Category Archives: Movies 1960s

‘Barefoot in the Park’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1967)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Barefoot in the Park' trailer

(Thursday, May 25, 1967, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — Barefoot in the Park, an American comedy film written by Neil Simon about a free-thinking bride and her conservative groom who have trouble adjusting to married life, opened this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Barefoot in the Park’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1967) →

The Beatles record ‘All Together Now’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1967)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - The Lost Pepperland Beel' (May 12, 1967, at 22:33)

(Friday, May 12, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording “All Together Now” for the band’s next film, the animated Yellow Submarine, tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘All Together Now’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1967) →

‘Two for the Road’ opens in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1967)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Two for the Road' (trailer)

(Thursday, April 27, 1967, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Two for the Road, a British comedy drama film about a couple in the south of France who non-sequentially spin down the highways of infidelity in their troubled ten-year marriage, opened this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Two for the Road’ opens in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1967) →

‘Casino Royale’ premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1967)

1960s, James Bond, Movies 1960s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Casino Royale' (trailer)

(Thursday, April 13, 1967) — Casino Royale, a British spy comedy film loosely based on Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel about a retired Bond who goes back into action to infiltrate a nest of enemy spies, had its world premiere today in London’s Odeon Leicester Square. Continue reading ‘Casino Royale’ premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1967) →

‘A Man for All Seasons’ wins Best Picture at 39th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1967)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: '1967 Oscars' (20 videos)

(Monday, April 10, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-9:31 p.m. PST) — A Man for All Seasons, a British biographical drama film about a devout scholar who gets caught in the middle of Henry VIII’s plans to break with the Catholic Church, won six Oscars tonight at the 39th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Fred Zinnemann for Best Director and Paul Scofield for Best Actor. Continue reading ‘A Man for All Seasons’ wins Best Picture at 39th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1967) →

Harrison continues recording ‘Wonderwall Music’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 23 1967)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Wonderwall Music (Remastered)' (22 videos)

(Thursday, November 23, 1967) — George Harrison continued recording Wonderwall Music, the soundtrack to the film Wonderwall and the first solo album by a member of The Beatles, today at EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios) in London for release on May 17, 1968 (the film) and Nov. 1, 1968 (the album). Continue reading Harrison continues recording ‘Wonderwall Music’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 23 1967) →