Video: 'Jack Webb and Johnny Carson'
(Tuesday, February 20, 1968, 11:30 p.m. EST) — Host Johnny Carson and actor Jack Webb, in character as Dragnet‘s Joe Friday, performed the “Copper Clapper Caper” sketch tonight on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Continue reading ‘Copper Clapper Caper’ sketch performed 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1968)
(Saturday, February 20, 1988) — “Seasons Change” by Exposé peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Seasons Change’ by Exposé peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1988)
(Saturday, February 20, 1988) — “What Have I Done to Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What Have I Done to Deserve This?’ by Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1988)
Video: 'The Monkees: The Running Gag Supercut'
(Tuesday, February 20, 1968) — The Monkees, an American situation comedy television series that follows the adventures of four young men trying to make a name for themselves as a rock ‘n roll band, was officially cancelled today, one day after the band began filming its first feature film, Head Continue reading The Monkees TV series officially cancelled 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1968)
Video: 'Paul & Ringo - Willingdon Hospital, New Delhi, India (20.02.1968)'
(Tuesday, February 20, 1968) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles departed New Delhi, India, today for the Academy of Transcendental Meditation in Rishikesh, reuniting with two other band members, John Lennon and George Harrison, who had arrived Feb. 16, 1968. Continue reading All four Beatles reunite in Rishikesh, India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1968)
