Mr. Pop History – With over 4 million in sales, the winner is Vaughn Meader’s “The First Family” album. People couldn’t get enough of John F. Kennedy, his family and staff. First played over station 1010WINS in November of 1962 (thanks www.mrpopculture.com).

Here’s something from my December 15, 1962 week:

Records – seems like “The First Family” by Vaughn Meader is one of the hottest records albums ever. People are lining up at record stores to purchase the album. Also, Allan Sherman’s “My Son, The Folk Singer” is getting lots of attention. Both Sherman and Meader are new to records. It’s reported that Sherman is receiving 60 cents for every album sold, Meader – 50 cents. “The First Family” is a parody of the Kennedy White House, with Meader doing a great imitation of JFK. Sales of the album have surpassed 3 million.