Category Archives: Television 1960s

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


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(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)


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(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)

The Beatles awarded ‘Show Business Personalities of 1963’ at annual Variety Club luncheon in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1964)


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(Thursday, March 19, 1964, early afternoon GMT) — The Beatles attended the 12th annual luncheon held by the Variety Club of Great Britain, where leader of the opposition Harold Wilson presented them with the Show Business Personalities of 1963 award. Continue reading The Beatles awarded ‘Show Business Personalities of 1963’ at annual Variety Club luncheon in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1964)

The Beatles measured for Madame Tussauds wax figures 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1964)


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(Thursday, March 12, 1964) — During a break in filming A Hard Day`s Night at Twickenham Film Studios, staff from Madame Tussauds did some measuring today for the soon to be made wax figures of The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles measured for Madame Tussauds wax figures 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1964)

Beatle George Harrison celebrates 21st birthday in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)


Video: 'George Harrison's 21st Birthday Interview - ITN News - 25 February 1964'

(Tuesday, February 25, 1964, morning GMT) — Mail poured in from all corners of the globe today to congratulate George Harrison of The Beatles on his twenty-first birthday, some fifteen thousand cards in all, plus countless gifts. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison celebrates 21st birthday in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)

The Beatles perform for ABC’s ‘Big Night Out’ television show in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1964)


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(Sunday, February 23, 1964, evening-10:30 p.m. GMT) — Despite having returned to England just the day before from their first trip to the U.S., The Beatles continued work tonight with an appearance on the ABC Television show Big Night Out before a studio audience in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform for ABC’s ‘Big Night Out’ television show in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1964)

The Beatles perform second live appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1964)


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(Sunday, February 16, 1964, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — One week after their record-breaking debut on the CBS variety television series The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles made their second live appearance from the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach in front of an audience of 2,600. Continue reading The Beatles perform second live appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1964)

The Beatles perform at dress rehearsal for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1964)


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(Sunday, February 16, 1964, dress rehearsal scheduled to begin 2:30 p.m. EST) — The Beatles rehearsed this afternoon for their second live appearance on the CBS-TV variety television series The Ed Sullivan Show at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Continue reading The Beatles perform at dress rehearsal for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1964)

The Beatles give a series of interviews at Plaza Hotel in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Receiving Gold Records From Capitol Records + Interview - ABC News - 10 February 1964'

(Monday, February 10, 1964, afternoon EST) — The day after their record-breaking appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles gave a series of news conferences, award ceremonies, and individual interviews this afternoon for radio, TV, print, and newsreel outlets. Continue reading The Beatles give a series of interviews at Plaza Hotel in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1964)