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In 1965, “That Was The Week That Was”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.
In 1968, McDonaldʹs Big Mac Hamburger debuts.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Mission: Impossible: Greg Morris, Peter Graves, Barbara Bain, Martin Landau”. Other Articles: Issac Asimov, Vicki Lawrence
In 1968, R.C., “Summertime Blues” by Blue Cheer peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Days of Future Past” enters the U.S. charts and signals a new era for rock music because of the lush arrangements and heady lyrics of The Moody Blues.
In 1968, AMERICAN BANDSTAND STEPPENWOLF (“BORN TO BE WILD”) are first time guests
In 1968, COVER OF SATURDAY EVENING POST The BEATLES and MIA FARROW in India with the MAHARISHI (and the first of a two-part article detailing the visits of these stars as well as the BEACH BOYS to his meditational retreat)
In 1970, The Beatlesʹs “In The Beginning: Early Years” album was released.
In 1973, A world record for hamburger eating was set by University of Rhode Island student Bob Matern, who ate 83 of them in 2½ hours.
In 1973, Led Zeppelin opened their 1973 U.S. tour, which is billed as the “biggest and most profitable rock and roll tour in the history of the United States.” A group spokesman predicts the group will gross over $3 million. 34 dates across America get underway in ATLANTA before a crowd of nearly 50,000.
In 1973, PBS marks another first by showing female nudity on network television. Going blue is the cast of a TV adaptation of Bruce Jay Friedmanʹs off-Broadway play “Steambath.” Valerie Perrine and Shirley Kirkes are trapped in a sauna which seems more like a “Twilight Zone”-ish afterlife for them. Also telling their stories in the box are Bill Bixby and Herb Edelman. God happens to be the attendant listening to their tales and picking up the towels.
In 1973, Wings release “Red Rose Speedway” in United Kingdom.
In 1970, "The Grasshopper" was released by National General Pictures; Jerry Paris (director); Jerry Belson, Garry Marshall (screenplay); Jacqueline Bisset, Jim Brown, Joseph Cotten, Corbett Monica, Christopher Stone, Ramon Bieri, Ed Flanders, William Callaway, Roger Garrett, William Bassett, Marc Hannibal, Penny Marshall; Drama
In 1972, "Play It Again, Sam" was released by Paramount Pictures / APJAC Productions; Herbert Ross (director); Woody Allen (screenplay); Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy, Susan Anspach, Jennifer Salt, Joy Bang, Viva, Susanne Zenor, Michael Greene, Ted Markland, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Jean De Briac, Mark Goddard, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains; Comedy
In 1968, “Ain't No Way” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Call Me Lightning” by The Who peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Soul Train” by Classics IV peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Unknown Soldier” by The Doors peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “We're Rolling On” by The Impressions peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Call Me Lightning” by The Who peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Funky Street” by Arthur Conley peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Goin' Away” by The Fireballs peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Greasy Heart” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “L. David Sloane” by Michele Lee peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Me, The Peaceful Heart” by Lulu peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Take Good Care Of My Baby” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Shadow Of Your Love” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “U.S. Male” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Any Old Time” by The Foundations peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Andy Williams peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Got You On My Mind” by Dorian Gray peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “La La La” by Massiel peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rice Is Nice” by The Lemon Pipers peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Something Here In My Heart” by Paper Dolls peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Somewhere In My Country” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Just Lost Somebody” by Golden Earring peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Were A Carpenter” by The Four Tops peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jennifer Eccles” by The Hollies peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rosie” by Don Partridge peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Delilah” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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