Saturday, August 31, 2019

Video: "The Mind, Explained" - Trailer - Netflix

Video: "The Mind, Explained" - Trailer - Netflix
Emma Stone narrates this illuminating adventure through the human brain - exploring the science behind memory, dreams, anxiety, mindfulness, and more.
[via press release from Netflix] The Mind, Explained | Trailer | Netflix


Emma Stone narrates this illuminating adventure through the human brain - exploring the science behind memory, dreams, anxiety, mindfulness, and more. 

"We're All Superstars": New Campaign Launches WWE's "Friday Night Smackdown" on FOX

"We're All Superstars": New Campaign Launches WWE's "Friday Night Smackdown" on FOX
The campaign will consist of four total spots, with three fan-focused videos debuting in the coming weeks.
[via press release from FOX Sports] "WE'RE ALL SUPERSTARS": NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES WWE'S "FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN" ON FOX

Celebrities and Fans Go to Extremes Emulating Superstars Past and Present as SmackDown Live Becomes FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN on FOX

Los Angeles - WWE's FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN debuts on FOX Friday, October 4, and FOX Sports is setting the stage with the "We're All Superstars" campaign launch. The first spot "Superstars" premieres tonight, Friday, August 30, during FOX Sports' new college football pregame show, BIG NOON KICKOFF, at 6:30 PM ET on FS1.

In the spot, a wide range of everyday and celebrity WWE fans embrace their inner "Superstar" - a grocery store clerk, a spelling bee winner, kids at the swimming pool and more. These fanatics imitate their favorite WWE Superstars' signature moves, celebrating the WWE's outsized influence on pop culture.

WWE Superstars "Stone Cold(R)" Steve Austin, John Cena(R), Kofi Kingston, Becky Lynch, Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair, The Undertaker(TM) and The Rock(R) together with celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Gordon Ramsay and athletes from across the sports world are featured in the campaign.
In addition, beginning with its 20th anniversary celebration on Friday, October 4, SmackDown Live will become FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN and air on the FOX broadcast network 52 weeks a year.

The campaign will consist of four total spots, with three fan-focused videos debuting in the coming weeks. The "We're All Superstars" campaign was created by Wieden+Kennedy New York and FOX Sports. 

Video: "The I-Land" Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix

Video: "The I-Land" Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Chosen... tested... a group of strangers will soon find out that paradise isn't all it seems.
[via press release from Netflix] The I-Land: Season 1 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Chosen... tested... a group of strangers will soon find out that paradise isn't all it seems. Find out what darker realities lies beneath the surface on the new thrilling Netflix Limited Series, The I-Land. 

Video: "Bill Burr: Paper Tiger" - Official Trailer - Netflix

Video: "Bill Burr: Paper Tiger" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In Bill Burr's sixth stand-up special, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, nothing is off-limits.
[via press release from Netflix] Bill Burr: Paper Tiger | Official Trailer | Netflix

Male Feminists. Sex Robots. Outrage Culture. Anger Issues. In Bill Burr's 6th stand-up special, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, nothing is off-limits. Paper Tiger streams September 10th, only on Netflix. 

Today in TV History - August 2019


Today is Saturday, August 31, 2019

Today in
Television History

1981 - The 30-year contract between Milton Berle and NBC-TV expired.

1987 - CBS-TV aired a special entitle "Michael Jackson - The Magic Returns." Also, the 17-minute "Bad" video was aired.

1993 - Tito and Jermaine Jackson walked off the set of NBC-TV's "Today" show when a crew arrived to interview the two about the troubles of their brother Michael with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Today in
American Bandstand History

1968 - Ohio Express performed "Down at Lulu's" on "American Bandstand."

1974 - Eddie Kendricks performed "Tell Her Love Has Felt the Need" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Friday, August 30, 2019


Today in
Television History

1960 - Ferrante & Teicher performed "Theme from The Apartment" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - K.C. & the Sunshine Band performed "Get Down Tonight" on "American Bandstand."

1993 - Billy Joel became the first musical guest on CBS-TV's "The Late Show with David Letterman" when the show debuted.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1960 - Ferrante & Teicher performed "Theme from The Apartment" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Jimmie Rodgers performed "No One Will Ever Know" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Peaches & Herb performed "Let Me Be the One" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - K.C. & the Sunshine Band performed "Get Down Tonight" on "American Bandstand."

