The Ed Sullivan Show - Article Index

Encyclopedia - The Ed Sullivan Show: Encyclopedia Ii - The Ed Sullivan Show - Background
Along with the talent he booked each week, he also had recurring characters appear many times a season, such as his puppet sidekick Topo ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - June 6: Encyclopedia - June 6
June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. June 6 - Events. 1508 - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970s: Encyclopedia - 1970s
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series: Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series
Batman was the title of an exceptionally popular 1960s TV series based on the comic-book character Batman that aired on ABC TV for 2 1/2 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1967 In Television: Encyclopedia - 1967 In Television
See also: 1966 in television, other events of 1967, 1968 in television and the list of 'years in television'. For the American network te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alvin And The Chipmunks: Encyclopedia - Alvin And The Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks are a fictional musical group, created by Ross Bagdasarian. The group consists of three singing chipmunks—Alvin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1957 In Television: Encyclopedia - 1957 In Television
See also: 1956 in television, other events of 1957, 1958 in television and the list of 'years in television'. 1957 in television - Events...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Woody Allen: Encyclopedia - Woody Allen
Woody Allen, (born Allen Stewart Königsberg on December 1, 1935), is an American film director, screenwriter, stand up comic, playwright...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles: Encyclopedia - The Beatles
The Beatles were a British rock/pop group from Liverpool, England. The group shattered many sales records and charted more than fifty top...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1967 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1967 In Music
See also: 1966 in music, other events of 1967, 1968 in music, 1960s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1967 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I Can't Get No Satisfaction: Encyclopedia - I Can't Get No Satisfaction
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is a song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for their band, the Rolling Stones. The song was firs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpenters: Encyclopedia - Carpenters
Image:The Carpenters.jpg This article is about a musical group. If you are looking for information about the skilled trade, see carpente...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cliff Richard: Encyclopedia - Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb in Lucknow, India, on October 14, 1940) is one of the United Kingdom's most popular singers. Wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Variety Show: Encyclopedia - Variety Show
A variety show is a show with a variety of acts, often including music and comedy skits, especially on television. The format is basicall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Dave Clark Five: Encyclopedia - The Dave Clark Five
The Dave Clark Five (DC5) were a British rock and roll group in the 1960s, and one of the few that were able to present something of a co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Humour: Encyclopedia - Canadian Humour
Canadian humour is an integral part of the Canadian Identity. Canadians have excelled at comedy and humour in many domains. There are sev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Invasion: Encyclopedia - British Invasion
The British Invasion was an influx of rock and roll performers from Great Britain who became popular in the United States, Australia, Can...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1967: Encyclopedia - 1967
1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 1967 - Events. 1967 - January. January 2 - Charlie C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elvis Presley: Encyclopedia - Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll", was an American singer, song produc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bye Bye Birdie: Encyclopedia - Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie is a musical satire on American society written by Michael Stewart (book), Lee Adams (lyrics), and Charles Strouse (music)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Most-watched Television Episodes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Most-watched Television Episodes - United Kingdom
List of most-watched television episodes - Most watched episodes. (by total number of viewers, [1]) EastEnders Christmas special, 30.1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Programs Broadcast By Cbs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Programs Broadcast By Cbs - Current Primetime Schedule
News Magazine (yellow) (times given are ET/PT; subtract one hour for Central and Mountain times) NOTE: Schedules usually depend on the CB...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Fictional Television Shows: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Fictional Television Shows - Fictional Tv Shows
List of fictional television shows - Family Guy. Battlestar Galactica Forum - local access Daggermouth and Boom Boom - Nickelodeon car...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of U.s. Television Series: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of U.s. Television Series - The Fifty States & D.c.
