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)
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.
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)
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)
(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)
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)
(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)
Video: '1965 Oscars' (20 videos)
(Monday, April 5, 1965, 7:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m. PST) — My Fair Lady, an American musical about a phonetics instructor who bets that he can pass a street urchin off as a lady, won eight Oscars tonight at the 37th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, George Cukor for Best Director and Rex Harrison for Best Actor. Continue reading ‘My Fair Lady’ wins Best Picture at 37th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1965)
Video: 'LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS - Hurt So Bad (1965)'
(Sunday, March 14, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Little Anthony and the Imperials made their debut appearance tonight on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show, performing “Hurt So Bad” from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City.
Video: 'Joan Rivers is Hilarious on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show FULL INTERVIEW, 1986' (they extensively refer to her Feb. 17, 1965, debut)
(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 11:30 p.m. EST) — Comedian Joan Rivers made her first appearance tonight on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