1980 - The Pure Prairie League performed "Let Me Love You Tonight" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Thursday, August 29, 2019


Today in
Television History

1940 - Peter Goldmark of CBS announced his invention of a color TV system.

1963 - Fats Domino performed "Red Sails in the Sunset" on "American Bandstand." This was the last weekday showing of "American Bandstand." All future shows were on Saturdays.

1966 - Mia Farrow withdrew from the cast of the ABC-TV's "Peyton Place."

1967 - The final episode of "The Fugitive" aired.

1986 - BBC1-TV aired the "McCartney" special.

2002 - Michael Jackson was presented a birthday cake and statuette in the shape of a treble clef at the MTV Video Music Awards. He mistakenly thought he was receiving an award for "Artist of the Millennium." Britney Spears presented the gifts to Jackson.

Today in
American Bandstand History

1962 - Rod McKuen appeared on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Fats Domino performed "Red Sails in the Sunset" on "American Bandstand." This was the last weekday showing of "American Bandstand." All future shows were on Saturdays.

1964 - Irma Thomas performed "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - Andy Kim performed "It's Your Life" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - Paul Kelly performed "Stealin' in the Name of the Lord" on "American Bandstand."

1986 - The former "American Bandstand" studio was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The studio is in Philadelphia, PA.

1981 - Frankie Smith performed "Double Dutch Bus" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Wednesday, August 28, 2019


Today in
Television History

1996 - The first episode of "The Jamie Fox Show" aired.


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American Bandstand History

1962 - Jimmy Clanton performed "Venus in Blue Jeans" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Lovin' Spoonful" performed "Do You Believe in Magic" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Danny Hutton performed "Roses and Rainbows" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - Steppenwolf performed "Ride With Me" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - Undisputed Truth performed "Smiling Faces Sometimes" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - Starbuck performed "Moonlight Feels Right" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Sparks performed "I Predict" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Tuesday, August 27, 2019


Today in
Television History

1948 - On "Meet the Press," Whitaker Chambers accused Alger Hiss of being a communist.

1949 - ABC's "Stand By For Crime" aired for the last time. The 30-minute show used a guest detective to solve a crime.

1984 - Diane Sawyer became the fifth reporter on CBS-TV's "60 Minutes."


Today in
American Bandstand History

1957 - Johnny Nash performed "A Very Special Love" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Ketty Lester performed "But Not for Me" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - Johnny Rivers performed "Poor Side of Town" on "American Bandstand."

1977 - The Floaters performed "Float On" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Jeffrey Osbourne performed "Don't You Get So Mad" and "Stay With Me Tonight" on "American Bandstand." 

Today is Monday, August 26, 2019


Today in
Television History

1939 - The first televised major league baseball games were shown. The event was a double-header between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1955 - The first color broadcast of a tennis tournament was aired. It was the Davis Cup match between Australia and the United States.

1957 - Buddy Holly and the Crickets performed "That'll Be the Day" on "American Bandstand."

1996 - "7th Heaven" aired for the first time.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Buddy Holly and The Crickets performed "That'll Be the Day" on "American Bandstand."

1957 - Doc Bagby performed "Dumplins" on "American Bandstand."

1958 - Eddie Cochran performed "Summertime Blues" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - Bobby Vee performed "Come Back When You Grow Up" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Sailcat performed "Motorcycle Mama" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Evelyn "Champagne" King performed "Shame" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Snail performed "The Joker" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Sunday, August 25, 2019


Today in
Television History

1949 - NBC Radio debuted "Father Knows Best". The show went to TV in 1954.

1949 - RCA announced the development of a compatible color TV system.

1958 - "Concentration" aired for the first time.

2000 - It was announced that the Franklin Sullivan III (Survivor) would be asking a federal court in Chicago, IL, for a preliminary injunction against CBS Corp. and TVT Records LLC concerning the soon-to-be-released soundtrack from the CBS TV series "Survivor."


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American Bandstand History

1960 - Etta & Harvey (Harvey Fuqua of the Moonglows with Etta James) performed "If I Can't Have You" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - The Jive Five performed "My True Story" on "American Bandstand."

1973 - B.W. Stevenson performed "My Maria" and "Shambala" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Saturday, August 24, 2019


Today in
Television History

1940 - Paul Nipkow died. He invented a rotating disk called the "Nipkow disk." The device made it possible to scan, analyze and transmit small portions of a television image.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1961 - Neil Sedaka performed "Sweet Little You" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Dave "Baby" Cortez performed "Rinky Dink" on "American Bandstand." 


