Final episode of ABC’s ‘Shindig’ pop music show broadcast 50 years ago this hour (Jan 8 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Dick and Dee Dee sing 'Lightening Strikes from Shindig''

(Saturday, January 8, 1966, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST) — The last episode of ABC’s Shindig! music show was broadcast tonight, featuring Jimmy O’Neill as host and Dick and DeeDee performing “Lightnin’ Strikes” (a salute to Batman).