Video: '(Theme From) The Monkees (TV Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Saturday, August 6, 1966, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees recorded the TV version of “(Theme From) The Monkees” tonight at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood (the album version had been recorded July 19, 1966).
Video: 'Batman' (trailer)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966, ‘Youth Premiere’ scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CDT) — Batman, a superhero film based on the Batman television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character Batman, premiered today at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Continue reading ‘Batman’ superhero film premieres in Austin, Texas 60 years ago this hour (Jul 30 1966)
Video: 'Frank Sinatra's Vegas Wedding'
(Tuesday, July 19, 1966, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Singer Frank Sinatra, 50, married 21-year-old actress Mia Farrow today in a ceremony attended by a few friends in Las Vegas. Continue reading Iconic singer, actor Frank Sinatra, 50, marries actress Mia Farrow, 21, 60 years ago this hour (Jul 19 1966)
Video: '(Theme From) The Monkees (Second Recorded Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Tuesday, July 19, 1966, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed a second recording of “(Theme From) The Monkees” tonight at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, which would not be released until 1994.
Video: 'Classic Game Show - The Newlywed Game 02'
(Monday, July 11, 1966, 2:00 p.m. EDT) — The Newlywed Game, a game show that pits newly married couples against each other in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how well the spouses know or do not know each other, premiered today on ABC-TV, hosted by Bob Eubanks.
Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall Tokyo Full Concert 4k STEREO July 1 1966/June 30 1966' (June 30, 1966 at 30:46))
(Thursday, June 30, 1966, 7:35 p.m. JST) — The Beatles performed the first of five shows (through July 2) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this evening, on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 30 1966)
Video: 'Dark Shadows Original B/W Opening'
(Monday, June 27, 1966, 4:00-4:30 p.m. EDT) — Dark Shadows, a gothic soap opera having to do with mysterious and supernatural goings-on in Collinsport, Maine, premiered today on ABC-TV. Continue reading ‘Dark Shadows’ soap opera debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Jun 27 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles: Paperback Writer TOP OF THE POPS 1966 COMPLETE FOOTAGE AVAILABLE!'
(Thursday, June 16, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles appeared live on tonight’s “Top of the Pops” (a British music chart television program on BBC1) from BBC Television Centre in London, miming to their new single “Paperback Writer” and “Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles perform live on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Paperback Writer and Rain (Ed Sullivan Show 1966)'
(Sunday, June 5, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed “Paperback Writer” and “Rain” (videotaped May 19, 1966, in London) on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show. Continue reading The Beatles perform (via tape) on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 5 1966)
Video: 'The Monkees S01 Episode 08 - Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth'
(Tuesday, May 31, 1966) — The Monkees television series, a situation comedy that follows the adventures of 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 production today in Malibu Canyon, California, as filming began of the first episode (after the pilot), titled “Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth” (which would air Oct. 31, 1966). Continue reading ‘The Monkees’ television series begins production 60 years ago today (May 31 1966)
