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The 60's Datebook for October 2

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In 1960, “Candid Camera”, TV Comedy Variety, moved to CBS.

In 1960, “Ted Mackʹs Original Amateur Hour”, TV Variety; moved to CBS.

In 1961, R.C., “The Astronaut (parts 1 and 2)” by Jose Jimenez (Bill Dana) peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Ben Casey”, TV Medical Drama starring Vince Edwards and Sam Jaffe, debut on ABC. Dickie Goodman parodied him into “Ben Crazy” on his “interview” records.

In 1961, “Password”, TV Game Show, debut on CBS with host Allen Ludden. Celebrity guests were Kitty Carlisle and Tom Poston. Its original run lasted until 1967…Later it would return in varying formats on both ABC and NBC during the 70s and 80s, hosted by Ludden (and then after his death, Tom Kennedy, and then Bert Convy).

In 1963, TVʹS “BEN CASEY” SAMMY DAVIS JR guest stars as a baseball player who loses an eye in an accident

In 1964, The Supremes release “Baby Love.”

In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “Don Adams and Barbara Feldon of Get Smart”. Other Articles: Combat! and Rawhide.

In 1965, R.C., “Hang On Sloopy” by The McCoys peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, The Who make their U.S. TV debut on “Shindig!” performing “I Canʹt Explain.” Also on the show are the Four Tops and Gerry and the Pacemakers.

In 1965, “Secret Squirrel”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.

In 1965, “The Atom Ant Show”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.

In 1965, “The Jetsons”, TV Cartoon Show, moved to NBC.

In 1967, JOHNNY CARSONʹS 5TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW His guests on the “TONIGHT SHOW” include JACK BENNY and GEORGE BURNS

In 1968, "Coogan's Bluff" was released by The Malpaso Company; Don Siegel (director); Clint Eastwood, Lee J. Cobb, Susan Clark; Crime Thriller

U.S. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “3rd Man Theme” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Agent Double-O Soul” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “For Your Love” by Sam and Bill peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Hang On Sloopy” by The McCoys peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “High Heel Sneakers” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The Girl From Peyton Place” by Dickey Lee peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The Sins Of A Family” by P.F. Sloan peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The Way Of Love” by Kathy Kirby peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Two Different Worlds” by Lenny Welch peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “With These Hands” by Tom Jones peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You Can't Take It Away” by Fred Hughes peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Action” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “First I Look At The Purse” by The Contours peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Hey Ho” by The Guess Who peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Out Of The Sunshine” by David Clayton-Thomas peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Ride Away” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Summer Wind” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The 'In' Crowd” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Who'll Be The Next In Line” by The Kinks peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You've Been In Love Too Long” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “It's The Same Old Song” by The Four Tops peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Look Through Any Window” by The Hollies peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Tears” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, 🤔 “Eve Of Destruction” by Barry McGuire peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “What's New Pussycat?” by Tom Jones peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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