The Ed Sullivan Show
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.
- 1948-1971
- 24 seasons
- CBS
- Music, Talk & Interview
- TV-G
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.
Season 24 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1970 - 1971
Episode 1
Episode #24.1
Sun, Sep 20, 1970 60 mins
Episode 2
Episode #24.2
Sun, Sep 27, 1970 60 mins
Episode 3
Episode #24.3
Sun, Oct 4, 1970 60 mins
Episode 4
Episode #24.4
Sun, Oct 11, 1970 60 mins
Episode 5
Episode #24.5
Sun, Oct 18, 1970 60 mins
Episode 6
Episode #24.6
Sun, Oct 25, 1970 60 mins
Episode 7
Episode #24.7
Sun, Nov 1, 1970 60 mins
Episode 8
The Carpenters, Rodney Dangerfield, The Four Tops, Freda Payne, Ron Carey, Hank Williams, Jr.
Sun, Nov 8, 1970 60 mins
Episode 9
Episode #24.9
Sun, Nov 15, 1970 60 mins
This show features several singers. A few comedians. A segment on ballet. And a look at the current fad of slot car racing. Several actual race car drives participate in a slot car race.
Episode 10
SALUTE TO RICHARD RODGERS broadcast from the Hollywood Bowl
Sun, Nov 22, 1970 60 mins
Episode 11
Buck Owens, Joan Rivers, Norm Crosby, Dory Previn, Jim Bailey, Dick Jensen, Lahman & Barkley, Albert Lucas
Sun, Nov 29, 1970 60 mins
Episode 12
The Grass Roots, Joey Heatherton, The Three Degrees, Pat Cooper, Scoey Mitchell, Peter Gennaro
Sun, Dec 6, 1970 60 mins
Episode 13
Episode #24.13
Sun, Dec 13, 1970 60 mins
Episode 14
Episode #24.14
Sun, Dec 20, 1970 60 mins
Episode 15
Episode #24.15
Sun, Dec 27, 1970 60 mins
Episode 16
Rodney Dangerfield, John Byner, Jim Bailey, Sergio Franchi, O.C. Smith, Lana Cantrell
Sun, Jan 3, 1971 60 mins
Episode 17
Tony Bennett, Ethel Merman, Vikki Carr, Gary Puckett, Melina Mercouri, Norm Crosby, Judy Carne, Albert Brooks, the Muppets
Sun, Jan 10, 1971 60 mins
Episode 18
Episode #24.18
Sun, Jan 24, 1971 60 mins
Episode 19
Episode #24.19
Sun, Jan 31, 1971 60 mins
Episode 20
Episode #24.20
Sun, Feb 7, 1971 60 mins
Ed Sullivan's guests are: Caterina Valente; pianist Peter Nero who by plays the theme from 'Love Story;' comedian Pat Henry; Carol Channing and Sid Caesar performing a scene from the play 'Four on a Garden;' comedian Robert Klein; singer Jerry Vale; and Gladys Knight and The Pips.
Episode 21
Episode #24.21
Sun, Feb 21, 1971 60 mins
Episode 22
The Everly Brothers, George Carlin, Shirley Bassey, Sid Caesar, Jerry Butler, David Brenner, The Brockways, Tybee & Antonio
Sun, Feb 28, 1971 60 mins
Episode 23
Episode #24.23
Sun, Mar 7, 1971 60 mins
Episode 24
Bernadette Peters, George Hamilton, Oliver, The Phil Driscoll Explosion, The Young Saints, Georgie Kaye, Skiles & Henderson
Sun, Mar 21, 1971 60 mins
Episode 25
Melanie, David Frye, Sandler & Young, Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass, Joanna Simon, Norman Wisdom, Vic Perry, Tony Fane, Lennie Schultz
Sun, Mar 28, 1971 60 mins
Episode 26
Special Memorial Day Edition
Sun, May 30, 1971 60 mins
The last new episode features some new talent and a guest co-host.