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In 1960, “Today On The Farm”, TV News, debut on NBC.
In 1961, “Mister Ed”, TV Comedy; moved to CBS from syndication. “Hey, Willlburrrr, weʹre getting a TV show.” Talking horse Mr. Ed chats for the first time on the CBS network.
In 1961, Roger Maris surpasses Babe Ruthʹs single-season home run mark, hitting his 61st homer off Tracy Stallardʹs 2-0 fastball for the gameʹs only run in the Yankeesʹ 1-0 victory at the Bronx ballpark. Sal Durante, a 19-year-old fan who caught the ball in his palm standing on his seat in Section 33, gives the historic horsehide to the outfielder a few weeks later after accepting $5,000 from Sam Gordon, a Sacramento (CA) restaurant owner.
In 1962, Brian Epstein signed a contract to manage Beatles through 1977. Neither Epstein nor The Beatles lasted until then.
In 1962, Lucille Ball returned to TV in the comedy sitcom “The Lucy Show”, sans former husband Desi Arnaz, but again joined by her former “I Love Lucy” co-star Vivian Vance. She played Lucy Carmichael. Ball becomes Lucy Carter in 1968 when the show undergoes a face-lift and turns into Hereʹs Lucy.
In 1962, “Discovery”, TV Childrens, debut on ABC; it ran until 1971
In 1962, “The Merv Griffin Show”, TV Talk Show, debut in daytime on NBC. His guests were comedian Shelley Berman, opera singer Roberta Peters and journalist Adela Rogers Saint Johns.
In 1962, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, TV Talk Show, began a nearly thirty-year-run on NBC. Johnny Carson succeeded Jack Paar to begin his reign as permanent host beginning with guest Joan Crawford. Groucho Marx introduced Carson at the beginning of the show. Ed McMahon was, of course, by his side, but the original band leader is Skitch Henderson. Multihued Doc Severinsen wonʹt lead the band until 1967. His other guests were actor-singer Rudy Vallee, singer Tony Bennett and comedian Mel Brooks. Johnnyʹs last show: May 22, 1992.
In 1964, In The Flintstones episode titled “ITTY BITTY FREDDY”, Fredʹs experimental reducing formula leaves him a diminished man, a situation he and Barney exploit by putting together a ventriloquist act for the Ed Sullystone Show.
In 1964, “I Started Out As A Child” album by Bill Cosby was released
In 1965, The number one Billboard Pop Hit was “Hang on Sloopy” by The McCoys.
In 1966, R.C., “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” by The Temptations peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Black Is Black” by Los Bravos peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris reentered the chart and peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Monkees” album by The Monkees was released
In 1966, Cat Stevens released “I Love My Dog”. How funny. A “Cat” loving a dog?
In 1966, “I Love My Dog” was released by Cat Stevens (born Steven Demitri Georgiou); he was 19 years old. Just five years later, he recorded such hits as “Wild World,” “Morning Has Broken,” “Peace Train” and “Oh Very Young.” By 1979, disenchanted with the music business, Stevens converted to the Islamic religion and changed his name to Yusef Islam.
In 1967, “Aliceʹs Restaurant” album by Arlo Guthrie was released
In 1968, On Another World, seething with anger after a fight with his mother, Liz (Audra Lindley), Bill Matthews (Joseph Gallison) crashed his car.
In 1968, The cult horror movie “Night of the Living Dead” had its world premiere in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where it was filmed.
In 1969, “Abbey Road”, the last original album by The Beatles, was released in the U.S.
In 1969, An omen of '70s “progressive” radio programming…Denverʹs KMYR-FM drops it pop format in favor of comedy and top instrumental arrangements of contemporary hits. The station programming people call it “Pzazz-95.”
In 1960, "Autumn Has Already Started" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1960, "Never on Sunday" was released in movie theaters in Greece/U.S.A.
In 1968, "Night of the Living Dead" was released by Image Ten; George A. Romero (director); Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman; Horror
In 1966, 😉🤣 “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, 😉🤣 “Time Machine” by Dante and The Evergreens peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “A Million To One” by Jimmy Charles peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ain't Nobody Home” by Howard Tate peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Almost Persuaded” by David Houston peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “And Now” by Della Reese peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Anymore” by Teresa Brewer peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” by The Temptations peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Black Is Black” by Los Bravos peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Blue Side Of Lonesome” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Five Brothers” by Marty Robbins peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Flamingo” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Honest I Do” by The Innocents peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Can Make It With You” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “I'm Not Afraid” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It Hurts Me” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Just Call Me (and I'll Understand)” by Lloyd Price peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Melody For An Unknown Girl” by Unknowns peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own” by Connie Francis peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Sweet Potato” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Open The Door To Your Heart” by Darrell Banks peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Philly Dog” by Herbie Mann peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Pineapple Princess” by Annette With The Afterbeats peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Poverty” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Rumors” by Syndicate Of Sound peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Summer Wind” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Fife Piper” by Dynatones peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Lovin' Touch” by Mark Dinning peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Tonight's The Night” by The Chiffons peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Yes Sir, That's My Baby” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “You're Lookin' Good” by Dee Clark peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Devil Or Angel” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Guantanamera” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “In The Arms Of Love” by Andy Williams peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It Hurts Me” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Only When You're Lonely” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Please Forget Her” by The Jury peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Satisfied With You” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Philly Freeze” by Alvin Cash and The Registers peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The World Of Fantasy” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Wreck Of The 'John B'” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “There Will Never Be Another You” by Chris Montez peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Can't Hurry Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” by Paul and Barry Ryan peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “I Just Go For You” by Jimmy Jones peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “I'd Do Anything” by Mike Preston peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm A Boy” by The Who peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Image Of A Girl” by Mark Wynter peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Little Darlin' (I Need You)” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Little Man” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Volaré (nel blu dipinto di blu)” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Walk With Me” by The Seekers peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Can't Hurry Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Summer In The City” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Whiplash” by Rob E.G. peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Yes Sir, That's My Baby” by Col Joye and The Joy Boys peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “It's Now Or Never” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sittin' On A Fence” by Twice As Much peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The More I See You” by Chris Montez peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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