Category Archives: Television 1960s

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Christmas animated television special debuts on NBC 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1964)

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Video: 'Classic Christmas Movies [Compilation] | MEGA CLASSIC CHRISTMAS COMPILATION | Advent Calendar #3' ('Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer' at 25:16)

(Sunday, December 6, 1964, 5:30 p.m. EDT) — Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a Christmas television special about a misfit reindeer and his friends who look for a place that will accept them and produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass, first aired tonight on NBC. Continue reading ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Christmas animated television special debuts on NBC 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1964) →

John Lennon tapes studio sequences for ‘Not Only… But Also’ premiere 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1964)

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Video: 'John Lennon on "Not Only...But Also"' (Nov. 29, 1964, at 3:15)

(Sunday, November 29, 1964, 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The studio sequences for the Jan. 9, 1965, premiere of the BBC2’s series Not Only… But Also, featuring John Lennon of The Beatles, were videotaped this evening at Studio 1, Television Centre in London (the filmed piece was shot Nov. 20, 1964). Continue reading John Lennon tapes studio sequences for ‘Not Only… But Also’ premiere 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1964) →

John Lennon films appearance for ‘Not Only…But Also…’ premiere 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1964)

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Video: 'John Lennon on "Not Only...But Also"' (Nov. 20, 1964 at 0:32-2:58)

(Friday, November 20, 1964, early morning GMT) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed part of a sequence today for a Nov. 29, 1964, appearance on the BBC2’s premiere episode of Dudley Moore’s sketch/variety series Not Only…But Also…. Continue reading John Lennon films appearance for ‘Not Only…But Also…’ premiere 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1964) →

The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles | "Thank Your Lucky Stars" ITV-UK Special | 1964'

(Saturday, November 14, 1964, 1:00-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles rehearsed and recorded their seventh contribution to the television show Thank Your Lucky Stars this afternoon at Teddington Studio Centre in Teddington, miming to four songs. Continue reading The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964) →

The Rolling Stones debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1964)

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Video: 'The Rolling Stones Live, 25/10/1964, Ed Sullivan Theatre, NY'

(Sunday, October 25, 1964, 8 p.m. EST) — The Rolling Stones appeared on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time tonight, performing “Around and Around” and “Time is on My Side.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1964) →

The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland (Tuesday 20th October 1964)'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles made a triumphant return to Dundee’s Caird Hall tonight for their second and final performance at the venue, having previously graced its stage on Oct. 7, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964) →

The Beatles tape appearance for American TV show ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Shindig! Dress Rehearsals (NEW Footage, October 3rd, 1964, Restored)'

(Saturday, October 3, 1964, afternoon BST) — The Beatles took the stage at Granville Studio this afternoon in London to record an appearance for the American music television show Shindig!. Continue reading The Beatles tape appearance for American TV show ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964) →

The Beatles hold press conference, interviewed in Stockholm 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964)

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Video: 'Beatles Nonsense in Sweden'

(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, 3:15 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles held a press conference today at Hotel Foresta in Stockholm, Sweden, to promote four upcoming shows at Johanneshovs Isstadion. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference, interviewed in Stockholm 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964) →

The Beatles perform live on ABC Television’s ‘Blackpool Night Out’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles 19 july 1964'

(Sunday, July 19, 1964, 8:25-9:25 p.m. BST) — The Beatles appeared live tonight on the ABC television show Blackpool Night Out at Blackpool’s ABC Theatre. Continue reading The Beatles perform live on ABC Television’s ‘Blackpool Night Out’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1964) →

The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

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Video: The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, airport at 0:00-3:38)

(Friday, July 10, 1964, 5:25 p.m. BST) — Four days after the world premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in London, The Beatles arrived in their hometown of Liverpool, England, this afternoon for the film’s first northern England screening. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964) →