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In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Merry Christmas”. Other Articles: Benny and Burns, Munsters
In 1964, R.C., “Come See About Me” by The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Dance, Dance, Dance” by The Beach Boys peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Downtown,” the first U.S. hit by British pop singer Petula Clark, enters the Hot 100 where it will remain for 15 weeks. It hits number one next month and stays there for two weeks. Allan Sherman parodied it into “Crazy Downtown,” and Mrs. Miller did a cover of the song.
In 1964, ABC used an overhead camera for the first time. The event was the Liberty Bowl.
In 1966, On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
In 1966, “Dream Girl Of '67”, TV Game Show; debut on ABC.
In 1967, On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital. Althea was pregnant and unmarried at the time, a violation of the morals clause in her contract. She wanted to save Matt the trouble of having to fire her. Note: Dr. Nick Bellini, the father of the baby, was not considered to be violation of his morals clause because he was a man, a fact that Althea called out as sexist and unfair.
In 1967, The Strawberry Alarm Clock grabbed a Gold Record when their number one hit, “Incense and Peppermints”, was certified as a million seller.
In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Voice of Christmas”, Carol loses her voice from too much choir practice and may not be able to sing at the Christmas services, Alice tries an old remedy for laryngitis on Carol while Cindy asks the department store Santa to make her well. Mike gets upset when Santa agrees.
In 1969, The Beatles Seventh Christmas album was released.
In 1970, On the Christmas episode of “THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW”, For the normally spunky Mary Richards, Christmas has suddenly become a nothing day, and even her smile canʹt make it all seem worthwhile. In “Christmas and the Hard-Luck Kid,” she learns she has to work on Christmas, canceling plans to go home for the holidays. Then she gives up her Christmas Eve too, so a co-worker can be with his family. All alone in the newsroom, Mary tries to spread holiday cheer for herself; she sings “White Christmas” along with the TV, pirouettes like a little girl to “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” and has a lonely conversation with Charlie out at the transmitter. Then thereʹs a phone call with no one on the other end, and the elevator coming up in what should be an empty building. Just as Mary begins to panic, in burst Ted (Ted Knight), Murray (Gavin MacLeod), and Mr. Grant (Ed Asner) to keep their pal company. And thatʹs when Mary realizes she already “is ”home — with her new family.
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Merry Christmas”. Other Articles: Eva Gabor, Stewart Granger
In 1970, R.C., “He Ainʹt Heavy…Heʹs My Brother” by Neil Diamond peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Stoned Love” by Supremes peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart. Diana Ross left the group earlier for a solo career.
In 1971, Stanley Kubrickʹs X-rated “A Clockwork Orange” starring Malcolm McDowell premiered in New York, Toronto, San Francisco and Hollywood.
In 1971, “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story,” celebrates Christmas Eve 1933 in rural Virginia as a family waits for their father to come home from his job 60 miles away…unless the bus crash theyʹve heard about on the radio has taken his life. (No reason to fear that, this happens to be what becomes the first episode of “The Waltons.” Although it does replace both Dad and Grandpa when it becomes a full-fledged series).
In 1972, On Another World, the grisly discovery of the murdered Bernice Robinson (Janis Young) on the Randolph terrace was horrifying for Mary Matthews (Virginia Dwyer) and her alcoholic daughter, Pat (Beverly Penberthy). Bernice had been having an affair with Pat's husband, John.
In 1972, The splashdown of Apollo 17 ended the United Statesʹ manned moon exploration program. “Itʹs a beautiful day,” astronaut Eugene Cernan said upon exiting the command module.
In 1973, Johnny Carson pulled a good one this night before a nationwide late-night audience on NBC. Carson started a fake toilet paper scare, when he mentioned during his “Tonight Show” monologue that a Wisconsin congressman had warned that toilet paper was disappearing from supermarket shelves. Toilet paper soon became a scarce commodity in many areas of the United States after the gag.
