Video: 'The Dick Van Dyke Show S1E01 The Sick Boy and the Sitter'
(Tuesday, October 3, 1961, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Comedy writer Rob Petrie talks his wife Laura into leaving their “sick” son Richie with a babysitter while they attend a big party on tonight’s debut episode of the American television sitcom series The Dick Van Dyke Show on CBS. Continue reading ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1961)
Video: 'The Shot Heard 'Round The World'
(Wednesday, October 3, 1951, 3:58 p.m. EST) — New York Giants outfielder Bobby Thomson hit the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” — a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of a playoff game off Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca today at the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan, New York City — to send the New York Giants into the World Series. Continue reading New York Giant Bobby Thomson hits ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World’ 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1951)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Love Is Strange (Rough Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(Sunday, October 3, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new British-American rock band, Wings, returned to EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London today, completing “Love Is Strange” with vocals and additional instrumentation overdubs for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings completes ‘Love Is Strange’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1971)
(Saturday, October 3, 1981) — “Who’s Crying Now” by Journey peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Who’s Crying Now’ by Journey peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1981)
(Saturday, October 3, 1981) — “Hold On Tight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hold On Tight’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1981)
(Saturday, October 3, 1981) — “The Beach Boys Medley” by The Beach Boys peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Beach Boys Medley’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1981)
(Saturday, October 3, 1981) — “The Voice” by The Moody Blues peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Voice’ by The Moody Blues peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1981)
(Saturday, October 3, 1981) — “Burnin’ for You” by Blue Öyster Cult peaked at #40 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Burnin’ for You’ by Blue Öyster Cult peaks at #40 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1981)
Video: 'Maltese Falcon' trailer
(Thursday, October 2, 1941) — The Maltese Falcon, an American film noir about hard-boiled detective who gets caught up in the murderous search for a priceless statue, opened tonight as a special “preview” showing at the Strand Theatre at 1579 Broadway, at the northwest corner of 47th Street and Broadway in Times Square, New York City. Continue reading ‘The Maltese Falcon’ opens in New York City 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1941)
Video: 'Bip Bop Link (Remastered 2018)'
(Saturday, October 2, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his brand new British-American rock band, Wings, returned today to EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a fifth day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings records ‘Bip Bop (Link)’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1971)
