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In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie”. Other Articles: Lost in Space, Smothers Brothers
In 1966, Sergeant Barry Sadlerʹs “The Ballad of the Green Berets” split America over the Vietnam War question, with flag-waving patriots faced off against anti-war protestors. Depending on what side of the Vietnam War controversy you fell on, you loved it or hated it.
In 1966, Surf-rockers the Marketts enter the Hot 100 for the fifth and last time with the “Batman Theme.” It reaches #17 in nine weeks on the charts.
In 1967, Due to a Musiciansʹ Union ban, the Rolling Stones were not allowed to play their hit “Letʹs Spend the Night Together” when they appeared on an I-TV show.
In 1967, Tom and Dick Smothers push the envelope of television with the debut of “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” (1960s version) on CBS. How racy was the show? Well, it featured a curmudgeonly comic (Pat Paulsen) faking a run for president and the antiwar protest songs of folk-singing legend Pete Seeger. Oh. My. God.
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Natalie (Grayson Hall) visited Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) at the Collinsport jail and begged her to end the spell she believed had been cast over Josette. Victoria told Natalie that according to the book Josette (Kathryn Leigh Scott) would jump from Widow's Hill. One of the events leading up to that jump was the loss of a ring, and as Victoria described the ring Natalie told her that Josette did not own such a ring. Later, Natalie panicked when she saw Barnabas' ring on Josette's hand.
In 1969, Televisionʹs most notorious flop, “Turn-On,” had its one and only airing on ABC-TV. The brainchild of the producers of “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In,” “Turn-On” was a half-hour show made up of a series of risque skits and comical blackouts, bridged by electronic music. Viewers called in with universally negative feedback; critics called it “distasteful.” The show never aired again.
In 1969, The Beatles “Yellow Submarine” album, the soundtrack to the animated film of that name, was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album contains only four previously unreleased Beatles songs: Harrsonʹs “Itʹs All Too Much” and “Only a Northern Song” and Lennon and McCartneyʹs “Hey Bulldog” and “All Together Now.”
In 1969, TVʹS GLEN CAMPBELL GOODTIME HOUR Guest Stars: THE MONKEES
In 1971, Born on this day in Boonville, Missouri, was Sara Evans country singer and songwriter who scored the 1999 US #1 Country hit "No Place That Far." Her fifth #1 hit, "A Little Bit Stronger", was co-written by Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum.
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Our Son, the Man”, Greg demands that he be treated as a man now that he is in high school; Greg insists that he needs privacy, including his own bedroom. Mike turns over his den to Greg to become a “mod pad.”
In 1972, Neil Youngʹs “Heart Of Gold” was released.
In 1972, R.C., “Another Puff” by Jerry Reed peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Day After Day” by Badfinger peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Levon” by Elton John peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Telegram Sam” by T. Rex peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1972, U.S. airlines begin mandatory inspection of passengers and baggage as required by the federal government to cut down on hijacking. Tip: at an airport, when greeting a friend named “Jack”, NEVER ever yell “Hi Jack!”
In 1972, Paul Simon releases his first new song without Art Garfunkel, “Mother and Child Reunion.” It becomes a Top Five hit. The LP, “Paul Simon,” does well reaching number four and the second hit off the record “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard,” turns out to be one of quirkiest songs of the year.
In 1973, The comic strip “Hagar The Horrible” debut.
In 1973, “Crocodile Rock” single by Elton John was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1964, "Man in the Middle" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "The Wrecking Crew" was released by Columbia Pictures; Phil Karlson (director); Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate; Comedy; Spy
In 1970, "Patton" was released by 20th Century Fox; Franklin J. Schaffner (director); Francis Ford Coppola, Edmund H. North (screenplay); George C. Scott, Karl Malden, David Bauer, Edward Binns, John Doucette, Michael Strong, Peter Barkworth, Lawrence Dobkin, Paul Stevens, Morgan Paull, Stephen Young; Biographical; War
In 1972, ⛵ “Levon” by Elton John peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Baby Won't You Let Me Rock and Roll You” by Ten Years After peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Can't You See” by Mary Wells peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Daisy Mae” by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Day After Day” by Badfinger peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'” by Charley Pride peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Like A Baby” by Len Barry peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Michelle” by Billy Vaughn peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Music From 'Across The Way'” by James Last Band peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)” by The T-Bones peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Pain” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Second-Hand Rose” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Spread It On Thick” by Gentrys peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Harder I Try” by Free Movement peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Men In My Little Girl's Life” by Mike Douglas peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tijuana Taxi” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Together Let's Find Love” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Blue Lipstick” by Patricia Anne peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Daisy Mae” by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Day After Day” by Badfinger peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Fly Across The Sea” by Edward Bear peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hoochie Coochie Coo” by Wes Dakus peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by The New Seekers peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Looking For A Love” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Make Me The Woman That You Go Home To” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mexican Lady” by Steel River peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Oh Me, Oh My” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock and Roll Stew” by Traffic peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “She's Just My Style” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Tupelo Honey” by Van Morrison peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Under My Wheels” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Walk Hand In Hand” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “We're Dancin'” by Second Helping peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Yesterday Man” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Didn't Have To Be So Nice” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Bye Bye Blues” by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Family Affair” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love's Just A Broken Heart” by Cilla Black peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Michelle” by David and Jonathan peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Moon River” by Greyhound peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Recovery” by Fontella Bass peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Stay With Me” by Faces peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Telegram Sam” by T. Rex peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Hard Way” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Letters / Dancing In The Streets” by Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “(I Know) I'm Losing You” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Brand New Key” by Melanie peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “It Must Be Love” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rosalina” by Gebroeders Brouwer peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sacramento” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Till The End Of The Day” by The Kinks peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “To Whom It Concerns” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Carnival Is Over” by The Seekers peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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