The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
"Toast of the Town" (original title)

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

Stars:

Ed Sullivan, Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ed Sullivan	...	Himself - Host (1054 episodes, 1948-1971)

Storyline

Ed Sullivan's show was straight out of old vaudeville; brief acts of every description, from slapstick comedy to operatic arias. At least once, he showed a film, the only known film of Anna Pavlova (doing her Swan Dance). The Muppets' first TV appearance was on Ed Sullivan. Stiff and expressionless, with a peculiar voice and a talent for mispronunciation, Sullivan was at least as recognizable as Cronkite to early 60's viewers.

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Plot Keywords:

rock music | variety | actor name in title | live audience | singer | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 1948 (USA)

Also Known As:

You're the Top

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Sullivan Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

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

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Elvis Presley made three appearances on the show. However, for the third and final one he was shot from the waist up to keep from showing his swiveling hips.

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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.

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Connections

Referenced in Me & Arthur Haynes (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Mahna Mahna"
Written by Piero Umiliani
Performed by The Muppets

User Reviews

Greastest show

I've been watching reruns of this show and it is just great!! The music, comedy everything is awesome. I wish there was a show like that around now!!! I can't believe I'm the first one to comment on this great show