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 21st June 2013, 09:44 PM
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Okay another fun thread.
The Top 120 TV Shows Of The 1960s based on figures from TAM (Television Audience Measurement) 1960 - 68 & AGB (Audits Of Great Britain) 1968 - 69. For this survey, we've used the top episodes/editions of each year of the 60s from 1960 - 1969. Clips are posted (where available) & the figures measured are single homes, rather than individual viewers. So, kicking off it's Number 120: THE BLACKPOOL SHOW (1966) 7.70m (A Summer season show from the ABC Theatre in Blackpool}. It featured various acts, comedians, singers etc & was hosted by Tony Hancock. Only one show still exists of this show. Jeannie Carson appeared on one show singing this: The show also featured the Rockin' Berries & this fella: Bob Monkhouse topped the bill in stand up routines. Here's a typical Bob gag: My grandfather left his pocket watch to me, when he died. This pocket watch saved his life...Almost. He was fighting the german's & a sniper's bullet come right at him. Standing there he thought "I've had it". He was lucky the bullet hit the pocket watch & missed his heart by an inch. Unfortunately the bullet bounced off the watch, shot up his noes & blew his bloody brains out... |
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21st June 2013, 10:01 PM
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Number 119:
SPECIAL BRANCH: the Thames TV anti-Espionage detective series starring Derren Nesbitt as Detective Inspector Jordan. It also starred Morris Perry & Fulton McKay (he of Porridge, of course). In the 70s, newcomers were George Sewell & Patrick Mower. Here's a very short clip from 69: |
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21st June 2013, 10:08 PM
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Number 118:
NO HIDING PLACE 7.70m (the 1961 Series) (the same as Special Branch in viewing figures) It was the spin off to 2 other TV series "Murder Bag" & "Crime Sheet". Both had run in the 50s. Raymond Francis played Detective Superintendent Tom Lockhart. It also starred Johnny Briggs (Mike Baldwin, of course). Here's a full episode: |
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21st June 2013, 10:16 PM
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Number 117:
HERE'S HARRY 7.74 (the 1963 series) A sitcom with Harry Worth getting into all sorts of fixes, a-kin to a Eric Sykes type character. Here's the opening titles: http://vimeo.com/39133192 And a clip can be found here: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&a....48293060,d.d2k |
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21st June 2013, 10:20 PM
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Number 116:
THE FUNERAL OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY 7.75m (1963) the major event of 1963, where the U.S. President was assasinated & this was his televised funeral. |
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21st June 2013, 10:26 PM
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Number 115:
MISS WORLD 1965 7.75m: The November event, where the beauty queen of the world was chosen. Always big viewing figures. Though shunned for sexism by some today. In 1965 it took place at the Lyceum Ballroom in London & was won by the UK entrant, Lesley Langley. |
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21st June 2013, 10:33 PM
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Number 114:
THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE (1969 series) 7.75m: An ATV sitcom starring June Whitfield as Mabel Pollard & Harry H.Corbett as Alfred Wilcox. The story revolves around Alfred Wilcox, always getting out of marrying Mabel, as he prefers wealth & prosperity. Apparently this series does actually still exist in various formats, but I could not find any extracts. |
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21st June 2013, 10:38 PM
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Number 113:
SPORTSNIGHT WITH COLEMAN (1969 Edition) 7.75m: The midweek BBC Sport show, highlighting the days sporting events, with David Coleman. The opening titles: And a further clip of the very first edition: |
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21st June 2013, 10:43 PM
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Number 112:
TWO IN CLOVER (the 1969 series) 7.75m: A sitcom starring Sid James & Victor Spinneti. Sid & Vic abandoned the hum-drum 9 to 5 working life to run a farm in the country. Where Sid keeps going on about his love of fanny...who is a friesian cow, by the way! |
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21st June 2013, 10:51 PM
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Number 111:
EMERGENCY WARD TEN (1964 episode) 7.80m: The ATV soap series, & the first set in a hospital. The lovely Jill Browne played Nurse Carole Young, before MRSA existed! The original theme: Some clips for a dvd release: |
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21st June 2013, 10:56 PM
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Number 110:
DOUBLE YOUR MONEY (1964 edition) 7.80m: Hughie Green introduces the quiz, where contestants can double their winnings, in a similar but easier way than the 64,000 dollar question. The opening to the very first edition: |
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22nd June 2013, 12:35 PM
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well, there cant be many around on here who remember these! I saw all of these as a kid (let's face it with 2 TV channels you were forced to watch all of the UK's dross output) and like most of the UK 60's TV shows they make me feel a bit nauseous with their dullness. Apart from the pop music shows/variety, Gerry Anderson, Avengers/Champions, kids shows like Magpie/Blue Peter and especially Doctor Who it was all USA TV for me. I dont expect them to be in t he list, but Star Trek, Time Tunnel, Addams Family, Munsters, Get Smart, Invaders, The Virginian, The High Chapparal & dozens of others run rings around UK shows.
