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There has never been a decade quite like the 60s; the diversity, conflicts, hope and anger that characterized here on The 60s Official Site. The 60s decade was decade of change that affected on how we baby boomers look at our world today. The mood of the era was described in the music of the sixties. The Vietnam War played a major impact on the 1960s.
- My Home Town
My hometown of Circleville Ohio where I grew up in the sixties and lived until I turned 21. I attended and graduated from Circleville High School in 1966.
- Union Street Beat
Union Street, Circleville, Ohio crosses my mind so often as I look back to the sixties. My friend Ron and I use to practically live on that street during our teen years. The street was loaded with many lovely girls from high school with whom we hung out. The 60s music we listened to is showcased here.
- The Blown Perfect Game
Thinking back to that time when baseball was America' favorite past time, (I now think football may have taken that lead) Sometimes we played several games a day and often played until it was too dark to actually see the ball. That is how much we enjoyed the game of baseball. When we weren't playing on weekends we listened to Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese calling the game of the week on TV.
- The Great Pumpkin Caper
It was a dark moonless night as we cruised in Jim's 1950 black Chevy. This car wasn't the best looking machine around but it always made it to where we were going. Since the statue of limitations has expired, I can now provide details of the Great Pumpkin Caper.
- My Jade East Adventure
We wore our best jeans or dress pants, a pressed shirt and polished shoes. Which leads me to the icon of the 60s that no guy could do without and no lady could resist and that was Jade East Cologne. The girls just went wild over it. I believe it was a toxic agent that released the hormones in the girls. At least that is what I thought and the buddies I hung out with thought.
- The 60s Tradition of Eating Together as a Family
The most memorable tradition of growing up in the 1960s was our eating together as a family around our large dining room table. That tradition has entirely disappeared in today's society.
- What Ever Happened to The Cool Jocks?
Driving down the main drag with the radio blaring and listening to the top music of the day was quite a memory! What characterized those great days of the 60s was the cool disc jockeys that jammed the airways during that era. Whatever happend to them?
- The Haunted Bridge Near Yellowbud
When I was a sophomore or junior in high school in Circleville, Ohio. I recall the legend of a haunted bridge near a place called Yellowbud close to Williamsport, Ohio.
- Cruisin'
My fondest memories of summers past growing up in the small town of Circleville, Ohio was cruisin' the town. I guess from everybody's perspective it could be their home town as well. I bet all small towns in the U.S. are all pretty much the same.
- Updates
Returning visitor update information for The 60s Official Site.
- Chickenman
He's everywhere .....everywhere. WCFL's Chickenman was developed by Dick Orkin for 60s radio.
- Chickenman Has Been Identified
Chickenman, WCFL's "winged warrior" crimefighter has been identified. This is an update about Benton Harbor, alias Chickenman, a product of Dick Orkin of WCFL.
- A Story of Life - A Thousand Marbles
A few years ago, I was shuffling toward the garage with a steaming cup of coffee in one hand and the morning paper in the other. What began as a typical Saturday morning turned into one of those lessons about a thousand marbles that life seems to hand you from time to time. Let me tell you about it:
- Vibration of a Nation Order Page
The Vibration of a Nation Video is now available for purchase. Due to high request for a copy, you can now order it here. The only format available is Super Video CD.
- Whatever Happened to
Where are they now and whatever happend to these stars and icons of the 60s. Sure we see them on TV as re-runs but whatever happenend to them and where are they now?
- Toys and Games
During the 1960s we had our little toys and games also. The toys aof the 1960s and the games of the 1960s are the ones I remember best.
- A Tribute to Elvis
- Stories About Elvis Presley
Throughout Elvis career, he was always known for his kindness and generosity. Here are some examples of his extraordinary human kindness and other stories of Elvis' life.
- Elvis Presley's Top Recordings
Elvis Presley was the top recording artist of all time. He had 107 songs make it to the Top 40 in Billboard magazine. I have selected what I believe is the best of the best.
- Elvis Presley Top Songs
Elvis Presley Top Song Playlist
- Jukebox Music
Listen to this great music of the baby boomer era of the sixties. Each jukebox has a theme to the music that will be playing These unlimited play jukeboxes only cost a quarter and I provide the quarter. Start clicking and enjoying.
- Music of 1962
The year is 1962 and some great music was being played on the radio. Where were you in 1962? (Me, I was ending my Junior High School year and entering the 9th grade.) Who was that special person in your life at that time? Where are those friends now from 1962? Wouldn't you like to see some there once again? Sit back and let your mind wander back to the simple days of 1962 with this free jukebox.
- Jukebox1
Back by popular demand is the jukebox Music to Park To. Included in this repertoire are songs from the 50s and 60s so find once again that special someone or just let your memory wander back to the 60s you listen to the Music to Park To.
- Cruisin'
Cruising was a 50s and 60s culture thing. If you talk to anybody what they remember best about the 60s, they often mention first the music, and then about how they and their friends would pitch in some money and cruise the main drag with the radio blaring.
- Jukebox2
Enjoy this free jukebox of 1960s music on cruising.
- Jukebox4
As a baby boomer who grew-up in the 60s. You can't help but recall the all girl groups that dominated the charts in the early to mid 60s. The tradition of these all girl groups actually started in the 50s and were so much part of the 60s history of rock 'n roll.
- One Hit Wonders
I have compiled in this section 41 of some of the best one hit wonders of the 1960s. You will not only be able to view these selections but you can also listen to them exclusively on The 60s Official Site's Jukebox.
- Jukebox5
Jukebox Hits of the Spotlighted Artists highlighted on this website. Enjoy listening to over 2 hours of your favorite music of the 60s decade by the artists who made the hits.
- Jukebox6
The hits of the British Invasion from The 60s Official Site are the theme for this jukebox.
- Jukebox7
- Break Up to Make Up Music
Another free jukebox from The 60s Official Site. Make Up Break Up features songs the title suggests. Enjoy this sixties jukebox.
1960s Beer
Remember the different types of beer during the 60s. Although not all brands are dipicted, the ones I remember in Ohio are shown. Sneaking that first beer during the 1960s was a memory some would like to forget.
Summer of Love
The Summer of Love refers to the summer of 1967, when an unprecedented gathering of as many as 100,000 young people converged on the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, creating a phenomenon of cultural, political rebellion and great music from that summer.
60s Rock 'N Roll Headline News
The 60s Rock 'n Roll Headline News of 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966,1967, 1968 and 1969.
The 60s With Eva Pasco
Visit recollections of the 60s in artilces written by Eva Pasco, author of "Underlying Notes." Baby boomer women will love her reflections of the 1960s.
- On The Cusp
So, in spirit, our nation's 44th prez is not quite a boomer though he's not your sterotypically cynical Gen Xer either. That puts him on the cusp...
