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In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dan Rowan and Dick Martin”. Other Articles: Art Carney, Anthony Quinn
In 1968, R.C., “Battle Of New Orleans” by Harperʹs Bizarre peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Hush” by Deep Purple peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Revolution” by The Beatles peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)” by The Moody Blues peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Adam-12”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1968, “Fire”, by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1968, “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1968, “The Prisoner.” In this radical series, Patrick McGoohan played a character known only as Number Six — who, after angrily resigning from a top-secret organization, is abducted to “the village,” a high-tech prison disguised as a placid English resort. Each week saw him resist the efforts of a different warder, always designated Number Two, to break his spirit. Who was Number 6? Why had he resigned? Who were his captors? In “Fall Out,” the haunting finale, McGoohan finally meets Number One and tears a monkey mask from the manʹs face only to confront — himself! What did it all mean? Pogo cartoonist Walt Kelly may have put it best: “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”
In 1968, Jimi Hendrixʹs “All Along the Watchtower” was released.
In 1969, Hot new album: Credence Clearwater Revivalʹs album “Green River” also includes “Bad Moon Rising”.
In 1969, New York Jetsʹ Steve OʹNeal sets a NFL record for the longest punt with a 98 yard kick against the Denver Broncos.
In 1970, Are you ready for some football?!? “ABCʹs NFL Monday Night Football” premiered on ABC-TV as they broadcasted from Cleveland, Ohio; the Brownsʹ Gary Collins scored the first TD before the largest crowd ever to witness a Brownsʹ game (85,703); the Browns beat the visiting New York Jets 31-21. It moved to ESPN in 2006. The broadcast team on the premiere broadcast were Howard Cosell, 'Dandy' Don Meredith and Keith Jackson. Keith Jackson? Yes, Frank Gifford didnʹt join the team until the following year. The first broadcast was, as they say, a disaster. The second, and most that followed, were smash hits.
In 1970, The Cleveland Browns defeated the visiting New York Jets 31-21 in the first game featured on the debuting fall series ABC's NFL Monday Night Football.
In 1970, “The Young Lawyers”, TV General Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1971, “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” single by Paul McCartney and Linda was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, The movie “Whatʹs Up, Doc?” opened in movie theaters in Germany.
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Mail Order Hero”, Joe Namath guest stars as himself, a supposed friend of Bobbyʹs, and Bobby lies to his friends, telling them that Joe Namath drops by for dinner with the Bradys when heʹs in town. Bobbyʹs friends are looking forward to meeting the New York quarterback because he is playing an exhibition game in town the next week.
In 1970, "Crime and Punishment (U.S.S.R)" was released by Mosfilm / Gorky Film Studio; Lev Kulidzhanov (director/screenplay); Nikolai Figurovsky, Fyodor Dostoyevsky (screenplay); Georgy Taratorkin, Innokenty Smoktunovsky, Tatyana Bedova, Victoria Fyodorova, Yefim Kopelyan, Yevgeni Lebedev, Maya Bulgakova, Irina Gosheva, Vladimir Basov, Aleksandr Pavlov, Vladimir Belokurov, Inna Makarova, Sergei Nikonenko, Valery Nosik, Dzidra Ritenberga, Ivan Ryzhov, Yuri Sarantsev, Lyubov Sokolova, Vladimir Nosik; Drama
In 1972, "Cancel My Reservation" was released by Warner Bros.; Paul Bogart (director); Robert Fisher, Arthur Marx (screenplay); Bob Hope, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Bellamy, Forrest Tucker, Anne Archer, Keenan Wynn, Henry Darrow, Chief Dan George, Doodles Weaver, Betty Ann Carr, Herb Vigran, Pat Morita, Gordon Oliver, Richard Yniguez, Paul Bogart, Johnny Carson, Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Flip Wilson; Comedy
In 1973, "The Spook Who Sat by the Door" was released by United Artists; Ivan Dixon (director); Melvin Clay, Sam Greenlee (screenplay); Lawrence Cook, Paula Kelly, J.A. Preston, Joe Mascolo, Janet League, Paul Butler, Don Blakely, David Lemieux, Jack Aaron, Elaine Aiken, Beverly Gill, Bob Hill, Martin Golar; Action; Crime; Drama
In 1968, 😉🤣 “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Down At Lulu's” by Ohio Express peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Down Here On The Ground” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “For The Love Of Ivy” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hush” by Deep Purple peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Morning Dew” by Lulu peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Revolution” by The Beatles peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Time Has Come Today” by Chambers Brothers peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “To Wait For Love” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Baby Come Back” by The Equals peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Give A Damn” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Magic Bus” by The Who peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Way Of Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Private Number” by Judy Clay and William Bell peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Six Man Band” by The Association peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Fool On The Hill” by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “This Wheel's On Fire” by Julie Driscoll peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tom Boy” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You're All I Need To Get By” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Anita Harris peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hard To Handle” by Otis Redding peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Need Your Love So Bad” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “When The Sun Comes Shining Thru'” by Long John Baldry peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dear Heart” by Mike Preston peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Soul Limbo” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Impossible Dream” by Jim Nabors peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Can't You Find Another Way (Of Doing It)” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rain and Tears” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ich bau' dir ein Schloß” by Heintje peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Only Had Time” by John Rowles peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Name Is Jack” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Universal” by Small Faces peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Young Girl” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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