King Creole
Jul 2 Musical drama Film "King Creole" starring Elvis Presley based on a novel by Harold Robbins premieres
Andy Williams Show
Jul 3 "Andy Williams Show" premieres on ABC (later on CBS & NBC)
Li'l Abner
Jul 12 Gene De Paul and Johnny Mercer's musical "Li'l Abner", adapted from Al Capp's hillbilly comic strip, closes at St James Theater, NYC, after 693 performances and 2 Tony Award wins
Five Finger Exercise
Jul 17 Peter Shaffer's musical "Five Finger Exercise" premieres in London