Video: 'The Girl I Left Behind Me [First Recorded Version]'
(Wednesday, November 23, 1966, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. EST) — The Monkees recorded “The Girl I Left Behind Me” (first recorded version) and “When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door)” today at RCA Victor Studio A in New York. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1966)
Video: 'I'm a Believer'
(Monday, November 21, 1966) — The Monkees released “I’m a Believer”/“(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” today, the group’s second and most successful single. Continue reading The Monkees release ‘I’m a Believer’/'(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1966)
Video: '"Wilkommen" - Cabaret (Original Broadway Production, 1966)'
(Sunday, November 20, 1966, 7:00 p.m. EST) — The Broadway musical play Cabaret, set in pre-Nazi Germany, opened today at the Broadhurst Theatre with Jill Haworth as Sally Bowles and Joel Grey as the Master of Ceremonies. Continue reading ‘Cabaret’ musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1966)
Video: 'PAUL McCARTNEY EN KENYA (NOVIEMBRE DE 1966)'
(Saturday, November 19, 1966) — Paul McCartney (and Beatles tour manager Mal Evans) returned to London today from their African safari having come up with an idea for a song that eventually formed the impetus of the Sgt. Pepper concept.
(Saturday, November 19, 1966) — “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 19/26, 1966). Continue reading ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1966)
(Saturday, November 19, 1966) — “Rain on the Roof” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'American Justice E 102 The Sam Sheppard Story' (Sheppard's second trial at 29:08)
(Wednesday, November 16, 1966, 10:18 p.m. EST) — Dr. Sam Sheppard, 42, was acquitted tonight in his second trial of charges he had murdered his pregnant wife, Marilyn, in 1954. Continue reading Jury acquits Dr. Sam, ending 12-year ordeal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1966)
Video: 'What's Up, Tiger Lily?' (trailer)
(Wednesday, November 16, 1966, 12:45 p.m. EST) — What’s Up, Tiger Lily?, the Japanese action film Key of Keys re-dubbed to change the plot to make it a comedy about a secret egg salad recipe, opened today at the 34th Street East Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ opens in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1966)
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Video: 'The Ed Sullivan Show - Vol. 1 (Hosted by Carol Burnett)' (Nov. 13, 1966, at 5:19)
(Sunday, November 13, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Joan Sutherland performed Sempre libera (from La traviata) and Topo Gigio introduced a group of singing Cacti 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 Joan Sutherland, Topo Gigio perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1966)
Video: 'I'll Spend My Life With You [First Recorded Version]'
(Saturday, November 12, 1966, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees completed recording “I’ll Spend My Life With You” (first recorded version) today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood (it would not be released until 1991).
