Category Archives: Television 1960s

Beatle Paul McCartney confirms he’s taken LSD 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1967)


Video: 'Paul McCartney admits taking LSD'

(Monday, June 19, 1967) — Three days after Life magazine ran an interview with Paul McCartney, in which he became the first Beatle to publicly reveal that he had taken acid, McCartney, the last Beatle to actually take LSD, confirmed the admission today on camera during an interview at his London home with Independent Television News (ITN). Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney confirms he’s taken LSD 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1967)

Spanky and Our Gang perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1967)


Video: 'Spanky - Sunday Will Never Be The Same (feat. Our Gang) (1967)' (June 18, 1967)

(Sunday, June 18, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Spanky and Our Gang performed “Sunday Will Never Be the Same” and “Coney Island Washboard” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Spanky and Our Gang perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1967)

The Mamas & the Papas perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1967)


Video: 'The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated to the one I love 1966'

(Sunday, June 11, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Mamas & the Papas performed “Dedicated to the One I Love” and “Creeque Alley” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Mamas & the Papas perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1967)

‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘The Monkees’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Jun 4 1967)


Video: ‘Monkees at the Emmys 1967’

(Sunday, June 4, 1967, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)Mission: Impossible dominated the 19th Emmy Awards tonight, winning three major awards, including Outstanding Dramatic Series. The Monkees won Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘The Monkees’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Jun 4 1967)

The Young Rascals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1967)


Video: 'Groovin' - The Young Rascals'

(Sunday, June 4, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Young Rascals performed “Groovin'” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Young Rascals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1967)

The Temptations perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1967)


Video: 'The Ed Sullivan Show - FULL Music Performances (Part 2 of 3 Parts)' (May 28, 1967, at 1:01:59)

(Sunday, May 28, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Temptations performed a medley of “(I Know) I’m Losing You,” “All I Need” and “My Girl” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Temptations perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1967)

The Seekers perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1967)


Video: 'The Seekers - Georgy Girl, US TV 1967'

(Sunday, May 21, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Seekers performed “Georgy Girl” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from Montreal’s Expo ’67. Continue reading The Seekers perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1967)

Robert F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan face off on TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1967)


Video: 'CBS News: Town Meeting of the World, May 15, 1967'

(Monday, May 15, 1967, 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, a Democrat representing New York state, and California Governor Ronald Reagan, a Republican, faced each other on CBS-TV tonight and made clear their differing stands of issues concerning the war in Vietnam during a trans-Atlantic discussion between students of Europe, Asia, Africa and England. Continue reading Robert F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan face off on TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1967)

The Turtles perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1967)


Video: 'The Turtles - Happy Together'

(Sunday, May 14, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Turtles performed “Happy Together” and “She’d Rather Be with Me” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Turtles perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1967)

The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1967)


Video: 'The Supremes - The Happening'

(Sunday, May 7, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Supremes performed “The Happening” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from Expo ’67 in Montreal. Continue reading The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1967)