The Prime Time of Our Lives: Wednesdays, Fall of 1967 (the U.S. network TV lineup 56 years ago)

Correction: At 4:47 the date listed should be December, not Sept.

[@garywright7826]

Red Skelton.... musical guest .. The Doors ? 60's t.v. you gotta love it ! 😄😆

[@389383]

Is their performance available?

[@RobertR3750]

The Avengers, and Mrs. Peel in particular, was COOL. Guys thought that back then, and our liking of her is an effective rebuke to those who claim that men don't like strong women. The difference is that Mrs. Peel didn't belittle Steed. I remember The Second Hundred Years well, as well as He and She. Mitzi was such a babe. Would love to see you do an all Christmas video in the next couple of weeks, Fred.

[@FredFlix]

I'll think on that, Robert.

[@continentalgin]

@@FredFlix Yeah, I love all those old Christmas specials. Our family used to love the Andy Williams Christmas shows, and Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, all of them, too.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

The Beverly Hillbillies Song always makes me smile, after all these years lol.

[@luisreyes1963]

And what about that little ditty at 5:35? 😆

[@fob1xxl]

LOVED "The Avengers" ! Watched every week ! "HE and She" was a cute, funny show. The fact that they were married to each other in real life made it more fun ! Unfortunately, it never found its audience. "Run For Your Life" was a must , just like "The Fugitive!"

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Always loved when the cast members broke the fourth wall reading the opening credits on Green Acres ..And Oliver ( Eddie Albert) thought they were seeing things. 😂😂

[@terawattyear]

I remember watching The Second Hundred Years as a kid. For the longest time I never saw any reference to it. I remembered the unfrozen dad shooting the TV because there was a man in it. Silly premise but I liked it. What I missed at the time was that the frozen father and grandson were the same actor.

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Zoomed me right back to 11 yrs old and 6th grade! I forgot my parents let me stay up til at least 10. I watched most of those shows somewhere that season. I remember watching He & She, wondering “is it Paula Prentice or Paul Apprentice” despite knowing the answer. Fred, thanks so much for once again transporting me back, as it also triggers other remembories of the time 😀😀😀😀😀

[@FredFlix]

Sure thing, Jeff.

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

This was a fun video!! Thank you for all the work you do to bring us these sweet glimpses back in time!

[@FredFlix]

Always my pleasure, Bridget.

[@robertscott2210]

Cool beans Fred, thanks. Seven year old me wasn't allowed to stay up late enough to watch most of them. Thank goodness for reruns, especially The Avengers. Ahhh, Mrs. Peele, I found your reruns just as hormones found me lol. 😳🤣🤣 I don't think some of them made it to reruns. The Second Hundred Years???!! That's a new one on me! 👍👍👍

[@FIREBRAND38]

_The Second Hundred Years_ was only on for one season from September 6, 1967, to September 19, 1968. The 6 December 1967 episode was "Luke Alikes". It was kind of a combination of _The Beverly Hillbillies_ as in Luke was adjusting to 67 years of progress while he was frozen and _The Patty Duke Show_ where Luke and his Grandson looking identical swapped identities and were otherwise confused for each other.

[@robertscott2210]

@FIREBRAND38 Sounds like pure genius. I can't imagine why it didn't last lol 😆 😂

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Another Screen Gems ...non Gem

[@FredFlix]

I did enjoy it while it was there, Robert.

[@Gobear1]

Thanks, Fred! This hit me right in the nostalgia. I remember watching these shows as a wee tot. I was a Lost in Space fan, and my mom really liked He&She (although that was past my bedtime). Being only 6, I didn't really appreciate the surrealism of Green Acres, but I enjoy watching it on MeTV now.

[@FredFlix]

As do I, Gobear.

[@jehobden]

Another great job, Fred! 0:24 - I suspect THE AVENGERS is the most popular UK show aired in the US, spending multiple years on a US tv network. 1:34 - Charles Bickford died during this season, and John McIntire, who'd already replaced Ward Bond on WAGON TRAIN, took his place. 4:39 - NBC aired this Christmas show on December (not September) 20, 1967. Cyril Ritchard, who played Scrooge on the show, had played Mr. Darling & Capt. Hook on the NBC versions of PETER PAN years before. Ed McMahon played Santa here. This was a week after Andy Williams, who didn't have his regular show on the network that season, had a Christmas special starring his extended family, as well as the Osmond Brothers. Jimmy Osmond, then 4 years old, made his singing debut.

[@FredFlix]

Thanks for the correction on the special, Jon. Don't know why I typed that in.

[@tomservo56954]

​@FredFlix Winters' show replaced a program called DUNDEE AND THE CULHANE...a British attorney and his American associate bringing the rule of law to the old West. Dundee was played by John Mills (Hayley and Juliet's dad)

[@tomservo56954]

Extended including the ex-wife no one realized WAS, in fact?

[@jehobden]

@@tomservo56954 DatC has a strange title but a great theme song composed by David Rose.

