Video: 'The World of John Lennon and Yoko Ono (part 3 of 3)' (Dec. 5, 1969, at 2:23-3:46)
(Friday, December 5, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed again today for the BBC1 documentary 24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko, presented Dec. 15 1969, at 10:30 p.m. by David Dimbleby. Continue reading Lennon, Ono filmed for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1969)
Video: 'The World of John Lennon and Yoko Ono (part 2 of 3)' (Dec. 4, 1969, at 0:13-3:49/4:02-6:10/6:35-9:45)
(Thursday, December 4, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed again today for the BBC1 documentary 24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko, presented Dec. 15 1969, at 10:30 p.m. by David Dimbleby. Continue reading Lennon, Ono filmed for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1969)
Video: 'Ringo Starr around the London Suburbs in 1969'
(Monday, December 1, 1969) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was interviewed today in London by Tony Bilbow for the Dec. 10, 1969, edition of BBC2’s Line-Up. Continue reading Starr interviewed in London for the BBC’s ‘Line-Up’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1969)
Video: 'Neil Diamond "Sweet Caroline" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, November 30, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Neil Diamond performed “Sweet Caroline” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Neil Diamond performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1969)
Video: 'The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter - 1969 Ed Sullivan Show'
(Tuesday, November 18, 1969) — The Rolling Stones performed “Gimme Shelter,” “Live with Me” and “Honky Tonk Women” live to a pre-recorded backing track today at CBS Television City studios in Los Angeles for the Nov. 23, 1969, edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show. Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1969)
Video: 'Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son - Live 1969'
(Sunday, November 16, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Creedence Clearwater Revival performed “Fortunate Son” and “Down on the Corner,” Jerry Lee Lewis performed “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” and standup comedian Moms Mabley discussed her preference for younger men on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jerry Lee Lewis, Moms Mabley perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1969)
Video: 'Sesame Street Debut-Monday, November 10, 1969'
(Monday, November 10, 1969, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST) — Sesame Street, an American educational children’s television series that combines live action, sketch comedy, animation and puppetry, premiered this hour in New York City on National Educational Television (later PBS). Continue reading ‘Sesame Street’ children’s TV series debuts on NET 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1969)
Video: 'Night Gallery promo spot'
(Saturday, November 8, 1969, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Night Gallery, an American anthology television series featuring stories of horror and the macabre, debuted tonight as a pilot film on NBC (click here to watch the full program). Continue reading Rod Serling’s ‘Night Gallery’ pilot film debuts on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969)
Video: 'The Band Up On Cripple Creek v 2 0'
(Sunday, November 2, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Band performed “Up on Cripple Creek” and Petula Clark sang “The Fool On The Hill,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The Band, Petula Clark perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1969)
Video: 'Oliver- Jean 1969'
(Sunday, October 26, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Santana performed “Persuasion” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Santana performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1969)
