Nostalgia

One of TV's first prime time cartoons, The Jetsons debuted on ABC this day in 1962. Basically, it was The Flintstones set in the future, and everyone knows the theme song. However, you probably haven't seen it like this SINCE 1962 - with the original Scotch Tape Sponsorship mention...

Nicknamed "The Genius of Soul," RAY CHARLES was born this day in 1930. NOT blind since birth, instead losing his sight around the age of 5, he overcome his physical challenges to become one of music's all-time greats. See a performance of the classic "Unchain My Heart," with the help of the Raelettes, by clicking below...

It still runs daily on numerous cable channels, Perry Mason starring Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale debuted on CBS this day in 1957, based on the books of Erle Stanley Gardner. Of course, Burr later enjoyed another long run as TV's Ironside...

Exactly 50 years ago today, Adam 12 began its eight year run on NBC. It starred Martin Milner, formerly of Route 66, and Kent McCord who had previously appeared numerous times on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Here's the opening credits...

It was a sci-fi show that gave us three years worth of catch phrases such as "Danger, danger, Will Robinson" and "That does not compute." The Robinson family took on a space adventure set in 1999 that went array, leaving them hopeless Lost in Space...

Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor kicked off a six-season run on Green Acres this very day in 1965 on CBS. Oliver Wendell Douglas abandoned his successful law practice to pursue his dream of working on his own farm, much to the chagrin of his wife, Lisa...

Considered by many to be among the worst sitcoms of all time, My Mother the Car starring Jerry Van Dyke and Ann Sothern debuted on NBC this day in 1965. The premise of one's late mother being rein-CAR-nated as a car is ridiculous, but the theme song was rather fun...

Disco superstar BARRY WHITE was born this day in 1944. Early in his career, he sang with a couple of doo wop groups - The  Atlantics and the Upfronts. He achieved major success a few years later as a writer/producer and member of the Love Unlimited Orchestra, and as a solo performer with an impressive string of hit singles...

Peter, Mike, Mickey and Davy made their TV debut today as The Monkees - September 12, 1966 on a Monday night on NBC. Everything timed out perfectly because "Last Train to Clarksville," released only a few weeks prior, had already ascended to the #1 spot on the music charts in time for the premiere...

Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holly was born this day in 1936. In his very, very short life, he left behind a legacy of music, and influenced countless others, including so many of the British Invasion artists of the 1960s. See a rare live performance of "Peggy Sue" on The  Ed Sullivan Show by clicking below...

Happy birthday, Al Jardine. Al turns 76 today, and maybe you didn't know it but he sings lead on one of the group's biggest hits, HELP ME, RHONDA. Enjoy a live performance of the song on The Andy Williams Show by clicking on the link below.

It was the Third of September, a day I'll always remember. Those words are immortalized in the #1 classic "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations. Did you know that the Undisputed Truth actually recorded the first version of the song? That is true, but the Tempting Temptations made it famous...