1969 was a pivotol year on the cusp of ending the counter-cultural Sixties while approaching the oppositional Seventies. That same year I became a freshman at Rhode Island College , embarking on an intellectual journey driven by idealism. During September's inaugural convocation held inside Roberts Hall, I bonded with fellow classmates, strangers who paired by chance on the auditorium's stage. I happened to lock hands with a lanky, longhaired dude named Dennis. We swooned to the Youngbloods’ lyrical illusion of idealism:
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- Love Love Love
The Beatles spearheaded the British Invasion by wanting to hold our hand, loving us yeah yeah yeah, and assuring us all we need is love. However, a honey-toned, Brazilian chanteuse named Astrud Gilberto who made her professional singing debut with "The Girl from Ipanema" in 1963, bossa novaed love in the proper perspective as the daring decade of the Sixties emerged. Her quavery voice subtely and realistically bemoaned the complexity of love hitherto hushed behind closed bedroom doors of the conservative fifties.
- Auld Lang Syne 1969
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Not 1969…the year which closed the lid on the Sixties without smothering its cultural revolution. 1969 rose to prominence as the year I graduated high school during a time students were tracked as college prep, business, or "generally lost."
- A Few of My Favorite Things
Rodgers&Hammerstein's timeless lyrics of brown paper packages tied up with strings prompted a seasonal memory jog to dredge up a few of my favorite things. Mind you, as 1960 rolled down the living room carpet where our Christmas tree stood in front of the picture window, I was a 9 year old--one of those girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes. This disclosure alone should prove illuminating as any jaunty gold star placed on the pinnacle of a tree.
- Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
The Sixties were a time when "going green" implied "tis the season to put up your Christmas tree." We weren't privy to the tagging and cutting traditions of tree farms, or inquisitive about their pest management/soil conservation practices. We hadn't given a fleeting thought to recycling through composting, chipping, or muching either.
- The Christmas Conspiracy
During the Capitol years 1962-65, our ultimate all American summer band, the Beach Boys, produced their hit holiday singles, "The Man with all the Toys" and "Little Saint Nick." I had believed in Santa Claus up until 1961, a youngster hanging onto visions of sugar plums while practically sledding into a double digit year.
- The Fantastic Umbrella Factory
Where have all the Hippies gone? A native Rhode Islander, one of my favorite places to visit along the coast was The Fantastic Umbrella Factory, a small farm with a cluster of drafty, dilapidated, and musty barns owned by Hippies.
- The Hippie Movement's Drift on Fragrance
A lifelong fragrance afficionado who flits from one femme fatale fume to another to achieve an olfactory high, my hip hip hurray to the Hippie Movement's profound influence on "smelling good" is long overdue.
- A Riveting Revolution
Since the Sixties were a prime time of protest against the Vietnam War, and advocation of equal rights be they Gay, Student, or Civil--why not equality for women while we were at it? Empowered Daughters of the Riveters revolted against male supremacy in a capitalistic society where discrimination in wages and promotions ran rampant.
- The Locomotion of Lava Lamps
Though I've yet to possess a lava lamp, I've always been meaning to. Its unpredictable kaleidoscopic fluidity never fails to capture and hold my attention. The lamp's resurgence in popularity from its limelight during the sixties heats up the locomotion all over again.
- A Senior Moment
The year 1969 is most memorable to me as my last year at Lincoln Senior High, and the start of my freshman year at Rhode Island College. Though I can now appreciate the challenging spirit of the Sixties, you might say it eluded me while living through the decade.
- Two Backseat Barbarians
I shake my head and marvel how any of us children of the Sixties could have turned out fine as I mind travel down my own memory lane...
- M-m-m, Burgers
As hamburger prices increased anywhere from 45 - 55 cents, we ventured to the Hillsgrove section of Warwick, Rhode Island where the first burger joint selling beef on a bun for 15 cents took a stand-- Burger Chef. This new fast food establishment's meagre offerings included: burgers already prepared with mustard, ketchup, and onions; fries; Coke; vanilla shakes.
- A Sixties Summer
Who would have thought a metal folding chair would impact my recollection of Summer in the 60s? That's right...a cold, shallow, beige chair with a set of jaws to spawn its own macabre tale
- Zapruder Effect
JFK's assassination and the sequence of events to follow would leave imprints in our minds impervious to heat, moisture, or chemical breakdown--the Zapruder Effect.
- Day Trippin'
My fondest recollections growing up in the Sixties settle upon those day trips taken during my father's two-week summer vacation. Thinking back, it was hardly a vacation for my parents. My mom would load the picnic cooler with utensils and food staples road-ready for my father to cook on the portable stove at a campground enroute to our destination
- Judy, Judy, Judy...
The price of a first class postage stamp in 1960 was 4 cents; school bus drivers did not run the gauntlet of background checks prior to getting hired; no one made a big deal out of things where it concerned children--perhaps they should have; people in the boonies opened their door after dark when they heard a knock...and, most importantly, Judy deserved a citation for using her head...
- How I Spent My Sweet Sixteenth Summer Vacation
In 1967, I took my first job under the umbrella of summer temp. Capitol Heel Lining occupied a large part of the old Wanskuk Mill complex on Branch Avenue, Providence. Like an aging sage, the mill's wisdom trickled through those walls to teach me lessons in life I've never forgotten.
- Home Ick
Spiraling down Jefferson Airplane's Go Ask Alice when she's ten feet tall looking glass of the sixties, I find myself winding along the linoleum corridors, a seventh grader at Lincoln Junior High.
- A Graveyard Smash
Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers' "Monster Mash" caught on in a flash with its release in 1962. You might say Pickett's Transylvanian twist was a blood tansfusion infused by his father, a theater manager, who distilled in his son a love of horror films.
- Fra-Gee-Lay
Perhaps more memorable to me than Ralphie's Daisy Red Ryder BB gun in A Christmas Story (1983), is that bizarre leg lamp, so evocative of nylon stockings during the sixties. Fragile or Fra-Gee-Lay, are what they were.
- Lickin' 'o the Green
Though there will always be spills in "Aisle 2" of our nation's supermarkets, B.B. King's '69 song title spills all: The Thrill is Gone...the thrill of collecting and hording S&H Green Stamps.
- The Bubble Flip
One of the popular hairdos of the Sixties decade was that of the Bubble Flip--no simple undertaking indeed! In order to achieve the "look," serious commitment was a major requirement.
- My Scoop on Alley Oop
"There's a man in the funny papers we all know"--Alley Oop, the comic strip caveman created by V.T. Hamlin in 1932. This Stone Age, though not stoned, Neanderthal was immortalized in 1960 through the screwball lyrics sung by the Hollywood Argyles-- really Gary Paxton with a multitrack solo since he was already under contract with another label as "Flip" of "Skip and Flip."
- Fallout from the Sixties
As a child growing up in the Sixties, the Cold War was as palpable a dark cloud as the mushroom blast over Hiroshima. StilI fresh in my mind are clips of Nikita Kruschev banging his shoe on a lecturn while delivering the line, "We will bury you!"
- A Tribute to Twiggy
Twiggy allowed me to become a trendsetter my freshman year of high school. While most of my teen peers were ironing their long hair straight after the Beatles made landfall in America, it became Greaser passe for me to backcomb or rat tease my hair to dizzying heights.
Great TV Commercial Jingles
Do you remember these great TV 60s Commercial Jingles?