[@RusstheTroubadour]

On a somber note. RIP Norman Lear 😞

[@continentalgin]

Gee, our old LaSalle ran great, those were the days!!!!

[@gregggoss2210]

101 years old. Good genes I guess.

[@Modguy61]

Fred, you've brought back even more great memories of our collective childhood! Thank you so much!!! Have a wonderful holiday season.

[@FredFlix]

You as well, Modguy61.

[@Modguy61]

@@FredFlix Thank you!

[@dougbrowne9890]

Mrs. Peel.....we're needed! What an amazing show!!! Great vid Fred.

[@FredFlix]

Thanks, Doug.

[@merce10554]

To think Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss are still together... Loved their show and of course, John Steed. 💜🤟

[@FredFlix]

I didn't even know they were still alive, Mercedes!

[@merce10554]

​@@FredFlixSo there you are. 🤷🏽‍♀️💜🤟

[@stevenlitvintchouk3131]

@@FredFlix Still married after 61 years.

[@carseye1219]

Sometimes I'm too logical for my own good but, even as a little kid, I knew it was ridiculous for the Clampetts not to get a new truck.

[@tomservo56954]

By the fall of 1967, the show had been in color two years...and Winston was no longer a sponsor

[@danielmccurdy9948]

Great one Fred! I dont remember He & She but thats what KZbin is all about. Now i can watch these shows from a different perspective. I was 14 in '67. Have a great day.

[@FredFlix]

Thanks, Daniel.

[@roserandle6392]

Oh my gosh. I remember watching these shows! Some of which are now being aired on METV.

[@tigre7739]

I enjoyed The Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres reruns growing up and still do sometimes, thanks to wonderful channels like MeTV, they are a real boost when I feel like simple and fun and laughs.😄 I remember us watching The Jonathan Winters Show in the '70s, I mainly remember his Granny character I guess it was. The episode you spotlight here was undoubtedly a great one, with The Doors, Babara Eden! Thanks for more fun Fred😀

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, tigre.

[@maureencora1]

I was 10 That Year And One of the Best Christmas of My Young Life. I Miss Those Days.

[@luisreyes1963]

I sure wish they consider a movie adaptation of The Second Hundred Years. Seriously. Thanks, FredFlix. 📺

[@FredFlix]

I'd watch it, Luis.

[@banjo1241]

Thank you, Fred!

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Banjo.

[@farnumbp]

I love these , you are so great for creating these time capsules

[@thewatcher5271]

Thanks A Million For The Memories, Fred! Thanks To You, It's About Time To Upgrade My RAM! 8-)

[@FredFlix]

By all means, Watcher.

[@roserandle6392]

Thank you for sharing Fredflx.

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Rose.

[@markbeauseigneur5947]

Always a special treat 🎉

[@davidbaise5137]

Dick Chevillat, writer on Green Acres, also wrote for Phil Harris and Alice Faye for their long airing radio program. A long career!

[@rcdoodles6214]

Today a program titled ‘He & She’ would not be permitted! Crazy times we live in now. These wonderful videos are reminders of what we’ve lost. Always great memories watching these. Thank you!😊

[@FredFlix]

The He & She today would be one person.

[@richelliott9320]

No wonder I only remember the avengers from much later I was watching list in space in 67 as a 7 year old

[@wildforthecats661]

I remember watching “Second Hundred Years.”

[@Classicrocker6119]

I had no idea the Mitzi Gaynor Christmas Special was aired in September of 1967! The guest stars on The Jonathan Winters Show looked like an interesting line up! I wonder what kind of conventions took place between Red Skelton and the Doors? Maybe Red might’ve joined Jim Morrison on an impromptu version of “Light My Fire!” 😀

[@ChantelleBrown-fb7gy]

I love these! I'm going to be so excited if I ever see Feb 24 1969! LoL!❤😂

[@FredFlix]

Aw, I don't think I have that TV Guide, Chantelle, which is the only way to know if there were any specials on that night. But happy upcoming 55 anyway, sweetie!

[@ChantelleBrown-fb7gy]

@@FredFlix Thank you Fred! I'm having my first ever bout with COVID so just saw this! You are by far my earliest happy birthday wisher for 55! Thank you again!.....you know I'd also love a video of doll commercials from that era...lol! You would hate that! LoL! Just teasing ya!😋

[@FredFlix]

@@ChantelleBrown-fb7gy You ARE a doll, Chantelle (in case I haven't said that before). Please get well soon!

[@ChantelleBrown-fb7gy]

@@FredFlix AWW! That is so sweet! Thank you Fred! I'm very slowly getting better.....this is really rough! I made it this far without ever having it and it was just waiting like an evil gargoyle to take me down! It took me a week to manage a shower and I had to sit in a chair while I did it! Thank God I'm at least clean and eating! Never lost taste or smell. Just sooo exhausted and weak! Of course right when I need to be working for Xmas money too! Hoping each day is the last! Thank you again Fred! Your kindness is appreciated!:)

[@FredFlix]

@@ChantelleBrown-fb7gy In life, you always want to be clean and eating! (Seriously, did you get any vaccines?)

