Category Archives: Television 1960s

‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ series debuts on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1964)


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(Tuesday, September 22, 1964, 8:30 p.m. EDT)The Man from U.N.C.L.E., which follows the exploits of two secret agents who work for a fictitious secret international espionage and law-enforcement agency called U.N.C.L.E., debuted tonight as a regular television series on NBC. Continue reading ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ series debuts on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1964)

‘Flipper’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 19 1964)


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(Saturday, September 19, 1964, 7:30 p.m. EDT)Flipper, an adventure/drama show about the two sons of a park ranger and their pet dolphin in Florida, debuted tonight as a regular television series on NBC. It starred Brian Kelly, Luke Halpin, Tommy Norden and Andy Devine.

‘The Addams Family’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 18 1964)


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(Friday, September 18, 1964, 8:30 p.m. EDT)The Addams Family, a situation comedy about the misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family, debuted tonight as a regular television series on ABC. It starred John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Blossom Rock, Ken Weatherwax and Lisa Loring.

‘Bewitched’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 17 1964)


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(Thursday, September 17, 1964, 9:00 p.m. EDT)Bewitched, a situation comedy fantasy about a witch who marries an ordinary mortal man and tries to lead the life of a typical suburban housewife, debuted tonight as a regular television series on ABC. It starred Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead and David White.

‘Shindig!’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 16 1964)


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(Wednesday, September 16, 1964, 8:30 p.m. EDT)Shindig!, a musical variety series featuring performances by popular rock ‘n’ roll artists, debuted tonight as a regular television series on ABC. It was presented by Jimmy O’Neill. Continue reading ‘Shindig!’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 16 1964)

‘Peyton Place’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 15 1964)


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(Tuesday, September 15, 1974, 9:30 p.m. EDT)Peyton Place, a prime-time soap opera television series set in a fictional composite of several real New Hampshire towns, debuted tonight as a regular television series on ABC. It starred Dorothy Malone, Mia Farrow and Ed Nelson, among many others. Continue reading ‘Peyton Place’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 15 1964)

Police temporarily halt The Beatles’ concert in Cleveland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964)


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(Tuesday, September 15, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles’ highly anticipated performance at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland was briefly halted tonight as enthusiastic fans breached security lines, prompting police to intervene for the band’s safety. Continue reading Police temporarily halt The Beatles’ concert in Cleveland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964)

‘Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 14 1964)


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(Monday, September 14, 1964, 7:30 p.m. EDT)Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, a science fiction television series about a futuristic nuclear submarine that is commissioned to investigate the mysteries of the seas, debuted tonight as a regular television series on ABC. It starred Richard Basehart and David Hedison (click here to watch promos for the first season).

The Rolling Stones tape first national TV appearance in America 50 years ago today (June 3 1964)


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(Wednesday June 3, 1964) — Two days after arriving in the U.S. for the first time, The Rolling Stones taped their first national television appearance in America today in Los Angeles for the June 13, 1964, edition of The Hollywood Palace, performing “I Just Want to Make Love to You.”

They also performed “Not Fade Away” for the Sept. 12, 1964, edition of the program.

The Stones had debuted on American television the night before (June 2) on The Les Crane Show, which aired only in New York City.


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