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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for September 17

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In 1964, “Bewitched”, TV Comedy starring Elizabeth Montgomery as one of the prettiest witches portrayed, debut on ABC.

In 1964, The James Bond movie “Goldfinger” starring Sean Connery premiered in a movie theater in London, England.

In 1965, Buck Owens and his Buckaroos were at #1 on the Country singles chart with "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail". The song was one of Owens' signature songs and showcases of the Bakersfield sound in the genre.

In 1965, “Camp Runamuck”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.

In 1965, “Hoganʹs Heroes”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1965, “Mr. Roberts”, TV Adventure; debut on NBC.

In 1965, “Tammy”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.

In 1965, “The Smothers Brothers Show”, a sitcom, not the variety show later on, debuted on CBS-TV. Dick Smothers played young executive, Dick Smothers, who worked for publisher, Leonard J. Costello (Rolland Winters). Dick was trying to enjoy life as a prosperous bachelor, when his brother, Tom (played by Tom), showed up as an apprentice angel. Tom, who had been lost at sea some years before, had to perform good deeds on earth in order to gain permanent angel wings. Instead of the helpful angel, he was often the blundering angel, constantly depending on brother Dick to get him out of scrape after scrape. The “Smothers Brothers Show” ran in this format for one year. The funny and talented duo returned in February of 1967 with “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour”, and continued to get into scrape after scrape — this time with CBS.

In 1965, “The Wild, Wild, West”, TV Western Drama, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on CBS.

In 1966, R.C., “Bus Stop” by The Hollies peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Guantanamera” by The Sandpipers peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart; it was often misunderstood for and parodied into “One Ton Tomato”.

In 1966, R.C., “Wouldnʹt It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to watch the adventure series “Mission: Impossible” starring as it premiered on CBS-TV on this day. This message will self-destruct in five seconds. Good Luck, Jim. Side note: Peter Graves as Jim Phelps didnʹt join and start leading the IMF until the showʹs second season. The original leader was Daniel Briggs played by Steven Hill.

In 1966, “Pistols ʹn Petticoats”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1967, The New Orleans Saints played their first regular season NFL game. They lost to the Los Angeles Rams 27-13, establishing a precedent that continues to this day.

In 1967, The Doors appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on CBS-TV for the first — and last — time. The group was banned from the program after Jim Morrison ignored a producerʹs request to change the line, “Girl, we couldnʹt get much higher” to “Girl, we couldnʹt get much better” while singing “Light My Fire” during the live broadcast.

In 1967, The Who perform on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. In a famous incident thatʹs documented on “The Kids Are Alright,” Keith Moon sets a flash explosion in his drum kit, not realizing that the crew had already done so. At the end of “My Generation” when the explosion goes off, it is so loud that it damages Pete Townshendʹs ears.

In 1967, TVʹS SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW THE WHO (“I CAN SEE FOR MILES” and “MY GENERATION”) are musical guests. While taping the show, Keith Moon overdoes a gunpowder charge in his drum kit, and gets cut on the leg by a broken cymbal, while Pete Townshend suffers an ear injury from the explosion (offstage, Guest star BETTE DAVIS faints into MICKEY ROONEYʹs arms

In 1968, “Good Morning World”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1968, “Julia”, TV Comedy, first black woman to star: Dihann Carroll; debut on NBC. It starred Diahann Carroll as widowed nurse trying to raise a young son (Marc Copage as Corey). Even more radical…Julia actually has white friends and neighbors.

In 1968, “The Invaders”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on ABC.

In 1969, “Room 222” (high school drama series) began airing on ABC

In 1969, “The Courtship Of Eddieʹs Father”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC. People, let me tell you 'bout my best friend.

In 1969, “Then Came Bronson”, TV Adventure; debut on NBC.

In 1970, “The Flip Wilson Show”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.

In 1970, COVER OF ROLLING STONE GRATEFUL DEAD

In 1971, “McMillan and Wife” began airing on NBC

In 1971, “OʹHara, U. S. Treasury”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS.

In 1971, “The Brady Bunch” began a three-part adventure in the episode titled “Ghost Town U.S.A.,” filmed on location at the Grand Canyon. The Bradys camp in an old deserted mining town after getting a late start on their vacation. There they meet Zaccariah T. Brown, a grizzled prospector, who suspects they have come to jump his new gold claim.

In 1971, “The D.A.” (TV General Drama) first went on the air.

