In 1967, Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas gave TV one of its strangest and most iconic moments. While performing California Dreamin’ on The Ed Sullivan Show, the band was asked to lip-sync to save production costs. Michelle, frustrated with the idea, decided to poke fun at the situation. Instead of pretending to sing, she casually peeled a banana from the set and began eating it mid-performance, all while the song played on in the background. It was her subtle but brilliant way of mock

#OnThisDay in 1971, Cass Elliot appeared on THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW. Together, they shared the stage with Ray Charles and Elton John in a rousing performance of “Heaven Help Us All.” Watch this sensational video of these extraordinary talents coming together. | The Mamas & The Papas