Daily Archives: September 16, 2017

‘Mannix’ series debuts on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)


Video: 'Mannix Season 1 Opening and Closing Credits and Theme Song'

(Saturday, September 16, 1967, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)Mannix, an American television detective series featuring Los Angeles private investigator Joe Mannix, premiered tonight on CBS, starring Mike Connors, Joseph Campanella and (later) Gail Fisher. Continue reading ‘Mannix’ series debuts on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)

‘Fatal Attraction’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1987)


Video: 'Fatal Attraction' trailer

(Wednesday, September 16, 1987)Fatal Attraction, an American psychological thriller film about a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him, premiered today at the Loews East theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Fatal Attraction’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1987)

‘The Sopranos’, ’30 Rock’ big winners at Emmy Awards 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 2007)


Video: 'Popular 59th Primetime Emmy Awards & Emmy Award videos' (127 videos)

(Sunday, September 16, 2007, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)The Sopranos dominated the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning three awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. Continue reading ‘The Sopranos’, ’30 Rock’ big winners at Emmy Awards 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 2007)

George Harrison interviewed to promote new album 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1987)


Video: 'George Harrison interview 1987 Part 1'

(Wednesday, September 16, 1987) — Former Beatle George Harrison was interviewed today in the U.S. to promote his forthcoming (11th solo studio) album Cloud Nine, his first in five years.


Video: 'George Harrison interview 1987 Part 2'

‘Drowning in the Sea of Love’/’Just a Dream’ single by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1977)


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Disco Hit -Drowning In The Sea Of Love -1977'

(Thursday, September 16, 1977) — The single “Drowning in the Sea of Love”/“Just a Dream” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK (Oct. 17, 1977, in the U.S.), the first British single from his forthcoming (sixth solo) album Ringo the 4th. Continue reading ‘Drowning in the Sea of Love’/’Just a Dream’ single by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1977)

O. J. Simpson arrested for armed robbery in Las Vegas 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 2007)


Video: 'OJ Simpson arrested - Commentary by Jeffrey Steinberger'

(Sunday, September 16, 2007) — O. J. Simpson was charged today with six felonies in connection with a reported armed robbery of sports memorabilia in a Las Vegas hotel room on Sept. 13, 2007. Continue reading O. J. Simpson arrested for armed robbery in Las Vegas 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 2007)

The Beatles record ‘Your Mother Should Know’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)


Video: 'The Beatles - Your Mother Should Know (Anthology 2 [Disc 2])'

(Saturday, September 16, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:45 a.m. BST) — Back in the studio tonight after the first week of shooting their new film Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles recorded a remake of “Your Mother Should Know”, performing eleven new takes of the song at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Your Mother Should Know’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)

‘The Doors’ album peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)


Video: 'The Doors' (11 videos)

(Saturday, September 15, 1967)The Doors, the debut album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring their breakthrough single “Light My Fire”, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 16/23, 1967), kept from the number one slot by The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Continue reading ‘The Doors’ album peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)

‘San Franciscan Nights’ by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)

(Saturday, September 16, 1967)“San Franciscan Nights” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘San Franciscan Nights’ by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)