Home
DFS
SB
OD
SDN
DFSM
THP
Donate $5
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #65. “The Friendly Physician”. guests: Vito Scotti (Doctor Boris Balinkoff) Mike Mazurki (Igor). Doctor Balinkoff plans to use his latest invention on people, and the castaways make the perfect test subjects for his ultimate plan to take over the leaders of the world!
In 1967, Veteran DJ Tom “Big Daddy” Donahue introduces “Progressive FM Radio” to listeners in San Francisco, eventually evolving into “Album- Oriented Rock” by the '70s.
In 1969, Dodgers relief pitcher Bill Singer was credited with the first official save. Los Angeles beat Cincinnati, 3-2. The game started with Cincinnatiʹs Pete Rose hitting Don Drysdaleʹs first pitch for a home run. Drysdale threw his next pitch to Bobby Tolan and Tolan hit it for a home run. After the first two pitches, Drysdale settled down and threw a shutout.
In 1970, An Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons) is won for the Disney film “Itʹs Tough To Be A Bird”.
In 1970, The single "Tennessee Bird Walk" by the country music husband-and-wife duo Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan was at #1 on the country chart. "Tennessee Bird Walk" is a novelty song theorizing on the effects of removing the wings, feathers, singing ability, and common sense from birds.
In 1972, “Ultraman Ace” began airing on TBS in Japan (1972–73)
In 1973, R.C., “Get Down” by Gilbert OʹSullivan peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Space Oddity” by David Bowie peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Somehow, power blackouts are demented. Lawrence had become well known as the comedienne who was Euniceʹs mother on “The Carol Burnett Show” and “Mamaʹs Family”.
In 1973, TV Guide asks “What is a Freckle Faced Partridge?” and examines the strange popularity of sex symbol Danny Bonaduce. Is this thirteen-year-old as wholesome as he seems, or does he secretly harbor a fascination for crossdressing prostitutes? Only time will tell.
In 1965, "Bus Riley's Back in Town" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Girl Happy" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "Shinbone Alley" was released by Allied Artists / Fine Arts Films; John David Wilson (director); Joe Darion (screenplay); Carol Channing, Eddie Bracken, Alan Reed, John Carradine, Hal Smith, Joan Gerber, Ken Sansom, Julie Dawn Cole, Sal Delano, Byron Kane; Musical, Comedy; Animation
In 1971, "The Zodiac Killer" was released by Adventure Productions, Inc.; Tom Hanson (director); Ray Cantrell, Manny Cardoza (screenplay); Hal Reed, Bob Jones, Ray Lynch, Tom Pittman, Mary Darrington, Frank Sanabek, Ed Quigley, Bertha Dahl, Dion Marinkovich, Doodles Weaver, Gloria Gunn, Richard Styles, Manny Cardoza, Norma Takaki, Donna Register; Slasher; Live Action
In 1973, "Night Flight from Moscow" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Pathfinder Pictures / Les Films de la Boétie / Euro International Film / Rialto Film; Henri Verneuil (director/screenplay); Gilles Perrault (screenplay); Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Philippe Noiret, Michel Bouquet, Martin Held, Virna Lisi, Paola Pitagora, Elga Andersen, Marie Dubois, Nathalie Nerval, Farley Granger, Luigi Diberti, Robert Alda; Spy; Thriller
In 1973, 😉 “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Break Up To Make Up” by The Stylistics peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “If You Gotta Break Another Heart” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Saw A New Morning” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Superman” by Donna Fargo peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, 😉🤣 “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lost” by Mickey Posner peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Papa Joe” by Elio peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Heaven Is My Woman's Love” by Val Doonican peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Train” by The O'Jays peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Never, Never, Never (Grande, Grande, Grande)” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sweet Dreams” by Roy Buchanan peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Living Next Door To Alice” by New World peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hello Hurray” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Le Lac Majeur” by Mort Shuman peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Girl Donna” by The Buffoons peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Roll Over Beethoven” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Whisky In The Jar” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
© 1995-2026. davesfunstuff.com. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website without expressed written consent is prohibited.
