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In 1963, There is nothing wrong with your monitor. “Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling the transmission. We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical…You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to The Outer Limits.” Premiering tonight on ABC.
In 1963, “Stump The Stars (Pantomime Quiz)”, TV Game Show, last aired on CBS, syndicated 1968-70.
In 1964, Inspired by the success of British Invasion groups on the “Ed Sullivan Show,” the “Shindig” hip music show produced by Jack Good premiered on ABC-TV with guests Sam Cooke, The Everly Brothers, The Righteous Brothers, The Wellingtons, Bobby Sherman and comic, Alan Sues. The show featured go-go dancers, British and American rock acts, Jimmie OʹNeill, and the house band called the Shindogs. Within a few months NBC has an imitation, “Hullabaloo.”
In 1964, The British Invasion was underway. The ANIMALS topped the U.S. pop charts with “The House of the Rising Sun.” Back in the United Kingdom, the KINKS were topping the English charts with “You Really Got Me.” It would be almost a month before it debuted in the Billboard Top 40.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #37. “Gilliganʹs Mother-in-Law”. A native family from another island comes seeking a husband for their lovely, large, robust daughter. This is the first episode filmed in color.
In 1965, The Rolling Stones open the second season of “Shindig!” by performing “Satisfaction.” Also on the show are the Kinks, Byrds and Everly Brothers.
In 1965, “Eight Days A Week” single by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1965, “Laredo”, TV Western Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1965, “My Three Sons”, TV Comedy; moved to CBS. The first episode on its new network features the wedding of eldest son Mike (Tim Considine).
In 1965, “O.K. Crackerby!”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1965, “The Dean Martin Show” debuted on NBC-TV this night. It was a weekly variety show that continued on the network for nine years. Regulars over the years were The Goldiggers, Ken Lane, The Ding-a-Ling Sisters, Tom Bosley, Dom DeLuise, Nipsey Russell, Rodney Dangerfield and Les Brown and His Band. The theme song? “Everybody Loves Somebody”. Joining Dino in his second season are a bunch of leggy dancers with a politically incorrect name: the Golddiggers.
In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG ROLLING STONES (“SATISFACTION”), KINKS, BYRDS and EVERLY BROTHERS are guests on the fall season premiere (as “SHINDIG” shifts to a twice-weekly half hour format)
In 1965, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: KETTY LESTER (“LOVE LETTERS”), DONOVAN (“COLOURS”)
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) went to the Evans Cottage to have dinner with Sam (David Ford) and Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) Evans. Victoria was troubled by the painting of the woman that looked like her.
In 1967, A British radio station mistakenly announces that Englebert Humperdinck had died in a car crash
In 1967, “Little Ole Man (Uptight-Everythingʹs Alr”, by Bill Cosby entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1967, The TV series “Mannix,” starring Mike Connors as a private investigator, premiered on CBS.
In 1968, “The Andy Griffith Show” was seen for the final time this night on CBS-TV. Sheriff Andy Taylor (Griffith), Opie (Ron Howard), Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), Barney Fife (Don Knotts), Goober Pyle (George Lindsey), Floyd Lawson (Howard McNear) and the rest of the gang from Mayberry, North Carolina, are still seen regularly on TV through syndication.
In 1968, “The Lucy Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS. She returned shortly with “Hereʹs Lucy.”
In 1968, “The Rat Patrol”, TV Adventure; last aired on ABC. Rats!
In 1968, Republican presidential nominee Richard Nixon exclaimed, “Sock it to ME?” in a taped bit for the NBC-TV comedy program “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In.”
In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "A Boy Named Sue". The song tells the tale of a young man's quest for revenge on a father who abandoned him at 3 years of age and whose only contribution to his entire life was naming him Sue, commonly a feminine name, which results in the young man suffering from ridicule and harassment by everyone he meets in his travels.
In 1969, “N.Y.P.D.”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on ABC. It became “Blue” 24 years later.
In 1969, “The Debbie Reynolds Show”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1960, "High Time" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1964, "The Secret Invasion" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Fahrenheit 451" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1961, “Every Breath I Take” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Forget It” by Sandpebbles peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Frankie and Johnny” by Brook Benton peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Happy” by Sunshine Company peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Hurt” by Timi Yuro peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I Can't Take It” by Mary Ann Fisher peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Feel Good (I Feel Bad)” by Lewis and Clarke Expedition peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I Just Don't Understand” by Ann-Margret peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I Wake Up Crying” by Chuck Jackson peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I'll Never Smile Again” by The Platters peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Jill” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Keep On Dancing” by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Kissin' On The Phone” by Paul Anka peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Magic Moon (Clair De Lune)” by The Rays peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Making Every Minute Count” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Museum” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “My True Story” by The Jive Five peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Put Your Mind At Ease” by Every Mother's Son peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Romeo” by Janie Grant peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Run, Run, Run” by Third Rail peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “San Franciscan Nights” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sweet Soul Medley” by Magnificent Men peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Theme From 'Silver City'” by The Ventures peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “There Is A Mountain” by Donovan peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “There's Always Me” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Things I Should Have Said” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Time Seller” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon)” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Wednesday” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You're My Everything” by The Temptations peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Zip Code” by Five Americans peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Black Land Farmer” by Wink Martindale peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Come Back When You Grow Up” by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Every Little Bit Hurts” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Little Old Wine Drinker Me” by Robert Mitchum peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Mexico” by Bob Moore and His Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Mr. John” by Kensington Market peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ode To Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Reflections” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Turn On Your Love Light” by Oscar Toney, Jr. peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Why Girl” by The Precisions peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You're My Everything” by The Temptations peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Zip Code” by Five Americans peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Don't Bet Money Honey” by Linda Scott peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Heroes and Villains” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “How Many Tears” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “True Love” by Terry Lightfoot peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Wild In The Country / I Feel So Bad” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Respect” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Smokey Mokes” by The Joy Boys peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Together” by Connie Francis peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Je bent niet hip” by Patricia Paay (as Patricia) peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Now's The Time” by Tee Set peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The House That Jack Built” by Alan Price Set peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “We Love You / Dandelion” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Procol Harum peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)” by The Monkees peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Cuore matto” by Little Tony peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pictures Of Lily” by The Who peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Schenk mir ein Souvenir” by Roy Black peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Verbotene Träume” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sussebass” by Oslo Harmonikvartett peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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