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In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #62. “Will the Real Mr. Howell Please Stand Up?” The radio reports that Mr. Howell has been rescued and is spending all of his money. Obviously, there is an imposter! The real Mr. Howell is frantic, and offers a reward to the person who can come up with a plan to get him back to civilization. Meanwhile, the imposter falls off a luxury liner and ends up stranded on (you guessed it!) Gilliganʹs Island. There the imposter conks Mr. Howell on the head with a coconut, changes clothes with him, and attempts to continue his masquerade as the millionaire.
In 1967, In Grateful Dead History: The bandʹs debut album, Grateful Dead,is released
In 1967, Snoopy and Charlie Brown of the comic strip “Peanuts” made the cover of “LIFE” magazine.
In 1968, The Bee Gees made their U.S. television debut on Ed Sullivanʹs TV variety show on CBS. They perform “To Love Somebody” and “Words.” No, they didnʹt have John Travolta in a white polyester suit discoing back then!
In 1970, The Beatles received a U.S. gold certification for their single “Let It Be” and a U.S. gold certification for “Live Peace In Toronto 1969” for one of the soloists.
In 1970, “Plastic Ono Band — Live Peace In Toronto” album by Plastic Ono Band was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, Erika Slezak joined the ABC soap opera "One Life to Live" and became one of the longest serving serial actors in American media. In her 42 years in the role, Slezak won six Daytime Emmy Awards, which is an Emmy record for a female performer. The role had been originated by Gillian Spencer in 1968, then assumed by Joanne Dorian starting in 1970.
In 1972, Melissa Auf der Maur of Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins is born in Montreal, Quebec.
In 1973, Charles Durning guest stars on an “All in the Family” in which Gloria drops the charges against her attempted rapist, when she learns that her assailantʹs defense attorneys will say she “asked for it.”
In 1973, Eric Weissberg was at #1 on the country album chart with Dueling Banjos. The song "Dueling Banjos" was composed in 1955 by Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith as a banjo instrumental called "Feudin' Banjos", which contained riffs from "Yankee Doodle". The version by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell went to #2 for four weeks on the Hot 100 in 1973. The song was made famous by the 1972 film Deliverance, which also led to a successful lawsuit by the song's composer, as it was used in the film without his permission.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson of Sanford and Son”. Other Articles: Mission: Impossible, Genesis: II
In 1973, Pink Floydʹs “Dark Side of the Moon” album first enter the Billboard Top-200 album chart, beginning its record stay on the chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Iʹm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)” by Moody Blues peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “The Cover Of The Rolling Stone” by Doctor Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at number six on the pop singles chart. Shortly afterwards, they did appear on a cover of that magazine.
In 1973, “Little Willy” by Sweet entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1973, “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1973, “The Yes Album” album by Yes was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, “Yessongs” album by Yes was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, The number one selling album: is “DUELING BANJOS” from ERIC WEISSBERG and STEVE MANDEL
In 1970, "The Boys in the Band" was released by National General Pictures / Cinema Center Films; William Friedkin (director); Mart Crowley (screenplay); Kenneth Nelson, Leonard Frey, Cliff Gorman, Laurence Luckinbill, Frederick Combs, Keith Prentice, Robert La Tourneaux, Reuben Greene, Peter White, Maud Adams, Elaine Kaufman; Drama
In 1971, "The Barefoot Executive" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Butler (director); Joseph L. McEveety (screenplay); Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan, Wally Cox, Heather North, Alan Hewitt, Hayden Rorke, John Ritter, Jack Bender, Tom Anfinsen, George N. Neise, Ed Reimers, Morgan Farley, Glenn Dixon, Robert Shayne, Tris Coffin, James B. Douglas, Ed Prentiss, Fabian Dean, Iris Adrian, Smilin' Jack Smith, Eve Brent, Sandra Gould, James Flavin, Peter Renaday, Judson Scott, Vince Howard, Hal Baylor, Bill Daily, Dave Willock, Anthony Teague, Edward Faulkner; Comedy; Live Action
In 1972, "Pink Flamingos" was released by New Line Cinema / Dreamland; John Waters (director/screenplay); Divine, David Lochary, Mink Stole, Mary Vivian Pearce, Danny Mills, Edith Massey, Cookie Mueller, Channing Wilroy, Paul Swift, Susan Walsh, Linda Olgierson, Pat Moran, Steve Yeager, George Figgs, Vincent Peranio, Van Smith, Elizabeth Coffey, David E. Gluck, John Waters; Black Comedy
In 1973, "Godzilla vs. Megalon" was released in movie theaters in Japan; Sci-Fi
In 1973, "Lost Horizon" was released by Columbia Pictures / Ross Hunter Productions; Charles Jarrott (director); Larry Kramer (screenplay); Peter Finch, Liv Ullmann, Sally Kellerman, George Kennedy, Michael York, Olivia Hussey, Bobby Van, James Shigeta, Charles Boyer, John Gielgud, Kent Smith, John Van Dreelen, Larry Duran; Musical; Fantasy
In 1973, “Big City Miss Ruth Ann” by Gallery peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Daddy's Home” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Give Me Your Love” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Good Morning, Heartache” by Diana Ross peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hello Hooray” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Keep On Singing” by Austin Roberts peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Magic Woman Touch” by The Hollies peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Pardon Me Sir” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Stop, Wait and Listen” by Circus peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Message” by Cymande peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Aubrey” by Bread peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Clear Night” by Riverson peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Could It Be I'm Falling In Love” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Danny's Song” by Anne Murray peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Don't Cross The River” by America peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Good Morning, Heartache” by Diana Ross peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hummingbird” by Seals and Crofts peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Just Want To Make Music” by Ken Tobias peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Oh What A Day” by Andy Kim peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Palace Guard” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sandman” by The Lettermen peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Songman” by Cashman and West peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Gonna Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse” by Jimmy Helms peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hello Hooray” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Step Into A Dream” by White Plains peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Your Mama Don't Dance” by Bootleg Family peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lief zijn voor elkaar” by Het Cocktail Trio peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mijn naam is haas” by Lowland Trio peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Jean Genie” by David Bowie peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Yellow Boomerang” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ich hab' die Liebe geseh'n” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Kiss Me” by C. Jérôme peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let's Dance” by Chris Montez peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let's Dance” by The Cats peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “New Orleans” by Harley Quinne peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Solid Gold Easy Action” by T. Rex peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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