The Economy and Prices
The economy and prices of the 60s decade.
Vikki Carr
If you like pure music talent and a voice laden for string arrangements, like I do, then Vikki Carr is the first to come to your mind. I have chosen Vikki Carr as this month's spotlight artist not only for her voice and her beauty but her music was so much a comfort to me while in Vietnam.
- Previous Spotlighted Artists
Previous spotlighted recording artists of the 1960s such as Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Righteous Brothers, The Animals, Jay and the Americans, James Brown , The Four Seasons, The Dave Clark Five, The Rascals and Dusty Springfield.
- Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke had 29 Top 40 hits in the U.S. between 1957 and 1965. Major hits like "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come," "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World" and "Bring It on Home to Me" are some of his most popular songs. Cooke was also among the first modern black performers and composers to attend to the business side of his musical career.
- Dusty Springfield
I fell in love with Dusty Springfield in my sophmore year of high school. Her voice and her music just captivated me. She went on to become known as the best blue-eyed female soul singer. Looking back at her life I find it interesting and eventful and so this month Dusty Springfield is in the spotlight.
- The Four Tops
With so many great groups of the Motown era, my favorite has always been The Four Tops. After hearing "Baby I Need Your Loving," in 1964, I immediately bought the 45 and actually wore it out.
- Solomon Burke
Though well-received by both peers and critics, and attaining a few moderate pop and several major R&B hits, Burke never could quite break through into the mainstream as did Sam Cooke or Otis Redding, who covered Burke's "Down in the Valley" for 1965's Otis Blue. His best known song is "Cry to Me", used in the dance and seduction scene in the film, Dirty Dancing.
- Gene Pitney
- Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye, one of the top recording artist of the 1960s and into the 80s. Marvin Gaye was one of the best during Motown era.
- The Turtles
The 1960s brought many outstanding groups during the 60s decade. The Turtles represented the best of the best.
- Neil Sedaka
Neil Sedaka was a 60s legend not only in recording but also writing his own songs.
- The Dave Clark Five
The Dave Clark Five was one of the original British Invasion Groups. The 60s Official Website would not be complete without recognizing their accomplishment during the 1960s.
- The Four Seasons
The 1960s brought to us one the most versatile recording groups, Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. No American group between the 60s years of 1962-1966 sold more records than The Four Seasons and the Beach Boys.
- Lesley Gore
One of the top "girl group" era recording artist of the 60s was Leslie Gore most remembered for her hit "It's My Party."
- Little Anthony & The Imperials
This month's spotlight is on Little Anthony & The Imperials with noted hits such as "Tears on My Pillow," "I'm on the Outside Looking In," "Goin' Out of My Head," ' Hurt So Bad" and so many more. The 1960s would not be complete without them.
- Diana Ross & the Supremes
Spotlight is on Rock 'N Roll's greatest girl group, Diana Ross & the Supremes.
- Righteous Brothers
Artist of the month spotlight is on the Righteous Brothers. One of the hottest groups in the 1960s era. Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield's harmony resulted in the phrase "blue eye soul."
- The Animals
The 1960s Recording Artist of the Month. Each month an artist from the 1960s decade will be showcased.
- Jay and the Americans
!960s recording artists of the month Jay and the Americans. Jay and Americans had four top ten hits during the 1960s.
- James Brown
James Brown, the Godfather of soul, and a great performer of the 1960s era.
- Ronnie Dove
Ronnie Dove's biography is featured in the spotlighted artist. Ronnie Dove's top 20 songs are listed.
- The Drifters
The Drifters , one of the most popular groups of the 50s and 60s is the recording artist spotlight of the month. With such hits as "There Goes My Baby," "Up On The Roof," "Under The Boardwalk," and so many more.
- Lovin' Spoonful
The 60s Official Site's Recording Artists of the Month are The Lovin Spoonful. The Lovin' Spoonful had its roots in a bohemian folk group called The Mugwumps, who played coffee houses and small clubs, some members of which split to form the Lovin' Spoonful and the Mamas and the Papas.
- The Rascals
The featured artist of the month is the Rascals or Young Rascals as they were known as in the early years of their career. They had numerous top hits inluding "Good Lovin'," "A Beautiful Morning", Groovin'" and People Got to Be Free."
- The Association
Celebration of the 60s music would not be complete without recognizing The Association. The 1960s group The Association produced seven top 40 hits with 2 notching the top slot.
- The Shirelles
60s Fads & Fashions
The 60s Fads and fashions consisted of a jukebox in the booths at restaurants, wearing of paisley shirts for men and even phone booths were popular. Eating establishments such as the Burger Chef and Big Boy were in. The 60s hairstyles can now be seen today.
Movies of the 60s
The major movies of the 1960s decade.
Baseball of the 1960s
Check out baseball of the 1960s and the Major League Baseball Historical Standings and the Results of the World Series of the 1960s. I recall listening to Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese on CBS Baseball Game of the week in the 60s.
Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees from the 1960s era.
Woodstock Rock Festival
Woodstock was to be the largest outdoor Rock concert ever. Three days of music the 60s style. In 1969, 3 days of music, camping to be held in upstate New York.
The Vietnam War - The War that Changed a Generation
The Vietnam War at the beginning was a noble cause but later broke the will of the people and changed a generation known as the baby boomers.
- Vietnam War Time Line
The U.S. involvement in Vietnam actually began during President Truman's administration. The Vietnam War Time Line depicts the major events of the Vietnam War.
- Music Favorites from 'Nam
The music of soldiers, airmen, marines, and navy personnel remember the most while assigned to Vietnam during the 60s. These songs were the most listened to and played songs during the 60s decade of the Vietnam War.
- Pictures From The Vietnam War
Pictures of the Vietnam War. Baby boomers fighting an unpopular war.
- Vietnam War Myths
Check out the myths and get the true facts about the Vietnam War.
- Medal of Honor Soldiers
During the Vietnam War, 244 men were awarded the Medal of Honor with 153 listed on the Vietnam War Memorial Wall.
- Tet Offensive - An Explanation
The Tet Offensive was a series of battles in the Vietnam War. It was a major offensive by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong (VC or NLF) beginning on the night of January 30-31, 1968, TET (the lunar new year day). It involved military action in almost every major city in southern Vietnam and attacks on the US firebase at Khe Sanh. The NVA suffered a heavy military defeat but scored a priceless propaganda victory.
- My Tour Pics of Vietnam
My pictures of my tour of Vietnam with the 101st Airborne at Phu Bai.
Baby Boomer Quiz
You think you are a bonafide baby boomer? Take our baby boomer quiz and see if you qualify as a baby boomer in this 1960s quiz..
Route 66 - The Mother Road
Twenty years after deactivation of Route 66, we now long for that time to return. People from all walks of life are taking the tour of old Route 66 longing for the return of the bygone days.
- Route 66 Photos
Return to the memories of the "Mother Road", Route 66. Enjoy the photos.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech"
The text and audio of Dr. Martin Luther King Speech delivered August 28, 1963.
