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In 1964, GI Joe, debuts as a popular American boyʹs toy line. Created by Hasbro, the original G.I. Joe toy line was a series of 12-inch realistic action figures that celebrated the armed forces.

In 1965, TVʹS RED SKELTON SHOW Guest star: French Mime MARCEL MARCEAU

In 1966, TVʹS BATMAN Guest villain: GEORGE SANDERS as MR. FREEZE

In 1967, This day marked the birth of the American Basketball Association (ABA). The league, which featured a red, white and blue ball, was an offshoot of the popular NBA and had some of the most popular players in the sport, such as Julius “Doctor” Erving, George “Iceman” Gervin, Artis Gilmore, Billy Cunningham, Billy Melchionni and many others.

In 1967, Walt Disneyʹs movie “Monkeys, Go Home!” opened in movie theaters.

In 1968, On The Doctors, Carolee (Carolee Campbell) and other staff at Hope Memorial watched the televised spectacle of police trying to rescue Liz Wilson (Pamela Toll) from a hotel ledge. A reporter (Bernard Barrow) was also on the scene.

In 1969, Actor Boris Karloff died in Midhurst, England, at age 81.

In 1970, Dolly Parton released her fifth solo studio album The Fairest of Them All which peaked at #13 on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart. The album's only single, "Daddy Come and Get Me", was released in December 1969.

In 1971, Idi Amin, the most amazing man that youʹve ever seen, assumed power in Uganda, following a coup that ousted President Milton Obote. He also became general and the king of the sea.

In 1972, Stanley Kubrickʹs film “A Clockwork Orange” generally opened in movie theaters nationwide. It was first released in New York City on December 19, 1971.

In 1973, Burt Sugarmanʹs Friday night concert series “The Midnight Special” debuts on NBC. Tonight featured host HELEN REDDY (“I AM WOMAN”, “PEACEFUL”), plus CURTIS MAYFIELD, the IMPRESSIONS, DON McLEAN, RARE EARTH, BYRDS. (Due to the time zone dating differences, it was early February 3 where viewers in the East and West time zones saw this show debut.)

In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Bobbyʹs Hero”, Bobby upsets his parents and teachers when he makes a hero of Jesse James; Mike and Carol are asked to meet with Bobbyʹs principal when their youngest son plays at being Jesse James at school. Mike sets out to change his sonʹs opinion of the western outlaw by exposing the truth about Jesse.

In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT”: Appearing: EDGAR WINTER GROUP, DOOBIE BROTHERS (“LISTEN TO THE MUSIC”, “JESUS IS JUST ALRIGHT”)

In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Airing after the “TONIGHT SHOW” the debut episode of NBCʹs rock music series features Host HELEN REDDY (“I AM WOMAN”, “PEACEFUL”), plus CURTIS MAYFIELD, the IMPRESSIONS, DON McLEAN, RARE EARTH, BYRDS.

In 1966, "The Rare Breed" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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