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In 1967, The wacky and absurd Jonathan Wintersʹ “The Jonathan Winters Show” debuts on CBS. The hour of sketches features classic Wintersʹ characters like Maude Frickert and a supporting cast that reads like a roster of Hollywood Squares: Cliff Arquette (aka Charley Weaver), Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley and Abby Dalton.
In 1968, Don McNeillʹs long-running radio program “The Breakfast Club” had its final airing on ABC Radio after 35 years.
In 1968, “Letʹs Make A Deal”, TV Game Show, last aired on NBC, and moved to ABC three days later. Same time. Different network.
In 1968, “Treasure Isle”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC.
In 1969, On the cover of Rolling Stone: how fitting, itʹs Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones!
In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Remember 1969?” Other Articles: Adam 12, Diana Rigg; “Remember 1969”..a collage of photos featuring President Nixon, The Smothers Brothers, Baseballʹs World Champion Mets, Apollo Eleven Astronauts, Vice President Agnew.
In 1969, R.C., “Someday Weʹll Be Together” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and is Diana Rossʹs farewell song to Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong, as she moves on to solo stardom. Itʹs their 12th Chartopper, and earns the most successful American group of the decade honor of having the Final number one Single of the 60's.
In 1969, “Casper, The Friendly Ghost”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC. After that, he ghosted the network after he became not so friendly.
In 1969, The last number one album of the 1960s, “Led Zeppelin II”, held the top spot on Billboardʹs album chart for the first of seven weeks.
In 1970, The musical play “Hello, Dolly!” closed on Broadway after a run of 2,844 performances. It had opened in 1964. If you meet the Dalai Llama, would you greet him “Hello Dalai?”
In 1971, Look who made the cover of “Newsweek” magazine this day! Itʹs Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Woodstock of Charles Schultz' famous “Peanuts” comic strip.
In 1971, “Nanny And The Professor”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1971, “The Sonny and Cher” show debuted on CBS television. It ran 4½ years.
In 1971, READING ABOUT A SURPRISE HOLIDAY HIT “TIME” reports on the success of the SINGING DOGS' version of “JINGLE BELLS” (which was recorded and first released in 1955)…RCA records claimed the single would sell 400,000 copies during the Christmas Season.
In 1973, “NBC Follies”, TV Variety; last aired.
In 1969, “Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me” by The Four Tops peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Friendship Train” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Guess Who” by Ruby Winters peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Holly Holy” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mr. Limousine Driver” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Someday We'll Be Together” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sunday Mornin'” by Oliver (U.S.) peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Theme From 'Electric Surfboard'” by Brother Jack McDuff peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “These Eyes” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Too Many Cooks (Spoil The Soup)” by 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Turn Turn Turn” by Judy Collins peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Voodoo Woman” by Simon Stokes and The Nighthawks peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “What You Gave Me” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ain't It Funky Now” by James Brown peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Cold Turkey” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Friendship Train” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Get It From The Bottom” by The Steelers peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Want You To Know” by Rotary Connection peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I'll Hold Out My Hand” by Clique peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Kozmic Blues” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Lady-O” by The Turtles peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Leaving On A Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Midnight” by Classics IV peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” by Steam peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Someday We'll Be Together” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sunday Mornin'” by Oliver (U.S.) peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “These Eyes” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Turn Turn Turn” by Judy Collins peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You Got To Pay The Price” by Gloria Taylor peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Green River” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Loneliness” by Des O'Connor peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Holy City” by Moira Anderson peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Tom Jones peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Marian” by The Cats peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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