Home
DFS
SB
OD
SDN
DFSM
THP
Donate $5
In 1961, R.C., “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by The Tokens peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1961, R.C., “Twistin' U.S.A.” by Chubby Checker peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1961, Chubby Checkerʹs “The Twist” has now been on the Hot 100 chart for 23 straight weeks, longer than any other disc on the chart.
In 1962, “The First Family” album by Vaughn Meader was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1962, “Mister Magooʹs Christmas Carol,” an animated musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens story, first aired on NBC-TV.
In 1963, On the Christmas episode of “THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW”, This cute, funny, lovable seasonal oddity has Alan Brady (Carl Reiner) taking a back seat to his staffers as they perform on his special holiday show. So, in character as Laura (Mary Tyler Moore), Rob (Van Dyke), Buddy (Morey Amsterdam), Sally (Rose Marie), and Mel (Richard Deacon), the “Dick Van Dyke Show” cast gets to sing and dance and run through old routines and vaudeville sketches. Itʹs not exactly p.c. — Sally belts out the definitely non-feminist “Santa, Send a Fella” — and when Ritchie (Larry Mathews) sings “The Little Drummer Boy,” the needle flies off the schmaltz meter. But while “The Alan Brady Show Presents” might be dated, itʹs a gift to the audience that records a time of optimistic innocence. And when the cast signs off by singing a few rowdy bars of the “Dick Van Dyke” theme song, we know this has been a special kind of fun for them — and no less for us.
In 1964, Born on this day was American country music artist Cledus T. Judd. Known primarily for his parodies of popular country music songs, he has been called the "Weird Al" Yankovic of country music. His highest chart peak is the #48 "I Love NASCAR", a parody of Toby Keith's 2003 single "I Love This Bar".
In 1964, Continental Classroom, TV Public Affairs, aired for the last time.
In 1964, “The Pink Panther” cartoon theatrical shorts series premiered with the episode titled “The Pink Phink.” NBC later turned the releases into a Satruday morning series in the 1970s.
In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jim Nabors of Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.”. Other Articles: Mr. Edʹs Voice
In 1965, R.C., “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “The Drinking Manʹs Diet” by Allan Sherman peaked at #98 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler recorded “The Ballad of the Green Berets.”
In 1965, COVER OF TV GUIDE JIM NABORS
In 1966, The animated TV special “Doctor Seussʹ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” starring Boris Karloff as the narrator as well as the voice of the Grinch, first aired on CBS.
In 1966, HOT SELLING ALBUMS “SUPREMES A GO-GO”; “PARSLEY SAGE ROSEMARY and THYME” (Simon and Garfunkel); “THE MONKEES” (including “LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE”)
In 1967, On The Doctors, when Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) told Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) that she had violated the "morals clause" in her contract by becoming pregnant, Althea railed against a system that didn't hold the father of the baby equally accountable.
In 1967, “Treasure Isle” makes its debut on ABC, becoming quite possibly the networkʹs best game show ever played on a lagoon…next to Survivor!
In 1967, “16” MAGAZINE FOR JANUARY 1968 On the cover: MONKEES, MARK LINDSAY, PETER NOONE; Inside: there was also a feature on the BEATLES' “MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR” film, and “80 Snoopy Questions” 20 with each of the RASCALS; PETER NOONE was tabbed “Sweetheart of the Month”; SALLY FIELD alias “THE FLYING NUN” Sings; JAY NORTH and SAJID KHAN (of TVʹs “MAYA”) 1968 SHOW-BIZ NOTE Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland are divorced. (Eight years later, sheʹd provide background vocals on Rod Stewartʹs “TONIGHTʹS THE NIGHT.”)
In 1969, “On Her Majestyʹs Secret Service” James Bond flick was released in theaters.
In 1969, Britainʹs House of Lords joined the House of Commons in making permanent a 1965 ban on the death penalty for cases of murder.
In 1964, "Get Yourself a College Girl" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "I'll Never Forget What's'isname" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was released by Warfield Productions; Ken Hughes (director); Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries; Musical; Fantasy
In 1968, "Hell in the Pacific" was released by Selmur Productions; John Boorman (director); Lee Marvin, Toshirō Mifune; War
In 1968, "The Night They Raided Minsky's" was released by Amsterdam Film Company; William Friedkin (director); Jason Robards, Britt Ekland, Burt Lahr; Comedy; Musical
In 1968, "Uptight" was released by 20th Century Fox; Jules Dassin (director); Ruby Dee, Roscoe Lee Browne, Julian Mayfield; Drama
In 1969, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" was released by United Artists; Peter R. Hunt (director); George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas; Spy
In 1969, "Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here" was released by Universal Pictures; Abraham Polonsky (director); Robert Redford, Katharine Ross, Robert Blake; Western
In 1965, “Do I Make Myself Clear” by Sugar Pie DeSanto and Etta James peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Fight It” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “England Swings” by Roger Miller peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Here It Comes Again” by The Fortunes peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Really Love You” by Dee Dee Sharp peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Won't Love You Anymore (Sorry)” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Our World” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Quiet Night and Quiet Stars” by Andy Williams peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Sunday and Me” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Forget Her” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Found A Girl” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Hear A Symphony” by The Supremes peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Want To Meet Him” by Royalettes peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It Was I” by Big Town Boys peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Misty” by The Vibrations peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tears” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Don't Mean Me No Good” by Jelly Beans peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Really Got A Hold On Me” by Little Caesar and The Consuls peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Rescue Me” by Fontella Bass peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Crawling Back” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tears” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Shame and Scandal In The Family” by Shawn Elliott peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Yesterday” by The Beatles peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
© 1995-2026. davesfunstuff.com. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website without expressed written consent is prohibited.
