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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for October 24

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In 1964, Gilliganʹs Island episode number five. “Wrongway Feldman”. guest: Hans Conried (Wrongway Feldman). When Gilligan finds an old airplane hidden in the jungle, the Castaways discover a long-forgotten aviator living on the island.

In 1964, THE “TAMI” CONCERT At Santa Monica, California: this is the famous “all star” concert filmed for British TV and later would later be released as a movie. Among its standout performances: ROLLING STONES, JAMES BROWN, LESLEY GORE, MIRACLES, and hosts JAN and DEAN. But what does TAMI stand for? Its an acronym for Teen Aged Music International

In 1965, Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings passed for 407 yards and three touchdowns in a thrilling 42-41 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #75. “Man With a Net”. Lord Beasley Waterford, a famous butterfly collector, lands on the island searching for the worldʹs rarest butterfly, the pussycat swallowtail. While he vows that he will not leave the island until he has found his prey, the castaways eagerly try everything to persuade him to fire his flare gun early. He (like all of the other visitors to the island) leaves without sending help.

In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Katchoo”, Jan develops an allergy, possibly to one of the Bradys, Carol keeps daughter Jan from school, believing she has a cold. But when the sneezing continues, it is believed that Jan is allergic to her new father or Tiger, the dog.

In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Don Knotts”. Other Articles: Tim Conway, Hee Haw, Lin. Cristal

In 1970, President Richard Nixon, in a speech to a White House radio broadcasters conference, appeals for rock lyrics to be screened and those urging drug use to be banned.

In 1970, R.C., “Closer To Home” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Lola” by The Kinks peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart; it was parodied by “Weird Al” into “Yoda” in the 1980s.

In 1970, Writers James L. Brooks and Allan Burns unleash Nancy Walker as Rhodaʹs mother, Ida Morgenstern on “Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Itʹs a smart move that earns the show one of its first Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing Achievement. Ida: “I never eat, I just nibble.” Mary: “Well, if youʹre still hungry, thereʹs half a chicken in the refrigerator.” Ida: “Not anymore, thatʹs what I nibbled.”

In 1970, President Richard Nixon, in a speech to a White House radio broadcasters conference, appeals for rock lyrics to be screened and those urging drug use to be banned.

In 1970, The number one selling album: “ABRAXAS” from Santana includes “BLACK MAGIC WOMAN” and “OYE COMO VA”

In 1972, A NEW SIGN AT THE GAS PUMPS: STANDARD OIL OF NEW JERSEY, which did business in different parts of the country as ESSO, ENCO and HUMBLE announced it would change its name to EXXON.

In 1973, Having solved “The Marcus Nelson Murders” in a TV movie in March, Lieutenant Theo Kojak now has his own series, and has two hours to rescue the hostages that a trio of thieves (including guest star Harvey Keitel) are holding in an Army surplus store. TELLY SAVALAS' sarcastic, lollypop sucking, “who loves ya” detective will be a TV favorite during the 70s.

In 1973, Keith Richards is fined $500 and is given conditional discharges on four drug charges and three firearm offenses following a trial in Marlborough Street Magistrate Court. Actress Anita Pallenberg, arrested with Richards on June 26 when police raided their Chelsea home, is given a conditional discharge for having 25 Mandraz tablets. Ten days earlier, both were fined $1,000 in France for possesion of controlled substances, that too was from an earlier bust.

In 1964, "The Lively Set" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "Ice Station Zebra" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; John Sturges (director); Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan; Thriller

In 1969, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" was released by 20th Century Fox; George Roy Hill (director); Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross; Western

In 1970, "Trog" was released by Warner Bros.; Freddie Francis (director); Peter Bryan, John Gilling, Aben Kandel (screenplay); Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Bernard Kay, Kim Braden, David Griffin, John Hamill, Thorley Walters, Jack May, Simon Lack, Chloe Franks, Geoffrey Case, Joe Cornelius; Sci-Fi; Horror

In 1971, "Joe Hill" was released by Paramount Pictures; Bo Widerberg (director/screenplay); Thommy Berggren, Liska March, Anja Schmidt, Kelvin Malave, Evert Anderson, Cathy Smith, Hasse Persson, David Moritz, Richard Weber, Joel Miller, Franco Molinari, Robert Faeder, Wendy Geier, Michael Logan; Biography, Drama, History; Live Action

In 1973, "The All-American Boy" was released by Warner Bros.; Charles Eastman (director/screenplay); Jon Voight, Art Metrano, Jeanne Cooper, Bob Hastings, E. J. Peaker, Ned Glass, Anne Archer, Harry Northup, Rosalind Cash, Leigh French, Jaye P. Morgan, Nancie Phillips, Kathy Mahoney, Carole Androsky, Peggy Cowles, Ray Ballard, Ron Burns, Gene Borkan, Jeff Thompson, Mac Chandler, Owen Harian; Drama

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

In 1970, 😉 “Lola” by The Kinks peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “20-75” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Baby Be Mine” by Jelly Beans peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Closer To Home” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Dreams” by Buddy Miles peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Father Come On Home” by Pacific Gas and Electric peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Funny Girl” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Got To Believe In Love” by Robin McNamara peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Holy Man” by Diane Kolby peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Do Take You” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Just Want To Keep It Together” by Paul Davis peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I've Got Sand In My Shoes” by The Drifters peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Just Let It Come” by Alive and Kicking peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Little Queenie” by Bill Black's Combo peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Mercy, Mercy” by Don Covay peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Our World” by Blue Mink peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Run, Woman, Run” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Still Water (Love)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Woodstock” by The Assembled Multitude peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Yes I Do” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “A Summer Song” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Another Man's Song” by Little Big Horn peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Because I Love You” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Bluegreens” by William Truckaway peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Come On and Say It” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Day Is Done” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “El Condor Pasa” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Everybody Needs Somebody” by Flirtations peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Express Yourself” by Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Funny” by Joe Hinton peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Go Back” by Crabby Appleton peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Do Take You” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I'm On The Outside (Looking In)” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Just Let It Come” by Alive and Kicking peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Long, Long Time” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Mercy, Mercy” by Don Covay peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Out Of Sight” by James Brown peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Rhythm” by Major Lance peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Soul Shake” by Delaney and Bonnie peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Wait For Me” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “We Can Make Music” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “We'll Sing In The Sunshine” by Gale Garnett peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “You Must Believe Me” by The Impressions peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1964, 😉🤣 “Come To Dance” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Gasoline Alley-Bred” by The Hollies peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “How Soon (Will I Be Seeing You)?” by Henry Mancini peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “It Hurts To Be In Love” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Maybe I Know” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Our World” by Blue Mink peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Reach Out For Me” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “The Times They Are A-Changin'” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “When You Walk In The Room” by The Searchers peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, 😉🤣 “Tobacco Road” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Wouldn't Trade You For The World” by The Bachelors peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, 😉 “Bread and Butter” by The Newbeats peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Amsterdam” by Buck Owens peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Doomsday Train” by Brainbox peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm On My Way Home Again” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You” by Caravan peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Weaver's Answer” by Family peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Wild World” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Should Have Known Better” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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