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In 1965, “Say When”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC. NBC said “When” and canceled the show to bad ratings.
In 1965, “Tennessee Ernie Ford Show”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Adam West as Batman”. Other Articles: Secret Agent, Flipperʹs Sidekick
In 1966, R.C., “Homeward Bound” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Nowhere Man” by The Beatles peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Secret Agent Man” by The Ventures peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “The One On The Right Is On The Left” by Johnny Cash peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Born on this day in Knoxville, Tennessee, was Kenny Chesney country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums which have produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 20 of which climbed to the top of the charts.
In 1968, The first episode of Dark Shadows that was directed by Dan Curtis aired. Nathan told Naomi that Barnabas was the Strangler.
In 1969, R.C., “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Marcus Welby”, a TV movie, was seen on ABC-TV this night. Ratings showed the program to be so popular that it was turned into a long-running series starring Robert Young. With the popularity of “Welby”, when medical costs began to skyrocket in the '70s, the thought occurred to some to rename the show to “Makeus Sickby”, but the idea never got off the operating table and Doctor Welby retired.
In 1971, Actor William Conrad starred on CBS-TVʹs “Cannon,” a private-eye pilot movie that became a popular series later the same year.
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Tell It Like It Is”, Carol writes a story about the family for a womenʹs magazine, “Tomorrowʹs Woman” magazine wants a story about the merged family and the Bradys celebrate her success prematurely — before the article is completed.
In 1971, The Rolling Stones tape a live performance at the Marquee Club for television. Although the program later aired in Europe, British television has no interest in it whatsoever. Too bad.
In 1971, “Benny Hill Show” tops TV ratings in Great Britian.
In 1972, Mott the Hoople prematurely decide to pack it in after four albums. However, David Bowie comes to their rescue, with a song called “All the Young Dudes.” Hoople records it. Bowie produces it and it becomes a smash in the United Kingdom and Top Forty in the U.S.
In 1972, The Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 124-98 to finish the season at 69-13, the best record in NBA history. The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls would break that mark with a 72-10 record.
In 1973, Rob Reiner and his teammate are the first people ever to reach the summit on the “The $10,000 Pyramid,” one of the 70's greatest game shows, getting there ahead of June Lockhart. His winning clue? Donuts, aka “Things With A Hole.” After the taping of this premiere show in the Ed Sullivan Theater, Reiner complains to host Dick Clark that the game is too easy, and he doubts the pyramid scheme will last very long.
In 1973, The Young and the Restless, created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, premiered on CBS. In the first episode, Brad Eliot rode back into Genoa City with a trucker, following his accident; in their apartment, Snapper Foster and Sally McGuire talked about their relationship and the fact that Snapper had been dating Chris Brooks; Chris told her sister Leslie that she may be in love with Snapper; at Pierre's restaurant, Snapper waited for Chris' father to meet him for lunch; Brad entered the restaurant and was seated by the waitress, Sally; Chris' father, Stuart, questioned Snapper about his past and his intentions concerning Chris; and Stuart paid Brad's check when Brad admitted to Sally that he had no money. Meanwhile, at a police station, Brad's fiancée, Barbara, was informed that her husband was dead.
In 1973, “Hollywoodʹs Talking”, TV Game Show; debut on CBS.
In 1973, English actor, singer, playwright, director, composer and wit Sir Noel Coward died in Jamaica at age 73.
In 1964, "The Fall of the Roman Empire" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "100 Rifles" was released by 20th Century Fox; Tom Gries (director); Jim Brown, Raquel Welch, Burt Reynolds; Western
In 1969, "The Illustrated Man" was released by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts; Jack Smight (director), Howard B. Kreitsek (screenplay); Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom; Sci-Fi; Drama
In 1970, "Woodstock" was released by Warner Bros.; Michael Wadleigh (director); Janis Joplin, Canned Heat, Joan Baez, Joe Cocker, Country Joe & The Fish, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, John Sebastian, Sha-Na-Na, Sly & The Family Stone, Ten Years After, The Who, Jefferson Airplane; Concert; Documentary
In 1966, 😉🤣 “The One On The Right Is On The Left” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Baby I Need You” by The Manhattans peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Homeward Bound” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Spy” by Jamo Thomas peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Want Someone” by Mad Lads peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm Just A Fool For You” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It's Too Late” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Lullaby Of Love” by The Poppies peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Nowhere Man” by The Beatles peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “One More Heartache” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sharing You” by Mitty Collier peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Wait A Minute” by Tim Tam and The Turn-Ons peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Baby” by The Turtles peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Husbands and Wives” by Roger Miller peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Listen People” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Is All We Need” by Mel Carter peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “One More Heartache” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Promise Her Anything” by Tom Jones peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Shake Hands (and Come Out Crying)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Take Me For What I'm Worth” by The Searchers peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Waitin' In Your Welfare Line” by Buck Owens and His Buckaroos peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Working My Way Back To You” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Heartaches” by Vince Hill peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Shapes Of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “What Now My Love” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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