Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1368649_9 (grand_final_dual_television_commentator VARCHAR, year_s_ VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many grand final dual television commentators were there in 1961?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(grand_final_dual_television_commentator) FROM table_1368649_9 WHERE year_s_ = 1961