Category Archives: Television 1960s

Tommy James and the Shondells perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1969)


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(Sunday, January 26, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Tommy James and the Shondells performed “Crimson & Clover” and “Mony, Mony” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Tommy James and the Shondells perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1969)

Sly and the Family Stone performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1968)


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(Sunday, December 29, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Sly and the Family Stone performed a medley of “Everyday People,” “Dance to the Music,” “Ya Ya Ya,” “M’Lady” and “Hey Music Lover” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Sly and the Family Stone performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1968)

Stevie Wonder performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1968)


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(Sunday, December 15, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Stevie Wonder performed “For Once in My Life” and “You Met Your Match” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Stevie Wonder performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1968)

Lennon, Ono interviewed for Dutch TV’s ‘Rood Wit Blau’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono - The Dentist Interview Part 4 (December 12, 1968)'

(Saturday, December 14, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today by sociologist Abram de Swaan while in the reception area of their dentist in Knightsbridge, London, for the Jan. 15, 1969, edition of the Dutch television program Rood Wit Blau. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed for Dutch TV’s ‘Rood Wit Blau’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

Lennon among performers in ‘The Rolling Stones’ Rock And Roll Circus’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1968)


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(Wednesday, December 11, 1968, late evening BST)The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, a concert show organized by the Rolling Stones was filmed today on a makeshift circus stage with Jethro Tull, The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull and The Rolling Stones. Continue reading Lennon among performers in ‘The Rolling Stones’ Rock And Roll Circus’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1968)

The Association performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1968)


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(Sunday, December 8, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Association performed “Never My Love” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The Association performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1968)

The Doors perform on ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1968)


Video: 'The Doors - Wild Child/Touch Me - Smothers Brothers 1968'

(Friday, December 6, 1968) — The Doors taped an appearance today at CBS Television City in Los Angeles for the Dec. 15, 1968, edition of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour on CBS, performing “Wild Child” and “Touch Me.” Continue reading The Doors perform on ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1968)

Presley ’68 Comeback Special’ TV special debuts 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1968)


Video: 'Elvis Presley - '68 Comeback Special' (15 videos)

(Tuesday, December 3, 1968, 9:00-10:00 p.m EST)Singer Presents…ELVIS, commonly referred to as the 68 Comeback Special, a television special starring singer Elvis Presley, aired tonight on NBC, marking Presley’s return to live performance after seven years during which his career was centered in the movie business. Continue reading Presley ’68 Comeback Special’ TV special debuts 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1968)

Video-recording of ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ wraps 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1968)


Video: 'The Monkees ~ 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee Complete TV Special'

(Wednesday, November 27, 1968) — Video-recording of 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee, a television special starring The Monkees, wrapped up today at MGM Studios, Culver City, California. Continue reading Video-recording of ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ wraps 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1968)

Dusty Springfield performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1968)


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(Sunday, November 24, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Dusty Springfield performed “Son of a Preacher Man” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Dusty Springfield performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1968)