Today is Friday, August 23, 2019


Today in
Television History

1962 - The first live TV program was relayed between the U.S. and Europe through the U.S. Telstar satellite.

1998 - The 10th season of "The Simpsons" began on FOX.

2000 - Richard Hatch was revealed as the winning castaway on CBS' "Survivor." Hatch won $1,000,000 for his stay on the island of Pulau Tida in the South China Sea.

2001 - California Congressman Gary Condit gave an interview to ABC's Connie Chung. Condit denied involvement in Chandra Levy's disappearance and avoided directly answering questions about whether they had an affair.

2015 - AMC premiered "Fear the Walking Dead."


Today in

American Bandstand History

1960 - The Flamingos performed "Mio Amore" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Jerry Lee Lewis performed "Sweet Little 16" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Barbara Lynn performed (I Cried at) Laura's Wedding" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Steppenwolf performed "Move Over" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Smith performed "Baby It's You" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - Freddy Fender performed "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" on "American Bandstand."

1980 - On "American Bandstand" aired a video tape of Pete Townshend performing "Let My Love Open the Door."


Today is Thursday, August 22, 2019


Today in
Television History

1932 - The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) began its first TV broadcast in England.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1958 - Tommy Edwards performed "It's All in the Game" on "American Bandstand."

1960 - The Bobby Peterson Quartet performed "Irresistible You" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Jerry Butler performed "I'm a-Telling You" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Dick & DeeDee performed "Where Did the Good Times Go" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Major Lance performed "Rhythm" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Jan & Dean performed "Ride the Wild Surf" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - Gene Chandler performed "Groovy Situation" on "American Bandstand."

1981 - Manhattan Transfer performed "Boy from New York City" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Wednesday, August 21, 2019


Today in
Television History

1992 - NBC News fired Authur Kent two weeks after he refused an assignment to war-torn Croatia.

1996 - FOX began airing the seventh season of "Beverly Hills, 90210."

2002 - CBS announced that Lesley Stahl would become the host of "48 Hours Investigates." The show would the following fall under the name "48 Hours."


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Randy Starr performed "A Dance, a Kiss, a Promise" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Robert Goulet performed "What Kind of Fool Am I?" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Bobby Goldsboro performed "Voodoo Woman" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - The Osmond Brothers performed "One Bad Apple," "Double Lovin'" and "Yo-Yo" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - Donna Summer performed "Love to Love You Baby" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Chris Atkins performed "How Can I Live Without Her" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Eddie Money performed "Think I'm In Love" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Tuesday, August 20, 2019


Today in
Television History

1989 - The original pilot for "Forever Knight" aired.

1989 - The first episode of "Saved By The Bell" aired on NBC.


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American Bandstand History

1958 - The Kirby Stone Four performed "Baubles, Bangles, and Beads" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - The Temptations performed "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" and "Beauty is Only Skin Deep" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - Sandy Posey performed "Born a Woman" on "American Bandstand."

1977 - LeBlanc & Carr performed "Something About You" on "American Bandstand."

1977 - Johnny Rivers performed "Swayin' to the Music" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - The Stray Cats performed "She's Sexy and 17" and "Something's Wrong with My Radio" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - On "American Bandstand," a video of Donna Summer performing "She Works Hard for the Money" was shown.


Today is Monday, August 19, 2019


Today in
Television History

1921 - Gene Roddenberry was born in El Paso, Texas. Roddenberry's first career was as an airline pilot. Later, he created the TV series Star Trek.

1929 - "Amos and Andy," the radio comedy program, made its debut on NBC starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll.

1950 - ABC-TV first aired Saturday morning television shows for children. The first shows were "Animal Clinic" and "Acrobat Ranch."

1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis performed "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - NBC-TV presented "The Midnight Special" for the first time with John Denver as the first host.

2002 - John Madden debuted on "Monday Night Football."


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis performed "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" on "American Bandstand."

1957 - Jimmy Bowen and the Rhythm Orchids performed "Warm Up to Me Baby" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Leslie Uggams performed "One More Sunrise" on "American Bandstand."

1960 - Bobby Vee performed "Devil or Angel" and "Since I Met You Baby" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Duane Eddy performed "Lonely Boy, Lonely Guitar" and "Your Baby's Gone Surfing" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - The Platters performed "Washed Ashore" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Harry Chapin performed "Taxi" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Bonnie Tyler performed "It's a Heartache" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Sunday, August 18, 2019


Today in
Television History

1926 - A weather map was televised for the first time. It was sent from NAA Arlington to the Weather Bureau Office in Washington.

