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Apr 20, 1939

Johnny Tillotson is born in Jacksonville, Florida. His 1962 recording "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'" hits the Top 5 in both pop and country music

Jan 16, 1964

Jimmy Dean sings "Sugarfoot Rag" as he introduces his guests, including Johnny Tillotson and the Duke Of Paducah, on ABC's "The Jimmy Dean Show." Tillotson performs "Talk Back Trembling Lips" and "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'." Dean also covers "Blue Shadows On The Trail" and does "Mockingbird Hill" with Jane Morgan

Mar 19, 1964

Jimmy Dean sings "Wabash Cannonball" as he introduces the guest lineup for ABC's "The Jimmy Dean Show." Homer & Jethro perform the satirical "Let Me Go, Blubber!" and "Among My Souvenirs," Johnny Tillotson does "Talk Back Trembling Lips," and Dean joins Molly Bee on "Have You Ever Been Lonely? (Have You Ever Been Blue)"

Oct 29, 1964

Grandpa Jones joins Johnny Tillotson and Molly Bee on the ABC-TV series "The Jimmy Dean Show"

Feb 18, 1965

Johnny Tillotson covers "Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands" in a guest slot on the ABC variety series "The Jimmy Dean Show." Dean delivers "Gotta Travel On"

Mar 3, 1965

Roy Clark appears on "Shindig!" The ABC music series also features Johnny Tillotson, Joe Tex and Jay & The Americans, who perform the future Johnny Duncan & Janie Fricke hit "Come A Little Bit Closer"

Oct 15, 1965

"The Jimmy Dean Show" features musical guest Johnny Tillotson and regular cast member Molly Bee

Sep 24, 1976

Oldies are goodies on "The Midnight Special" as Jimmie Rodgers performs "Honeycomb," "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" and "Oh-Oh, I'm Falling in Love Again" on the NBC music showcase. Also appearing are Johnny Tillotson, The Drifters, Del Shannon and Lloyd Price

Dec 18, 1976

Merle Haggard hosts the week's installment of "Music Hall America." Also featured are Johnny Tillotson, La Costa, Dr. Hook and Dean Dillon

Feb 12, 1977

Kenny Rogers appears as guest host of TV's syndicated "Music Hall America," also featuring Hoyt Axton, Johnny Tillotson, Tracy Nelson and Ronnie Milsap

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