Video: 'American Bandstand- December 18, 1957'
(Monday, August 5, 1957, 3:00-4:30 p.m EDT) — The teenage dance television show American Bandstand, hosted by Dick Clark, made its network debut today on ABC. Continue reading ‘American Bandstand,’ hosted by Dick Clark, makes its network debut on ABC 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1957)
(Monday, August 5, 1957) — “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter” by Billy Williams peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter’ by Billy Williams peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1957)
Video: 'Everly Brothers International Archive : Ed Sullivan Show August 4th 1957'
(Sunday, August 4, 1957, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Everly Brothers performed “Bye, Bye Love” and “Hey Doll Baby” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City, with Dan Dailey as guest host. Continue reading The Everly Brothers perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1957)
Video: 'The Television Talk Show: Jack Paar (The Tonight Show 1957-1962)'
(Monday, July 29, 1957, 11:15 p.m. EDT) — The new version of Tonight, starring Jack Paar, debuted tonight on NBC television with guests Helen O’Connell, Johnny Johnston, Stanley Holloway and Franklin Pangborn from Studio 6B at the RCA Building in New York. Continue reading Jack Paar debuts as host of NBC’s ‘Tonight’ show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1957)
(Monday, July 29, 1957) — “Searchin'” by The Coasters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Searchin” by The Coasters peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1957)
(Monday, July 29, 1957) — “Words of Love” by the Diamonds peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Words of Love’ by Diamonds peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1957)
(Monday, July 22, 1957) — “Over the Mountain; Across the Sea” by Johnnie & Joe peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Over the Mountain; Across the Sea’ by Johnnie & Joe peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)
(Monday, July 22, 1957) — “Wonderful! Wonderful!” by Johnny Mathis peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wonderful! Wonderful!’ by Johnny Mathis peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)
(Monday, July 22, 1957) — “Loving You” by Elvis Presley peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Loving You’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)
Video: 'John Glenn's Transcontinental Record (1957)'
(Tuesday, July 16, 1957, 6:04:12.2 a.m. PDT-12:27:20.6 EDT) — Marine Maj. John Glenn set a transcontinental speed record today by flying a F8U-1P Crusader jet from Los Angeles, California, to Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn New York in three hours, 23 minutes and 8.4 seconds. Continue reading John Glenn sets transcontinental speed record 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1957)
