Bobby Darin

April Timeline

Here are some significant events in the life and
career of Bobby Darin for the month of April:

April 10, 1958: Bobby records "Splish Splash" and "Queen of the Hop" in New York.

April 1959: Bobby hosts The Big Beat while host Alan Freed is away.

April 18, 1959: Bobby appears on the television show, the Perry Como Show.

April 23, 1960: Val Parnell's Spectacular Presents: "This Is Bobby Darin."(UK)
Bobby Darin hosts the show, performs and introduces other artists including
Duane Eddy and Clyde McPhatter.

April 1, 1962: Bobby appears on the television special, "At This Very Moment."

April 4, 1962: The movie State Fair opens.

April 14, 1963: Bobby guest stars on the Dinah Shore Show.

April 13, 1964:The Academy Awards are held; Bobby loses to Melvyn Douglas.

April 7, 1965: Bobby has a cameo appearance on the television show, Burke's Law.

April 1966: Bobby returns to the Copa for first time since May 1963.

April 25, 1967: Bobby guest stars on The Joey Bishop Show.

April 1971: Bobby's first Motown single, "Melodie," is released.
April 3, 1973: NBC announces the cancellation of The Bobby Darin Show.
April 6, 1973: Bobby welcomes Phyllis Diller, Leslie Uggams and David Bromberg to
The Bobby Darin Show.
April 13, 1973: Bobby welcomes Artie Johnson, Freda Payne and Bread to
The Bobby Darin Show.
April 20, 1973: Bobby welcomes Carol Lawrence, Pat Buttram and Bill Withers to
The Bobby Darin Show.
April 27, 1973: The last episode of the Darin NBC show airs.