1960s Timeline

Apr. 2, 1962 - Tonight on “The Andy Griffith Show,” Clara (Hope Summers, second from left) convinces Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier, left) that her presence is keeping Andy from finding a wife. When Mr. Goss (Fred Sherman, right) shows interest in her, she pretends to be interested in him and nearly ends up married. 9:30 p.m. on #CBS. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvcomedy #sitcom

Mar. 31, 1962 - ABC-TV will begin televising a limited number of its programs in color in the fall. The only network now televising in color is NBC. Initially, ABC’s color programs will include “The Flintstones” and “Mattie’s Funnies with Beany and Cecil,” both animated cartoons, and some of the motion pictures to be presented on Sunday nights. The schedule will be expanded in the 1963-64 season. NBC, manufacturer of color receivers, now televises about 44 hours of color a we

Mar. 30, 1962 - Jack Paar did his final late show for NBC last night after a run of almost five years. The concluding telecast combined tributes to the star with comedy, sentiment, and music. Among those who paid their respects in a filmed segment of the program were Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and the Rev. Dr. Billy Graham. All had appeared on Paar programs in the past. Although the telecast was in the nature of a farewell to M

Mar. 22, 1962 - “The Dick Van Dyke Show” has found a future — for next season, at least. It will continue to be televised in the 1962-63 season on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10 p.m. on CBS. Mr. Van Dyke’s comedy program made its debut last fall under the full-time sponsorship of the Procter & Gamble Company. Recently, the advertiser told CBS that it wanted to continue the show next fall but cut its sponsorship in half. Yesterday, the P. Lorillard Company agreed to pick up the re

Mar. 21, 1962 - Tonight on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” Rob's brother Stacey (Jerry Van Dyke) has a two-week furlough and sends Rob a telegram that he's coming for a visit. Rob isn't thrilled. He explains to Laura that his shy brother has a problem. 8 p.m. on #CBS. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvdrama #tvcomedy

Mar. 20, 1962 - “Empire,” a one-hour Western television series set on a 500,000-acre ranch in New Mexico, is planned for the NBC schedule next season. It will appear Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. and will star Richard Egan as the general manager of the ranch. Also appearing in the series will be Charles Bronson, Ryan O’Neal, and Terry Moore. Produced by Screen Gems, it will be sponsored on alternate weeks by the Chrysler Corporation. On other weeks, General Mills and the American Tob

Mar. 19, 1962 - Tonight on “The Andy Griffith Show,” when local farmer Rafe Hollister refuses to take his tetanus shot, Andy and Barney try to convince him he should. 9:30 p.m. on #CBS. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvdrama #tvcomedy

Mar. 18, 1962 - Tonight on “Bonanza,” the Cartwrights encourage young genius Albert Michelson (Douglas Lambert) to pursue his scientific experiments. They also try to discover why schoolmaster George Norton expelled Albert from school and seems determined to stand in the way of his appointment to the prestigious Annapolis Naval Academy. 9 p.m. on #NBC. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprog

Mar. 17, 1962 - NBC-TV’s “Dr. Kildare” has been renewed for next season. “Ben Casey” will also continue his practice on ABC-TV, but at a new hour — 9 to 10 p.m. Mondays. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvdrama #tvcomedy

Mar. 15, 1962 - “The Beverly Hillbillies,” a comedy series starring Buddy Ebsen and Irene Ryan, has been added to the CBS-TV schedule for next fall. It will be televised on Wednesdays from 9 to 9:30 p.m. The show depicts a rural family who become millionaires and move to Beverly Hills, Calif. A featured player in the cast will be Max Baer Jr., son of the late prizefighter. “Beverly Hillbillies” will be written and produced by Paul Henning. The sponsors are the R.J. Reynolds C

Mar. 13, 1962 - Johnny Carson will have at least one special fling on ABC-TV before he departs for NBC. Mr. Carson, now host of ABC’s “Who Do You Trust?,” will be master of ceremonies for an hour-long comedy show on that network Friday, April 6, at 10 p.m. Accompanying him will be Buddy Hackett, Wally Cox, and others still to be chosen. The show will be sponsored by the United States Time Corporation for Timex watches. Next fall, Mr. Carson will become the permanent replaceme

Mar. 12, 1962 - Tonight on “The Andy Griffith Show,” with the jail full of angry moonshiners, Otis (Hal Smith, center)) serves his latest public intoxication sentence at the Taylor residence under the stern and watchful eye of Aunt Bee. 9:30 p.m. on #CBS. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvdrama #tvcomedy

Mar. 11, 1962 - Tonight on “Bonanza,” the Cartwrights may have to take the law into their own hands when Virginia City's temporary sheriff, rancher Asa Moran (Arthur Franz, pictured), uses his new badge as a license to kill. 9 p.m. on #NBC. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvdrama #tvcomedy #tvwestern

Mar. 7, 1962 - Tonight on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” Rob gets called for jury duty. Unbeknownst to him, Laura attends the trial. The defendant is an exotic dancer. Is she really innocent, as only Rob believes? Will Rob be in major trouble when he gets home? 8 p.m. on #CBS. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvdrama #tvcomedy

Mar. 6, 1962 - Andy Williams will have his own show on NBC-TV next season. The singer will be host and star of a series that will appear Thursdays from 10 to 11 p.m., starting Sept. 27. Mr. Williams has been a popular recording star and nightclub singer and has had his own shows on television in years past. The show will be co-produced by the singer’s production company and a company headed by Alan Yorkin and Norman Lear, who will be executive producers of the show. #tv #clas

Mar. 4, 1962 - Tonight on “Bonanza,” the Cartwright boys help cowhand Hank Myers (Vaughn Monroe) romance reluctant teacher Abigail Jones (Eileen Ryan). 9 p.m. on #NBC. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvdrama #tvcomedy #tvwestern

Mar. 4, 1962 - Lucille Ball will star in a new comedy series to be televised next season by CBS. The program will appear on Mondays from 8:30 to 9 p.m. The executive producer will be Desi Arnaz, the comedienne’s former husband, who co-starred with her in “I Love Lucy.” When Mr. Arnaz was asked about the story and setting, he replied: “We are going to keep it a secret until a few weeks before the show goes on the air. I can’t tell you anything.” Mr. Arnaz did say that Miss Bal

Feb. 28, 1962 - Tonight on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” Sally (Rose Marie) drags the entire gang to a bowling alley when she discovers a new dance sensation that's sure to sweep the nation. #tv #classictv #1960s #classictvshow #classictvshows #classictvcommercial #ClassicTvSeries #tvshow #tvseries #tvshows #tvprogram #tvdrama #tvcomedy

Feb. 26, 1962 - The “Red Skelton Show” will be expanded to an hour next fall and televised by CBS on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The additional time will “provide a framework giving wider range” to the comedian’s talents, according to James T. Aubrey Jr., president of the CBS television network. He said Mr. Skelton had signed a six-year contract with CBS. It will not be the first time that Mr. Skelton has starred in an hour-long weekly series. In 1954, he was a six-week s

Feb. 25, 1962 - Jackie Gleason will return to television next fall in a series of hour-long Saturday variety shows on CBS. The network disclosed no details about program content other than that it would include some of Mr. Gleason’s familiar characterizations (“Reggie Van Gleason” and “The Poor Soul”) as well as new ones. It was reported that Audrey Meadows, a member of Mr. Gleason’s TV cast for several years, might appear regularly on the new series. She formerly worked with