Serial killer contestant. Rodney Alcala won a date on the show in 1978, but his killing spree actually began in the late 1960s.
60s Tv Weird Facts
What 1960s British sci-fi show used a filming technique called “Supermarionation”?
Thunderbirds. It used complex electronic marionette puppets with moving eyes and mouths synced to audio.
What did the real-world AMA (American Medical Association) do to the script of Dr. Kildare?
They edited them. The AMA kept a full-time consultant on set to ensure medical jargon and procedures were strictly accurate.
Why did Walter Cronkite famously cry on live television in 1963?
Announcing JFK’s death. He briefly choked up and removed his glasses while breaking the news to the nation.
Which 1968 news broadcast holds the record for the first split-screen live interview?
60 Minutes. They debuted the revolutionary technique to interview two politicians in different cities simultaneously.
Who voiced the character of Space Ghost in the 1966 animated series?
Gary Owens. He was a famous radio personality who later became the announcer for Laugh-In.
What 1960s cartoon was the first ever animated show to air in primetime?
The Flintstones. It debuted on ABC in 1960 and was explicitly marketed to adults, even advertising Winston cigarettes.
What 1960s sketch show pioneered the use of the “laugh track” drop-in edit?
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. They kept a massive library of pre-recorded chuckles to splice into their rapid-fire jokes.
What legendary band was banned from The Ed Sullivan Show for refusing to change a lyric?
The Doors. Jim Morrison promised to change the word “higher” in Light My Fire,but sang it live anyway.
What was unique about the blood used in the 1960s series The Fugitive?
Chocolate syrup. Because the show was shot in black-and-white for three seasons, chocolate syrup looked more realistic on screen than fake red blood.