2002 - CNN began airing parts of 64 al-Qaeda tapes found in Afghanistan. The tapes contained footage of the terrorist networks activities.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1959 - Edd "Kookie" Byrnes performed "Like I Love You" on "American Bandstand."

1973 - Billy Preston performed "Will It Go Round in Circles" on "American Bandstand."

1979 - Maureen McGovern performed "Different Worlds" on "American Bandstand."



Today is Saturday, August 17, 2019


Today in
Television History

1969 - Elvis Presley's TV special was re-broadcasted on NBC-TV. The song "Blue Christmas" was edited out and replaced with "Tiger Man."

1997 - The first episode of VH-1's "Behind the Music" aired.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1959 - Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks performed "Forty Days" and "Mary Lou" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - American Breed performed "Anyway That You Want Me" on "American Bandstand."

1974 - Little Anthony & the Imperials performed "I'm Falling in Love With You" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Friday, August 16, 2019


Today in
Television History

1954 - Jack Paar replaced Walter Cronkite as host of "The Morning Show" on CBS-TV.

1987 - Cinemax-TV premiered "Elvis '56."

1999 - The first episode of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" aired on ABC.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Ted Newman performed "Plaything" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Shep and the Limelites performed "Ready for Your Love" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Guess Who performed "Undun" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Isaac Hayes performed "Walk On By" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - Joe Simon performed "Music in My Bones" on "American Bandstand."

1980 - Ali Thompson performed "Take a Little Rhythm" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Thursday, August 15, 2019


Today in
Television History

1948 - CBS-TV inaugurated the first nightly news broadcast with anchorman Douglas Edwards.

2001 - Chandra Levy's parents appeared on CNN's "Larry King Live." They discussed Levy's disappearance on April 30, 2001.

2002 - It was announced the Comedy Central had canceled the game show "Win Ben Stein's Money." New shows and repeats were planned to air through 2003.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1970 - Arkade performed "Sing Out the Love" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Wednesday, August 14, 2019


Today in
Television History

2000 - It was announced that Charles Grodin would be joining CBS' "60 Minutes II" as a commentator.

Today in

American Bandstand History

1958 - The Kingsmen performed "Week End" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Bobby "Blue" Bland performed "Don't Cry No More" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - The Mar-Keys performed "Last Night" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - The Duprees performed "You Belong to Me" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - The Dillards performed "It's About Time" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - Gayle McCormick performed "It's a Cryin' Shame" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - England Dan & John Ford Coley performed "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Loverboy performed "When It's Over" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Tuesday, August 13, 2019


Today in
Television History

1928 - WRNY in Coytesville, NJ, became the first standard radio station to transmit a television image.

1997 - Comedy Central aired the first episode of "South Park."

2002 - VH-1 began airing the five-part series "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders."


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Sal Mineo performed "Start Movin'" and "Lasting Love" on "American Bandstand."

1957 - Jodi Sands performed "With All My Heart" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Tommy Roe performed "Sheila" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Roy Clark performed "Tips of My Fingers" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - The Righteous Brothers performed "Go Ahead and Cry" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - Joe Simon performed "Teenager's Prayer" on "American Bandstand."

1977 - The Sanford-Townshend Band performed "Smoke from a Different Fire" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Sheena Easton performed "Telefone" and "I Like the Fight" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - On "American Bandstand," a video of Toto performing "Waiting for Your Love" was shown. 



Today is Monday, August 12, 2019


Today in
Television History

1967 - The Supremes performed "Reflections" on "American Bandstand."

2004 - Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2016 - The first six episodes of "The Get Down" were released on Netflix.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps performed "Lotta Lovin'" and "Wear My Ring" on "American Bandstand."

1957 - The Four Coins performed "Shangri-La" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - LaVern Baker performed "So Hi, So Lo" and "If You Love Me" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - The Supremes performed "Reflections" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - The Mamas & Papas performed "12:30" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - El Chicano performed "Brown Eyed Girl" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Jim Croce performed "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Love & Kisses performed "Thank God It's Friday" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Sunday, August 11, 2019


Today in
Television History

1924 - Newsreel pictures were taken of U.S. presidential candidates for the first time.

