Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 20'
(Saturday, February 5, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — While the Beatles are visiting Bavaria, George goofs up by bragging that he is the Liverpool Champion ice skater, and later, after much walking and sight-seeing in Madrid, John and Paul stop at Joses Jideaway for a rest on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
Video: 'Ballad of the Green Berets - SSGT Barry Sadler [1966]'
(Sunday, January 30, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler performed “Ballad of the Green Berets” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler, The Four Tops perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 30 1966)
(Saturday, January 29, 1966) — “Barbara Ann” by The Beach Boys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Barbara Ann’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 29 1966)
(Saturday, January 29, 1966) — “As Tears Go By” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘As Tears Go By’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 29 1966)
(Saturday, January 29, 1966) — “Jenny Take a Ride!” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jenny Take a Ride!’ by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 29 1966)
(Saturday, January 29, 1966) — “It Was a Very Good Year” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It Was a Very Good Year’ by Frank Sinatra peaks at #28 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 29 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 19'
(Saturday, January 29, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Vacationing in Hawaii, George is bullied by the very jealous Surf Wolf, who is king of the beach and later, The Beatles are in Hollywood, when they notice a contest by President Films on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
Video: 'Ricky Nelson "Your Kind Of Lovin'" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, January 23, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Rick Nelson performed “Your Kind of Lovin” and “Fire Breathin’ Dragon” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Rick Nelson performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1966)
Video: 'Day Tripper (2023 Mix)'
(Saturday, January 22, 1966) — “Day Tripper” by The Beatles peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Day Tripper’ by The Beatles peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
(Saturday, January 22, 1966) — “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
