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John Lennon interviewed by Merv Griffin in Cannes 50 years ago today (May 24 1965)

May 24, 20151960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960sadmin


Video: 'John Lennon in Cannes 1965'

(Monday, May 24, 1965) — Beatle John Lennon and film director Dick Lester were interviewed today at the Cannes Film Festival in France by Merv Griffin for airing on his American syndicated television talk show on June 1, 1965.

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