Category Archives: Television 1960s

The Beatles perform at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 30 1966)


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(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)

‘Dark Shadows’ soap opera debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Jun 27 1966)


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(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)

The Beatles perform live on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1966)


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(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)

The Beatles perform (via tape) on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 5 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)

‘The Monkees’ television series begins production 60 years ago today (May 31 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)

James Brown, The Supremes and Robert Joffrey Ballet perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (May 1 1966)


Video: 'James Brown "Medley: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, I Got You (I Feel Good), It's A Man's World & more"'

(Sunday, May 1, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — James Brown performed a medley of hits, The Supremes sang “Love is Like an Itching In My Heart” and the Robert Joffrey Ballet troupe performed “Viva Vivaldi” 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 James Brown, The Supremes and Robert Joffrey Ballet perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (May 1 1966)

The Young Rascals, Senor Wences perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1966)


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(Sunday, March 20, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Young Rascals performed “Good Lovin'” and ventriloquist Senor Wences also performed 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 Young Rascals, Senor Wences perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1966)

‘Roll Over Beethoven/Rock And Roll Music’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Mar 19 1966)


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(Saturday, March 19, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Before returning to England, the Beatles decide to have a quick look around (for old times sake), and later, mistaken for a string quartet, the band is invited to give a performance at a party for a royal Duke on this morning’s season one finale episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘The Purr-Fect Crime’ episode airs on ‘Batman’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1966)


Video: 'The Purrfect Cliffhanger Part One'

(Wednesday, March 16, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — Catwoman steals some priceless art and Batman & Robin take chase on tonight’s “The Purr-fect Crime” episode of the ABC live action television series Batman. Continue reading ‘The Purr-Fect Crime’ episode airs on ‘Batman’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1966)

‘Batman Theme’ by The Marketts peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)

(Saturday, March 12, 1966) — “Batman Theme” by The Marketts peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Batman Theme’ by The Marketts peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)