Written by: Bill Gubbins The movie, which turns 60 this month, epitomized Ed Sullivan’s critical role as the arbiter of American popular culture. Me? On The Ed Sullivan Show? Me? Harry McAfee, appearing with . . . Ed Sullivan? I’ve got a wonderful wife, two swell kids, a good job, and now this . . […]
March marks the start of Women’s History Month, where we celebrate the contributions of women in history. The push to celebrate notable women in the U.S., began in 1978 in Sonoma County, California, to address the lack of women’s history in the K-12 school curriculum. In 1981, the U.S. Congress passed a law authorizing the […]
Written by Kevin Powell | udiscovermusic.com I cannot recall when I first heard the name Ed Sullivan, but it certainly had to have been when I was a ghetto youth coming of age in the 1970s and 1980s. I initially connected his name with music superstars Elvis Presley and The Beatles, and their now legendary appearances on […]
During The Ed Sullivan Show’s 24-season run, talent from around the world sang, danced, and performed their favorite compositions. What audiences didn’t always realize was that many of the same songs and music were performed but interpreted differently each with their unique spin delivered by various talents. Whether it be in another language, a […]
As we begin to finish the year strong, we’d like to thank all of our subscribers, fans, and viewers of The Ed Sullivan Show for the amazing support we received in 2022. This year we hit 500,000 YouTube subscribers and over 320 million channel views. Both the support and growth have been amazing thus far […]
From 1948 to 1971, The Ed Sullivan Show welcomed thousands of performers from around the world to its stage. Some talent performed only once, while others made multiple appearances during the show’s incredible 23-year run. To pay homage to this amazing show and its acts we’d like to announce the Ed Sullivan’s Rock & Roll […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and once again we’re decking the halls and roasting those chestnuts with Ed Sullivan. With Thanksgiving and the holiday season right around the corner, let Ed entertain you with some of the best holiday moments from the show! Now a staple of the holiday season, The Little […]
In 1974, the International Music Council declared that on October 1 every year, International Music Day would be celebrated. This special day was created to encourage people to actively appreciate and enjoy the power of music that brings people together from all around the world. Similar to International Music Day, The Ed Sullivan Show brought […]
It’s official! The Ed Sullivan Show has launched its very own channel on Pluto TV. Starting today, fans can enjoy iconic performances as seen on America’s longest-running variety show in television history. For 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, we’re going to have a really big show! Found on Pluto TV within […]
From the inception of The Ed Sullivan Show, comedy has always been a mainstay of the program. Some comedians only appeared on the show a few times while others became regulars. As we look back on many of the comedians who appeared, we’d like to point a spotlight on a few of the comedic duos […]