The Beatles, also referred to as The Beatles Cartoon, is an animated television series featuring representations of the popular English rock band of the same name. The series debuted on 25 September 1965, in the United States on ABC with new episodes airing until 21 October 1967. The series continued with reruns until September 7, 1969. A total of 39 episodes were produced. The series was shown on Saturdays at 10:30 AM EST until the third season in 1967, when it was moved to 12:00 PM EST. Reruns aired from 1968 to 1969 at 9:30 AM EST on Sundays. Each episode is named after a Beatles song, with a plot based on its lyrics, and it is also played in the episode.
Beatles cartoon show begins in US
The Beatles, also referred to as The Beatles Cartoon, is an animated television series featuring representations of the popular English rock band of the same name.
Historical Significance
The Beatles, also referred to as The Beatles Cartoon, is an animated television series featuring representations of the popular English rock band of the same name.
Events Before
First government report by US Surgeon General Luther Terry warning that smoking may be hazardous
First government report by US Surgeon General Luther Terry warning that smoking may be hazardous
American MLB baseball player Pete Rose (22) weds first wife Karolyn Englehardt; divorce in 1980
American MLB baseball player Pete Rose (22) weds first wife Karolyn Englehardt; divorce in 1980
"Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb", political satire film directed by Stanley Kubric
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First appearance of the Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show", live from New York; broadcast draws 73.7 million television v
First appearance of the Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show", live from New York; broadcast draws 73.7 million television viewers
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Events After
12-day New York City transit worker strike halts subway and bus services
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The Beatles' album "Rubber Soul" goes to #1 and stays there for six weeks, while the single "We Can Work It Out" also ch
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"Batman", starring Adam West as Batman, Burt Ward as Robin, and Cesar Romero as the Joker, debuts on ABC
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Quiet Beatle George Harrison (22) weds British model Pattie Boyd (21) at the registry office in Epsom, Surrey, England,
Quiet Beatle George Harrison (22) weds British model Pattie Boyd (21) at the registry office in Epsom, Surrey, England, Paul serves as best man; divorce in 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 25, 1965?
- The Beatles, also referred to as The Beatles Cartoon, is an animated television series featuring representations of the popular English rock band of the same name. The series debuted on 25 September 1965, in the United States on ABC with new episodes airing until 21 October 1967. The series continued with reruns until September 7, 1969.
- Why is Beatles cartoon show begins in US significant?
- The Beatles, also referred to as The Beatles Cartoon, is an animated television series featuring representations of the popular English rock band of the same name.