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In 1965, Screen Gems / Columbia television places an ad in “The Hollywood Reporter”: “MADNESS!! AUDITIONS Folk and Roll Musicians Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Running parts for four insane boys age 17-21. Want spirited Ben Frankʹs (a Los Angeles coffeehouse) types. Have courage to work. Must come down for interview. Call HO 6-5188.” (It also appears in Daily Variety the following day.) While Steven Stills, Paul Williams and later members of The Lovin' Spoonful and Three Dog Night apply, it takes until mid November that the producers find the four men theyʹll ultimately cast as “The Monkees.”
In 1965, “Hazel”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, moved to CBS.
In 1965, “The Defenders”, TV General Drama; last aired on CBS.
In 1966, John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at an avante-garde art exposition.
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, Sam (David Ford) thought Bill Malloy was the one man who could help him until the sheriff (Dana Elcar) told him Malloy's body had been found.
In 1966, “The Green Hornet”, TV Crime Drama, radio since '36; debut on ABC.
In 1966, “The Milton Berle Show”, TV Variety, debut on ABC.
In 1966, “The Smothers Brothers Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1966, “The Time Tunnel”, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on ABC.
In 1967, Could this be the night that the first-ever Laugh-In (actually a Rowan and Martin comedy special) is presented on NBC? You bet your sweet bippy it is! Its success led to a regular series beginning in January 1968.
In 1967, R.C., “Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me” by Dean Martin peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, “George Of The Jungle”, TV Cartoon Show, Jay Wardʹs jungle; debut on ABC.
In 1967, “Moby Dick and The Mighty Mightor”, “Shazzan!”, “The Herculoids”, and “The Superman/Aquaman Hour”, TV Cartoon Shows; debut on CBS.
In 1967, “Samson And Goliath”, “Super President and Spy Shadow”, “Birdman”, and “The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show”; TV Cartoon Shows; debut on NBC.
In 1967, “Spider-Man”, “The Fantastic Four”, and “Journey To The Center Of The Earth”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on ABC.
In 1967, Sam and Daveʹs soul classic, “Soul Man” is released. Eleven years later on this date, The Blues Brothers covered it.
In 1968, On Guiding Light: Bill Bauer received the first televised heart transplant. That same day, the soap expanded from 15 to 30 minutes.
In 1968, The Guiding Light and Search for Tomorrow each expanded from 15 minutes a day to a half hour.
In 1968, Arthur Ashe wins the U.S. Open by beating Tom Okker 14-12, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Ashe is the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam tournament. As an amateur, Ashe is ineligible to receive the $14,000 winnerʹs prize, but collects $280 in expenses for the two-week tournament.
In 1970, “The Virginian”, TV Western Drama, last aired on NBC.
In 1970, “Whereʹs Huddles”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1971, John Lennonʹs “Imagine” album was released.
In 1971, “Family Affair”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1972, R.C., “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Rock And Roll Part 2” by Gary Glitter peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart; the Timelords redid the song their way with “Doctor in' The Tardis” in 1989.
In 1972, “Fat Albert and Cosby Kids”, TV Cartoon Show, starring Bill Cosby; debut on CBS.
In 1972, “Josie and The Pussycats In Outer Space”, “The Flintstones Comedy Hour”, and “The New Scooby-Doo Movies”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on CBS.
In 1972, “My Ding-A-Ling”, by Chuck Berry entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972, “Roman Holidays”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC. It was supposed to be a family that came in between the Flintstones and the Jetsons.
In 1972, “Runaround”, TV Childrens, Game show hsoted by Paul Winchell, debut on NBC.
In 1972, “Sealab 2020”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1972, “Talking With a Giant”, TV Childrens; debut on NBC.
In 1972, “The Osmonds”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1972, “Underdog”, TV Cartoon Show, returned on NBC.
In 1972, The Eaglesʹ “Witchy Woman” is released.
In 1970, "Bed and Board (France)" was released by Columbia Pictures; François Truffaut (director/screenplay); Claude de Givray, Bernard Revon (screenplay); Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Daniel Ceccaldi, Claire Duhamel, Hiroko Berghauer, Daniel Boulanger, Barbara Laage, Billy Kearns, Claude Véga, Jacques Jouanneau, Philippe Léotard, Pierre Maguelon, Marie Dedieu, Jacques Cottin, Silvana Blasi, Pierre Fabri, Danièle Girard, Jacques Robiolles, Marie Irakane; Comedy; Drama
In 1972, "Man of the East" was released by United Artists / Produzioni Europee Associati (PEA) / Les Productions Artistes Associés; E.B. Clucher (director/screenplay); Terence Hill, Gregory Walcott, Yanti Somer, Harry Carey Jr., Enzo Fiermonte, Riccardo Pizzuti, Salvatore Borghese, Steffen Zacharias, Pupo De Luca, Zach Bell, Dominic Barto, Danika La Loggia, Jean Louis, Alessandro Sperli, Luigi Casellato, Tony Burton, Rigal Suzanne Leone, Kevin Richmond; Spaghetti; Western
In 1967, “Baby, I Love You” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Come Back When You Grow Up” by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hey Joe” by Cher peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “How Could I Let You Get Away” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)” by Van Morrison peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Join Together” by The Who peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)” by Brook Benton peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Little Old Wine Drinker Me” by Dean Martin peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Our Song” by Jack Jones peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Reflections” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock and Roll” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sittin' On A Time Bomb” by Honey Cone peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Your Wonderful, Sweet Sweet Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, 😉🤣 “Alabama Wild Man” by Jerry Reed peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, ⛵ “Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “A Little Bit Now” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Agnes English” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Blues Theme” by The Arrows peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Carolyn” by Terry McManus peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Come Back Girl” by Jackie Edwards peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Cry Softly Lonely One” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Feelin' Better Already” by Everyday People peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ha! Ha! Said The Clown” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Happy” by Blades Of Grass peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Heroes and Villains” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Want To Love You For What You Are” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “In The Quiet Morning” by Joan Baez peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It Could Be We're In Love” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Jill” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Last Minute Miracle” by The Shirelles peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Is A Railroad” by Pepper Tree peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Only Love Can Break A Heart” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Paper Sun” by Traffic peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Southbound Train” by David Crosby and Graham Nash peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The River Is Wide” by Forum peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Sweetest Thing This Side Of Heaven” by Chris Bartley peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Windows Of The World” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Baby, I Love You” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Burning Of The Midnight Lamp” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Heykens Serenade / The Day Is Ended” by The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Journey” by Duncan Browne peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Theme From 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love)” by Andy Williams peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love, Love, Love / Sunny” by Bobby Hebb peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Soul Finger” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Standing In The Road” by Blackfoot Sue peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Last Waltz” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “We Love You / Dandelion” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, ⛵ “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)” by The Hollies peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hooky Jo” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “If I Were A Rich Man” by Bill and Boyd peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “In The Chapel In The Moonlight” by Dean Martin peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Up, Up and Away” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My Reason” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock In The Sea” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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