Category Archives: Television 1960s

‘Hallmark Hall of Fame,’ ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)

(Sunday, September 12, 1965, 10:00 p.m. EDT)Hallmark Hall of Fame dominated the 17th Emmy Awards tonight, winning three awards, including Outstanding Program Achievements in Entertainment. Continue reading ‘Hallmark Hall of Fame,’ ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)

The Beatles, Cilla Black perform on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)


Video: 'Paul McCartney (The Beatles) - Yesterday 1965'

(Sunday, September 12, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed six songs spread over two sets (including “I Feel Fine,” “I’m Down,” “Act Naturally,” “Ticket To Ride,” “Yesterday” and “Help!;” all taped Aug. 14, 1965, at CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City), on tonight’s 19th season premiere of the CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show. Continue reading The Beatles, Cilla Black perform on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)

The Beatles tape performance for ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1965)


Video: 'Paul McCartney (The Beatles) - Yesterday 1965'

(Saturday, August 14, 1965, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed six songs tonight on tape for the Sep. 12, 1965, (and final black and white) edition of the CBS variety television series The Ed Sullivan Show at CBS Studio 50 in New York City. It was the group’s fourth and final appearance on the show (1964-1965). Continue reading The Beatles tape performance for ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1965)

The Beatles interviewed during rehearsals in London 50 years ago today (July 30 1965)


Video: 'Interview with Dibbs Mather The Beatles BBC unreleased Interview'

(Friday, July 30, 1965) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dibbs Mather today for a BBC Transcription Service disc titled The Beatles during rehearsals for a live TV broadcast scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1, 1965, from Saville Theatre in London.

John Lennon appears live on ‘Tonight’ to promote new book 50 years ago this hour (June 18 1965)


Video: 'John Lennon - "Tonight" - June 18, 1965'

(Friday, June 18, 1965, 7:00-7:35 p.m. BST) –John Lennon of The Beatles appeared live tonight from Lime Grove Studios in London on the BBC television show Tonight reading extracts from his forthcoming second book A Spaniard In The Works.