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In 1965, TVʹS 'WHERE THE ACTION IS' Appearing: JAMES BROWN (“OUT OF SIGHT”)
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Walter Cronkite”. Other Articles: TV Movies, Peter Graves. And thatʹs the way it was for this second of July in 1966.
In 1966, R.C., “Cool Jerk” by The Capitols peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Donʹt Bring Me Down” by The Animals peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Double Shot (Of My Babyʹs Love)” by Swingin' Medallions peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Strangers In The Night” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Little Red Riding Hood”, by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1966, “MAD” magazine, featuring that lovable madcap dweeb, Alfred E. “What Me Worry?” Neuman, was promoting rental cars and shaving cream on postal stamps! Fifteen years later, the U.S. Congress, who didnʹt find the stunt very funny, introduced ad stamp legislation of its own to relieve the post office deficit.
In 1968, George Reinholt debuted on Another World as Steve Frame. At Walter (Val Dufour) and Lenore's (Judith Barcroft) wedding reception, Steve arrived, introduced himself to Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) then led her to the dance floor. Steve and Alice would go on to become one of the most popular couples in soap opera history.
In 1969, Columbia releases Johnny Cashʹs “A Boy Named Sue”
In 1969, AT THE MOVIES: “THE LOVE BUG” (Dean Jones, Buddy Hackett, Michele Lee)
In 1970, AT THE MOVIES “BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES” (Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter); “PAINT YOUR WAGON” (Lee Marvin); “BUTCH CASSIDY and THE SUNDANCE KID” (Robert Redford, Paul Newman); “TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA” (Shirley MacLaine, Clint Eastwood)
In 1971, Gordon Parksʹ “Shaft” starring Richard Roundtree, a breakthrough crime film with a black hero, opened at at theater in the U.S.A.
In 1973, “Match Game '73”, TV Game Show, returned on CBS with host Gene Rayburn, became '74, '75, '76, '77, '78 and '79, ending that April when “General Hospital” opposite it made their ratings terminal and it left the CBS sked. Over the years, the panelists included Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Richard Dawson (who hosted his own game show Family Feud beginning in 1976 and left Match Game in 1978), Fannie Flagg, Joyce Bulifant, MacLean Stevenson and most of the other M*A*S*H cast, Betty White, as well as numerous celebrities from prime-time and even CBSʹs own soap operas as well.
In 1964, "The Moon-Spinners" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "Three Into Two Won't Go" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, "Goin' Down the Road" was released by Chevron Pictures / Evdon Films; Donald Shebib (director/screenplay); William Fruet (screenplay); Doug McGrath, Paul Bradley, Jayne Eastwood, Cayle Chernin, Nicole Morin, Pierre La Roche; Drama
In 1970, "The Moonshine War" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Filmways Pictures; Richard Quine (director); Elmore Leonard (screenplay); Patrick McGoohan, Richard Widmark, Alan Alda, Melodie Johnson, Will Geer, Joe Williams, Suzanne Zenor, Lee Hazlewood, Max Showalter, Harry Carey Jr., Tom Nolan, Richard Peabody, John Schuck, Bo Hopkins, Charles Tyner, Teri Garr, Dick Crockett, Tom Skerritt; Crime; Comedy; Drama
In 1971, "Shaft" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Shaft Productions; Gordon Parks (director); Ernest Tidyman, John D.F. Black (screenplay); Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini Brown, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John, Lawrence Pressman, Victor Arnold, Tony King, Rex Robbins, Camille Yarbrough, Arnold Johnson, Antonio Fargas, Gwenn Mitchell, Sherri Brewer, Margaret Warncke, Joseph Leon; Blaxploitation; Action; Crime; Thriller
In 1972, "Cool Breeze" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Penelope Productions; Barry Pollack (director/screenplay); Thalmus Rasulala, Jim Watkins, Judy Pace, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Sam Laws, Raymond St. Jacques, Margaret Avery, Pam Grier, Paula Kelly, Wally Taylor, Rudy Challenger, Stewart Bradley, Ed Cambridge, Royce Wallace, Stack Pierce, Biff Elliot, John Lupton; Blaxploitation; Heist
In 1973, "Oklahoma Crude" was released by Columbia Pictures / Stanley Kramer Productions; Stanley Kramer (director); Marc Norman (screenplay); George C. Scott, Faye Dunaway, John Mills, Jack Palance, William Lucking, Harvey Jason, Ted Gehring, Cliff Osmond, Rafael Campos, Woodrow Parfrey, Harvey Parry, Hal Smith, James Jeter, Larry D. Mann, John Dierkes, Karl Lukas, Billy Varga, John Hudkins, Bob Herron, Jerry Brown, Jim Burk, Henry Wills, Cody Bearpaw, Wayne Storm; Western; Comedy; Drama
In 1966, “Cool Jerk” by The Capitols peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Day For Decision” by Johnny Sea peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Don't Bring Me Down” by The Animals peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Girl In Love” by The Outsiders peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom” by Walter Jackson peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever” by The Four Tops peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Lover's Prayer” by Otis Redding peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Neighbor, Neighbor” by Jimmy Hughes peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Oh Yeah” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Strangers In The Night” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Take This Heart Of Mine” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Younger Girl” by The Hondells peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Barefootin'” by Robert Parker peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Break Out” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Come and Get Me” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Dedicated Follower Of Fashion” by The Kinks peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Friends and Mirrors” by Bobby Russell peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Good Time Charlie” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 98 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “How Could I Fall In Love” by Spiders peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Love You 1000 Times” by The Platters peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Love You Drops” by Vic Dana peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World” by James Brown peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It's Over” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Little Red Book” by Love peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “S.Y.S.L.J.F.M. (The Letter Song)” by Joe Tex peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Soup Time” by James and The Bondsmen peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sweet Talkin' Guy” by The Chiffons peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Last Word In Lonesome Is Me” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Wiederseh'n” by Al Martino peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Don't Have To Say You Love Me” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hideaway” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Am A Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Lady Jane” by David Garrick peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “No One Will Ever Know” by Frank Ifield peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Russian Spy and I” by The Hunters [NL] peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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