Video: 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' trailer
(Wednesday, February 5, 1956) — Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a science fiction film about soulless pods that take over the inhabitants of a small California town, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ released in U.S. theaters 70 years ago today (Feb 5 1956)
(Saturday, February 4, 1956) — “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard pop chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tutti Frutti’ by Little Richard peaks at #17 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 4 1956)
Video: 'The Court Jester' trailer
(Wednesday, February 1, 1956, doors opened at 9:30 a.m. EST) — The Court Jester, a musical-comedy film about a traveling actor who is mistaken for a medieval rebel, opened in New York City this morning at Paramount Theater, located at 43rd Street and Broadway on Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City (it had been released in Japan on Dec. 24, 1955). Continue reading ‘The Court Jester’ musical-comedy film opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Feb 1 1956)
Video: 'Elvis Presley - Blue Suede Shoes'
(Monday, January 30, 1956, at around 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. EST) — Elvis Presley, 21, recorded a cover version of Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes” today during a seven-hour session at the RCA Studio, 155 E. 24th Street in New York City. Continue reading Elvis Presley records Carl Perkins’ ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Jan 30 1956)
Video: 'Elvis Presley - Dorsey Brothers Stage Show - 28-01-1956'
(Saturday, January 28, 1956, 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) — Elvis Presley, 21, made his first national TV appearance tonight on Stage Show, broadcast live from CBS TV Studio 50 at 1697 Broadway in New York City and hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Continue reading Elvis Presley makes national TV debut on ‘Stage Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1956)
(Saturday, January 28, 1956) — “(Love Is) The Tender Trap” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week.
Video: 'Margaret & Barbara Whiting "Ain't We Got Fun" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, January 22, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Whiting Sisters (Richard Whiting’s daughters Margaret and Barbara) performed “Ain’t We Got Fun” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Whiting Sisters perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Jan 22 1956)
(Saturday, January 14, 1956) — “Memories Are Made of This” by Dean Martin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for five consecutive weeks (Jan. 14/21/28, Feb. 4/11, 1956). Continue reading ‘Memories Are Made of This’ by Dean Martin peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Jan 14 1956)
(New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 1955) — “Burn That Candle” by Bill Haley and His Comets peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Most Played in Jukeboxes chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Burn That Candle’ by Bill Haley and His Comets peaks at #9 in USA 70 years ago today (Dec 31 1956)
Video: 'You'll Never Know (1955)'
(Thursday, December 29, 1955) — Barbra Streisand, 13, made her first recording today at Nola Recording Studios, 111 West 57th Street in New York City, “You’ll Never Know.”
