti Page peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing” by The Drifters peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'm Alive” by The Hollies peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's The Same Old Song” by The Four Tops peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Makin' Love” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Name Is "Mud"” by Eddie Rambeau peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Nothing But Heartaches” by The Supremes peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Tracks Of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “All I Really Want To Do” by Cher peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Never Get Over You” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Time In Between” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Twilight Time / My Girl Josephine” by Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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