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  • Friday, September 11th, 2026

    Elvis Presley Was Just 21 Years Old When He Drew in Nearly 70 Million Viewers on The Ed Sullivan Show, 70 Years Ago

    Elvis Presley made his way onto The Ed Sullivan Show against the odds. The singer was quickly becoming one of the biggest names in music when he began appearing on different TV shows to perform. While Presley made appearances on The Milton Berle Show and The Steve Allen Show, among many others, Sullivan had hesitations about platforming the provocative singer, whose […]

  • Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

    Elvis Presley Makes His Ed Sullivan Show Debut: 70 Years Later

    Revisit Elvis Presley’s unforgettable Ed Sullivan Show performances in HD with our YouTube playlist here. Seventy years ago this September 9, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, a broadcast that shattered television viewership records and marked a defining moment in his rise to superstardom. That rise had been unfolding at […]

  • Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

    It Runs in the Family- Sibling Acts on The Ed Sullivan Show

    Check out our Siblings Performances playlist on YouTube to watch full performances! Have you ever called someone’s home and, for a moment, could not tell whether a mother, daughter or sister had answered the telephone? Relatives may not sound identical, but something in their tone, rhythm or way of shaping words can make the resemblance […]

  • Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

    The Ed Sullivan Show Celebrates The 4th Of July

    Be sure to view our full Patriotic Performances playlist on YouTube. This fourth of July America is turning 250, and The Ed Sullivan Show was there for decades, helping define an era when television became America’s gathering place. At a time when national pride and patriotism had a different place in American popular culture, the […]

  • Thursday, June 18th, 2026

    More Than a Host: When Ed Sullivan Stepped Into the Spotlight

    Today, behind-the-scenes content is everywhere. Audiences want the set visit, the candid interview, the backstage moment and the clip that makes a famous person feel a little more human. Long before social media turned that kind of access into its own category, The Ed Sullivan Show was already giving viewers a front-row seat to worlds […]

  • Monday, May 18th, 2026

    The Ed Sullivan Theater’s Closing Act

    There are few stages in New York that seem to hold more than applause. Some theaters are remembered for a single production, a famous opening night, or the stars who passed through their doors. But the Ed Sullivan Theater has lived many lives. It has been a Broadway house, a radio studio, a television landmark, […]

  • Monday, April 13th, 2026

    Ed Sullivan to be Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026

    Check out our Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Playlist! For generations, The Ed Sullivan Show was where audiences first encountered artists who would go on to shape the soundtrack to their lives. Today, it is with sincere gratitude that we celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognizing Ed Sullivan with the Ahmet […]

  • Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

    April Fools’ Day: A Long Tradition of Laughter on The Ed Sullivan Show

    April Fools’ Day, celebrated each year on April 1st, has long been associated with humor, surprise and a touch of playful deception. While its exact origins remain uncertain, one of the most widely accepted explanations dates back to 16th-century France. In 1582, the adoption of the Gregorian calendar shifted the start of the new year […]

  • Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

    Celebrating Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary: Ed Sullivan’s Visit with Walt Disney

    This year marks a remarkable milestone as Disneyland celebrates 70 years of magic, seven decades of imagination, storytelling, and unforgettable experiences that have welcomed generations of families through its gates. What began in Anaheim, California, as Walt Disney’s bold vision for a new kind of theme park has grown into a global phenomenon, inspiring destinations […]

  • Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

    From Olympic Ice to the Ed Sullivan Stage

    On February 6, 2026, the world once again turns its attention to snow-covered peaks, frozen rinks, and feats of athletic brilliance as the Winter Olympics begin. This year the games unfold across multiple regions of northern Italy, where historic alpine venues set the stage for modern competition. From high speed descents to the elegance of […]