Remembering Valentine's Day
Remembering Baby Boomer's Valentine's Day from the 50s and 60s brings a smile and pleasant memories.
The Pickle Jar
The pickle jar as far back as I can remember sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom. When he got ready for bed, Dad would empty his pockets and toss his coins into the jar. As a small boy I was always fascinated at the sounds the coins made as they were dropped into the jar.
Living in Black and White
Black and white TV. Do you remember when? A tribute to black and white TV.
Dance Crazes of the 60s
The 60s brought us dance crazes beyond compare. Dance crazes such as The Twist, Madison, Mashed Potatoes, The Stroll,
Hully Gully, Wahtusi, the Monkey and others.
Flashback Time Capsule High School Years
The 60s Official Site will bring you what was the best and not so best of that high school year. The happenings, the movies, the TV shows and of course the music from your high school years. What do you remember most about that particular year or decade?
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1960
1960 started a new decade which was to be one of the best decades in history. The High School Class of 1960 welcomes a new decade.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1962
The High School Class of 1962 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1962.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1961
The High School Class of 1961 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1961.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1963
The High School Class of 1963 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1963.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1964
The High School Class of 1964 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1964.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1965
The High School Class of 1965 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1965.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1966
The High School Class of 1966 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1966.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1967
The High School Class of 1967 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1967.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1968
The High School Class of 1968 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1968.
- Time Capsule High School Class of 1969
The High School Class of 1969 Time Capsule consisting of the happenings, TV, Movies, headlines and music of 1969.
Class Reunion Tips
Planning a class reunion is easy right? Wrong. Class reunions must be fun for everybody and not planning properly can make it a disaster and result in very few classmates returning for subsequent reunions. So many reunions are a bust because of poor planning.
Moms Cookbook
Mother's cooking is one of the most fondest memories of my life growing up in the 50s and 60s. That is why I assembled her scraps of papers and handwritten recipes from the 50s and 60s and came up with a cookbook in her memory.
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Quotes of the Baby Boomer Generation
Quotes from famous and not so famous people concerning the 60s. The 1960s decade of change and the words that described a generation.
I Remember When
I remember when in the 1960s we hung our laundry on a clothes line, car hops, like those at the A&W Root beer stands, delivered our food to our cars, and milkmen delivered milk to our front door. Also skating rinks were an "in" thing in the 60s as in Circleville, Ohio..
Today in Baby Boomer History
Today in baby boomer history records the important dates of the baby boomer era. The important dates of the 1960s era are reflected here in today in history..
- January
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. January brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- February
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the1960s but beyond. February brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- March
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. March brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- April
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. April brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- May
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. May brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- June
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. June brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- July
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. July brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- August
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. August brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- September
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. September brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- October
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. October brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- November
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. November brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
- December
On this day in Rock'n Roll, you will find notes of interest that affected not only rock 'n roll in the 1960s but beyond. December brings you key events that shaped the era and we baby boomers.
60s Music A Decade of Great Music
The 1960s decade produced some of the best music of all time. Even today the 60s music is listened to not only by the 60s generation but by our children and grandchildren. Oldies stations playing the 60s are popping up everywhere. The music is popular today as it was when we were kids. The music of the 60s generation had rock, instrumentals, love songs, surfing music, songs of protest, hillarious and crazy songs. The 60s generation of music set the stage for music to come.
- The Top 10 Songs of the 60s Decade
The Top Ten Songs of the 1960s decade according to Billboard.
- The Number 1 Hits of 1960
The Number 1 Hits of 1960s included hits by Elvis Presley, Brian Hyland, Chubby Checker, Marty Robbins, Ray Charles, Everly Brothrs, The Drifters and so many more.
- The Number 1 Hits of 1961
The Number 1 Hits of 1961 included hits by Dion, Elvis Presley, Bobby Vee, The Tokens, Jimmy Dean, Chubby Chekcer, The Marcels, Ray Charles and many others.
- The Number One Hits of 1962
- The Number One Hits of 1963
The Number One Hits of 1963 included such great artists as The Chiffons, Paul & Paula, The Singing Nun, The Angels, Kyu Sakamota, Little Peggy March, The 4 Seasons, Jan & Dean, Steve Lawrence and Ruby & The Romantics just to name a few.
- The Number One Hits of 1964
The Number One Hits of 1964 was dominated by The Beatles as well as the rest of the Billboard Charts but other groups and individuals made it to the top. The top position was held by The Supremes, Bobby Vinton, The Animals, The Dixie Cups, The Beach Boys, Manfred Mann, Mary Wells, Peter & Gordon and the Shangri-las.
- The Number One Hits of 1965
The number one hits of 1965 still had a strong presence by The Beatles but many different artists peaked to the number one position. The following artists made it to number one: The Rolling Stones, Sonny & Cher, The Byrds, Herman's Hermits, Petula Clark, The Righteous Brothers and many more.
- The Number One Hits of 1966
The Number One Hits of 1966 numbered 27 and The Beatles topped the chart twice. Other artists that claimed the number one spot were: The Monkees, Ssgt Barry Sadler, The Righteous Brothers, The New Vaudeville Band, The Mamas and The Papas, The Supremes, The Lovin' Spoonful, The Association, The Four Tops, Percy Sledge and many more.
- The Number One Hits of 1967
The Number One Hits of 1967 numbered but 18 with 3 being by The Beatles. The other artists topping out at number one were: LuLu, The Monkees, The Association, Bobby Gentry, Nancy & Frank Sinatra, The Young Rascals, The Box Tops, The Doors, Aretha Franklin, The Turtles, The Buckinghams, The Rolling Stones, The Strawberry Alarm Cllock and the Supremes.
- The Number One Hits of 1968
The Number One Hits of 1968 still showed life by The Beatles but many other great artists made their presence known. Other top artists were: Marvin Gaye, Bobby Goldsboro, Paul Mauriat Orchestra, The Rascals, Otis Redding, Simon & Garfunkle, Diana Ross/Supremes, The Doors, Archie Bell and the Dwells, Jeannie C. Riley and others.
- The Number One Hits of 1969
The Number One Hits of 1969 ended with a variety of music. Again The Beatles hit it twice at the number one spot. Others enjoying their company were: The 5th Dimension, Zaeger & Evans, The Archies, The Rolling Stones, Sly & The Family Stone, Tommy Roe, The Temptations, Tommy James/Shondells, Steam, Henry Mancini Orchestra, Peter Paul and Mary, and Elvis Presley
- Grammy Award Winners
A complete list of the Grammy Award Winners of the 1960s. The complete 60s decade is shown.
- The 60s Craziest Songs
Second to the fifties, the sixties had some of the craziest or best novelty songs of all time. Many of these novlety songs of the 60s hit the top of the charts. Can you imagine that? Take a nostalgia trip and try to recall these 25 gems of the 60s.. They sure don't make music like these anymore. Maybe that's a good thing?
- Our Music, Our Times, Remember When?
Our Music, Our Times, Remember When? 45 records and LPs were king as well as audio cassette tapes and 8 track tapes. Remember listening to your favorite songs on the jukebox at your favorite hangout.
