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In 1960, R.C., “White Christmas” by The Drifters reentered the chart and peaked at #96 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, Gilliganʹs Island episode #12. “Birds Gotta Fly, Fish Gotta Talk”. During Christmas, the Castaways get homesick and remember the first day they were shipwrecked. When Santa Claus “appears” on the island, many suspect he is the Skipper in costume. However, just as Santa departs while wishing the Castaways a Merry Christmas, the Skipper appears from the other direction.
In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Merry Christmas”. Other Articles: Benny and Burns, Munsters
In 1964, R.C., “Come See About Me” by The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Dance, Dance, Dance” by The Beach Boys peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Downtown,” the first U.S. hit by British pop singer Petula Clark, enters the Hot 100 where it will remain for 15 weeks. It hits number one next month and stays there for two weeks. Allan Sherman parodied it into “Crazy Downtown,” and Mrs. Miller did a cover of the song.
In 1964, ABC used an overhead camera for the first time. The event was the Liberty Bowl.
In 1966, On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
In 1966, “Dream Girl Of '67”, TV Game Show; debut on ABC.
In 1967, On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital. Althea was pregnant and unmarried at the time, a violation of the morals clause in her contract. She wanted to save Matt the trouble of having to fire her. Note: Dr. Nick Bellini, the father of the baby, was not considered to be violation of his morals clause because he was a man, a fact that Althea called out as sexist and unfair.
In 1967, The Strawberry Alarm Clock grabbed a Gold Record when their number one hit, “Incense and Peppermints”, was certified as a million seller.
In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Voice of Christmas”, Carol loses her voice from too much choir practice and may not be able to sing at the Christmas services, Alice tries an old remedy for laryngitis on Carol while Cindy asks the department store Santa to make her well. Mike gets upset when Santa agrees.
In 1969, The Beatles Seventh Christmas album was released.
In 1965, "Invasion of Astro-Monster" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Doctor Dolittle" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Skidoo" was released by Paramount Pictures; Otto Preminger (director); Jackie Gleason, Carol Channing, Frankie Avalon; Comedy
In 1969, "Topaz" was released by Universal Pictures; Alfred Hitchcock (director); Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin, John Forsythe; Thriller
In 1964, “A Woman's Love” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Come See About Me” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Dance, Dance, Dance” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do Anything You Wanna” by Harold Betters peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Endless Sleep” by Hank Williams Jr. peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Don't Want To Walk Without You” by The McGuire Sisters (Phyllis McGuire) peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Just Can't Say Goodbye” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It's All Over” by Walter Jackson peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Party Girl” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Run, Run, Run” by Gestures peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Saturday Night At The Movies” by The Drifters peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “She Understands Me” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Price” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Without The One You Love” by The Four Tops peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You're The Only World I Know” by Sonny James peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Big Man In Town” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Gone, Gone, Gone” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'm Gonna Be Strong” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)” by Del Shannon peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Mountain Of Love” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Mr. Lonely” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Reach Out For Me” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Walk Away” by Matt Monro peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Message To Martha” by Adam Faith peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Pretty Paper” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Walk Tall” by Val Doonican peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Feel Fine / She's A Woman” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'm Gonna Be Strong” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Someplace Green” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Time Is On My Side” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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