Category Archives: Television 1960s

The Beatles promote new cartoon series 60 years ago today (July 29 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles a party for the Beatles cartoon series at the TVC studios, 1965'

(Thursday, July 29, 1965) — The Beatles attended a reception today at TVC Studios in London to promote the pending debut (Sept. 25, 1965) of The Beatles Saturday morning cartoon series on ABC-TV in the U.S.


Video: 'The Story of The Beatles Cartoon Series | Why & How It Was Made'

The Beatles stroll through Paris park during ‘day off’ 60 years ago today (June 21 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles at Bois de Boulogne strolling in a Paris park 1965'

(Monday, June 21, 1965; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — Taking a break from their European tour, the Beatles spent a quiet day in the French capital today, enjoying a stroll through the Bois de Boulogne on the city’s western edge. Continue reading The Beatles stroll through Paris park during ‘day off’ 60 years ago today (June 21 1965)

The Beatles perform evening show at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)

Video: 'The Beatles - bootleg Paris, Palais des Sports 06-20-1965 late show'

(Sunday, June 20, 1965, 9:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles’ performed at Palais des Sports tonight in Paris, France, the second show of their 1965 European Tour which began this afternoon at this same venue (click here to watch the video on Facebook). Continue reading The Beatles perform evening show at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)

John Lennon appears live on ‘Tonight’ to promote new book 60 years ago this hour (June 18 1965)


Video: 'John Lennon reads from and talks about "A Spaniard In The Works"'

(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.

Herman’s Hermits perform on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (June 6 1965)


Video: 'Herman's Hermits "Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, June 6, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Herman’s Hermits performed “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry The VIII, I Am” and “Wonderful World” tonight on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Herman’s Hermits perform on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (June 6 1965)

Rudolf Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn perform on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (May 16 1965)


Video: 'Margot Fonteyn & Rudolf Nureyev "Swan Lake" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, May 16, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Ballet dancers Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn danced the pas de deux from “Swan Lake” tonight on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City.

Ed Ames teaches Johnny Carson how throw a tomahawk 60 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1965)


Video: 'Ed Ames Teaches Johnny Carson How to Throw a Tomahawk | Carson Tonight Show'

(Thursday, April 29, 1965, aired at 11:30 p.m. EDT) — Ed Ames, who was currently performing on the Daniel Boone TV series as the half-Cherokee Mingo, demonstrated his tomahawk-throwing prowess tonight during a guest spot on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, creating one of the longest sustained laughs in the history of television.

Barbra Streisand’s first TV special ‘My Name Is Barbra’ airs 60 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1965)


Video: 'Barbra Streisand - 1965 - My Name is Barbra' (9 video clips)

(Wednesday, April 28, 1965, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Barbra Streisand’s first TV special My Name Is Barbra aired tonight on CBS in conjunction with Streisand’s fifth studio album My Name Is Barbra.

The Beatles film interior pub scene for ‘Help!’ film, accept ‘Grandma’ award 60 years ago this afternoon (Apr 28 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (Apr. 28, 1965, at 1:04:43-1:08:37)

(Wednesday, April 28, 1965, afternoon) — The Beatles filmed the interior pub scene for their second feature film Help! today at Twickenham Film Studios in London, which culminated with Ringo Starr falling through a trapdoor into a cellar (cellar scenes were shot Apr. 7, 1965; external pub scenes shot Apr. 24, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles film interior pub scene for ‘Help!’ film, accept ‘Grandma’ award 60 years ago this afternoon (Apr 28 1965)

The Beach Boys appear on ABC-TV’s ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 21 1965)


Video: 'The Beach Boys -- Shindig! -- 1965/04/21 -- Full Live Appearance -- [ remastered, 60FPS 4K ]'

(Wednesday, April 21, 1965, 8:30-9:30 p.m. EST) — The Beach Boys made their second appearance on ABC’s Shindig! program tonight, performing six songs (taped Apr. 7, 1965 in Los Angeles), including “Do You Wanna Dance,” “Fun Fun Fun,” “Long Tall Texan,” “Please Let Me Wonder,” “Help Me Rhonda” and “Their Hearts Were Full of Spring.”