April 26
1963
The start of a film franchise as Frankie Avalon signs to appear in the movie, Beach Party, with Annette Funicello . They’ll sing, They’ll fight a motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper and dance to Dick Dale And The Del Tones. Not Gone with the Wind, but it sounds like a winner to us.
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April 26
Just 16 years old, but Janis Ian shows her great social awareness when she sings “Society Child” on the CBS-TV show, Inside Pop.
1978
Ringo Starr’s TV special aired on American television. Ringo, is a musical version of The Prince and the Pauper with Ringo playing both characters, George Harrison is the narrator.
