Category Archives: 1960s

‘The Brady Bunch’ sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)


Video: 'Brady Bunch S01E01 (Honeymoon)'

(Friday, September 26, 1969, 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT)The Brady Bunch, an American television situation comedy series about a “blended family” created by the union of two persons with children from previous marriages, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Brady Bunch’ sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)

The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)


Video: 'The Beatles - Abbey Road (full album)' (17 videos)

(Friday, September 26, 1969)Abbey Road, the eleventh studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the last in which all four members participated, was released today in Britain (Oct. 1, 1969 in the U.S.) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)

‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969)


Video: 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' trailer

(Tuesday, September 23, 1969, 8:30 p.m. EDT)Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, an American Western film about two free-spirited bank robbers who flee railroad detectives and head for Bolivia, premiered tonight at the Roger Sherman Theater in New Haven, Connecticut. Continue reading ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969)

‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969)


Video: 'Music Scene Show Opening (1969)'

(Monday, September 22, 1969, 7:30-8:15 p.m. EDT)The Music Scene, an television series primarily featuring rock and pop music, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969)

‘The Woody Allen Special’ airs on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1969)


Video: 'The Woody Allen Special [1969] (Guests: Candice Bergen, Billy Graham and the 5th Dimension)'

(Sunday, September 21, 1969, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT)The Woody Allen Special, an American television special hosted by comedian Woody Allen, aired tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘The Woody Allen Special’ airs on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1969)

The Doors perform at Pittsburgh Civic Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)


Video: 'The Doors Pittsburgh 1969 Rare Footage'

(Saturday, September 20, 1969, 8:00 p.m. scheduled start time EDT)The Doors performed tonight at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh with approximately 12,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Pittsburgh Civic Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

‘Sugar, Sugar’ by The Archies peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

(Saturday, September 20, 1969)“Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sept. 20/27, Oct. 4/11, 1969). Continue reading ‘Sugar, Sugar’ by The Archies peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

‘Good Clean Fun’ by The Monkees debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

(Saturday, September 20, 1969)“Good Clean Fun” by The Monkees debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Good Clean Fun’ by The Monkees debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

John Lennon privately reveals he is leaving The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)


Video: 'John Lennon gives his side of the story of telling Paul he was leaving The Beatles & Paul's response'

(Saturday, September 20, 1969) — At a meeting between The Beatles (minus George Harrison, who was visiting his mother in Cheshire) ostensibly to sign a new recording contract with EMI/Capitol negotiated by business manager Allen Klein, John Lennon announced his intention to quit the group today, effectively bringing an end to the “Fab Four.” Continue reading John Lennon privately reveals he is leaving The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

Paul McCartney is interviewed for BBC’s ‘Scene And Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1969)


Video: 'Beatles Tapes' (McCartney's Sept. 19, 1969, interview on videos 3, 4 & 5 in playlist)

(Friday, September 19, 1969) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed today at the Apple Corps building in London by David Wigg for the Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 editions of the BBC Radio 1 series Scene And Heard. Continue reading Paul McCartney is interviewed for BBC’s ‘Scene And Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1969)