Daily Archives: September 12, 2026

‘Family Affair’ series debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1966)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'September 12, 1966 - Family Affair Pilot Opening and Last Scene w/ Closing'

(Monday, September 12, 1966, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Family Affair, a situation comedy television series that explores the trials of well-to-do engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother’s orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment (starring Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot, Kathy Garver, Johnny Whitaker and Anissa Jones), premiered tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘Family Affair’ series debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1966) →

‘The Monkees’ series debuts on NBC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'E1 Royal Flush DEMO CLIP' (Sep. 12, 1966)

(Monday, September 12, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — The Monkees, a situation comedy television series that follows the adventures of four young men (the Monkees) trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers (starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork), premiered tonight on NBC. Continue reading ‘The Monkees’ series debuts on NBC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1966) →

The Doors record ‘Break On Through (To the Other Side)’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Break on Through (To the Other Side) (2017 Remaster)'

(Monday, September 12, 1966, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) recorded their first single, “Break On Through (To the Other Side)” today at Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.

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Jay Hawkins records ‘I Put A Spell On You’ in New York City 70 years ago today (Sep 12 1956)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s


Video: 'Screaming Jay Hawkins - I Put a Spell on You (Official Audio)'

(September 12, 1956) — Screamin’ Jay Hawkins recorded “I Put A Spell On You” today in New York City. Continue reading Jay Hawkins records ‘I Put A Spell On You’ in New York City 70 years ago today (Sep 12 1956) →