List of U.S. television series - 0-9. 106 & Park - Music 20/20 - News Magazine 21 Jump Street 227 - Comedy 24 - Drama/Action 3rd R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dick Cavett: Encyclopedia Ii - Dick Cavett - The Tonight Show
In 1960, Cavett was living in a three-room, fifth-floor walk-up on West 89th Street in Manhattan for $51 a month. "I went bargain-huntin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Television Shows Set In New York City: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Television Shows Set In New York City - Shows Set Primarily In The Five Boroughs
List of television shows set in New York City - Live format. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971); known as The Toast of the Town until ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Outkast: Encyclopedia Ii - Outkast - History
OutKast - Origins and Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. Benjamin and Patton went to Tri-Cities High School together in East Point, Georg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinderella Tv: Encyclopedia Ii - Cinderella Tv - 1957 Television Version
This version appeared as a U.S. live broadcast (except on the west coast) on March 31, 1957. It was written specifically for CBS televisi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - June 6: Encyclopedia Ii - June 6 - Births
June 6 - 1236 to 1899. 1236 - Wen Tianxiang, Chinese prime minister (d. 1283) 1436 - Regiomontanus, German mathematician (d. 1476) 150...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alvin And The Chipmunks: Encyclopedia Ii - Alvin And The Chipmunks - History
Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Witch Doctor. In early 1958, Ross Bagdasarian released a novelty song, under his stage name David Seville...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cliff Richard: Encyclopedia Ii - Cliff Richard - 1958—1963: Success And Stardom
The Anglo Indian Harry Webb came from a skiffle group to be lead singer of the rock n roll Drifters in 1958 (not to be confused with the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liberace: Encyclopedia Ii - Liberace - Television
He had a network television program in the 1950s which for a time had higher ratings than I Love Lucy. His brother George led the program...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Johnny Carson: Encyclopedia Ii - Johnny Carson - The Tonight Show
Carson became the host of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in October 1962. His co-host was Ed McMahon throughout his entire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Garner: Encyclopedia Ii - James Garner - An Okie In Korea
Garner was born James Scott Baumgarner in Norman, Oklahoma to Weldon Warren Baumgarner and Mildred Meek. After an endless number of early...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frances Farmer: Encyclopedia Ii - Frances Farmer - Western State Hospital
Farmer moved back in with her parents in West Seattle but she and her mother fought bitterly. Within six months Frances had physically at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Beatles: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Beatles - Breakup
On April 10, 1970, McCartney announced that the band had officially broken up. The cause of the breakup has been debated by fans and hist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jackie Gleason: Encyclopedia Ii - Jackie Gleason - Hey There Ralphie Boy!
But by far his most popular character with his audience was blustery bus driver Ralph Kramden, who lived with his tart but tenderhearted ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eric Morecambe: Encyclopedia Ii - Eric Morecambe - Eric And Ernie
After the war, they made their name on radio, before arriving on television in 1955. They appeared together in many series such as Two of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960 In Television - Television Shows
1960 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ed Sullivan Theater: Encyclopedia Ii - Ed Sullivan Theater - First 66 Years
The facility was designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp. It was built by Arthur Hammerstein in 1927 and named after his father, Oscar Ham...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eleanor Powell: Encyclopedia Ii - Eleanor Powell - Biography
Eleanor Torrey Powell was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. A dancer since childhood, she was discovered at the age of 11 by the head o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jim Henson: Encyclopedia Ii - Jim Henson - 1960s
The success of Sam and Friends led to a series of guest appearances on network talk and variety shows. To this day, Muppets appear as "gu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elvis Presley: Encyclopedia Ii - Elvis Presley - An American Phenomenon
According to Rolling Stone magazine "it was Elvis who made rock 'n' roll the international language of pop." A PBS documentary once descr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1970s - Culture During The Seventies
1970s - Emerging social perspectives in the Seventies. In the wake of the 1960s many of the social dimenisions and perspectives towards...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlie Gracie: Encyclopedia Ii - Charlie Gracie - Career
Gracie began honing the musical skills that one day would take him around the world. He performed every opportunity he had, at weddings, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The 64000 Dollar Question: Encyclopedia Ii - The 64000 Dollar Question - Origin
The 64000 Dollar Question - Take It or Leave It. The $64,000 Question had its roots in the CBS radio quiz show, Take It or Leave It, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1966 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1966 In Television - Television Shows
1966 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1968 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1968 In Television - Television Shows
1968 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1969 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1969 In Television - Television Shows
1969 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1965 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1965 In Television - Television Shows
