The iconic variety show, renowned for its eclectic mix of vaudeville acts and electrifying rock music performances.
Ed Sullivan's show featured a variety of brief acts, including slapstick comedy and operatic arias, as well as occasional film appearances, such as the only known footage of Anna Pavlova performing her Swan Dance. The Muppets made their television debut on Sullivan's show.
1. Premiere Show with Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis
Aired: Jun 20, 19482. Irving Berlin, The Ink Spots, Peter Lind Hayes, Nan Wynn, Paul Winchell & Jerry Mahoney
Aired: Jun 27, 19483. Joe DiMaggio, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
Aired: Jul 4, 19484. Lena Horne, Joey Adams, Joe Howard, Jr., Tony Canzoneri
Aired: Jul 11, 1948Aired: Jul 18, 1948Aired: Jul 25, 1948Aired: Aug 1, 19488. Peggy Lee, Harry Hershfield, The Howard Brothers, The DeMarco Sisters
Aired: Aug 8, 19489. Irving Berlin, Nancy Donovan, Russ Morgan Orchestra, Vincent Lopez Orchestra
Aired: Aug 15, 1948Aired: Aug 22, 194811. Lon Chaney, Jr., Count Basie and His Orchestra
Aired: Aug 29, 194812. Patricia Bright, Noro Morales
Aired: Sep 5, 1948Main Cast
Appearances
