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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for January 10

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In 1964, The U.S. version of “That Was The Week That Was” (TW3) began airing on NBC-TV as a half-hour satirical revue broadcast live from New York after a successful hour-long special on November 10, 1963. The show, based on the BBC program of the same name, ran through May the fourth, 1965. It was revived as a one-time ABC special in 1985, and as a segment on ABCʹs Primetime Live ca. 2004–05. It starred Henry Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, Nancy Ames (the “TW3” girl), a roving report from “special correspondent” William Conrad (who commuted between this and the BBC version) and Berlin Wall hand ballet. Tom Lehrer, who filled an entire album with his contributions to the show, wonʹt appear until June. Lehrer joked in one of this songs by amending the title as “That Was The Week That Was That Would Have Been.”

In 1964, Vee-Jay Records released “Introducing…The Beatles,” an album which ran into immediate legal opposition from Capitol Records, which was about to come out with its own album, “Meet the Beatles!” (After a court battle, the two companies reached a settlement.)

In 1967, The National Educational Television Network (forerunner of the Public Broadcasting Service) operated as a true network for the first time with 70 stations as it carried President Lyndon B. Johnsonʹs State of the Union address.

In 1967, “The Invaders”, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on ABC.

In 1967, The Beatles recorded “Penny Lane”

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, angered and frightened by Angelique Bouchard (Lara Parker), Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) attempted to meet Josette duPres (Kathryn Leigh Scot). Angelique sent a bat to spy on him.

In 1969, Johnny cash was at #1 on the US Country charts with his version of the Carl Perkins song, "Daddy Sang Bass." The record was nominated in the CMA awards category of Single of the Year by the Country Music Association in 1969.

In 1969, George Harrison quits the Beatles for a short while, making him the second Beatle to do so (Ringo had left the group for a brief period a year earlier).

In 1969, READING ABOUT B.B. KING Legendary guitarist/ singer is profiled in the music section of “TIME”

In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Fred MacMurray and Beverly Garland of My Three Sons”. Other Articles: Henry Fonda, Land of the Giants

In 1971, “Masterpiece Theatre” premiered on PBS-TV with host Alistair Cooke introducing a 12-part drama series, “The First Churchills.”

In 1973, "The No Mercy Man" was released by Cannon Film Distributors; Daniel Vance (director/screenplay); Mike Nolin (screenplay); Steve Sandor, Rockne Tarkington, Sid Haig, Ron Thompson, Mike Lane, Richard X. Slattery, Heidi Vaughn, David Booth, Daniel Oaks, Tom Scott, Michael Prichard, Peg Stewart, Richard Collier, Darlene Feasel, Russell Morrell; Action

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Evil Woman Don't Play Your Games With Me” by Crow peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “La La La (If I Had You)” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Point It Out” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning)” by The Tokens peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Six White Horses” by Tommy Cash peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “A Brand New Me” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Dong-Dong-Di-Ki-Di-Ki-Dong” by Super Cirkus peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Evil Woman Don't Play Your Games With Me” by Crow peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Holly Holy” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “How I Miss You Baby” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm Tired” by Savoy Brown peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Land Of A Thousand Dances” by The Electric Indian peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Listen To The People” by Zager and Evans peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Right Or Left At Oak Street” by Roy Clark peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Up On Cripple Creek” by The Band peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Volunteers” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Good Morning” by Leapy Lee peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Highway Song” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “If I Thought You'd Change Your Mind” by Cilla Black peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Leavin' (Durham Town)” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Melting Pot” by Blue Mink peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Pickney Gal” by Desmond Dekker and The Aces peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Seventh Son” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Sweet Sensation” by The Melodians peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tracy” by Cuff Links peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “And When I Die” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Oh Well” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Try A Little Kindness” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Another 45 Miles” by Golden Earring peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Mon enfant” by Nana Mouskouri peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “One Million Years” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Flood” by Ginger Ale peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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