Rock & Role: American Rock Group Appearances on Scripted U.S. Television Series (1964-1970)

After the Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, American prime time television was quick to capitalize on a new, presumed musical fad that had attracted millions of viewers. Within weeks, scripted TV shows were showcasing Beatles-knock off bands. As the sixties progressed, rock and roll groups—both real and faux—were written into many of the TV programs of the era. Classic shows like Gilligan's Island, The Munsters, Get Smart, Batman, F Troop, Mannix and I Dream of Jeannie all ...