1965 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1964 In Television - Television Shows
1964 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present) Candid Camera (1948-present) The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971) Bozo the Clown...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1961 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1961 In Television - Television Shows
1961 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rodney Dangerfield: Encyclopedia Ii - Rodney Dangerfield - Early Life And Career
He was born in the Long Island, New York town of Babylon, the son of vaudevillian Phil Roy (Philip Cohen). As a teenager, he got his star...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1962 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1962 In Television - Television Shows
1962 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1963 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1963 In Television - Television Shows
1963 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1970 In Television - Television Shows
1970 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). The Ed Sullivan Show (1948-1971). Bozo the Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan: Encyclopedia Ii - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - The Recording Sessions
Critics and the general public barely took notice of Dylan's debut album, which sold roughly five thousand copies after the first year. F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I Can't Get No Satisfaction: Encyclopedia Ii - I Can't Get No Satisfaction - The Release Of A Success
According to both Jagger and Richards, they never meant to release the song in the form they recorded it. By all accounts, the song simpl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bedrock The Flintstones: Encyclopedia Ii - Bedrock The Flintstones - Features
The climate of Bedrock was somewhat undetermined, since different Flintstones episodes and media have portrayed it differently. Palm tree...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1967 In Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 1967 In Music - Top Albums Released In America
Winter Younger Than Yesterday - The Byrds Mellow Yellow - Donovan More of The Monkees - The Monkees Between The Buttons - The Rolling St...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Big Bird: Encyclopedia Ii - Big Bird - Big Bird's Nest
According to the book Sesame Street Unpaved, Big Bird's nest contains: a bubble gum dispenser, a clock with no hands, a feather duster, a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Woody Allen: Encyclopedia Ii - Woody Allen - Film Career
Woody Allen - Early films. His first movie production was What's New, Pussycat? in 1965, for which he wrote the screenplay. It was a la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles - History
In March 1957, John Lennon formed a skiffle group, The Blackjacks, who later became The Quarrymen. On 6 July of that year, Lennon met Pau...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1971 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1971 In Television - Television Shows
1971 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). Bozo the Clown (1949-present). Come Dancing (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - A Hard Day's Night Song: Encyclopedia Ii - A Hard Day's Night Song - Title Inspired By Ringo-ism
The song's strange title originated from something said by Ringo Starr, the Beatles' drummer. Starr described it this way in an interview...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Monkees: Encyclopedia Ii - The Monkees - History Of The Series
The television show first aired on September 12, 1966 on the NBC television network and lasted for two seasons (58 episodes); its final p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Temptations: Encyclopedia Ii - The Temptations - History
The Temptations - The Primes and The Distants. Birmingham, Alabama teenagers Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Kel Osbourne, and Wiley W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Honeymooners: Encyclopedia Ii - The Honeymooners - Trivia
The Honeymooners was spoofed in a 2000 episode of the sitcom The King of Queens. It figures into a series of dreams that Doug Heffernan (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jefferson Airplane: Encyclopedia Ii - Jefferson Airplane - Jefferson Airplane
This rock group formed on the West Coast of the USA during the summer of 1965 in what was called the San Francisco Bay folk boom. Singer ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bye Bye Birdie: Encyclopedia Ii - Bye Bye Birdie - Story
The fictional story takes place in 1960, centering around Conrad Birdie, a hip-thrusting rock and roll superstar akin to Elvis Presley; h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Honeymooners: Encyclopedia Ii - The Honeymooners - Trivia
The Honeymooners was spoofed in a 2000 episode of the sitcom The King of Queens. It figures into a series of dreams that Doug Heffernan (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Johnnie Ray: Encyclopedia Ii - Johnnie Ray - Classic Johnnie Ray Songs
(1956) - backed by Ray Conniff and his orchestra "Everyday I Have The Blues" "How Long How Long Blues" "I Want To Be Loved" "I'll Never ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cliff Richard: Encyclopedia Ii - Cliff Richard - 1958—1963: Success And Stardom
Cliff Richard, a guitarist and lead singer, was one of the founding members of The Drifters (not to be confused with the American group o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maverick Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Maverick Tv Series - Cast Changes
The hugely popular and charismatic James Garner left over a contract dispute with the studio after the series' third year and was replac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Supremes: Encyclopedia Ii - The Supremes - History
The Supremes - Origins. In 1958, Florence Ballard – a junior high school student in the Detroit housing projects – met and became a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mort Sahl: Encyclopedia Ii - Mort Sahl - Life And Career
