1960s Timeline

Sept. 23, 1961 - On tonight's episode of "The Defenders," when mild-mannered Jim McLeery (William Shatner) kills an abusive stranger, it...

Aug. 20, 1961 - "The Defenders," a television series which revolves around a father-and-son team of lawyers, will make its debut on CBS...

Aug. 18, 1961 - Judge Learned Hand (pictured in 1951), once called the greatest jurist of his time, died today at the age of 89. Judge...

Aug. 17, 1961 - David Susskind, the energetic head of Talent Associates, has signed Jackie Gleason for a leading role in Rod Serling's...