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In 1966, Dick Clark guest starred on the “Batman” TV show.
In 1966, The crew of the Enterprise begin their “five year mission…to boldly go where no man has gone before” as “Star Trek” began its first of three seasons on NBC TV. Itʹs Gene Roddenberryʹs TV Sci-fi space adventure that spawned a world of its own, premiered on NBC-TV; first episode: (“The Man Trap”). Kirk and Spock hot-rod around the cosmos in the Enterprise for the first time. The franchise will live long and is still be prospering thirty years later; the next day after it premiered, nerds, dweebs and dorks have something else to talk about besides how they always get beat up. Although the science-fiction series lasted only three seasons, it became a hit in syndication — spawning perhaps the most successful television and movie franchise in history. There have been three additional TV shows (“Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space 9” and “Star Trek: Voyager”), a Saturday morning animated series, and nine motion pictures.
In 1966, “Captainʹs log, star date 1513.1. Our position, orbiting planet M-113. Onboard the Enterprise, Mr. Spock, temporarily in command. On the planet, the ruins of an ancient and long dead civilization. Shipʹs surgeon McCoy and myself are now beaming down to the planetʹs surface. Our mission, routine medical examination of archaeologist Robert Crater, and his wife, Nancy. Routine, but for the fact that Nancy Crater is that one woman in Doctor McCoyʹs past.” Captain James T. Kirk in, “The Man Trap,” the first episode of “Star Trek” to be broadcast on Earth televisions, September 8, 1966.
In 1966, “Hawk”, TV Crime Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1966, “Tarzan”, TV Adventure; debut on NBC.
In 1966, “That Girl”, TV comedy starring Marlo Thomas, debut on ABC.
In 1966, “The Rowan and Martin Show”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.
In 1967, “Hondo”, TV Western Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1967, “Judd For The Defense”, TV Crime Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1967, “Off To See The Wizard”, TV Childrens; debut on ABC.
In 1968, The first Miss Black America pageant is won by Saundra Williams, 19, of Philadelphia in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
In 1968, “The Guns Of Will Sonnett”, TV Western Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1969, “Where The Heart Is”, TV Daytime Soap; debut on CBS. It ended in 1973.
In 1971, The Kennedy Center for the performing arts, a new cultural center named after President John F. Kennedy, opened in Washington, D.C. with a performance of Leonard Bernsteinʹs “Mass.”
In 1972, 09 x 08 = 72
In 1972, “Are You Being Served?” began airing on BBC1
In 1973, R.C., “Here I Am (Come And Take Me)” by Al Green peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Letʹs Get It On” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, The number one selling album: “BROTHERS AND SISTERS” from the ALLMAN BROTHERS includes “RAMBLIN' MAN”
In 1973, “Baileyʹs Comets”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1973, “Bridget Loves Bernie”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1973, “Emergency!”, “I Dream of Jeannie,” “My Favorite Martian,” “Lassie,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Star Trek,” and “The Addams Family” all lend their names and some of their voices to Saturday morning cartoons. Who says there are no new ideas?
In 1973, “Emergency+4”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1973, “Everythingʹs Archie”, and “The Flintstones Comedy Show”, TV Cartoon Shows, premiered on CBS.
In 1973, “Inch High, Private Eye”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1973, “Jeannie”, and “My Favorite Martians”, both based on the TV series; and “Speed Buggy”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on CBSʹs fall Saturday morning sked.
In 1973, “Lassieʹs Rescue Rangers”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1973, “Sigmund and The Sea Monsters”, TV Childrens; debut on NBC.
In 1973, “Star Trek Cartoon”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on NBC. Whimsical Will did some voice work there, he says.
In 1973, “The Addams Family”, TV Cartoon Show, Based on the 60s sitcom; debut on NBC.
In 1973, “The Bugs Bunny Show”, TV Cartoon Show, moved back to ABC.
In 1973, “The Paul Lynde Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1973, “Yogiʹs Gang”, “Goober and The Ghost Chasers”, “Super Friends”, and “Mission: Magic!” starring Rick Springfield, TV Cartoon shows, debut on ABCʹs new Saturday AM sked.
In 1965, "Operation C.I.A." was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1973, “Freedom For The Stallion” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” by Al Green peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Kid Stuff” by Barbara Fairchild peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let's Get It On” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Make Me Twice The Man” by New York City peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Make Up Your Mind” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Nobody Wants You When You're Down and Out” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Slick” by Willie Hutch peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Soul Je t'aime” by Sylvia peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Peacemaker” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “There It Is” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Until It's Time For You To Go” by New Birth peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Alright, Alright, Alright” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Baby Wanna Boogie” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “California” by Tapestry peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Down On The Flat Rock” by Skipper peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Goodbye Mama” by Dave Nicol peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “How Can I Tell Her” by Lobo peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Isn't That So” by Jesse Winchester peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Music! Music! Music!” by Teresa Brewer peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Muskrat Love” by America peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Happy Song” by Tommy Graham peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Poor People” by Alan Price peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sitting On A Poor Man's Throne” by Copper Penny peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Hurt” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Electric Lady” by Geordie peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Think Of You” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Our Last Song Together” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose?” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hello! Hello! I'm Back Again / I.O.U.” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Touch Me in The Morning / I Won't Last a Day Without You” by Diana Ross peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ein Festival der Liebe” by Jürgen Marcus peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ginny Ginny” by Jackpot peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hurt” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Moeder ik ben zo bang” by Ria Valk peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “St. Tropez - Gitarren bei Nacht” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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