1948 - "ABC Network News and Views" premiered. It was ABC's first regularly scheduled nightly newscast.

1951 - The first major league baseball game to be televised in color was broadcast. The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves 8-1.

2009 - A United States Postal Service stamp issued a commemorative stamp to honor "Kukla, Fran and Ollie."

Today in

American Bandstand History

1958 - Bobby Freeman performed "Betty Lou Got a New Pair of Shoes" and "Do You Wanna Dance" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Johnny Tillotson performed "True, True Happiness" on "American Bandstand."

1973 - Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers performed "Monster Mash" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Nick Glider performed "Rock Me" on "American Bandstand." 



Today is Saturday, August 10, 2019


Today in
Television History

1948 - On ABC, "Candid Camera" made its TV debut. The original title was "Candid Microphone."

1975 - "Manhattan Transfer," the summer variety show, premiered on CBS-TV.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1968 - The McCoys performed "Jesse Brady" on "American Bandstand."

1974 - Billy Preston performed "Nothin' for Nothin'" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Friday, August 9, 2019


Today in
Television History

1939 - A tennis tournament was televised for the first time. IT was the Eastern Grass Court championship matches held at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY.

1945 - The first network television broadcast occurred in Washington, DC. The program announced the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan.

1956 - The first statewide, state-supported educational television network went on the air in Alabama.

1963 - The TV program "Ready Steady Go!" premiered in England.

1983 - Peter Jennings was made the new anchor on the ABC News "World News Tonight" program.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Lee Andrews and the Hearts performed "Long Lonely Nights" on "American Bandstand."

1960 - Jo Ann Campbell performed "A Kookie Little Paradise" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Tony Orlando performed "Bless You" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Barry Mann performed "Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp-Bomp-Bomp)" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Junior Walker & the All-Stars performed "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds performed "Fallin' In Love Again" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - Willie Hutch performed "Love Power" on "American Bandstand."

1980 - Kim Carnes performed "More Love" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Thursday, August 8, 2019


Today in
Television History

1956 - The Dumont network made its final telecast.

1991 - John McCarthy, a British TV producer was released by his Lebanese kidnappers. He had been held captive for more than five years. A rival group abducted Jerome Leyraud in retaliation and threatened to kill him if any more hostages were released.


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American Bandstand History

1961 - Ray Peterson performed "Missing You" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Joey Dee and the Starliters performed "What Kind of Love Is This" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Wayne Newton performed "Donke Schoen" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Rene & Rene performed "Angelito" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Little Richard performed "Bama Lama Bamaloo" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - Ron Dante & the Detergents performed "Leader of the Laundromat" and "Double-O-Seven" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Wednesday, August 7, 2019


Today in
Television History

1941 - WNBT broadcast the first audience-participation program.

1960 - The Cuban Catholic Church condemned the rise of communism in Cuba. Fidel Castro then banned all religious TV and radio broadcasts.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Paul Anka performed "Diana" on "American Bandstand."

1958 - The Poni-Tails performed "Born Too Late" on "American Bandstand."

1958 - Dion and the Belmonts performed "No One Knows" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Skip and Flip performed "It Was I" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Dave "Baby" Cortez performed "The Whistling Organ" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - The Jarmels performed "A Little Bit of Soap" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - We Five performed "You Were On My Mind" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Donovan performed "Catch the Wind" and "Colours" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - Honey Cone performed "Want Ads" and "Stick Up" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - Cyndi Greco performed "Making Our Dreams Come True" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Flock of Seagulls performed "I Ran" on "American Bandstand."

2001 - The DVD box set "Dick Clark's #1's: 50's to 70's When AM Radio Was King" was released. 


Today is Tuesday, August 6, 2019


Today in
Television History

1960 - Chubby Checker performed "The Twist" on American TV for the first time on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Rod Stewart made his television debut on the British show "The Beat Room."

1991 - Harry Reasoner died at the age of 68. He was a newsman for CBS-TV.

1993 - The final episode of "Perfect Strangers" aired on ABC.

1998 - The last new episode of Magic Johnson's talk show, "The Magic Hour," aired. The musical guests on the show were Boys II Men, Simply Red, Mary J. Blige and Hanson.

2000 - It was announced that Ice-T would play a detective on the TV series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - Dale Hawkins performed "Susie Q" on "American Bandstand."

1957 - Don Rondo performed "White Silver Sands" on "American Bandstand."