- Webmaster's Pick of the Top 100 Songs of the Decade
The 60s Official Site picks the 100 songs of the 1960s. the vibration of a nation was dipicted in 60s music.
- The Top 100 Recording Artists of the 50s and 60s Era
The 1950s and 1960s provided us with some of the greatest music ever recorded and also the best recording artists the world has ever seen. My research has yielded the list of the top 100 recording artists of the 50s and 60s era.
- 60s Songs That Peaked on the Charts in 1970
Top 40 songs that peaked in 1970 but first charted in 1969. These songs are part of the baby boomer 60s music history.
Baby Boomer Cities
Where do Baby Boomers (those born between 1946-1964) live. Listed are the top baby boomer cities.
British Music Invasion
A musical movement of the mid 60s, the British Invasion was composed of British rock-and-roll and beat groups whose popularity spread rapidly to the rest of the English-speaking world, especially the United States which, from the beginnings of rock-and-roll music in the early 1950s, had nearly a monopoly on the genre.
- British Top Hits of the 1960s
During the 60s British Invasion these artists from Great Britain reached the #1 position on Billboard's Hot 100 forty-one times with the Beatles hitting the top position with 17 songs.
Country & Western Music of the 1960s
Webmaster's Pick of the 60s Top Country & Western songs of the 60s era. The 60s Official Site picks the top songs of the era includes songs of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Merle Haggard.
Rhythm and Blues Music of the 1960s
History of Rhythm and Blues. Webmasters pick of the top Rhythm and Blues, (R&B) music of the 60s decade including the Motown label.
1960s Candy
Nostalgia look at the 1960s candy including Fizzies Drink Tablets,
Chunky Candy Bar, Sugar Daddy, Beeman's Chewing Gum,Clove Chewing Gum, Black Jack Chewing Gum, Gum Balls, Bazooka Bumble Gum, Lucy's Predictamints, Smith Brothers Cough Drops, Mallo Cup Candy, Teaberry Gum, Oh Henry Candy Bars, Boston Baked Beans, Black Jack Taffy, Licorice Babies, Nik-L-Nip, and
Wax Lips. Remembering an old lunch hangout called the Goody Nook.
Television in the 60s
1960s television as you all remember was so much different than today. . Comedy TV Shows of the 60s, Drama and Sci-Fi TV of the 60s, Westerns of 60s TV, and Variety Shows of 60s TV. Think back to sixties televison.
- Bronco
The Bronco series aired from September 23, 1958 until August 20, 1962.
- The Lawman
The Lawman, Marshall Dan Troop (John Russell) of Laramie protected the town from the bad guys.
- Maverick
Maverick was the story of Brett Maverick (James Garner) a card shark during the old west. The series started out as a straight forward story teller and then comedy was added later.
- Rawhide
Rawhide was the continuing story of a group of Texas headed by trail boss, Gil Favor, (Eric Fleming) moving a herd of 3000 cattle to market up north. Also starring was Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Yates. The show first aired on January 9, 1959 and its last episode was January 4, 1966.
- Sugarfoot
The Sugarfoot, Tom Brewster grew up in the East and came west studying law by correspondence course hoping to become a lawyer. He being naive and being a sarsparilla drinker caused him to get into many predicaments. Will Hutchins was casted as Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster and Jack Elam was "Toothy" Thompson in this classic yet short lived 60s televison western
- Have Gun Will Travel
Richard Boone stars as the black clad good guy Paladin, a modern day detective working in the old west. In this 60s television western he lived in San Francisco and his services did not come cheap. His standard fee was $1000. He was a West Point graduate and could recite Shakespeare as well as use his colt single action revolver. If you remember he had a calling card he handed out during each episode.
- Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke, the televsion western series, originally started on radio in 1952 with William Conrad the voice of Matt Dillon. When it was decided to move to television John Wayne was asked to be Marshall Matt Dillon but he turned it down because he didn't want the rigors of doing a weekly television show. John Wayne recommended James Arness, a relatively new actor. John Wayne introduced the first episode when it aired on CBS in 1955. There was a total of 233 thirty minute episodes and 402 sixty minute episodes produced. It is still the longest running western ever produced.
- Bonanza
Bonanza was the first color western and one of the longest running TV shows. It first aired in 1959 on NBC and there were 430 sixty minute episodes produced. The series followed the adventures of the Cartwright clan who owned a 1000 square mile timber range known as The Ponderosa just outside Virginia City.
Head of the Cartwright family was Ben Cartwright played by Lorne Greene, who was a widower. Michael Landon played the youngest son Little Joe with Dan Blocker the middle son Eric "Hoss" Cartwright and Pernell Roberts as the oldest son Adam Cartwright. All three sons had different mothers and all being deceased.
- The Rifleman
The 60s televsion western, The Rifleman aired 169 thirty minute episodes on ABC from 1958 to 1963.
The story evolved around a rancher Lucas McCain (Chuck Conners) and son Mark (Johnny Crawford) who he raised alone on his ranch near North Folk, New Mexico. McCain's Winchester rifle was modified where he could fire a round in 3/10 of a second. His skill with his rifle helped the sheriff maintain law and order in the town.
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
The Gomer Pyle series was a spinoff from The Andy Griffith Show. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., premiered on CBS on September 25, 1964 and exited September 19, 1969 after completing 150 episodes.
Gomer Pyle started on The Andy Griffith Show during the third season as the dimwitted mechanic. His ignorance but honesty really was annoyance to Andy and Deputy Barney Fife. After the first season, Jim Nabors (Gomer) was offered a series of his own. The spinoff began as an episode on The Andy Griffith Show where Gomer enlists into the Marines.
Private Pyle is stationed at Camp Henderson, California assigned to tough as nails Sergeant Carter's platoon. Sergeant Carter played by Frank Sutton can handle anything except Private Pyle's back woods naivete and slow learning ability. This combination made this show hit.
- The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys starring Walter Brennan and Richard Crenna was a happy care free West Virginia Mountain family that pulls up its roots and moves to California. It first aired on ABC October 23, 1957 and later moved to CBS. A total of 224 episodes were made of this 30 minute situation comedy.
- The Addams Family
The Addams Family series was the story of an eccentric family that lived on North Cemetery Ridge. The series aired on ABC as a 30 minute comedy from September 1964 to September 1966. In all there were 64 episodes produced. Morticia was the beautiful wife of the house. Her husband Gomez had very strange looking eyes and was a destructive person in nature as was Uncle Fester. Lurch was a 7 foot human looking monster who really only said two words "You rang?" or just mumbled. The children consisted of Pugsley and his sister Wednesday who both at ghoulish attributes as well. Grandma was a witch. They lived in an old castle looking house filled with odd objects including a dismembered hand named "Thing" which kept popping out of a black box.
- The Munsters
The Munsters aired on CBS from September 1964 to September 1966 with 70 episodes being produced. The creepy family lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane where the house was infested with spider webs. Herman looked like the Frankenstein monster and worked at a funeral parlor. Others in the family included Lily Munster who was a female vampire, their son, Edward Wolfgang Munster, a werewolf, Lily's father Grandpa, Count Dracula, a 378 year old mad scientist, who's inventions keep backfiring and causing mayhem. The black sheep of the family is niece Marilyn, who is not only normal but beautiful and is a college student. Occasionally the family pet Spot makes an appearance. He is nothing more than a "fire breathing dinosaur.
