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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for January 28

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In 1965, The Who make their first appearance on the British TV rock show “Ready Steady Go!” With the studio audience packed with mods by Who managers Kit Lambert and Pete Stamp. The Who are a smash. The bandʹs performance helped put the single “I Canʹt Explain” into the British top-ten.

In 1965, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THOSE CALLOWAYS” (Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Brandon deWilde, Walter Brennan, Ed Wynn, Linda Evans) is released on this date.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Monkees”. Other Articles: Home Video Recorders, Gleason

In 1967, R.C., “How Do You Catch a Girl”, by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, The Rolling Stones released “Letʹs Spend The Night Together”/“Ruby Tuesday.”

In 1967, MONKEES ARE A HIT OVERSEAS “IʹM A BELIEVER” becomes the number one hit in both England and Holland this week, matching its American success. It will do the same in subsequent weeks in Ireland, Denmark, South Africa, New Zealand, Germany and the Phillipines.

In 1967, READING ABOUT THE MONKEES In a “SATURDAY EVENING POST” feature story “Four Young Guys Go Ape”

In 1968, Goldie Hawn joined the cast of the TV comedy-variety show “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In,” and managed to giggle through the funny skits for the next few years.

In 1970, “Venus” single by Shocking Blue was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1971, “Plastic Ono Band” album by John Lennon was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Big Bet”, Bobby and Greg make a bet with the loser having to do everything the winner says for a week in “The Big Bet” episode of Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” Greg claims that he can do twice as many chin-ups as his younger brother. Hurt and angry, Bobby forces Greg into a bet to prove his boast. Bobby starts exercising to increase his stamina while Greg ignores the contest.

In 1973, CBS-TV presented the first program of “Barnaby Jones” (a Quinn Martin Production) on this night. Lee Meriwether (Miss America 1955) played the detectiveʹs lovely, daughter-in-law assistant. The actor who played the detective started in show biz back in the 1920s; was selected to play a part in “The Wizard of Oz”, but bowed out. He also shot the first film used in the animation tests for a Walt Disney character named Mortimer Mouse, aka Mickey Mouse. He is best known, however, for playing Jed Clampett on another CBS-TV series, “The Beverly Hillbillies”. Now you know who played “Barnaby Jones”: Buddy Ebsen. “Weee doggies!” Jones will stay in business for seven seasons.

In 1973, On “M*A*S*H”: Ron Howard. Plot(s): Frank throws out his back while on a date with Hot Lips, and a fifteen-year-old Howard, who borrowed his brotherʹs birth certificate to bring his hometown a hero, winds up sent home with a Purple Heart for appendecitis.

In 1965, "36 Hours" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1970, "The Molly Maguires" was released by Paramount Pictures; Martin Ritt (director); Walter Bernstein (screenplay); Sean Connery, Richard Harris, Samantha Eggar, Frank Finlay, Anthony Zerbe, Bethel Leslie, Art Lund, Philip Bourneuf, John Alderson, Frances Heflin, Malachy McCourt, Anthony Costello, Brendan Dillon; Historical; Drama

In 1971, "10 Rillington Place" was released by Columbia Pictures / Filmways Pictures / Genesis Productions; Richard Fleischer (director); Clive Exton (screenplay); Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, John Hurt, Pat Heywood, Isobel Black, Robert Hardy, Geoffrey Chater, André Morell, Sam Kydd, Jimmy Gardner, Gabrielle Daye, Rudolph Walker, Phyllis MacMahon, Ray Barron, Douglas Blackwell, Edward Evans, Tenniel Evans, Basil Dignam, Edward Burnham, Reg Lye; Biography, Crime, Drama; Live Action; Horror

In 1971, "The Last Valley" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures Corporation / Season Productions; James Clavell (director/screenplay); Michael Caine, Omar Sharif, Florinda Bolkan, Nigel Davenport, Per Oscarsson, Arthur O'Connell, Madeleine Hinde, Yorgo Voyagis, Vladek Sheybal, Miguel Alejandro, Christian Roberts, Brian Blessed, Ian Hogg, Michael Gothard, George Innes, John Hallam, Leon Lissek, Ralph Arliss, Claudia Butenuth, Chris Chittell, Kurt Christian, Dave Crowley, Mark Edwards, Frazer Hines, Irene Prador, Jack Shepherd, Larry Taylor, Edward Underdown, Tony Vogel, Michaela Clavell, Mike Douglas, Harry Fielder, Richard Graydon, Joe Powell, Terry Richards; Adventure, Drama, War; Live Action; Historical

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

In 1967, 😉 “Knight In Rusty Armour” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉🤣 “How Do You Catch A Girl” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “96 Tears” by Big Maybelle peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Blue Autumn” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Constant Rain” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Deadend Street” by The Kinks peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hard Lovin' Loser” by Judy Collins peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Passed This Way Before” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Just One Smile” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Karate” by Emperors peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Oh Yeah!” by Joe Cuba Sextet peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Papa Was Too” by Joe Tex peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tell It Like It Is” by Aaron Neville peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Where Will The Words Come From?” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Bend It!” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Communication Breakdown” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Good Thing” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Goodnight My Love” by The Happenings peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Help Me, Girl” by Eric Burdon and The Animals or The Outsiders peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Terry Knight and The Pack peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Passed This Way Before” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Just A Little Bit of 'Oh Yeah'” by Martin Martin peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Multitude of Sins” by The Esquires peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” by The Four Tops peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There's A Pain In My Heart” by The Poppies peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “What Would I Be” by Val Doonican peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1967, “Heart” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Feel Free” by Cream peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Night Of Fear” by The Move peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” by The Four Tops peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Green, Green Grass Of Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Oh, Monah” by The Cherokees peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Single Girl” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “Happy Jack” by The Who peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Any Way That You Want Me” by The Troggs peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Save Me” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Green, Green Grass Of Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I natt jag drömde” by The Hep Stars peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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