1958 - Jackie Wilson performed "We Have Love" on "American Bandstand."

1958 - The Royal Teens performed "Harvey's Got a Girlfriend" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Eugene Church and the Fellows performed "Miami" on "American Bandstand."

1960 - Chubby Checker performed "The Twist" on American TV for the first time on "American Bandstand."

1966 - James Brown performed "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" and "Money Won't Change You" on "American Bandstand."

1977 - Andy Gibb performed "I Just Want To Be Your Everything" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - The Blasters performed "Red Rose" and "Long White Cadillac" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - On "American Bandstand," a video of Lindsey Buckingham performing "Holiday Road" was shown. 


Today is Monday, August 5, 2019


Today in
Television History

1957 - American Bandstand made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark. Until this day the show had been a local show in Philadelphia since 1952.

1958 - The Coasters performed "Yakety Yak" on "American Bandstand's" anniversary show.

1976 - NBC-TV aired "The Beach Boys: It's O.K." The show was a 15th anniversary special for the group.

1990 - Madonna ended her Blond Ambition Tour in Nice, France. The show was aired on HBO via a tape delay.

2010 - Mary Hart announced that she would be leaving "Entertainment Tonight" in 2011 after 30 years as co-host on the show.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1957 - "American Bandstand" made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark. Until this day the show had been a local show in Philadelphia since 1952. On the show, Billy Williams performed "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" and the Chordettes performed "Just Between You and Me."

1958 - The Coasters performed "Yakety Yak" on "American Bandstand's" anniversary show.

1959 - Annette Funicello performed "Lonely Guitar" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Dick Clark called Elvis Presley and conducted a phone interview in which he informed Presley that his new single had just gone gold.

1967 - James Brown performed "Cold Sweat" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - Sam and Dave performed "Soothe Me" and "Soul Man" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Looking Glass performed "Brandy" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Luther Ingram "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right" on "American Bandstand." 


Today is Sunday, August 4, 2019


Today in
Television History

1957 - The Everly Brothers made their second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show and introduced their upcoming single, "Wake Up Little Susie" and the song "Bye Bye Love."

1987 - The Fairness Doctrine was rescinded by the Federal Communications Commission. The doctrine had required that radio and TV stations present controversial issues in a balanced fashion.

1989 - The final episode of "Highway to Heaven" aired.

1998 - MTV switched off its channel feed to 500,000 homes in Amsterdam after network provider A2000 demanded that MTV share its previously separate channel with two other operators and pay for distribution.

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American Bandstand History

1959 - Bobby Rydell performed "Kissin' Time" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Carl Smith performed "10,000 Drums" on "American Bandstand."

1979 - Robert John performed "Sad Eyes" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Saturday, August 3, 2019


Today in
Television History

1970 - "NBC Nightly New" first aired.

1973 - The Eagles were featured on ABC's "In Concert."

1979 - Johnny Carson, the "Tonight Show" host, was on the cover of the Burbank, CA, telephone directory.

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American Bandstand History

1960 - Jan & Dean performed "We Go Together" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - Merilee Rush performed "That Kind of Woman" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - The Vogues performed "Turn Around, Look at Me" and "My Special Angel" on "American Bandstand."

1974 - Fanny performed "I've Had It" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Friday, August 2, 2019


Today in
Television History

1962 - Aretha Franklin performed "Don't Cry Baby" and "Try a Little Tenderness" on "American Bandstand."

Today in

American Bandstand History

1962 - Aretha Franklin performed "Don't Cry Baby" and "Try a Little Tenderness" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Underground Sunshine performed "Birthday" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - The Spinners performed "Games People Play" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - Johnny Rivers performed "Help Me Rhonda" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Thursday, August 1, 2019


Today in
Television History

1971 - "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" was debuted on CBS-TV.

1979 - CBS aired the last episode of "Good Times."

1981 - MTV made its debut at 12:01am. The first video to be shown was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles.

1996 - MTV launched another channel known as M2.

1995 - Westinghouse Electric Corporation made a deal to buy CBS for $5.4 billion.

2010 - HSN launched HSN2.

Today in

American Bandstand History

1963 - The Dovells performed "Betty in Bermuda" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - The Premieres performed "Farmer John" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Dale and Grace performed "The Loneliest Night" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - Norman Greenbaum performed "Canned Ham" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - Robin McNamara performed "Lay a Little Lovin' on Me" and "Got to Believe in Love" on "American Bandstand."