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In 1965, “The Tycoon”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1966, The final episode of the original “The Dick Van Dyke Show” was seen on CBS-TV this day. Van Dyke played Rob Petrie, the head comedy writer for “The Alan Brady Show”. Rob worked with two other comedy writers, Sally (Rose Marie) and Buddy (Morey Amsterdam), both of whom were good friends of Rob and his wife, Laura (Mary Tyler Moore). “The Dick Van Dyke Show” can still be seen today in syndication.
In 1967, “The Flying Nun”, TV Comedy, debut on ABC. After one year of Gidget and then a year off for good behavior, Sally Field, because you LIKE her, returns to ABC with a sitcom so lightweight itʹs airborne: The Flying Nun. This was voted one of TV Guideʹs Worst 50 Shows of All Time.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Family Affair: Anissa Jones, Johnnie Whitaker, Kathy Garver”. Other Articles: Larysse Lauret, NFL
In 1968, “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour”, TV Childrens; debut on NBC.
In 1968, “The Road Runner Show”, “The Superman/Aquaman Hour”, “The Beagles”, TV Cartoon Show, “Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles”, and “Space Ghost And Dino Boy”, TV Cartoon Shows; last aired on CBS.
In 1968, “Underdog”, TV Cartoon Show, moved to NBC.
In 1968, Iron Butterflyʹs “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” LP enters the charts as does Canned Heatʹs “Boogie With Canned Heat.”
In 1968, The Doorsʹ “Waiting For The Sun” LP hits number one.
In 1969, “The Mothers-In-Law”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1970, The Jerry Lewis fifth Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $5,093,385. The Love Network entered Los Angeles and San Francisco, and it was Johnny Olsonʹs last telethon as announcer.
In 1970, “My World And Welcome To It”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1971, After nine years and 216 shows, “The Beverly Hillbillies” was seen for the final time on CBS-TV this day. Not to weep for Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebson), Granny (Irene Ryan), Elly Mae (Donna Douglas), Jethro Bodine (Max Baer, Jr.), Mr. Drysdale (Raymond Bayley), Miss Hathaway (Nancy Kulp) or the rest of the “Hillbillies'” crew, however. The show has been in syndication since it left the network.
In 1971, The BBC bars “Sesame Street” because of alleged authoritarian aims. Ah, Cʹmon. Whatʹs so scary about the Muppets?
In 1971, “Green Acres”, TV Comedy, starring Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, and Arnold the Pig; last aired on CBS.
In 1973, Frank Zappaʹs album [17] OVER-NITE SENSATION was released including the tracks “Iʹm The Slime”, “Dirty Love” and “Montana”.
In 1973, Porn star Linda Lovelace emceed a concert at the Hollywood Bowl and introduced the star with “Here he is, the biggest, largest, most gigantic and fantastic man, the costar of my next movie…Elton John.”
In 1973, “The Corner Bar”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host MAC DAVIS (“SOMETHINGʹS BURNING”), plus RAVI SHANKAR, CHUCK BERRY (“CAROL”, “ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN”), MARK-ALMOND, EDGAR WINTER GROUP, HAROLD MELVIN and THE BLUE NOTES
In 1973, Joseph Danzansky urges President Nixon to write a letter to National League president Chub Feeney supporting the return of major league baseball to the District of Columbia. The Washington, D.C. grocery-chain magnate, who has conditionally bought the Padres, sees his efforts to move the team to the nationʹs capital thwarted by legal actions, allowing Ray Kroc to buy the Friars and keep the club in San Diego.
In 1968, “Barefoot In Baltimore” by Strawberry Alarm Clock peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Girls Can't Do What The Guys Do” by Betty Wright peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin'” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Get The Sweetest Feeling” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If Love Is In Your Heart” by Friend and Lover peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lady Madonna” by Fats Domino peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Private Number” by Judy Clay and William Bell peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sally Had A Party” by Flavor peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “She's About A Mover” by Otis Clay peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The House That Jack Built” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Mule” by The James Boys peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “All's Quiet on West 23rd” by Julie Budd peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “And Suddenly” by Cherry People peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Break Out” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do What You Gotta Do” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Am Your Man” by Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin'” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Keep The One You Got” by Joe Tex peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lady Madonna” by Fats Domino peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Light My Fire” by José Feliciano peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “M'Lady” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” by Paul Mauriat peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Real World of Mary Ann” by The Eternals peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Walk In” by Claudine Longet peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Workin' On A Groovy Thing” by Patti Drew peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Can Cry If You Want To” by The Troggs peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You've Had Better Times” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Say A Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Voices In The Sky” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dong-Dong-Di-Ki-Di-Gi-Dong” by Golden Earring peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Last Night In Soho” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “MacArthur Park” by Richard Harris peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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