- The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show was one of the top rated shows of all times. It appeared on CBS from October 1960 to September 1968 for a total of 249 episodes. Andy Taylor was the sheriff in the small town of Mayberry where he raised his small son Opie played by Ronnie Howard with the help of his Aunt Bea. Most of his time was spent raising his son Opie and with his deputy Barney Fife played by Don Knotts keeping the peace in an uneventful and crime free town. The town had its share of characters like Floyd the Barber who was taken in by the world around him and Gomer Pyle, the gas station attendant, at Wally's Service Station.
- Leave It To Beaver
Leave it to Beaver aired on CBS and ABC for 234 episodes from October 1957 to September 1963. The family of the Cleavers lived in Mayfield at 211 Pine Street. Ward, Hugh Beaumont, the father was an accountant and his wife June Cleaver starring Barbara Billingsley was the typical housewife during that period. The shows follows the story of the two sons Beaver starring Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow as Wally. The Cleavers was the typical middle class family found always in these type of programs. Together with the growing up and the problems they presented during the episodes with their friends included brought delightment and a moral to the story.
- The Red Skelton Show
Red Skelton started in radio during the 40s and was one of the brightest new stars to come along. Red was a visual comedian, so unlike many of his counterparts, he made an easy transition to TV. He arrived on TV in 1951 and remained at the top for 20 years. The Red Skelton Show was a classic TV event.
Most of his characters were developed on radio and worked so well and he continued to develop them on television. Some of his well known characters were; The Mean Widdle Kid, Clem Kadiddlehopper, Sheriff Deadeye, Cauliflower McPugg, San Fernando Red, the con man; the henpecked husband George Appleby,Willie Lump-Lump, the drunk, Ludwick von Humperdoo, the scientist and Bolivar Shagnasty. Freddie the Freeloader was a hobo that did not speak and was added for television. His character was pantomined and Red Skelton was the best artist of pantomine that TV has ever known.
- Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction was a spinoff from The Beverly Hillbillies. The story takes place in a small town of Hooterville. Kate Bradley was the widowed owner of the only bed and breakfast type of establishment in the entire town. She had three beautiful daughters, Billy Jo, Betty Jo, Bobby Jo, who helped her run the rural Shady Rest Hotel.
- I Dream of Jeannie
Dream of Jeannie appeared on NBC for five years beginning September 1965 and ending after 139 episodes on September 1, 1970.
The beautiful Jeannie played by Barbara Eden, was born in Bagdad 64 BC. When she reached the age of marriage her hand was sought by the most powerful and feared genie of all time, the Blue Djin. When she denied him her hand, he turned her into a genie and placed her in a bottle and sentenced her to a deserted island to be all alone for the rest of her life. Centuries pass and she is not affected by time. In 1965 astronaut Captain Tony Nelson played by Larry Hagman, crash lands on the deserted island and while looking for something to send a SOS signal he finds the bottle. When he opens it pink smoke appears and a beautiful harem girl, appears.
- Green Acres
CBS produced 170 episodes of Green Acres and it appeared on television from September 1965 till September 1971. Green acres was a spinoff of Petticoat Junction.
Attorney Oliver Wendall played by Eddie Albert, an attorney, wanting to be a farmer all his life buys The Haney 160 acre farm sight unseen near Hooterville. His wife Lisa, starrin Eva Gabor, objects leaving New York's luxury to live in the country. She eventually gives in and moves to the broken down shack which is unfurnished and missing the luxuries they are so accustomed. The show is built around them adjusting not only to the new style of living but to the towns people with their backwards living.
- Bewitched
Bewitched revolves around Darrin Stevens, first played by Dick York and later by Dick Sargent, an advertising executive and his beautiful wife, Samantha, played by beautiful Elizabeth Montgomery, who happens to be a witch. They live at 1164 Morning Glory Circle in Westport Connecticut. Darrin works for the Manhattan firm of McMann and Tate. Most Bewitched episodes deals with him hiding the fact his wife is a witch and of course her powers she possesses.
- The Fugitive
The Fugitive as a very successful series that aired on ABC from September 1963 to August 1967 with 120 episodes being produced.
Dr. Richard Kimble played by David Janssen is accused, tried, and convicted of the murder of his wife, which he did not commit. While being transported by Lt. Phillip Gerard, played by Barry Morse,by train to be executed for the crime, the train derails and Kimble excapes. During the four years the series aired Kimble searched the entire country looking for the one-armed man he saw kill his wife. Kimble assumed different identies and worked odd jobs and was nearly caught numerous times as he continued his relentless search for the killer.
- Mannix
Mannix began its appearance on televison September 7, 1967 and remained at CBS until August 24, 1975 with 154 episodes being filmed.
During the first season Joe Mannix played by Mike Connors, worked as a detective for Intertect, a computerized private detective agency. Stories follow the format of Mannix being a loner who constantly goes against the rules and regulations of the detective organization.
- 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip premiered on ABC October 10, 1958 and ended its run February 26, 1964 with 206 episodes being produced.
The investigators of Stuart Bailey, p[layed by Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Jeff Spencer played by Roger Smith, operated out of very elaborate offices at 77 Sunset Strip, Hollywood California. Stuart Bailey was a very cultered OSS officer who was an expert in foreign languages. Jeff Spencer was a former government uncover agent with a degree in law. Bailey and Spencer were both Judo experts. Their cases took them to glamourous places all ove the world.
At Dino's, a posh restaurant, worked a parking attendant named Kookie,played by Edd Byrnes, who was a private detective wannabe. In the cast also was Suzanne, the French switchboard operator.
- The Twilight Zone
Twilight Zone was one of the most popular sci-fi shows on TV. It appeared on CBS from October 1959 to June 1964. So many well-known actors appeared on Twilight Zone, too numerous to mention. The stories not the acting is what made it a hit.
The opening dialogue by Rod Serling set the stage for that evening's show.
- Cheyenne
Cheyenne Bodie played by Clint walker was a large man, 6'6" tall) a former army scout, who wandered the west and tried to avoid trouble at all cost but with little success. In the first season he had a sidekick named Smitty played by L.Q. Jones but was dropped in the second season.
- Perry Mason
Perry Mason starring Raymond Burr as Perry Mason, produced over 271 episodes for CBS. It started its run September 21, 1957 and ended September 4, 1966.
For nine seasons the famous defense attorney solved murder cases in the courtroom. Assisting him in solving those complexed puzzles was his personal investigator, Paul Drake and his secretary Della Street. Perry seemed to put together the facts at the very last minute to solve those puzzling cases. His adversary was District Attorney Hamilton Burger, whom he would outshine each and every week. The outcome each episode was certainly predictable but nonetheless entertaining. Mason never lost a case which made DA Burger that more determined to beat Perry one time
- Star Trek
Star Trek started its journey on television with NBC on September 8, 1966 and completed its final journey on April 4, 1969 after 78 episodes.
