On this day in 1974, Ed Sullivan passed away from esophageal cancer at the age of 73.  He died just a few years following the cancellation of his show in 1971 and one year after the heartbreaking loss of the love of his life, Sylvia.  A ceremony was held for Ed Sullivan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City before he was laid to rest at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New...

Joan Sutherland, a flawless soprano world renowned for her power and range, passed away on October 10, 2010 at the age of 83.  The Australian born opera singer, labeled “La Stupenda,” was a draw at the most legendary opera houses including La Scala, La Fenice, The Royal Opera House and The Metropolitan Opera.  Sutherland’s performances of the beautiful...

Leona Gage appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on July 21, 1957, just days after having the Miss USA title stripped from her.  Gage had won the contest representing the state of Maryland, but when pageant officials found out she was married and a mother of two children they revoked the crown.  It was also soon revealed that Leona Gage was only 18 years old although she had said she was 21 when she entered the...

Today we celebrate what would have been Beatles musician, John Lennon's, 70th birthday. During his life, Lennon made contributions not only to music, but also to literature, art and political activism. It has been 30 years since the musician was killed outside his New York apartment, but his legend and influence have continued to live on.  Lennon's lyrics have a way of connecting with the masses and remaining...

When people talk about The Ed Sullivan Show the conversation almost always reverts back to Elvis Presley’s 1956 appearance watched by 60 million viewers, The Beatles first US live television performance on February 9, 1964 and, shockingly enough, the little Italian mouse named Topo...

Over the last week the world has been mourning the loss of iconic film actor Tony Curtis.  Curtis, whose memorable credits include “Some Like It Hot” (1959), “Spartacus” (1960), and “The Great Race” (1965), had a prolific film career that spanned six decades, earned him an Oscar nomination and made him a Hollywood legend. Tony Curtis was also a friend of “The Ed Sullivan Show” appearing on the...

On this day in 1901 Ed Sullivan was born in New York City.  Most people are familiar with the legendary television host’s variety show, The Ed Sullivan Show, which featured star-studded musical performances by the likes of The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Jackson 5 and The Doors.  You may also recall the comedic routines of Richard Pryor, Rodney...

This past Monday The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame unveiled "ELVIS 1956: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer." The exhibit features roughly 40 photos documenting Elvis Presley’s rise to fame in the year 1956. Alfred Wertheimer was sent to cover the 21-year-old Elvis Presley in January 1956.  This coincided with Presley’s debut single “Heartbreak Hotel” and his first national television appearance on The Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Stage...

Do you remember where you were on February 9, 1964 when the Beatles stepped out onto the Ed Sullivan Show to make their U.S. television debut?  Whether you were one of the teenage girls screeching in the studio audience or a kid watching from the television set in your family living room it is hard to forget that seminal moment in television history when John, Paul, George and Ringo introduced us all to Beatlemania.

Welcome to the official website of The Ed Sullivan Show. If you are a fan of the show and the timeless artists that appeared on its stage, then you have come to the right place! We are the home of The Ed Sullivan Show – America’s longest running variety show, which aired on CBS from 1948-1971. The Ed Sullivan Show was broadcast primetime on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. and introduced America to breakthrough performances by talented artists ultimately provoking a cultural revolution. Where were you when The Beatles first debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show? Or when