Category Archives: Television 1960s

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)


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)

The Beatles final show at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia videotaped 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live in Australia 1964 [Full Concert HD Remaster]'

(Wednesday, June 17, 1964, The Beatles appeared after multiple opening acts, which were scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles performed their sixth and final show in three days tonight at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia, videotaped by TCN Channel 9 before a crowd of 7,500 for airing July 1, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles final show at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia videotaped 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964)

Five Beatles hold a press conference in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles interview 14 june 1964'

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, evening Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles, reunited with drummer Ringo Starr, plus Starr’s temporary replacement of 12 days (due to Ringo’s illness), Jimmie Nicol, held a one-time joint conference at Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne. Continue reading Five Beatles hold a press conference in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

20,000 greet ‘five’ Beatles at Melbourne, Australia hotel 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 14 june 1964'

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, 4:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles, reunited with drummer Ringo Starr, plus Starr’s temporary replacement of 12 days (due to Ringo’s illness), Jimmie Nichol, all appeared on the balcony this afternoon at Southern Cross Hotel to greet 20,000 fans in Melbourne. Continue reading 20,000 greet ‘five’ Beatles at Melbourne, Australia hotel 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

The Beatles interviewed for two Scottish TV shows in Glasgow 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Six Ten Interview In Scotland - 30 April 1964'

(Thursday, April 30, 1964, afternoon BST) — Before performing two concerts at the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow, The Beatles were interviewed for two television Scottish shows today, including Six Ten at their hotel, the Roman Camp Hotel in Callander, for broadcast later today. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for two Scottish TV shows in Glasgow 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1964)

The Beatles tape ‘Around The Beatles’ TV special in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1964)


Video: 'Around The Beatles. 1964.' (excludes audio of "I Wanna Be Your Man")

(Tuesday, April 28, 1964, 9:00-10:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded the television special Around The Beatles tonight at Studio 5AB at Rediffusion’s Wembley Studios, London. Continue reading The Beatles tape ‘Around The Beatles’ TV special in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1964)

The Beatles record songs to be mimed for ‘Around The Beatles’ TV special 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1964)


Video: 'I Wanna Be Your Man (Anthology 1 Version)'

(Sunday, April 19, 1964, 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded seven tracks tonight at the independent IBC (International Broadcasting Company) Studios, at 35 Portland Place in central London, for the television special Around The Beatles, which would be filmed on Apr. 28, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles record songs to be mimed for ‘Around The Beatles’ TV special 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by American TV host Ed Sullivan in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1964)


Video: 'Beatles w/ Ed Sullivan Interview 1964'

(Friday, April 17, 1964) — During a break in production for their first feature film, The Beatles gave an interview to American TV host Ed Sullivan today in the walled garden at the exclusive London private members’ club Les Ambassadeurs. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by American TV host Ed Sullivan in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1964)

The Beatles film dancing sequences for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1964)

Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 17, 1964, dancing scenes at 19:52-20:34/21:10-21:51/22:21-24:01)

(Friday, April 17, 1964) — The Beatles filmed the dancing sequences for A Hard Day’s Night today in the Garrison Room of the exclusive private members’ club Les Ambassadeurs in London. Continue reading The Beatles film dancing sequences for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1964)

Beatle Paul McCartney tapes solo appearance on ‘A Degree of Frost’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1964)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Interviewed On A Degree of Frost - 18 May 1964'

(Wednesday, April 15, 1964, 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney made his first television appearance without the other Beatles tonight, interviewed by David Frost for the BBC show A Degree Of Frost, in Studio 4 at BBC Television Centre in Wood Lane, London. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney tapes solo appearance on ‘A Degree of Frost’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1964)