The series Star Trek was set in the 23rd Century on Starship Enterprise commanded by Captain James Kirk played by William Shatner. Its mission was to explore unknown and new planets and to deliver supplies from Earth to other colonies in space. Continuing conflicts with Klingons and Romulans provided recurring conflicts as well as other discovered life fo
- Wagon Train
Each week Wagon Train starring Ward Bond first as the Wagonmaster and later, John McIntire ,told the stories of pioneering familes moving west from the east to start a new life soon after the Civil War. Some of these stories had heart warming and happy endings while some did not. This approach made this weekly western series a hit. Due to the popularity of the show and a new storyline each week it was not too difficult for the scriptwriters to have larger than average talent appear on the show. The budget was larger than the normal one hour show that was being produced for TV. Its popularity continued even though there were several cast changes.
- Lassie
Lassie TV show was a baby boomer classic that started from a popular movie of the 1940s. The show is still shown in syndication today.
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show appeared on ABC for 15 years beginning October 1952 and ending September 1966. There were 435 episodes produced that followed the Nelsons day to day adventures as an average middle-class family. We all watched as their two young sons David Nelson and Ricky Nelson grew up before our eyes including getting married and their real life wives appearing on the show. .
- Mission Impossible
Mission Impossible invaded CBS on September 17, 1966 and ended its run in September 1973 after 171 episodes.
The cases of Impossible Mission Force, which was a top secret government organization that was trained to handle dangerous and highly sensitive international assignments, was depicted week after week on these 60 minute episode. Peter Graves, Greg Morris,
- The Invaders
One of my favorite science fiction TV shows of the 60s was "The Invaders," starring Roy Thinnes.
- Outer Limits
One of the best sci-fi shows on 60s TV was the original "Outer Limits."
- American Bandstand
American Bandstand began as a local program on WFIL-TV (now WPVI), Channel 6 in Philadelphia on October 7, 1952. Then it was hosted by Bob Horn and was called Bob Horn's Bandstand.On July 9 of 1956 the show got a new host, a clean-cut 26 year old named Dick Clark. When ABC picked the show up, it was renamed American Bandstand, airing it's first national show on August 5, 1957. The show was moved to Los Angeles in 1964. From 1963 to 1987 Bandstand was on only once a week, on Saturday
- The Andy Williams Show
The Andy Williams premiered on NBC in 1962 and exited July 17, 1971.
The velvet voice of Andy Williams one of the most popular singers during the 60s, appeared in many variety shows on television. He first did special variety shows for ABC and CBS in 1958 and 1959 and got his own show in 1962. Always big-name stars appeared on his show as well as the regular cast. The Osmond brothers were discovered by Andy Williams and first appeared on his show December 20, 1962.
- The Ed Sullivan Show
Ed Sullivan started in 1948 and left the air in 1971. Our family would sit down to watch the Ed Sullivan Show on CBS every Sunday night. He was a newspaper columnist who's peculiar diction and weird gesture were made fun of by all even comedians that appeared on his show. There were all kind of acts world wide from opera to rock singers to the unusual. Even circus acts found their way on the Sullivan Show. Because of the variety of acts, The Ed Sullivan Show was the longest running variety show in TV history, surely never to be surpassed. He offered top acts such as Elvis Presley, The Animals, and The Beatles.
The show was originally titled "The Toast of the Town" but in the beginning of the 1955 season the name
- Shindig
Shindig, hosted by LA disc jockey Jimmy O'Neill, was broadcast live on ABC September 16, 1964, with house band the Shin-diggers (later the Shindogs) and the Shindigger dancers (the reason anyone over twenty-five might be watching the show). Most of the 'Shindig' shows were broadcast in glorious black and white.
'Shindig' started out life as a half-hour variety show, but by January of 1965 it was expanded to a full hour. If you were watching back then you would have seen Darlene Love, Jean King and The Blossoms, Bobby Sherman, Fats Domino, (even Orson Welles), The Righteous Brothers and others performing while the Shindigger dancers did their groovy thing. In the Fall of 1965, the show was split into two half-hour shows, broadcasting on Thursday and Saturday nights. On the Fall 1965 premiere show, broadcast from London (this would continue periodically), guests included The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Byrds and The Everly Brothers. The Who and every other British invasion band played on 'Shindig', and the show spawned a plethora of imitators, including a hoarde of local music shows
- Hullabaloo
'Hullabaloo' was a lot like 'Shindig', and lasted only a year and a half as well, debuting in January of 1965, and continuing until the Fall of 1966.
First broadcast as a half hour series, then as an hour show in the spring, then switching back again to a half hour in the fall of 1965, 'Hullabaloo' featured the Hullabaloo Dancers, The Peter Matz Orchestra ('The Carol Burnett Show' band), and (on the first few hour shows) Brian Epstein, the Beatles' manager, introducing new British acts in black and white segments (the rest of the show was in color). Instead of just one host, different guest-hosts were recruited each week for this NBC show.
- The Carol Burnett Show
Carol Burnett and her TV warriors entertained us with song, dance and comedy for over ten years. The Carol Burnett Show was one of television's most successful variety shows of all time. Jim Nabors was considered her good luck charm as he appeared on the first show. The show raked in the Emmy Awards. The CBS variety show began on September 11, 1967 and ended its successful run on March 29, 1978.
Among Carol Burnett's comic characterizations were Mr. Tudball and Mrs. Wiggins with Tim Conway, Eunice and Ed with Harvey Korman, Eunice and Ed were always at odds with Eunice's mother played by Vicki Lawrence. "As The Stomach Turns" was a continuing soap-opera saga.
- The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies was an instant success. It was the number one show for the 1962 and 1963 season. It was shown on CBS from September 1962 till September 1971. The situation comedy produced 274 thirty minute episodes.
- Mr. Ed
Settling into their first home, newlyweds Wilbur Post,
an architect, and his wife Carol, discover a horse in
the barn. Meeting Roger Addison, a neighbor, they discover
that the horse is theirs, left to them by the previous
owner. Unable to part with the animal, Wilber persuades
Carol to let him keep it. Shortly after, while brushing
the horse (named Mr. Ed), Wilbur discovers that he
possesses the ability to talk, and because Wilbur is the
only person he likes well enough to talk to, he will
speak only to him. Stories depict the misadventures
that befall Wilbur as he struggles to conceal
the fact that he owns a talking horse.
- Scooby Doo
A lovable chicken at heart dog in Scooby Doo. A real classic cartoon show of 1960s television.
- The Bugs Bunny Show
One of the most memorable cartoons of the 1960s era was Bugs Bunny. The Bugs Bunny Show was watched on 1960s TV more than any other cartoon show.
- Alvin Show
A great show for the kids on 60s television was the Alvin Show featuring Alvin and the Chipmunk. One of the great 60s cartoon shows.
- The Beatles
Due to the popularity of the Beatles, The Beatles Cartoon Show aired on 60s television. It is remembered as one of the best due to the actual soundtrack music of the Beatles used in the series.
