"Toast of the Town" (1948) TV series 1948-1971

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Director:

Kenneth Whelan

Writers:

Jerry Bresler (writer)
Lyn Duddy (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25

Release Date:

20 June 1948 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Music

Plot:

The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and its rock music performances.

Plot Keywords:

Variety | Audience Participation | Non Fiction

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Ed Sullivan

...

Himself - Host / ... (1,054 episodes, 1948-1971)

Also Known As:

"The Ed Sullivan Show" (USA) (new title)
"You're the Top" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (1965-1971) | Black and White (1948-1965)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Trivia:

The Rolling Stones were forced to change the lyric of their song "Let's Spend the Night Together" to "Let's Spend Some Time Together" in order to perform it on the show. Mick Jagger can be seen rolling his eyes as he sings the changed lyric.

Quotes:

[Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby are singing "Road to Morocco", when Frank spots Bob Hope walking down the stairs at the back of the stage]
Frank: Run for the hills.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Biography: Andy Williams" (2003)

Soundtrack:

Mahna Mahna

The greatest variety show of all time

I must say that I have become immersed in watching reruns of this awesome television classic as of late. Everything about it is great. It is my opinion that highlights of its series run include guest appearances by Elvis Presley, The Beatles and The Doors. Ed Sullivan was always a truly great and cordial host and it's very easy to see why this show is so fondly remembered even today.