Category Archives: Television 1960s

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


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(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)


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(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)


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(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)

Britain’s Prince Philip presents The Beatles with two Carl Alan Awards in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Receive Awards At The Carl Alan Awards 1963-64 - Color Footage - 23 March 1964'

(Monday, March 23, 1964, 10:25-11:15 p.m. BST) — Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, presented the Beatleswith two awards tonight for their work the previous year on The Carl-Alan Awards, broadcast live on BBC-TV from the Empire Ballroom in London. Continue reading Britain’s Prince Philip presents The Beatles with two Carl Alan Awards in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

The Beatles perform live on ‘Ready, Steady, Go!’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Arriving For Ready, Steady, Go! - Color Home Movie - 20 March 1964'

(Friday, March 20, 1964, 6:15-7:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles performed tonight on Ready, Steady, Go! at Studio 9, Television House in London for a live broadcast on Associated-Rediffusion TV. Continue reading The Beatles perform live on ‘Ready, Steady, Go!’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1964)

The Beatles film debut on Britain’s ‘Top of the Pops’ TV series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love/You Can't Do That - Top Of The Pops - 19 March 1964'

(Thursday, March 19, 1964, 7:00-8:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles film their debut appearance on Top Of The Pops tonight at the BBC’s Television Theatre (since renamed the Shepherd’s Bush Empire) in west London. Continue reading The Beatles film debut on Britain’s ‘Top of the Pops’ TV series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1964)