Category Archives: Television 1960s

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)

The Beatles continue work on ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ song 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1967)


Video: 'Magical Mystery Tour (film version)' (at 0:55)

(Wednesday, May 3, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles added brass to “Magical Mystery Tour,” the title track to their next film and record project, tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles continue work on ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ song 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1967)

Paul Revere & the Raiders, Jack Benny on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1967)


Video: 'Paul Revere and the Raiders - Kicks - 1967'

(Sunday, April 30, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Paul Revere and the Raiders performed “Kicks” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Paul Revere & the Raiders, Jack Benny on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1967)