Pop Culture Music Top-40 History. 1960′s. Where Have All the Pop Stars Gone?

September 28, 2011

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Authors Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March of done it again. Authors of “Echoes of the Sixties” – they’ve got a new book out, “Where Have All The Pop Stars Gone” vol. 1.

Find out where members of such top-pop groups as the Association, The Spiral Starecase, the Zombies, Chris Montez and others, have been up to. Yes, some of passed on, but others, well – life sometimes throws surprising things out. Sometimes – not. The book will hold you captive.

We find out, they’re just like us! Lots of nice surprises and, lest we forget, the book generously lists of all those songs we remember. Remember all the hits of the Association?

Gary West

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Pop Culture Music History – Four Of Jackson 5 Sue Motown.

September 17, 2011

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Back in April of 1976, four members of the Jackson 5 sued Motown records, seeking a Superior Court judgment granting termination of any contractual responsibilities to the label and an accounting on alleged royalties due them.

The four were Tariano, Sigmund, Esco, Marlon and Michael Jackson. The suit asked the court to order Motown to allow their accountants to audit Motown books covering royalty statements from 1972 to the present (1976).

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Pop Culture TV History. First Fishing Show – Gadabout Gaddis.

September 8, 2011

Mr. Pop History – Back in the 1960′s, there was a simple weekend show starring somebody called “Gadabout Gaddis.”

Each week, easygoing Gaddis would board his Cherokee plane – off to another special fishing spot. The show was unique. It was of course, shot on location, but all the audio was added later with Gaddis doing the narration. It was the first-ever fishing show – and lasted for years. Gadabout was seen in most of the United States via syndication.

Lots of people, especially kids of the 1960′s remember this show fondly. Gadabout left us in 1986, but his catchy name and show are not easily forgotten.

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Pop Culture Movie History. Did Disney Studios Ever Work On Movies Other Than His Own?

August 30, 2011

Mr. Pop History – Let’s face it. Disney is known for – Disney. But, did you know that the Disney studios did work on at least one (outside) movie production?

That’s correct. It was the 1956 color sci-fi movie “The Forbidden Planet” where the Disney studios contributed some of the special effects. But – this was not a Disney film. Not by any means. So, just so you know – it did happen, once – back in 1956.

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Pop Culture Movie/Actor History. Original Santa Clause “Miracle On 34th Street” The Most Famous Santa Clause In Movie History

August 19, 2011

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So many ask – when did the original Santa Clause, Edmund Gwenn pass? He died suddenly on September 6, 1959 after answering a question about… ironically, dying. “Yes, it’s tough but not as tough as doing farce.”

Best known for the “Miracle” movie in 1947, he appeared in one of the earliest 1950′s sci-fi classics, “Them.”

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Radio Shack Stores Launch A Nationwide Search For The Most Original (CB) Citizen Band Song. When? 1976.

May 23, 2011

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At the height of the CB radio craze…
From April of 1976:
“Inspired by the phenomenal popularity of Citizens Band equipment which it pioneered 15 year ago, Radio Shack has launched a nationwide search for the most original CB song and is offering recording contracts and more than $100,000 in prizes.”

CBers where everywhere in 1976. Several “CB” type songs were making the charts including, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall.

The two-way radios provided easy access to non-techies, who would have otherwise had to take a ham radio license. exam.

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What’s The Oldest, Continuous Program Listing In TV Guide? Pop Culture Television History.

May 17, 2011

Mr. Pop History. And, this goes back to 1948…

It’s “To Be Announced.”

Don’t you love it?

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When Did Troy Aikman Leave Pro Football? Pop Culture Sports History.

April 18, 2011

Mr. Pop History – The week of April 8, 2001:
Troy Aikman says goodbye to the NFL at a news conference. The three-time Super Bowlchamp has suffered four concussions in his last20 starts, giving him 10 in his career and has adegenerative back problem. Aikman is 34.

From the www.mrpopculture archives.

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My Three Sons TV Show question… Pop Culture Television History.

April 8, 2011

Mr. Pop History – A question came in – when Don Grady, who played older brother Rob Douglas – decided to leave the series in 1971, how was he written-off? Afterall – he had a wife (played by Tina Cole) and three kids.

Rob Douglas “was sent to Peru” – but it didn’t last long. Viewers didn’t dig any of it – and the show was gone by the next TV season. “My Three Sons” lasted a good 12 years – and that catchy theme song is remembered by all baby boomers

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Madonna’s Last Blockbuster Tour. Pop Culture Music History.

March 26, 2011

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Madonna still has it, but I believe her last big tour was 2004′s “Re-Invention” tour – wrapping up about $125 million in gross receipts.

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