Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Sept. 26, 2022
1960, the First Presidential Debate took place in Chicago, between John F. Kennedy and 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 88.
In 1964, “Gilligan’s Island: debuted on CBS. Of the seven castaways, only Ginger is still with us: Tina Louise is 92.
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 44
Actress Melissa Sue Anderson (Little House on the Prairie” 63
Actor Kent McCord from Adam 12 is 83
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
