Video: 'Rosemary's Baby' trailer (plus 8 clips)
(Wednesday, June 12, 1968, 10:10 a.m. EDT) — Rosemary’s Baby, an American psychological horror film about a young woman who fears the baby she’s carrying is the son of Satan, opened today at the Criterion Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1968)
Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Raga - Big Sur, CA, US (11.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles, on a break from the band’s “White Album” sessions in London, was filmed for a second consecutive day today for Ravi Shankar’s feature documentary Raga at a country retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Continue reading Harrison films another scene for Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)
Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Raga - Big Sur, CA, US (10.06.1968)'
(Monday, June 10, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles, on a break from the band’s “White Album” sessions in London, was filmed for Ravi Shankar’s feature documentary Raga today at a country retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Continue reading George Harrison filmed for Ravi Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1968)
Video: 'John Lennon Talks About 'In His Own Write' At The National Theatre In 1968' (4 videos)
(Sunday, June 9, 1968) — John Lennon and Yoko Ono collaborated on their first films, Smile and Two Virgins, today at Kenwood, Lennon’s home in Weybridge, Surrey, England.
Video: 'Yoko Ono - John Lennon - Two Virgins Parte 1/2
Video: 'Yoko Ono - John Lennon - Two Virgins Parte 2/2'
(Saturday, June 1, 1968) — “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 1/8/15, 1968). Continue reading ‘Mrs. Robinson’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
(Saturday, June 1, 1968) — “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” by Hugo Montenegro peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ by Hugo Montenegro peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
Video: 'The Monkees - Circle Sky (Live 1968)'
(Friday, May 17, 1968; 1:00-7:00 p.m. MDT) — The Monkees rehearsed and performed today at Valley Music Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, wrapping up filming for Head, the made-for-TV band’s motion picture debut. Continue reading The Monkees perform for ‘Head’ film 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968)
Video: 'The Wonderwall' trailer
(Friday, May 17, 1968) — Wonderwall, a psychedelic film about a eccentric professor who loses himself in daydreams and delusions after a model and her photographer boyfriend move in next to him, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival with George Harrison (who composed and produced the film’s soundtrack) and Ringo Starr of The Beatles in attendance. Continue reading Harrison, Starr attend ‘Wonderwall’ premiere at Cannes 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968)
Video: 'The Odd Couple' trailer
(Thursday, May 2, 1968, 10:40.m. EDT) — The Odd Couple, a comedy film about a divorced neat freak who moves in with his sloppy best friend, opened today at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Odd Couple’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1968)
Video: '1968 Oscars' (24 videos)
(Wednesday, April 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m. PST) — In the Heat of the Night, an American mystery drama film about a black police detective from the North who forces a bigoted Southern sheriff to accept his help with a murder investigation, won five Oscars tonight at the 40th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Rod Steiger). Continue reading ‘In the Heat of the Night’ wins Best Picture 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1968)