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In 1960, “Heckle And Jeckle”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on CBS.
In 1961, Disneyʹs TV show changes names from “Walt Disney Presents” to “Walt Disneyʹs Wonderful World of Color”, and debuts in color on NBC. It was previously on ABC. A new character, Ludwig von Drake, is introduced. The episodeʹs title is “An Adventure in Color, Mathmagic Land”.
In 1961, “The Bullwinkle Show”, TV Cartoon Show starring Bullwinkle J. Moose and his friend, Rocket J. (Rocky) Squirrel, were seen in prime time for the first time on NBC-TV. The Sunday night cartoon (7-7:30 p.m.) was called “The Bullwinkle Show”. Originally Bullwinkle and Rocky appeared on ABC in a weekday afternoon series, “Rocky and His Friends”. Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat! Again? Nothing up my sleeve…Presto! Eh, whatʹs up Doc? Sorry, Bugs, youʹre in the wrong cartoon!
In 1962, Singer Jerry Scoggins, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs recorded "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" for the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, which was released October 12, 1962. The theme song became an immediate country music hit and was played at the beginning and end of each episode. Flatt and Scruggs appeared in several episodes as family friends of the Clampetts in the following years.
In 1962, “Surfside 6”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on ABC.
In 1962, “The New Loretta Young Show”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1962, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Five weeks before Halloween, BOBBY 'BORIS' PICKETT is the guest, with his “MONSTER MASH”
In 1963, “Petticoat Junction”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1964, In The Flintstones episode titled “MONSTER FRED”, Fredʹs bowling-ball accident necessitates a visit to Doctor Len Frankenstone, who sees an opportunity to test his personality-switching machine.
In 1964, “Daniel Boone”, TV Adventure starring Fess Parker, debut on NBC. He was a BIIIIIG man.
In 1964, “The Munsters”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS, starring Fred Gwynn, Yvonne DeCarlo, and Al Lewis as Grandpa.
In 1965, “Truth Or Consequences”, TV Game Show, last aired on NBC, syndicated 1966-74, 77.
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie”. Other Articles: Lost In Space
In 1966, “Psychotic Reaction”, by Count Five entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1966, Stevie Wonderʹs “Up-tight Everythingʹs Alright” enters the LP chart. It features the top-10 hits, “Uptight (Everythingʹs Alright)” and a remake of Bob Dylanʹs “Blowin' In The Wind.”
In 1968, The longest-running newsmagazine on television began on CBS-TV. “60 Minutes” started on this, a Tuesday night in 1968. During its first three years on the tube, “60 Minutes” ran on an alternate-week schedule with “CBS News Hour”, moving to Sundays (all by itself) in early 1972. “60 Minutes” debuted with two correspondents: Mike Wallace and Harry Reasoner. Can you hum their theme song?
In 1968, “Lancer”, TV Western Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1968, “The Doris Day Show”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1968, “The Mod Squad”, TV Crime Drama; debut on ABC. It starred Michael Cole, Clarence Williams III, and Peggy Lipton.
In 1968, The Beatles recorded “Happiness Is A Warm Gun”
In 1969, “Medical Center”, TV Medical Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1969, “BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID” OPENS Starring ROBERT REDFORD and PAUL NEWMAN as a pair of Western Outlaws on the run
In 1965, "Marriage on the Rocks" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1960, 😉 “The Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, 😉 “The Twist” by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, 😉🤣 “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, 😉🤣 “The Brontosaurus Stomp” by The Piltdown Men peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, 😉🤣 “We're Off To Dublin In The Green” by The Abbey Tavern Singers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, 😉🤣 “Yogi” by The Ivy Three peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “7 and 7 Is” by Love peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Cherish” by The Association peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Function At The Junction” by Shorty Long peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Struck It Rich” by Len Barry peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “If I Can't Have You” by Etta and Harvey peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “In The Arms Of Love” by Andy Williams peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Journey Of Love” by The Crests Featuring Johnny Maestro peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Kiddio” by Brook Benton peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Open Up Your Door” by Richard and The Young Lions peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey” by Fats Domino peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White” by The Standells peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Suspicions” by The Sidekicks peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Other Side Of This Life” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Same One” by Brook Benton peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “To Make A Big Man Cry” by Roy Head and The Traits peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Twistin' U.S.A.” by Danny and The Juniors peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, 😉🤣 “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “7 and 7 Is” by Love peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Campfire Girls” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Land Of A Thousand Dances” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Let's Call It A Day Girl” by Razor's Edge peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Let's Have A Party” by Wanda Jackson peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Little Darlin' (I Need You)” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own” by Connie Francis peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Respectable” by The Outsiders peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Robot Man” by Jamie Horton peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Run, Sampson, Run / You Mean Everything To Me” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Say I Am (What I Am)” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Send For Me” by The Checkerlads peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Dangling Conversation” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Turn-Down Day” by Cyrkle peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Wade In The Water” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Wildwood Days” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ashes To Ashes” by The Mindbenders peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Broken Doll” by Tommy Bruce peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Distant Drums” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Everybody's Somebody's Fool” by Connie Francis peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Hello Young Lovers” by Paul Anka peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Can't Turn You Loose” by Otis Redding peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Land Of A Thousand Dances” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Run” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Too Soon To Know” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “When I Come Home” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “You Mean Everything To Me” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme)” by Ray Conniff Singers peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Volaré (nel blu dipinto di blu) / Do It Again” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Walk, Don't Run” by The Ventures peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, 😉🤣 “They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaaa!” by Napoleon XIV peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Everybody Is Somebody's Fool” by Connie Francis peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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