Category Archives: Television 1960s

‘Dragnet’ series revived on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1967)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Dragnet The LSD Story Blueboy (Episode 1)'

(Thursday, January 12, 1967, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EST) — Dragnet 1967, a revival of a police procedural drama television series that aired 1951-1959, chronicling criminal cases investigated by Sergeant Joe Friday (Jack Webb) and his partner (Officer Bill Gannon played by Harry Morgan) of the Los Angeles Police Department, premiered tonight on NBC with the episode “The LSD Story,” voted #85 for “greatest TV episodes of all time” by TV Guide. Continue reading ‘Dragnet’ series revived on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1967) →

‘More of the Monkees’ album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'More Of The Monkees (Deluxe Edition)' (first 12 videos comprise the original album)

(Monday, January 9, 1967) — More of the Monkees, the second studio album by The Monkees, an American-British pop rock band formed for the American television series The Monkees, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘More of the Monkees’ album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1967) →

‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ debuts on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1966)

1960s, Christmas, Television 1960s


Video: '"Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" - Full TV Special Cartoon (Aired December 18, 1966)'

(Sunday, December 18, 1966, 7:00 p.m. EST) — Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, a Christmas animated musical comedy television special based on the eponymous children’s book by Dr. Seuss, premiered tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ debuts on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1966) →

Film animation pioneer Walt Disney dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Mini BIO - Walt Disney'

(Thursday, December 15, 1966, 9:35 a.m. PST) — Walt Disney, who built his whimsical cartoon world of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs into a $100-million-a year entertainment empire, died this morning of circulatory collapse caused by lung cancer at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, California. He was 65 years old. Continue reading Film animation pioneer Walt Disney dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1966) →

The Mamas & the Papas, David Frye perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS "Monday Monday" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, December 11, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Mamas & the Papas performed “Monday, Monday,” “California Dreamin'” and “Words of Love” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Mamas & the Papas, David Frye perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1966) →

Liberace plays both a good and evil pianist on ‘Batman’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1966)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Liberace On Batman'

(Wednesday, October 21, 1966, 7:30 p.m. EDT) — Concert pianist Chandell plans to obtain the Wayne fortune and pay off his blackmailing twin brother Harry by marrying Aunt Harriet as Liberace played the parts of both a good and evil pianist on tonight’s edition of the ABC-TV series Batman.

‘The Producer’ episode airs on ‘Gilligan’s Island’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1966)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Gilligan's Island - S03E04 - The Producer'

(Monday, October 3, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — A famous Hollywood producer crash-lands on the island on tonight’s episode of the CBS sitcom television series Gilligan’s Island. Continue reading ‘The Producer’ episode airs on ‘Gilligan’s Island’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1966) →

‘The Jailer’ episode airs on ‘Gunsmoke’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1966)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Gunsmoke S12Episod03 412 The Jailer'

(Saturday, October 1, 1966, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — A powerful matriarch plots her revenge on Matt for having her husband hanged six years ago on tonight’s episode of the CBS Western drama television series Gunsmoke. Continue reading ‘The Jailer’ episode airs on ‘Gunsmoke’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1966) →

‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ ‘The Fugitive’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (May 22 1966)

1960s, Television 1960s

(Sunday, May 22, 1966, 10:00-11:45 p.m. EDT) — The Dick Van Dyke Show dominated the 18th Emmy Awards tonight, winning five awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor (Dick Van Dyke) and Actress (Mary Tyler Moore) in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ ‘The Fugitive’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (May 22 1966) →

Richard Kiley performs ‘Impossible Dream’ on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 20 1966)

1960s, Broadway, Television 1960s


Video: 'RICHARD KILEY "The Impossible Dream" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, February 20, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Richard Kiley performed “Impossible Dream” from the Broadway Musical Man of La Mancha 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 Richard Kiley performs ‘Impossible Dream’ on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 20 1966) →