Monthly Archives: September 2017

‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1967)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Time Life Presents: The Best of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (Full Show)' (pilot referenced with video at 10:10 and 25:19)

(Saturday, September 9, 1967, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, an American sketch comedy television program starring Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, premiered tonight on NBC as a pilot. Continue reading ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1967) →

‘Come Back When You Grow Up’ by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 9, 1967) — “Come Back When You Grow Up” by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Come Back When You Grow Up’ by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1967) →

‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ by Jerry Lee Lewis peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1957)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, September 9, 1957) — “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ by Jerry Lee Lewis peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1957) →

Gary Hart admits he had committed adultery 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1987)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1987 The Gary Hart Scandal.wmv'

(Tuesday, September 8, 1987, 11:30 p.m. EDT) — In his first television interview since quitting the 1988 presidential contest, Senator Gary Hart of Colorado admitted tonight during an interview on ABC’s Nightline that he had committed adultery, and said he had no plans to resume his White House bid. Continue reading Gary Hart admits he had committed adultery 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1987) →

The Beatles begin recording ‘Flying’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1967)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Ariel Instrumental [Flying] (Take 8)'

(Friday, September 8, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-2:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording the instrumental (featuring chants by Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr) “Flying” (originally titled “Aerial Tour Instrumental”), one of the few songs credited to all four members of the band, today at EMI Studio 3 in London for their next television film and record project. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Flying’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1967) →