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In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #27. “New Neighbor Sam”. The Castaways overhear the voices of gangsters discussing buried treasure and threatening their lives. The voices turn out to belong to a parrot, who then leads the castaways to the “treasure”…a box of crackers!
In 1965, R.C., “Do The Clam” by Elvis Presley peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Donʹt Let Me Be Misunderstood” by The Animals peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Double-O-Seven” by The Detergents peaked at #89 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “I Canʹt Explain” by The Who peaked at #93 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Shotgun” by Jr. Walker and The All Stars peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap)e” by Shirley Ellis entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1965, One of the great all-time party classics, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohʹs “Wooly Bully” is released.
In 1965, TVʹS “SECRET AGENT” DEBUTS Patrick McGoohan stars as a James Bond-esque British spy JOHN DRAKE…the show is also remembered for its pulsating theme sung by JOHNNY RIVERS — and written by PF SLOAN and STEVE BARRI
In 1966, The Beatles appear on the cover of “Ciao Amici”, weekly Italian magazine: “Beatles: le storie pazze delle loro canzoni.” (“Beatles: the crazy stories of their songs.”)
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #96. “The Pigeon”. The Professor sees the arrival of a homing pigeon on the island as an opportunity to be rescued, and immediately begins to feed it a special diet designed to strengthen it so that it can fly again. In an attempt to speed the recovery time, the other Castaways also feed the pigeon, causing it to become too fat to fly. The pigeon is also trapped for a short while in a cave by a “deadly six-foot black morning spider.”
In 1967, “Iʹve Got A Secret”, TV Game Show, last aired on CBS, returned 1972 syndication and 1976 CBS.
In 1967, “Snap Judgment”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC.
In 1968, The movie "Planet of the Apes" opened in theaters in the U.S.A. It was a story of an Earth dominated by intelligent apes.
In 1968, “Green Acres” (and April 10) It is the theatrical event of the season: the Hooterville Barn and Repertory Companyʹs staging of “Who.” (The full title of the play was “Who Killed Jock Robin?” — but only one word will fit on the marquee, an old wooden plank.) Sophia Loren is supposed to star in the 12-act mystery, but she is unavailable. Newt Kileyʹs police dog, Columbo, is set to appear but bows out. Arnold the pig steps in. The big ham gets rave reviews, and in “A Star Named Arnold Is Born,” heʹs off to Hollywood for a screen test. Arnold doesnʹt last long in Tinseltown, but for one shining moment a star is born. And why not? Arnold has nearly as much range as Eva Gabor.
In 1968, Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what was to be his final speech, telling a rally of striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee, “Iʹve been to the mountaintop.…Iʹve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land!” (The following day, King was killed by an assassinʹs bullet at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis.)
In 1968, Roy Clark makes the first of several guest appearances on “The Beverly Hillbillies,” playing Cousin Roy and Mother Myrtle
In 1968, The motion picture “2001: A Space Odyssey” starring Kier Dullea premiered. “Good morning, Dave,” said HAL 9000. The theme from the film was adapted from Richard Straussʹ “Also Sprach Zara Thustra” written in 1896. It offered audiences a visually stunning and philosophically rich journey through space and time. This cinematic landmark is celebrated for its groundbreaking special effects, profound narrative, and iconic imagery.
In 1969, HOT NEW MOVIE: “GOODBYE COLUMBUS” with RICHARD BENJAMIN and ALI MacGRAW who play a young couple dealing with conflicting backgrounds, values and goals (based on Philip Rothʹs 1959 novella)
In 1971, R.C., “Man In Black” by Johnny Cash peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Oye Como Va” by Santana peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, Daytime soap opera Return to Peyton Place, a spin-off of primetime hit Peyton Place, premiered on NBC. The original cast included Bettye Ackerman, Warren Stevens, Katherine Glass, Lawrence P. Casey and Ron Russell. The show ran until January 4, 1974, and was replaced in the NBC daytime lineup by another soap, How to Survive a Marriage.
In 1973, On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) was distraught over her missing daughter, Penny. So you could say that Althea was Penny-less?
