Daily Archives: September 30, 2020

‘The Flintstones’ animated sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1960)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'History of The Flintstones'

(Friday, September 30, 1960, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Flintstones, an American animated situation comedy television series that follows the activities of the title family, the Flintstones, and their next-door neighbors, the Rubbles (who are also their best friends) in a romanticized Stone Age setting, debuted tonight on ABC-TV, becoming the first animated series to hold a prime time slot on television.
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John Lennon records ‘Hold On’ for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'John Lennon - Hold On Takes 1-33 + Pre Take and More'

(Wednesday, September 30, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded “Hold On” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, for Lennon’s debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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