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In 1960, R.C., “Shoppin' For Clothes” by The Coasters peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “Twistin' U.S.A.” by Danny and The Juniors peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.
In 1961, Alcoa Premiere (TV Anthology) first went on the air.
In 1961, “Catch 22” was published by Joseph Heller. They originally couldnʹt publish the book because it wasnʹt published before.
In 1962, The BBC banned Bobby “Boris” Pickettʹs hit single “Monster Mash” because the network thought the song was offensive. Although the tune is neither obscene or controversial, itʹs about a horror-movie-star record hop, “Monster Mash,” like many other songs, is banned under a catch-all regulation prohibiting the broadcast of anything deemed “offensive.” It still went on to become a graveyard smash.
In 1962, COVER OF LOOK Jackie Gleason, Lucille Ball, and Jack Paar, all with new prime time series debuting, share the cover of the FALL TV PREVIEW
In 1964, Gilliganʹs Island episode number three. “Voodoo Something To Me”. The Skipper fears that the island is full of 'voodoo' when he thinks that Gilligan has been turned into a monkey.
In 1964, R.C., “Slow Down” by The Beatles peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, Entertainer Eddie Cantor died in Beverly Hills, California at age 72.
In 1964, The Summer Olympics were opened in Tokyo by Japanese Emperor Hirohito; it was the first time the games were held in Asia. It was also the first Summer Games to be telecast around the world.
In 1964, The Shangri-Lasʹ “Leader Of The Pack” is released.
In 1964, NBC-TV aired the opening ceremonies of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It was the first live color TV program to be transmitted to the U.S. by satellite.
In 1965, Snoopy jumped on top of his doghouse and dueled with the Red Baron for the first time in the Peanuts comic strip.
In 1965, TVʹS “MR. ED” A cross- promotion with CBSʹs mega-hit “THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES”, as IRENE “GRANNY” RYAN and RAYMOND “DRYSDALE” BAILEY are the Guest Stars. Unfortuately the CLAMPETTS never reciprocated, and neither ED nor WILBUR or CAROL ever visited the mansion in BEVERLY HILLS.
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #73. “Voodoo”. A witch doctor makes voodoo dolls from the Castawaysʹ personal objects, which he has stolen from their huts. Gilligan stumbles upon the hidden voodoo dolls and brings them back to the Castaways. He then fashions a voodoo doll in the likeness of the witch doctor, to fight fire with fire! Even though the Professor was turned into a motionless zombie for a short time, he refuses to acknowledge a scientific acceptance of voodoo.
In 1966, The game Twister was introduced by Milton Bradley. Weird Al sez “Play Twister, by M.B.”
In 1966, The Beach Boysʹ single “Good Vibrations,” written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love was released by Capitol Records.
In 1966, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: TOMMY ROE, SAM THE SHAM and THE PHAROAHS
In 1968, The sexy science-fiction spoof “Barbarella,” starring Jane Fonda, was released by Paramount Pictures.
In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Eenie, Meenie, Mommy, Daddy”, Cindyʹs appearance in a school play causes a family crisis. Cindy has only one ticket for her parentsʹ use and doesnʹt know whether to ask her old mother or her new father.
In 1966, "Hawaii" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1964, “Dartell Stomp” by Mustangs peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Funny” by Joe Hinton peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Wanna Be With You” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Wouldn't Trade You For The World” by The Bachelors peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'm On The Outside (Looking In)” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Just A Moment Ago” by Soul Sisters peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Pearly Shells (Popo O Ewa)” by Burl Ives peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Rhythm” by Major Lance peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Slow Down” by The Beatles peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Somebody New” by Chuck Jackson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “That's What Love Is Made Of” by The Miracles peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Try Me” by Jimmy Hughes peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Come Home Little Girl” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “He's In Town” by The Tokens peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Henpecked Guy” by The Reflections peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I've Got No Time To Lose” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Jolly Jacqueline” by Lucille Starr peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Matchbox” by The Beatles peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Some Day We're Gonna Love Again” by The Searchers peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “(Oh) Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison and The Candymen peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Together” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
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