In 1964, "Dark Purpose" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "The Man from Button Willow" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "2001: A Space Odyssey" was released by Stanley Kubrick Productions; Stanley Kubrick (director/screenplay); Arthur C. Clarke (screenplay); Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Leonard Rossiter, Margaret Tyzack, Robert Beatty, Sean Sullivan, Douglas Rain, Edward Bishop, Penny Brahms, Alan Gifford, Ann Gillis, Vivian Kubrick, Kenneth Kendall, Frank Miller, Edwina Carroll, Heather Downham, Maggie d'Abo, Chela Matthison, Judy Keirn; Epic, Sci-Fi; Live action
In 1968, "Planet of the Apes" was released by APJAC Productions; Franklin J. Schaffner (director); Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter; Sci-Fi
In 1969, "Goodbye, Columbus" was released by Paramount Pictures; Larry Peerce (director); Richard Benjamin, Ali MacGraw, Jack Klugman; Comedy; Drama
In 1970, "Count Dracula (Italy)" was released by Warner Bros. / Variety Distribution / Filmar Compagnia Cinematografica / Fénix Cooperativa Cinematográfica / Corona Filmproduktion / Towers of London; Jesús Franco (director); Peter Welbeck (screenplay); Christopher Lee, Herbert Lom, Klaus Kinski, Frederick Williams, Maria Rohm, Soledad Miranda, Jack Taylor, Paul Müller, Jesús Puente, Franco Castellani; Horror
In 1965, 😉🤣 “Double-O-Seven” by The Detergents peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “(Here They Come) From All Over The World” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Adrienne” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “After The Fire Is Gone” by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ask Me No Questions” by B.B. King peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Blue Money” by Van Morrison peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come See” by Major Lance peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood” by The Animals peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “El Pussy Cat” by Mongo Santamaria peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “For Mama (La Mamma)” by Connie Francis peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “For Mama” by Jerry Vale peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Free” by Chicago peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Gee Baby (I'm Sorry)” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Give It To Me” by Mob peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Can't Explain” by The Who peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Was Wondering” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “If I Ruled The World” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” by The Temptations peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Land Of A Thousand Dances” by Thee Midniters peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Man In Black” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Oye Como Va” by Santana peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Poor Man's Son” by The Reflections peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Red Roses For A Blue Lady” by Vic Dana peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Shotgun” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sit Yourself Down” by Stephen Stills peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Soldier's Last Letter” by Merle Haggard peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Soul Power” by James Brown peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Temptation Eyes” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story' (Where Do I Begin)” by Andy Williams peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tongue In Cheek” by Sugarloaf peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “When There's No You” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Who Can I Turn To” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Got What It Takes” by Joe Tex peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “You're All I Need To Get By” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, 😉 “Do The Clam” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, 😉🤣 “Double-O-Seven” by The Detergents peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “(Here They Come) From All Over The World” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “A Stranger In My Place” by Anne Murray peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Baby The Rain Must Fall” by Glenn Yarbrough peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Be My Baby” by Dick and Deedee peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Bluebirds Over The Mountain” by Ronnie Hawkins peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Break Away (From That Boy)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Cherish What Is Dear To You” by Freda Payne peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Children Of The Sun” by Mashmakhan peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come and Stay With Me” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Cried Like A Baby” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Free” by Chicago peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Glory Glory” by Smyle peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Could Easily Fall (In Love With You)” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Must Be Seeing Things” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Be The Boy” by Jack London peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “If I Loved You” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “If I Ruled The World” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” by The Temptations peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Little Sidewalk Surfer Girl” by The Hondells peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Nickel Song” by The New Seekers peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Not Too Long Ago” by The Uniques peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Nowhere To Run” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “People Get Ready” by The Impressions peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Proud Mary” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “She's A Lady” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Stranger In Town” by Del Shannon peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “What Have They Done To The Rain” by The Searchers peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Why?” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Cherish What Is Dear To You” by Freda Payne peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goodbye My Love” by The Searchers peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Will Drink The Wine” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Music From The Six Wives Of Henry Viii” by Early Music Consort peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Power To The People” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Underneath The Blanket Go” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Why?” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Without You” by Matt Monroe peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, ⛵ “Your Song” by Elton John peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “(Blame It) On The Pony Express” by Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “20 Miles / Devoted To You” by Ray Brown and The Whispers peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain? / Hey Tonight” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Alright / Kentucky Bluebird (A Message To Martha)” by Adam Faith peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Knock Three Times” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, 😉 “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goodnight” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Maybe I'm Amazed” by Fickle Pickle peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Right Wheel, Left Hammer, Sham” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sultana” by Titanic peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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