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In 1964, “Make That Spare”, TV Sports; last aired on ABC. Low ratings couldnʹt spare the show.
In 1965, Beatlesʹ “Help!”, album goes number one and stays number one for nine weeks.
In 1966, The Rolling Stones perform on Ed Sullivan. Guitarist Brian Jones goes on despite a cast on his right hand which he broke in a fall in Tangier.
In 1966, “Itʹs About Time”, TV Scifi Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1966, In his debut, Nolan Ryan whiffs the first batter he faces, making Braves pitcher Pat Jarvis the first strikeout victim the right-hander will claim during a 27-year Hall of Fame career. The 19-year-old Mets right-hander fans three batters during his two-inning Shea Stadium stint in relief en route to setting a major league mark of 5,714 career strikeouts.
In 1967, The comic strip “Redeye” debut.
In 1967, “Cowboy In Africa”, TV Adventure; debut on ABC.
In 1967, “Light My Fire” single by The Doors was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, “The Carol Burnett Show” TV Variety show began its 11 year run on CBS-TV. It was home to a talented cast of regulars like Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Tim Conway. The initials for CBS also stood for Carol Burnett Show.
In 1967, “The Danny Thomas Hour”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.
In 1967, “The Doors” album by The Doors was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1968, “Lost In Space”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on CBS. Bill Mumy who played young Will went on to more fame in “Babylon 5” as well as half of the novelty duo “Barnes and Barnes”.
In 1970, “Would you believe?” The last of the “Get Smart” series on CBS-TV was aired this night. The show, featuring dimwitted, secret agent Maxwell Smart, played by Don Adams, and his sidekick, Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon), aired on NBC in 1965 before moving to CBS. Syndication allows “Get Smart” to continue in reruns today. Incidentally, Maxʹs shoe phone was worn on his right foot.
In 1971, Another music-to-cartoon TV series for the young audience makes its way to Saturday morning bubblegum land as “The Jackson Five” animated TV series debuts on ABC. The show features the voices of the five brothers.
In 1971, R.C., “Bangla-Desh” by George Harrison peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Go Away Little Girl” by Donny Osmond peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “I Just Wanna Celebrate” by Rare Earth peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Spanish Harlem” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Archieʹs TV Funnies”, and “Pebbles and Bamm Bamm”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on CBS.
In 1971, “Help! Itʹs The Hair Bear Bunch”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on CBS. Soon to be an animiated motion picture. Yeah, right.
In 1971, “Lidsville”, TV Childrens starring Butch Patrick and Charles Nelson Reilly, debut on ABC.
In 1971, “Mr. Wizard”, TV Childrens; debut on NBC.
In 1971, “Sabrina, The Teenage Witch”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1971, “The Bugs Bunny Show”, TV Cartoon Show, returned on CBS.
In 1971, “The C.B.S. Childrens Film Festival”, TV Childrens; debut on CBS.
In 1971, “The Funky Phantom”, TV Cartoon Show, and “The Curiosity Shop”, TV Childrens, debut on ABC.
In 1971, “The Jetsons”, TV Cartoon Show, moved to NBC.
In 1971, “The Road Runner Show”, TV Cartoon Show; returned on ABC.
In 1971, “You Are There”, TV Public Affairs, returned on CBS.
In 1972, The Edge of Night began airing at 2:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. CT and PT), moving from its usual 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT and PT) timeslot where it had been performing well in the ratings. CBS and Procter & Gamble made the decision to move the show to create blocks of P&G soaps that would not compete against each other on CBS and NBC (except on the PT where NBC aired P&G's Another World at 1:30). Edge of Night's ratings took a nose dive, and was eventually moved to ABC on December 1, 1975, to make room for the As the World Turns expansion to one hour. We Love Soaps included this timeslot change on the 25 Biggest Blunders in Daytime Soap Opera History list back in 2011.
In 1972, “The New Bill Cosby Show”, TV Variety; debut on CBS.
In 1972, “The Rookies”, TV Crime Drama, debut on ABC.
In 1968, "The Young Runaways" was released by Universal Pictures; Arthur Dreifuss (director); Brooke Bundy, Kevin Coughlin, Lloyd Bochner; Drama
In 1973, "I Escaped from Devil's Island" was released by United Artists / The Corman Company; William Witney (director); Richard DeLong Adams (screenplay); Jim Brown, Christopher George, James Luisi, Paul Richards, Richard Rust, Jan Merlin, Robert Phillips, Stephen Whittaker, Richard Ely, Bob Harris, Eduardo Rosas López, Jonathan Dodge, Quintín Bulnes, Gabriella Rios, Ana De Sade; Exploitation
In 1971, “Bangla Desh” by George Harrison peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “California Kid and Reemo” by Lobo peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Can't Let You Out Of My Sight” by Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Desdemona” by The Searchers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gimme Shelter” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Give All Your Love To Me” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Go Away Little Girl” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Houston” by Dean Martin peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Just Want To Celebrate” by Rare Earth peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Likes To Do It” by People's Choice peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'd Rather Be Sorry” by Ray Price peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Is It Really Over” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “K-Jee” by Nite-Liters peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Maggie” by Redbone peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Me Without You” by Mary Wells peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Only Those In Love” by Jeanette (Baby) Washington peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Soul Heaven” by Dixie Drifter peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Spanish Harlem” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Take Me Girl, I'm Ready” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Silence” by Al Hirt peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Waiting At The Bus Stop” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Can't Be True, Dear” by Patti Page peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Good Enough To Be Your Wife” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Don't Wanna Lose You Baby” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing” by The Drifters peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'm Alive” by The Hollies peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “If Not For You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Indian Summer” by The Audience peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's The Same Old Song” by The Four Tops peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Just A Little Lovin'” by Hagood Hardy and The Montage peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Liar” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Makin' Love” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Miss January” by Russell Thornberry peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Name Is "Mud"” by Eddie Rambeau peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Nothing But Heartaches” by The Supremes peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Riders On The Storm” by The Doors peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Tracks Of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “All I Really Want To Do” by Cher peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Back Seat Of My Car” by Paul and Linda McCartney peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Never Get Over You” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Let Your Yeah Be Yeah” by The Pioneers peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Little Drops Of Silver” by Gerry Monroe peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Time In Between” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “A Walk In The Black Forest” by Horst Jankowski peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing” by Dusk peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sweet, Sweet Love” by Russell Morris peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Twilight Time / My Girl Josephine” by Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Black and White” by Greyhound peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Comin' Home Baby” by Casey and His Group peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Que je t'aime” by Sandra and Andres peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tell The World” by Clover Leaf peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Veronica” by Veronica [NL] peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Burning Bridges” by The Mike Curb Congregation peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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