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The 60's Datebook for October 31

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In 1960, TVʹS JACK BENNY PROGRAM Jackʹs guest star is MILTON BERLE

In 1964, Gilliganʹs Island episode number six. “President Gilligan.” The castaways decide that they need someone to be the leader on the island, and so they hold elections. As you might imagine, both Mr. Howell and the Skipper imagine themselves to be the natural choice to lead the Castaways in their island society. However, when the votes are counted Gilligan is elected president of the island! Just as we recently learned in Florida, every vote counts!

In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “John Astin and Carolyn Jones of The Addams Family”. Other Articles: Gilliganʹs Island, Smothers Bros.

In 1964, R.C., “Baby Love” by The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “Ride The Wild Surf” by Jan and Dean peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #76. “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow”. Gilligan wakes up with white hair, and thinks he overhears the Professor say that he has a rare disease that has made him age quickly (the disease? “follicular albinism”). When Mrs. Howell attempts to fix the problem by dyeing Gilliganʹs hair brown, the dye causes his hair to fall out. A classic line occurred as the other Castaways tried to act as though they donʹt notice Gilliganʹs baldness…Mrs. Howellʹs famous breakfast order: “I think Iʹll have a hard-bald egg.” Later, the Skipper exhibits the same symptoms. The Professor determines the problems are caused by the crude bleach that Gilligan and the Skipper have been using while washing the castaways clothing.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) walked in while Joe (Joel Crothers) was trying to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) so Joe ran off. Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) and Roger (Louis Edmonds) found Joe in the Collins mausoleum and brought him back to Collinwood where he addmitted that he tried to kill Barnabas, and said he would try again.

In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “A Clubhouse Is Not a Home”, Mike and Carol are having difficulty getting their two families adjusted to living in one house, Carolʹs three daughters decide to move out of the Brady house and into the boysʹ clubhouse. When Greg, Peter and Bobby turn them down, the girls picket.

In 1969, READING ABOUT FRANK ZAPPA In a “TIME” magazine article titled 'Mephisto in Hollywood'

In 1960, "Man in the Moon" was released in movie theaters in the U.K.

In 1967, "The Comedians" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "They Came to Rob Las Vegas" was released by Warner Bros.; Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi (director); Gary Lockwood, Elke Sommer, Lee J. Cobb; Crime

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

In 1964, 😉 “Ride The Wild Surf” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “All Cried Out” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Baby Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Death Of An Angel” by The Kingsmen peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Garden In The Rain” by Vic Dana peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Heartbreak Hill” by Fats Domino peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Don't Want To See Tomorrow” by Nat King Cole peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Little Honda” by The Hondells peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Lumberjack” by Brook Benton peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Maybe Tonight” by The Shirelles peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Smack Dab In The Middle” by Ray Charles peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “So Long, Dearie” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Softly, As I Leave You” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Teen Beat '65” by Sandy Nelson peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Up Above My Head (I Hear Music)” by Al Hirt peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, 😉🤣 “Chug-a-Lug” by Roger Miller peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Dancing In The Street” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Gator Tails and Monkey Ribs” by Spats peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Little Honda” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Say You” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1964, “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Is It Because” by The Honeycombs peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “One Way Love” by Cliff Bennett and The Rebel-Rousers peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “The Twelfth Of Never” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “The Wedding” by Julie Rogers peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Three Little Words” by The Applejacks peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “We're Through” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “A Million Drums” by Tony Sheveton peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Have I The Right?” by The Honeycombs peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “You Never Can Tell (C'est la vie)” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “I'm Into Something Good” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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