Monthly Archives: January 2016

‘From Me To You/Boys’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour (Jan 29 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons Episode 19'

(Saturday, January 29, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Vacationing in Hawaii, George is bullied by the very jealous Surf Wolf, who is king of the beach and later, The Beatles are in Hollywood, when they notice a contest by President Films on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

Elvis Presley makes national TV debut on ‘Stage Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1956)

1950s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1950s, Television 1950s


Video: '19560128 - Elvis Presley - Dorsey Brothers Stage Show-1'

(Saturday, January 28, 1956, 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) — Elvis Presley, 21, made his first national TV appearance tonight on Stage Show, broadcast live from CBS Studios in New York City and hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, performing “Shake, Rattle and Roll/Flip, Flop and Fly” and “I Got a Woman.”

Reagan postpones State of the Union Message to address Challenger disaster 30 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986)

1980s, space exploration, Television 1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Challenger: President Reagan's Challenger Disaster Speech - 1/28/86'

(Tuesday, January 28, 1986, 5:00 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan, saying “today is a day for mourning and remembering,” postponed the State of the Union speech he had planned for tonight because of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Continue reading Reagan postpones State of the Union Message to address Challenger disaster 30 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986) →

Space Shuttle Challenger explodes after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board 30 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986)

1980s, space exploration


Video: 'Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion LIVE TV'

(Tuesday, January 28, 1986, 11:39:13 a.m. EST/16:39:13 UTC) — Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after launch today, killing the crew of seven astronauts, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Continue reading Space Shuttle Challenger explodes after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board 30 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986) →

‘Laverne & Shirley’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour (Jan 27 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Opening (1976) (Lyrics Included)'

(Tuesday, January 27, 1976, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EST) — Laverne & Shirley, a sitcom about two single female roommates who work as bottlecappers in a fictitious Milwaukee brewery (starring Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean and David L. Lander), premiered tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘Laverne & Shirley’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour (Jan 27 1976) →

McCartney receives a special Award Of Merit on American Music Awards 30 years ago today (Jan 27 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'The 13th American Music Awards (January 27, 1986)- part 2 of 3' (McCartney presentation begins at 9:37)

(Monday, January 27, 1986) — In a pre-recorded segment from the Hippodrome nightclub in London, former Beatle Paul McCartney received a special Award Of Merit from Phil Collins today as part of the 13th annual American Music Awards (AMAs) before a television audience of 50 million.