Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Weds., Sept. 26, 2022
1960, the First Presidential Debate took place in Chicago, between John F. Kennedy and a sweaty Richard Nixon.
Lots from TV History today!
In 1962, “The Beverly Hillbillies” debuted on CBS. It was the #1 show on TV during its first two seasons. Granny, Jed, and Elly May are dead, but Jethro is still with us. Max Baer is 84.
In 1964, “Gilligan’s Island: debuted on CBS. Of the seven castaways, only Ginger is still with us: Tina Louise is 88.
1968, “Hawaii Five-O” debuted on CBS.
And in 1969, “The Brady Bunch” debuted on ABC
Music History:
1969, The Beatles released “Abbey Road”. It was their 11th album and featured their hits “Come Together” and “Here Comes the Sun.”
Notable Birthdays today:
Tennis star Serena Williams 41
Actress Melissa Sue Anderson (Little House on the Prairie” 60
Actor Kent McCord from Adam 12 is 80
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