In 1972, The comedy-drama series “M*A*S*H” premeiered on CBS-TV beginning a 11-season run. The TV version of the hit movie becomes one of CBSʹs longest running comedies, gaining high ratings until its climactic episode 10½ years later.

In 1972, “Here Come The Doubledeckers”, TV Childrens; last aired on ABC.

In 1972, “The Groovie Goolies”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1972, “The Reluctant Dragon and Mr. Toad”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1972, “The Sandy Duncan Show”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1972, “The Tom And Jerry Show”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1973, COVER STORY OF TIME The McDONALDS Hamburger Empire

In 1967, "Games" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1969, "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" was released by Columbia Pictures; Paul Mazursky (director); Natalie Wood, Robert Culp, Elliott Gould; Comedy; Dramas

In 1970, "The Brotherhood of the Bell" was released by CBS Television / Warner Bros. Television; Paul Wendkos (director); David Karp (screenplay); Glenn Ford, Rosemary Forsyth, Dean Jagger, Maurice Evans, Will Geer, Eduard Franz, William Conrad, Robert Pine, William Smithers, Logan Field, Dabney Coleman, Scott Graham

In 1971, "Kotch" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures; Jack Lemmon (director); John Paxton (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Deborah Winters, Felicia Farr, Charles Aidman, Ellen Geer, Jane Connell, Darrell Larson, Biff Elliot, Paul Picerni, Lucy Saroyan, Kim Hamilton, Amzie Strickland, Larry Linville, Penny Santon, Jack Lemmon, Donald and Dean Kowalski, Arlen Stuart, James E. Brodhead, Jessica Rains; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1973, "The Pyx" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation; Harvey Hart (director); Robert Schlitt (screenplay); Karen Black, Christopher Plummer, Donald Pilon, Jean-Louis Roux, Jacques Godin, Robin Gammell, Yvette Brind'amour, Lee Broker, Terry Haig, Louise Rinfret; Horror

In 1973, "Santee" was released by Crown International Pictures / American Video Cinema / Vagabond Productions / Eaves Movie Ranch; Gary Nelson (director); Brand Bell (screenplay); Glenn Ford, Michael Burns, Dana Wynter, Jay Silverheels, Harry Townes, John Larch, Robert Wilke, Robert Donner, John Bailey, X Brands, Chuck Courtney, Lindsay Crosby, John Hart, Russ McCubbin, Boyd Morgan, Taylor Lacher, Caruth C. Byrd, William Ford, Robert Mellard, Brad Merhage, Ben Zeller; Western

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, 😉🤣 “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Baby Toys” by The Toys peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Bad Little Woman” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Born A Woman” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Bus Stop” by The Hollies peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Cast Your Fate To The Wind” by Shelby Flint peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Dianne, Dianne” by Ronny and The Daytonas peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Fiddle Around” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Guantanamera” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “It Was A Very Good Year” by Della Reese peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Only When You're Lonely” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The World Of Fantasy” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “There Will Never Be Another You” by Chris Montez peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Turn-Down Day” by Cyrkle peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Wouldn't It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “(You Make Me Feel) So Good” by The McCoys peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Alfie” by Cher peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Blowin' In The Wind” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Get Away” by Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Go Ahead and Cry” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Lonely Summer” by Shades Of Blue peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Make Me Belong To You” by Barbara Lewis peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “My Heart's Symphony” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Out Of This World” by The Chiffons peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sugar and Spice” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Summertime” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Tip Of My Fingers” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Too Soon To Know” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Turn Her Down” by Barry Allen peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Warm and Tender Love” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Wouldn't It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, 😉🤣 “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “All Or Nothing” by Small Faces peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Blowin' In The Wind” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Got To Get You Into My Life” by Cliff Bennett and The Rebel-Rousers peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Just Like A Woman” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Summertime” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, 😉🤣 “Lil' Red Riding Hood” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Guantanamera” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “Black Is Black” by Los Bravos peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo” by Alan Price Set peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Saw Her Again (Last Night)” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Keep On Tryin'” by The Outsiders peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “L'amour avec toi” by Michel Polnareff peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Summer In The City” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, 😉 “Wild Thing” by The Troggs peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Beiss nicht gleich in jeden Apfel” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Monday Monday” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “Det tror jag inte på” by Sven-Ingvars peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1966, “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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