Category Archives: Television 1960s

The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 60 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Version 2)' (click here to watch the colorized version 3)

(Tuesday, November 23, 1965, 4:00 p.m.-early morning GMT) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today in London to produce ten promotional videos for their forthcoming single “We Can Work It Out”/”Day Tripper,” as well as older songs “Help!,” “Ticket To Ride” and “I Feel Fine.” Continue reading The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 60 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)

‘Little Child’/’I’ll Be Back’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Nov 20 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 9'

(Saturday, November 20, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles visit an Indian reservation and perform a concert in Texas on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Barry Sisters perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 14 1965)


Video: 'The Barry Sisters "King Of The Road" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, November 14, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Barry Sisters performed “Nature Boy,” “King of the Road” and, later in show, “Every Street’s a Boulevard,” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Barry Sisters perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 14 1965)

‘Any Time At All’/’Twist And Shout’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Nov 13 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 8'

(Saturday, November 13, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles visit a French museum and admire a portrait of the Three Musketeers and later attend an art show in Paris on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘Days of Our Lives’ debuts as first soap opera in color 60 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1965)


Video: 'Days Of Our Lives November 8th 1965 NBC Airing'

(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 60 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1965)

The Righteous Brothers performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 7 1965)


Video: 'Righteous Brothers - Turn On Your Love Light - Ed Sullivan Show 1965'

(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. Continue reading The Righteous Brothers performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 7 1965)

‘I’ll Get You’/’Honey Don’t’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon TV series 60 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons TV Series - Episode 7'

(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’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)


Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'

(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. Continue reading The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)

The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)


Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'

(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. Continue reading The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)

‘You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me’/’Chains’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 6'

(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.