In 1973, “The Snoop Sisters”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1965, "Invasion of Astro-Monster" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Doctor Dolittle" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Skidoo" was released by Paramount Pictures; Otto Preminger (director); Jackie Gleason, Carol Channing, Frankie Avalon; Comedy
In 1969, "Topaz" was released by Universal Pictures; Alfred Hitchcock (director); Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin, John Forsythe; Thriller
In 1971, "A Clockwork Orange" was released by Warner Bros. / Polaris Productions / Hawk Films; Stanley Kubrick (director/screenplay); Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke, Michael Tarn, John Clive, Adrienne Corri, Carl Duering, Paul Farrell, Clive Francis, Michael Gover, Miriam Karlin, James Marcus, Aubrey Morris, Godfrey Quigley, Sheila Raynor, Madge Ryan, John Savident, Anthony Sharp, Philip Stone, Pauline Taylor, Margaret Tyzack, Steven Berkoff, David Prowse, Carol Drinkwater; Dystopian, Crime, Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1972, "Across 110th Street" was released by United Artists / Film Guarantors; Barry Shear (director); Luther Davis (screenplay); Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa, Paul Benjamin, Ed Bernard, Richard Ward, Antonio Fargas, Norma Donaldson, Gilbert Lewis, Marlene Warfield, Nat Polen, Tim O'Connor, Gloria Hendry, Burt Young, Charles McGregor, Paul Harris, Robert Sacchi, Ric Mancini, Dick Crockett, George DiCenzo, Steve Gravers, Mel Winkler, Janet Sarno, Arnold Williams, Frank Macetta; Action; Thriller
In 1973, "The 14" was released by MGM-EMI; David Hemmings (director); Roland Starke (screenplay); Jack Wild, June Brown, Liz Edmiston, Cheryl Hall, Anna Wing, John Bailey, Alun Armstrong, Keith Buckley, Malcolm Tierney, Diana Beevers, Tony Calvin, Chris Kelly, Frank Gentry, Peter Newby, Paul Daly, Richard Haywood; Drama
In 1973, "The Day of the Dolphin" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures; Mike Nichols (director); Buck Henry (screenplay); George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino, Fritz Weaver, Jon Korkes, Edward Herrmann, Leslie Charleson, John David Carson, Victoria Racimo, John Dehner, Severn Darden, William Roerick, Elizabeth Wilson, Phyllis Davis, Florence Stanley, Brooke Hayward, Buck Henry; Sci-Fi; Thriller
In 1973, "Willie Dynamite" was released by Universal Pictures / The Zanuck/Brown Company; Gilbert Moses (director); Ron Cutler, Joe Keyes Jr. (screenplay); Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands, Thalmus Rasulala, Norma Donaldson, Roger Robinson, Albert Hall, George Murdock, Royce Wallace, Mary Charlotte Wilcox, Ted Gehring, Wynn Irwin, Nathaniel Taylor, Ken Lynch, Davis Roberts, Tol Avery, Calvin Brown, Robert DoQui, Slim Gaillard, Olan Soule, Clarice Taylor, Alan Weeks, George Wyner, Joyce Walker, Juanita Brown, Judith Brown, Marilyn Coleman, Marcia McBroom, Ron Henriquez; Blaxploitation
In 1964, “A Woman's Love” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ace Of Spades” by O.V. Wright peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Be My Baby” by Andy Kim peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Big Leg Woman (With A Short, Short Mini Skirt)” by Israel Tolbert peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Border Song (Holy Moses)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Come See About Me” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Dance, Dance, Dance” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do Anything You Wanna” by Harold Betters peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Do It” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Endless Sleep” by Hank Williams Jr. peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Don't Want To Walk Without You” by The McGuire Sisters (Phyllis McGuire) peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Just Can't Say Goodbye” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It's All Over” by Walter Jackson peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Keep On Loving Me” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Party Girl” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Run, Run, Run” by Gestures peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Saturday Night At The Movies” by The Drifters peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “She Understands Me” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Stoned Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Price” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “When The Party Is Over” by Robert John peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Without The One You Love” by The Four Tops peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You're The Only World I Know” by Sonny James peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Automatic Reaction” by Nino and The Ebb Tides peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Big Man In Town” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Can't Stop Loving You” by Tom Jones peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Carolina In My Mind” by Crystal Mansion peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Do It” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Gone, Gone, Gone” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'm Gonna Be Strong” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'm Not My Brother's Keeper” by Flaming Ember peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Isn't It A Pity” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's All In Your Mind” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)” by Del Shannon peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Mountain Of Love” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Mr. Lonely” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “No Matter What” by Badfinger peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” by Neil Young peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Reach Out For Me” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Simply Call It Love” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Walk Away” by Matt Monro peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Where Did All The Good Times Go” by Classics IV peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Working Together” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Downtown” by Petula Clark peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's A Shame” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Message To Martha” by Adam Faith peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Prayer” by Gerry Monroe peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Way” by Dorothy Squires peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Nothing Rhymed” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Pretty Paper” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Walk Tall” by Val Doonican peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Feel Fine / She's A Woman” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'm Gonna Be Strong” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Montego Bay” by Bobby Bloom peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Someplace Green” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?” by The New Seekers peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You Can Get It If You Really Want” by Desmond Dekker peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mona” by Wil de Bras peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” by Neil Young peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The French Song (Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes)” by Lucille Starr peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Time Is On My Side” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Da Mensch is a Sau” by Worried Men Skiffle Group peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Du bist anders” by Peter Maffay peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Future Blues” by Canned Heat peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Joey The Lipstick Collector” by The Wall Street Diversion peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Julia” by Die Flippers peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let's Go To The Moon” by The Equals peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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