The Doors record ‘Celebration Of The Lizard’ rehearsal 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 19 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: '16. The Doors - Celebration of The Lizard (An Experiment/Work In Progress) (40th Anniversary) LYRICS'

(Monday, February 19, 1968) — The Doors recorded a rehearsal of “Celebration of the Lizard,” a performance piece written by lead singer Jim Morrison, today at TTG Studios in Hollywood, California, during sessions for the American rock band’s third studio album Waiting for the Sun. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Celebration Of The Lizard’ rehearsal 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 19 1968) →

‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ debuts on NET 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: episode 001'

(Monday, February 19, 1968, 5:30 p.m. EST on WNET-TV in Newark, New Jersey) —
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, a children’s television series aimed primarily at preschool ages 2 to 5, made its network debut today on National Educational Television. Continue reading ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ debuts on NET 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968) →

The Monkees begin filming ‘Head’ movie 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'The Monkees - 'Head' - Theatrical Trailer'

(Monday, February 19, 1968) — The television rock group The Monkees began filming Head, a satirical musical adventure feature film written by Jack Nicholson and Bob Rafelson, directed by Rafelson, today at various locations in the Los Angeles area. Continue reading The Monkees begin filming ‘Head’ movie 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968) →

McCartney, Starr arrive in India to study meditation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Ringo & Paul - Palam Airport, New Delhi, India (19.02.1968)'

(Monday, February 19, 1968, 8:15 a.m. IST) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles arrived today at Palam Airport in New Delhi, India, to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at his ashram in Rishikesh. Continue reading McCartney, Starr arrive in India to study meditation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968) →

Ringo Starr continues shooting TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: '1978 - Ringo (2 of 6)' (Feb. 18, 1978, scenes at 3:49-4:55)

(Saturday, February 18, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr continued shooting Ringo, a television special loosely based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues shooting TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978) →

‘Just the Way You Are’ by Billy Joel peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 18, 1978) — “Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just the Way You Are’ by Billy Joel peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978) →

‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ by Santa Esmeralda peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 18, 1978) — “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Santa Esmeralda peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ by Santa Esmeralda peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978) →

‘Native New Yorker’ by Odyssey peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 18, 1978) — “Native New Yorker” by Odyssey peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Native New Yorker’ by Odyssey peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978) →

‘Theme from Close Encounters’ by Meco peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 18, 1978) — “Theme from Close Encounters“ by Meco peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Theme from Close Encounters’ by Meco peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978) →

‘The Big Broadcast of 1938’ released in U.S. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1938)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'The Big Broadcast of 1938 W.C. Fields, Martha Raye, Dorothy Lamour'

(Friday, February 18, 1938) — The Big Broadcast of 1938, a musical film about a radio announcer who tries to juggle musical acts and his ex-wives while broadcasting from an ocean liner, was released today in the U.S. (it opened in New York City on Mar. 9, 1938). Continue reading ‘The Big Broadcast of 1938’ released in U.S. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1938) →