His father was a court reporter and then became an FBI Administrator. His family moved out to Los Angeles, California and when he was a y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Just My Imagination Running Away With Me: Encyclopedia Ii - Just My Imagination Running Away With Me - History
Just My Imagination Running Away with Me - Song information. Featuring a full orchestral arrangement with strings and French horns ador...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1967: Encyclopedia Ii - 1967 - Events
1967 - January. January 2 - Charlie Chaplin opens his last film, A Countess From Hong Kong in England. January 4 - Algerian revolutio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - She Loves You: Encyclopedia Ii - She Loves You - The Release
On August 23, 1963, the "She Loves You" single was released to the British public, pairing "She Loves You" on the A-Side with "I'll Get Y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Invasion: Encyclopedia Ii - British Invasion - The First Invasion
The roots of the first British Invasion were sown with the explosion of American Rock and Roll in 1955. Following the successful export o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elvis Presley: Encyclopedia Ii - Elvis Presley - An American Phenomenon
According to Rolling Stone magazine "it was Elvis who made rock 'n' roll the international language of pop." A PBS documentary once descr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles' Influence: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles' Influence - The Music
The Beatles' influence - Composition and recording. Whilst by no means the first to do so (Buddy Holly composed his hits, for example),...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speakerboxxx/the Love Below: Encyclopedia Ii - Speakerboxxx/the Love Below - Overview
Big Boi recorded Speakerboxxx in approximately a month; while André spent two years on The Love Below, and completed the album two weeks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wayne And Shuster: Encyclopedia Ii - Wayne And Shuster - Trivia/parodies
In a bit on Late Night with Conan O'Brien called "National Act Like Canada Matters Day", guitarist Jimmy Vivino remarks to O'Brien, "Wow,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles - History
Main article: History of The Beatles John Lennon formed a group, The Blackjacks, who became The Quarrymen, in March 1957. On July 6 that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I Want To Hold Your Hand: Encyclopedia Ii - I Want To Hold Your Hand - Launching The Invasion
On November 29, 1963, Parlophone Records released to the United Kingdom "I Want To Hold Your Hand", with "This Boy" joining it on the sin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jack Paar: Encyclopedia Ii - Jack Paar - Highly Emotional
Paar was often emotional and unpredictable. The most salient example of this kind of on-screen behavior was demonstrated in 1960. One of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman Tv Series - Popularity
Many sports, music, and media personalities, and a number of Hollywood actors, looked forward to and enjoyed their appearances as villain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Humour: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Humour - Literature
From the first major work of Canadian humour, Thomas McCulloch’s Letters of Mephibosheth Stepsure (1821-23) in the Halifax weekly Acadi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tom Jones Singer: Encyclopedia Ii - Tom Jones Singer - Discography
Tom Jones singer - Singles. "Chills & Fever" b/w "Breathless" (August 1964, produced by Joe Meek) "It's Not Unusual" b/w "To Wait ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpenters: Encyclopedia Ii - Carpenters - 1970s
The Carpenters achieved their breakthrough in 1970 with the release of the Burt Bacharach-Hal David song, "(They Long to Be) Close to You...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Herman's Hermits: Encyclopedia Ii - Herman's Hermits - Band Members After 1970
Herman's Hermits - Peter Noone. Noone left the band in 1971. He starred in ABC's The Chanterville Ghost and played Pinocchio in Hallmar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Big Bird: Encyclopedia Ii - Big Bird - Discussion On Big Bird's Family
Big Bird lives alone on Sesame Street, essentially adopted by the general neighborhood. Of all the people in his neighborhood, Susan and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles - Song Catalogue
In 1963 The Beatles gave their song publishing rights to Northern Songs, a company created by Brian Epstein and music publisher Dick Jame...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles - Influences And Music
As youths, the members of The Beatles were enthusiastic followers of Elvis Presley, first and foremost, and later, of British rock-and-ro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles - Song Samples
1963 songs I Want to Hold Your Hand 1965 songs Help!, Yesterday, Drive My Car, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Nowhere Man, In My L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Beatles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Beatles - In Film
The Beatles had a limited but largely successful film career, beginning with A Hard Day's Night (1964), a loosely scripted comic farce, s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mort Sahl: Encyclopedia Ii - Mort Sahl - Spouses
Sue Babior (1955 - 1958) China Lee (1967 - 1996?) Kenslea Sahl (1997 - ?) ... See also:Mort Sahl, Mort Sahl - Life and career, Mor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Big Bird: Encyclopedia Ii - Big Bird - Performing Big Bird
As Muppeteer Caroll Spinney has aged, the show has gradually started to train new performers to play Big Bird. These apprentices include ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jefferson Airplane: Encyclopedia Ii - Jefferson Airplane - Discography
JEFFERSON AIRPLANE, JEFFERSON STARSHIP, STARSHIP, and JEFFERSON STARSHIP-TNG: Jefferson Airplane: Jefferson Airplane Takes Off (1966) - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mort Sahl: Encyclopedia Ii - Mort Sahl - Quotes
About his ideology, "I'm not a Liberal, I'm a Radical!" About Liberals and Conservatives, "Liberals feel unworthy of their possessions. C...   » Read the article