Yes I'm old enough to remember Ken Barlow when his young wife got electrocuted ironing. She should have just left the clothes rumpled... Look forward to seeing some I liked and have forgotten though I hope the Black & White Minstrel Horrors aren't in it. Worst. TV. Show. Ever. Ever! |
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22nd June 2013, 09:14 PM
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Number 109:
IT'S TARBUCK (1965 Edition) 7.80m This was a show similar in style to The Benny Hill Show, with stand up, sketches & guests. Amanda Barrie appeared every week. This particular edition also featured Henry McGee, Bob Todd & Tony Holland. All of this show was junked, never to be seen again. It was shown on Wednesdays at 8pm on ITV. |
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22nd June 2013, 09:29 PM
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Number 108:
STARS & GARTERS (1964 Edition) 7.94m This was a Variety show, set in a Public House. It was introduced by Ray Martine (remember him?) It featured the usual mix of comics & singers, which included Kathy Kirby, Vince Hill, Tommy Bruce, Clinton Ford, Julia Ray & Queenie Watts. Queenie ran a pub called "The Iron Bridge" in East India Dock Road in London, anyway. Here's a clip of Queenie: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http:/...AQ&dur=2373 |
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22nd June 2013, 09:36 PM
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Number 107:
HIPPODROME (1966 Edition) 7.85m This was a Variety series with Woody Allen, shown on ITV, with various acts. Here's Woody fighting a kangaroo: And introducing Libby Morris: |
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22nd June 2013, 09:41 PM
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Number 106:
EMERGENCY WARD TEN (1966 Episode) 7.85m The 2nd entry for the Hospital Soap. Number 105: FATHER DEAR FATHER (1968 Episode) 7.85m One of my favourite Thames Sitcoms, with Patrick Cargill as the writer Patrick Glover, his 2 daughters & Nanny. |
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22nd June 2013, 09:50 PM
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Number 104:
ARMCHAIR THEATRE (1963 Episode) 7.88 A series of tales, some that sporned separate spin off series of their own. Such as the (much later) Sweeney series. Number 103: NEWS AT TEN (1968 Edition) 7.90 Alastair Burnett & the gang in 1968. This edition was on the night of the U.S. Elections of 68. The theme through the years: |
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22nd June 2013, 09:59 PM
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Number 102:
PICCADILLY PALACE (1968 Edition) 7.90m Another Variety type show with Millicent Martin & other acts such as Bruce Forsyth, Cliff Richard & a Morecambe & Wise segment. Number 101: THE MUSIC OF LENNON & MCCARTNEY (1965) 7.90m A Granada TV special, showcasing the talents of the 2 Beatles: |
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22nd June 2013, 10:04 PM
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Number 100:
NO HIDING PLACE (1965 Episode} The 2nd entry for the Police series/ Number 99: THE AVENGERS (1965 Episode) Emma Peel & John Steed up to their usual adventures: |
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22nd June 2013, 10:09 PM
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Number 98:
STEPTOE & SON (1965 Episode) 7.95m The BBC Sitcom with Wilfred Brambell & Harry H. Corbett. I always found it annoying personally, but who am I? |
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