[@sonnytoo9077]

Thanks Fred 👍

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, sonnytoo.

[@thetraveler2561]

Just GREAT Fred....!!!!

[@FredFlix]

Glad you enjoyed it, Traveler.

[@zekesowner]

The Doors did Jonathan Winters, too -- 3 months after Sullivan!

[@gregggoss2210]

Funny thing, I remember liking run for your life, but for the life of me, I don't remember a thing about the show. I love the theme music for The Avengers. Thanks Fred.👍

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Gregg.

[@ernestcruz6316]

Very cool Fred. I remember most of these, although I didn't see many of the Kraft Music Hall shows. I got to see Green Acres in reruns during the summer. The Jonathan Winters Show was probably really good, but on too late for me as I was in 2nd grade then. Thanks again Fred!

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Ernest.

[@David-yw2lv]

He & She was good,it should have run for more than one year.

[@aaronmccracken7351]

Wait, "The Mitzi Gaynor Christmas Show" aired on September 20? That would be early even by today's standards!

[@Agislife1960]

Ya know in the late 60's there were large numbers of TV shows that came out, some made the cut, and some didn't, but you definitely couldn't say that programing lacked variety

[@kevinwade1775]

Mrs. Peal was my 1st crush at 9 years old 😊

[@billb6283]

Nice flashback. For some reason, I never cared for Green Acres or Batman. Loved Superman though.

[@Ij-jan]

Thank you for another great video.

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, lj.

[@traceydsm]

He & She has aged very well.

[@LRogersPhoto]

Thanks Fred, another good one!

[@FredFlix]

Much appreciated, LRP.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

SPECTACULAR!

[@FredFlix]

Glad you enjoyed it, Nunetc.

[@markcornish2519]

Would have loved to see major west belt dr smith just once!

[@dennisdeleo74]

Another Home Run Fred! By the way, I would like to thank Mrs. Peele for an early puberty…

[@FredFlix]

And, for me and many others, and ongoing one....

[@continentalgin]

She probably got quite the fan mail from male fans.

[@gogoyubari366]

Diana Rigg was so pretty!

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

Love "The Avengers." Diana Rigg was soooo sexy, and Patrick Macnee had style.

[@brendajeanproffitt6919]

Wow awesome ❤❤❤❤it Fred

[@FredFlix]

Thank you, friend Brenda.

[@brendajeanproffitt6919]

@@FredFlix you're most welcome my friend

[@monicaqueenan9985]

Thought it was clever how the name "Emma Peel" came from a desired character description. The show runners wanted a woman that had Masculine Appeal aka "M Appeal."

[@jonathanmccool2871]

Santa Claus looked suspiciously like Ed McMahon.

[@richelliott9320]

Only thing I remember about he and she was Jack Cassidy

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Richard Benjamin is 1970s Mr. Bean. Luv ya, Fred.

[@FredFlix]

Good point, CAM.

[@marthawelch4289]

Why oh why did I watch The Beverly Hillbillies? No way to recapture all of those half hours.

[@continentalgin]

Cool. Takes me back. All kids wanted to be secret agents. Were there any boys who didn't have a crush on Emma Peel? I know I did.

[@continentalgin]

Green Acres was the greatest expression of surrealism in the history of mankind.

[@Gobear1]

I was a baby gay so my crushes were on Ron Ely and Robert Conrad, but Emma Peel helped many a straight boy become a man. You hsvr to admire Diana Rigg's career longevity, from Mrs. Peel to Lady Olenna Tyrell. Her final role was in 2021's Last Night in Soho

[@jettcarlburg356]

@@Gobear1 I discovered Mrs Peel and The Avengers in 1980 as a 19 year old college student just beginning to acknowledge my sapphic self. She utterly mesmerized me 🥰

[@davidbaise5137]

Okay, please can anyone. ( Fred if you read this.) … what is the opening music? I know it, but I don’t know from where. Anybody know?

[@FredFlix]

That is from NBC Saturday Night at the Movies (pre-1973 theme).

[@davidbaise5137]

@@FredFlix Thanks! It is back there in the deep core. At first I thought “Eyewitness News” intro for WABC - Rodger Grimsby, Bill Buetel, but no. Thanks!

[@lufshpq]

7:30pm i'm watchin the avengers!

[@stevenlitvintchouk3131]

The on-screen chemistry between Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin in "He & She" reflected the fact that they really were married in real life. Still, the show flopped.

[@tomservo56954]

It was perhaps a little too sophisticated for an audience that had been watching THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES and GREEN ACRES

[@sinz52]

@@tomservo56954 "He & She" wasn't sophisticated.

[@elifoust7664]

They broke on thru

[@MidKid61]

Looks like you've had issues with the copyright Nazis, Fred!!

[@FredFlix]

Always, MidKid!

[@chrisdye5068]

Emma Peel, now that was a woman. Any girl that could karate chop like that, was my kind of woman.

[@MisterPersuasion]

There sure were a lot of STUPID shows on in '67.