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In 1966, The Beatles appearred in taped performances of “We Can Work It Out” and “Day Tripper” on the TV show Hullabaloo, the music series “for swingers of all ages.”
In 1966, “Eye Guess”, TV Game Show with host Bill Cullen, debut on NBC.
In 1966, TVʹS HULLABALOO Guests include LESLEY GORE (“I WONʹT LOVE YOU ANYMORE”), RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO (“HANG ON SLOOPY”), JONATHAN KING (“EVERYONEʹS GONE TO THE MOON”) and THE BEATLES on tape from England (the American TV debut of “DAY TRIPPER” and “WE CAN WORK IT OUT”)
In 1966, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: FREDDY CANNON (“PALISADES PARK”), VIBRATIONS (“MY GIRL SLOOPY”, their '64 hit later redone by the McCOYS)
In 1967, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” is shortened from 105 to 90 minutes.
In 1968, On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) and Russ (Sam Groom) crossed the state line and were married by a justice of the peace. The magistrate's wife, Effie, was their witness. Rachel had convinced Russ they could keep the marriage a secret from his mother, Mary, since he promised her to remain free of responsibility until he finished his internship and residency. When Rachel arrived back on Bay City, she gloated to Ada (Constance Ford), "Say good luck. Say you're happy. Say fireworks, music, blue skies, champagne, merry-go-round, rainbow! I'm married to Dr. Russell Matthews!"
In 1968, on Another World, Russ and Rachel wed.
In 1970, R.C., “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Get It Together”, TV Music; debut on ABC.
In 1970, “Iʹll Never Fall In Love Again” by Dionne Warwick entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1970, A year after Peter Torkʹs departure from the group, lead singer Davy Jones announces he too is leaving the Monkees. This essentially dissolved the group, which had dwindled to a duo.
In 1970, The Beatles record what will be their last song together, “I Me mine.” A decade later it becomes the title of George Harrisonʹs auto-biography.
In 1972, Don McLean received a gold record certified by the RIAA for his eight-minute-plus hit, “American Pie”. 27 years later, “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied the song into a movie tribute to Star Wars in “The Saga Begins”
In 1973, AT THE MOVIES “POSEIDON ADVENTURE” (Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelly Winters) is the weekʹs box office champion; “DELIVERANCE”; “LADY SINGS THE BLUES” (Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams)
In 1968, "The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz" was released by Hall Bartlett Productions; George Marshall (director); Elke Sommer, Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer; Comedy
In 1970, “A World Without Music” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Are You Getting Any Sunshine” by Lou Christie peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Want You To Know” by Rotary Connection peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'm Gonna Love You” by Intrigues peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Together” by The Illusion peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up On Cripple Creek” by The Band peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Take A Letter Maria” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Tracy” by Cuff Links peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mighty Joe” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Today I Killed A Man” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Rosen” by Arne Quick peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Vi vil gi” by Gluntan peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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