Category Archives: Television 1960s

‘Days of Our Lives’ debuts as first soap opera in color 50 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1965)


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(Monday, November 8, 1965, 2:00 p.m. EST)Days of Our Lives, a daytime television soap opera that chronicled of the lives, loves, trials and tribulations of the citizens of the fictional city of Salem, debuted this afternoon on NBC, the first broadcast in color. Continue reading ‘Days of Our Lives’ debuts as first soap opera in color 50 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1965)

The Righteous Brothers performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Nov 7 1965)


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(Sunday, November 7, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Righteous Brothers performed “Turn On Your Love Light” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City.

‘I’ll Get You/Honey Don’t’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1965)


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(Saturday, November 6, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles go on an African safari in search of rest and relaxation and later attend a Texas rodeo on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)


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(Tuesday, November 2, 1965) — The Beatles conclude taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965.

The guests included Cilla Black, Peter and Gordon, Lulu, Henry Mancini, Esther Phillips, Fritz Spiegl, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, Alan Haven, the George Martin Orchestra, Dick Rivers, and Peter Sellers.

The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)


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(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965.

The guests included Cilla Black, Peter and Gordon, Lulu, Henry Mancini, Esther Phillips, Fritz Spiegl, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, Alan Haven, the George Martin Orchestra, Dick Rivers, and Peter Sellers.

Filming continued on the following day.

‘You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me/Chains’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1965)


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(Saturday, October 30, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on safari in Africa hoping to photograph the local wildlife on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘Baby’s In Black/Misery’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 5 - Baby's in Black, Misery'

(Saturday, October 23, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles are supposed to go to Pennsylvania on a trip, however Ringo booked them for Transylvania instead on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 50 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)


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(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — Davy Jones, identified in advance as a potential star for The Monkees television series, auditioned today in Hollywood. Continue reading Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 50 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)

‘Not A Second Time/Slow Down’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 4 - Not a Second Time, Slow Down'

(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles abandon their flight and land in Africa while trying to get away from their fans on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.