Ed Sullivan (I) (1901–1974) |
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The beloved Impresario of TV variety from 1948 to 1971, Ed Sullivan originally made his name as a newspaper sportswriter, radio broadcaster and theater columnist for the New York Daily News. His column focused primarily on Broadway shows and juicy items about its stars. On the new medium of TV, however, he became a pioneer master of ceremonies and...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 73) in New York City, New York, USA |
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The Ed Sullivan Show
(TV Series) (executive producer - 1,068 episodes, 1948 - 1971) (producer - 6 episodes, 1953 - 1964) (associate producer - 1 episode, 1967)
- Special Memorial Day Edition
(1971)
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- Melanie, David Frye, Sandler & Young, Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass, Joanna Simon, Norman Wisdom, Vic Perry, Tony Fane, Lennie Schultz
(1971)
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- Bernadette Peters, George Hamilton, Oliver, the Phil Driscoll Explosion, the Young Saints, Georgie Kaye, Skiles & Henderson
(1971)
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- Episode #24.23
(1971)
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- The Everly Brothers, George Carlin, Shirley Bassey, Sid Caesar, Jerry Butler, David Brenner, the Brockways, Tybee & Antonio
(1971)
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Stage: Produced "Crazy With the Heat" on Broaway. Musical revue (updated/restaged version). Music / lyrics by Irvin Graham. Additional music by Rudi Revil. Material by Sam E. Werris, Arthur Sheekman, Mack Davis, Max Liebman and Don Herold. Additional dialogue by Arthur Stander and Sydney Zelinka. New sketches by Lew Brown (also ... See more »Publicity Listings:
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Dr. SullivanHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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