Thursday, May 16, 2024

The Beatles - Live On Pops And Lenny TV Show (May 16, 1963)

On May 16, 1963, The Beatles made their second national BBC television appearance on the children's show Pops And Lenny. They arrived at the Television Theatre in London for a rehearsal at 1:30 pm, and the live broadcast took place from 5:00 to 5:30 pm in front of a studio audience.

During the show, The Beatles performed "From Me To You" and a shortened version of "Please Please Me." Following their performances, they joined host Terry Hall and his puppet companion Lenny the Lion, along with other cast members including The Raindrops, Patsy Ann Noble, and musicians The Bert Hayes Octet, for a brief rendition of the 1929 standard "After You've Gone."

This appearance marked The Beatles' sole performance on Pops And Lenny, adding to their growing list of television appearances as their popularity continued to soar.


 

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