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In 1966, TVʹS BATMAN Guest villain: CLIFF ROBERTSON as “SHAME” (spoofing the Shane character in Westerns)
In 1968, R.C., “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, Simon and Garfunkelʹs first TV special aired. When the group planned to air footage from Vietnam and Robert Kennedyʹs funeral, AT and T pulled their ads.
In 1969, MONKEES IN OAKLAND MICKY, DAVY and MICHAEL perform in a 2pm Matinee at the OAKLAND COLISEUM…It would be their last until the '86 reunion tour (Tickets were priced at $3-4-5)
In 1969, ROLLING STONES IN FLORIDA 55,000 are on hand for their show at PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
In 1970, George Harrison releases his triple album set “All Things Must Pass” in the U.K.
In 1971, ABC-TV presented “Brianʹs Song” as the “ABC Movie of the week”. The touching story was about the Chicago Bearsʹ Brian Piccolo (James Caan) and his friendship with Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams), who watched Brian die a tragic death. The movie got a rating of 32.9 and a 48 share. The theme song, “Brianʹs Song”, was performed by Michel Legrand.
In 1971, “Family Affair” single by Sly and The Family Stone was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS” (Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe)
In 1972, The BBC bannned the Wingsʹs single “Hi, Hi, Hi” for a supposedly subliminal drug message. However, the song is a hit, making number five in the United Kingdom and number ten in the U.S. in early 1973.
In 1973, “Mind Games” album by John Lennon was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Taped with London: Hosts PROCOL HARUM (“CONQUISTADOR”, “WHITER SHADE OF PALE”) with HUMBLE PIE, ALVIN LEE
In 1968, "The Shakiest Gun in the West" was released by Universal Pictures; Alan Rafkin (director); Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades, Jackie Coogan; Comedy; Western
In 1971, "Bleak Moments (U.K. release)" was released by Contemporary Films; Mike Leigh (director/screenplay); Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Joolia Cappleman, Mike Bradwell, Donald Sumpter, Liz Smith; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Brian's Song" was released by ABC / Screen Gems; Buzz Kulik (director); William Blinn (screenplay); James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Shelley Fabares, Judy Pace, Bernie Casey, David Huddleston, Ron Feinberg, Jack Concannon, Abe Gibron, Ed O'Bradovich, Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears, Harold Hairston, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Stu Nahan, Mario Machado, Mike Ditka; Biography, Drama, Sports; Live Action
In 1971, "The Day of the Wolves" was released by Gold Key Entertainment; Ferde Grofe Jr. (director/screenplay); Richard Egan, Martha Hyer, Rick Jason, Jan Murray, Frankie Randall, Zaldy Zshornack, Sean McClory, John Lupton, Jack Bailey, Biff Elliot, Percy Helton, Herb Vigran, Floyd Hamilton, Andre Marquis, Henry Capps, Smokey Roberds, John Braatz, Mel Scarborough, Elizabeth Thomas, Steve Manone, John Dennis, John Gunn, Len Travis, Wendy Alvord, Danny Rees; Heist, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1973, "Flesh for Frankenstein" was released by Bryanston Distributing Company / Compagnia Cinematografica Champion; Paul Morrissey (director/screenplay); Joe Dallesandro, Udo Kier, Monique van Vooren, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Nicoletta Elmi, Liù Bosisio, Cristina Gaioni, Arno Juerging, Srdjan Zelenovic, Marco Liofredi; Horror
In 1968, 🤔😊 “The Star Spangled Banner” by José Feliciano peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Fire” by Five By Five peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Got Love For My Baby” by Young Hearts peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Les Bicyclettes de Belsize” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Child” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Not Enough Indians” by Dean Martin peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Peace Brother Peace” by Bill Medley peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shake” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Talking About My Baby” by Gloria Walker peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Straight Life” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Bring It On Home To Me” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Child” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Main Street” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Not Enough Indians” by Dean Martin peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Of A Dropping Pin” by The Guess Who peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Peace Brother Peace” by Bill Medley peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Poster Man” by Carnival Connection peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Privilege” by Sugar Shoppe peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Reach Out” by Merrilee Rush and The Turnabouts peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Talking About My Baby” by Gloria Walker peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Yard Went On Forever” by Richard Harris peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “All Along The Watchtower” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm A Tiger” by Lulu peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “It's In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” by Betty Everett peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Little Arrows” by Leapy Lee peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sweet Blindness” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do The Best You Can / Listen To Me” by The Hollies peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ik ben met jou niet getrouwd” by Tony Bass peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Regnets rytme” by Ole Ivars peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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