Video: 'The Monkees ( 1966) Unaired Pilot Episode'
(Wednesday, November 24, 1965) — Filming in San Diego and Los Angeles for The Monkees TV pilot, a situation comedy about four young men trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers, starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, concluded today. Continue reading Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot concludes 60 years ago today (Nov 24 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Version 2)' (click here to watch the colorized version 3)
(Tuesday, November 23, 1965, 4:00 p.m.-early morning GMT) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today in London to produce ten promotional videos for their forthcoming single “We Can Work It Out”/”Day Tripper,” as well as older songs “Help!,” “Ticket To Ride” and “I Feel Fine.” Continue reading The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 60 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)
(Saturday, November 20, 1965) — “I Hear a Symphony” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 20/27, 1965). Continue reading ‘I Hear a Symphony’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 20 1965)
(Saturday, November 20, 1965) — “1-2-3” by Len Barry peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘1-2-3′ by Len Barry peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 20 1965)
(Saturday, November 20, 1965) — “Rescue Me” by Fontella Bass peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rescue Me’ by Fontella Bass peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 20 1965)
(Saturday, November 20, 1965) — “Ain’t That Peculiar” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Ain’t That Peculiar’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 20 1965)
(Saturday, November 20, 1965) — “Try to Remember” by The Brothers Four peaked at #91 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Try to Remember’ by The Brothers Four peaks at #91 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 20 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 9'
(Saturday, November 20, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles visit an Indian reservation and perform a concert in Texas on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
Video: 'The Monkees ( 1966) Unaired Pilot Episode'
(Tuesday, November 16, 1965) — Filming for The Monkees TV pilot, a situation comedy about four young men trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers, starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, began today in San Diego and Los Angeles; filming continued through Nov. 24, 1965. Continue reading Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot begins 60 years ago today (Nov 16 1965)
Video: 'The Barry Sisters "King Of The Road" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, November 14, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Barry Sisters performed “Nature Boy,” “King of the Road” and, later in show, “Every Street’s a Boulevard,” 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 The Barry Sisters perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 14 1965)
