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‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ abruptly cancelled by CBS-TV 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1969)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Smothers Brothers - Smothered (2002)' (show cancelled at 1:12:07)

(Friday, April 4, 1969) — The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, an American comedy and variety show television series hosted by the Smothers Brothers, was abruptly canceled today by the Columbia Broadcasting System, which cited the Smothers’ failure to meet the contractual pre-air delivery dates required for local affiliate screening. Continue reading ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ abruptly cancelled by CBS-TV 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1969) →

Lennon, Ono appear live on ‘The Eamonn Andrews Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1969)

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


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono on The Eamonn Andrews Show, 1969 (Audio only)"

(Thursday, April 3, 1969, 11:00-11:45 p.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed live tonight for London for Thames Television’s The Eamonn Andrews Shows at the Café Royal restaurant on Regent Streeet in London. Continue reading Lennon, Ono appear live on ‘The Eamonn Andrews Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1969) →

Wings film ‘Goodnight Tonight’ promo video 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1979)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Goodnight Tonight Promo Quad'

(Tuesday, April 3, 1979, 4:00 p.m. BST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings videotaped promotional clips today for the group’s new single “Goodnight Tonight” tonight on the stage of the Hammersmith Palais in London. Continue reading Wings film ‘Goodnight Tonight’ promo video 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1979) →

‘Eternal Flame’ by The Bangles peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1989)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, April 1, 1989) — Eternal Flame by The Bangles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Eternal Flame’ by The Bangles peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1989) →

Lennon, Ono return to London following wedding, bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1969)

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


Video: 'John & Yoko Return to London"

(Tuesday, April 1, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his new wife, Yoko Ono, arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport today, speaking with reporters following their wedding in Gibraltar, bed-in for peace in Amsterdam and lightning trip to Vienna. Continue reading Lennon, Ono return to London following wedding, bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1969) →

U.S. House Representatives convenes in New York, Frederick Muhlenberg elected first speaker 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1789)

1780s


Video: '4th March 1789: US Constitution goes into effect as first Congress meets'

(Wednesday, April 1, 1789) — The United States House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, which compromises the legislative branch of government, attained its first quorum today at Federal Hall in New York and elected Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as the first Speaker of the House. Continue reading U.S. House Representatives convenes in New York, Frederick Muhlenberg elected first speaker 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1789) →

‘Chase’ by Giorgio Moroder peaks at #33 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1979)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 31, 1979) — “Chase” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Chase’ by Giorgio Moroder peaks at #33 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1979) →

‘Goodnight Tonight’ by Wings debuts at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1979)

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


Video: 'Goodnight Tonight'

(Saturday, March 31, 1979) — “Goodnight Tonight” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings debuted at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Goodnight Tonight’ by Wings debuts at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1979) →

Lennon, Ono introduce ‘bagism’ at Vienna press conference 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1969)

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


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Hotel Sacher press conference (Vienna)"

(Monday, March 31, 1969) — Having completed the seven-day bed-in at the Amsterdam Hilton today, John Lennon of The Beatles and his new wife, Yoko Ono, flew to Vienna to hold a press conference at the Hotel Sacher.

The couple spoke from within a large white bag, introducing reporters to the concept of bagism, a satire of prejudice, where by living in a bag a person could not be judged on their bodily appearance.


Video: 'Bag In John Lennon Yoko Ono Andre Heller - 1968"


Video: 'Borrowed Time - John Lennon" (Mar. 31, 1969, at 1:58-2:07/3:45/3:51-3:52/3:53-3:55/4:40-4:41)


Video: 'John Lennon - Borrowed Time. Top Of The Pops 1984" (Mar. 31, 1969, at 1:23-1:41)


Video: 'John Lennon - Imagine (An Andrew Solt Documentary Film, USA 1988)' (Mar. 31, 1969, at 49:07-49:48)

Beatle Harrison, wife fined for cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1969)

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


Video: 'George Harrison Leaving Court, After Drug Bust, 4/1/69'

(Monday, March 31, 1969) — 19 days after their home was raided for drugs by the infamous Sgt. Norman Pilcher, George Harrison of The Beatles and his wife, Pattie, pleaded guilty to possessing the cannabis today at a hearing at Esher and Walton Magistrates’ Court. Continue reading Beatle Harrison, wife fined for cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1969) →