Video: 'A Man for All Seasons' (trailer)
(Monday, December 12, 1966, 8:00 p.m. EST) — A Man for All Seasons, a British biographical drama film in Technicolor about a devout scholar who gets caught in the middle of Henry VIII’s plans to break with the Catholic Church, premiered tonight at the Fine Arts theatre in New York City.
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, the film starred Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Orson Welles, Robert Shaw and Susannah York.
Video: 'THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS "Monday Monday" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, December 11, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Mamas & the Papas performed “Monday, Monday,” “California Dreamin'” and “Words of Love” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Mamas & the Papas, David Frye perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1966)
(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Vibrations’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1966)
(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Lady Godiva” by Peter and Gordon peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Stop Stop Stop” by The Hollies peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “A Hazy Shade of Winter” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Knock on Wood” by Eddie Floyd peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Knock on Wood’ by Eddie Floyd peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1966)
Video: 'Beatles Vinyl Collection: A Collection of Beatles Oldies (But Goldies)'
(Friday, December 9, 1966) — With no new material by The Beatles available for the 1966 Christmas shopping season, EMI released the compilation album A Collection of Beatles Oldies today in the United Kingdom, featuring hit singles and other songs released by the group between 1963 and 1966.
Video: 'The Beatles (1965 - 1967) - Anthology 2 album' (Dec. 8, 1966, at 1:10:55)
(Thursday, December 8, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-3:40 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles began recording another version of “Strawberry Fields Forever” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London for a brass and strings score written by producer George Martin. Continue reading The Beatles record new rhythm track for ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1966)