- The Huckleberry Hound Show
Remember the Huckleberry Hound Show on 1960s television? Definitely a classic of 1960s cartoon shows although it began its debut in the late 1950s.
- Popeye
Although Popeye was first created in the 1930s, his popularity reached its peak in the 1960s. This 1930s cartoon character was a hit on 1960s television.
- The Jetsons
Another great cartoon show emerges with the Jetsons. Following the lead of the Flinstones from the past to zooming to the future. The Jetsons is a classic 1960s cartoon show.
- The Flintstones
The Flintstones were the first prime time television cartoon show of the 1960s television era.
- Deputy Dawg
Deputy Dawg was a below average lawman but his misadventures made him a classic on 1960s television and one of the best 1960s cartoons.
- Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
Rocky and Bullwinkle was a classic of 1960s television. This 1960s cartoon show was well written like a script for radio but with pictures.
- Yogi Bear
Yogi Bear was one of the most popular cartoon shows of the 1060s television era. This 1960s cartoon character was and still is Hanna Berbera's most popular character.
- Quick Draw McGraw
Quick Draw McGraw of 1960s television was a classic 1960s cartoon following on the sucess of Huckleberry Hound.
- My Three Sons
Automobiles Of The 60s
The 60s was a great decade for autombiles not only because I grew up during that era but because they were cool and practical. Automobiles of the 60s were made for cruisin'.
Do You Remember The 60s Slang?
The 1960s era had some of its own slang where some of these began in the 1960s era while others were just passed down. Some of these words and phrases are still used by our kids and grandchildren. Do You remember some of these 60s slang?
Top DJs of the 60s
As far as The 60s Official Site is concerned today's radio DJs cannot match the wit, humor and fun that these jocks brought to their broadcasts To name a few these are the top DJs of the 60s; Robert W. Morgan, Johnny Holliday, Dr. Don Rose, Wolfman Jack, Cousin Brucie, Art Roberts.
The Headlines and Key Facts of the 1960s
Link page for the headlines and key facts of the 1960s. Each year 1960, 1061, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 are featured.
60s Articles - Baby Boomers
Baby boomer articles of the 60s generation.
- Yellow Shirt
The baggy yellow shirt had long sleeves, four extra-large pockets trimmed in black thread, and snaps up the front. It was faded from years of wear, but still in decent shape. I found it in 1963 when I was home from college on Christmas break, rummaging through bags of clothes Mom intended to give away.
- The Bossa Nova Classic
Over the years there has been a mystic and something almost mysterious surrounding this very popular hit, perhaps in part, to it's unusual origins in Brazil. Most 60's music listeners know that "The Girl From Ipanema" was performed by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto and perhaps was recorded somewhere in South America, but beyond that, know very little.
- Aging Baby Boomers Create Jobs In Health Care
Over 75 million Americans comprise the baby boomer generation, and many have reached an age where health care is starting to become a major concern. The oldest baby boomers are already in their sixties and the health care industry is beginning to feel the effect of their age.
- Baby Boomer Music:The Opportunity to Listen to Your Favorite 60's Music is Just a Click Away
There is hardly a person living that cannot connect a familiar song from the past to an event in our lives or a familiar memory from years long ago that seems like it was just yesterday. For those of us born in the first decade of the baby boom I suspect Do Wop music, the folk songs of the late 50's and early 60's, hootenannies, the Motown Sound, Rock and Roll, protest songs and patriotic sounds of the Vietnam era constitute a source of many pleasant memories from our youthful and informative years. Musically, I'm generally stuck in those years. That's not to say I don't enjoy many of the wonderful songs and artists of today, but the acoustic rhythms, key tonality, harmonics and other musical qualities of the sounds of that day seem to appeal to my ear and I find I generally enjoy current music that has those same tonal qualities.
- History of 60s Music
The decade of the 1960’s presented social and political changes that had never been seen before. In addition to this, 60s music changed the direction of popular music and Americana as a whole.
- Hang on Sloopy Becomes a Number One Hit October 1, 1965
Hang on Sloopy became a number one hit in the U.S. this date in 1965. I was a senior in high school when it became a hit and remember the buzz the lyrics caused. My buddies and I thought the lyrics were suggestive so we kind of added our own meaning to the song.
- Interview Tips for Baby Boomers
Searching for a new job when you're 50 or older presents a whole new set of challenges. As if interviews weren't intimidating enough, now you're trying to dispel all sorts of stereotypes about older job seekers to an interviewer who's 15 years your junior.
- The Rise And Fall Of The Muscle Car Era by Jason Tarasi
Power, speed and performance - those are the three major traits of a muscle car.
- For Those Who Lived: The Vietnam Women's Memorial by JIim Belshaw
Some 265,000 women served in the military in the Vietnam era; about 11,000 served in Vietnam. Eight women died there. Close to 90 percent of the women who served in-country were nurses.
- The Life And Times Of John Lennon by Scott Michaels
John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980) was an iconic 20th century composer and singer of popular music with Paul McCartney as Lennon McCartney throughout the 1960s, and was the founding member of The Beatles.
- Why Is Most Music So Bad Today?
Why is popular music so bad today? I mean, I'm not that old, but jeez, the music of today, with only a few rare exceptions, kinda stinks. Some would say that when New Year's Eve 1979 ended, we were ushered into an era of lame music that we still haven't escaped from today.
- Baby Boomer Women at Midlife by Dotsie Bregel
There are 38 million baby boomer women turning ages 42-60. The sheer number of us is changing the image of midlife women like no generation before.
- Bands That Changed The World Part 1 by David Stanowski
From the early 1950s until the mid 1960s, American musicians were still developing, and dominating the new music that they had created.
- So, Boomers are Turning 60. What's All the Hype? by Dotsie Bregel
People should know age has never meant anything to baby boomers.
- Beatles for Dummies
When someone says "The Beatles", what images come to mind? I see a black and white picture of four guys onstage, sporting mop-top haircuts and grey collarless suits.
- No Difference?
The other night, I was watching The History Channel, and their take on Elvis' effect on American culture, and the birth of Rock & Roll. At one point, there was a discussion about how each group of young people, since the birth of Rock & Roll, tends to think that the music that was created . . .
Drive-In Theater Memories
There was a kind of magic about the drive-in theatre .I still can smell the delicious aroma of the popcorn and hotdogs coming from the snack bar.Those 60s drive-in theatre memories, how can you forget?
The Top Ten Songs on this Day
Based on my own collection of the Billboard charts I have compiled the top ten songs from every day of the 60s era. So pick out a date and reflect on where you were and what songs were in the top ten at that time.
- 1967
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1967 as listed by Billboard.
1968
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1968 as listed by Billboard.
1969
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1969 as listed by Billboard.
1960
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1960 as listed by Billboard.
1961
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1961 as listed by Billboard.
1962
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1962 as listed by Billboard.
1963
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1963 as listed by Billboard.
1964
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1964 as listed by Billboard.
1965
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1965 as listed by Billboard.
1966
The Top Ten Songs this Day in 1966 as listed by Billboard.
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