The Ed Sullivan Show welcomed talent from all realms including the world’s greatest sports figures and Olympians. In honor of the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, we’ve decided to pay homage to the many Olympic champions who appeared on the show.
When people think about the Ed Sullivan Show they associate great entertainment, New York City and, of course, Broadway! Although New York and the Sullivan show are the home base we all know, the show over its 23 years traveled the world. From European locations to casinos to islands, Ed wanted everyone to have an opportunity to enjoy the magic of the performances in person at notable venues. Today we’re going to recount some of the most iconic locations from where The Ed Sullivan Show was broadcast.
In a culture that revolves around measuring talent and ability, we often forget about the important role of inspiration. Inspiration can open us to new possibilities by allowing us to transform our ordinary experiences and push our own limitations. The Ed Sullivan Show was not just a variety show, it was a pool of inspiration that everyone wanted to jump into. To this day, it still inspires people from all walks of life, and even some of the biggest stars in the world. Today we’d like to share with you just some of the many artists that drew inspiration from the amazing talent that appeared on the show.
The month of April is here, which means we’re in for a month full of jokes and laughs. Back in April 1976, author and humorist Larry Wilde created National Humor Month. He created this month with the intent of bringing public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Here at The Ed Sullivan Show, we’re […]
There’s no doubt that some of the most iconic performances in television history happened on The Ed Sullivan Show. However, there’s also another side to these special performances that have gone unnoticed. Well that all ends today, as we bring back some of the most surprising moments from some of your favorite performers! On October […]
Happy Valentine’s Day from The Ed Sullivan Show! To set the mood this weekend we’ve curated a playlist of some of the best love songs that have been performed throughout the history of the show. We wish you all a safe and memorable weekend and hope you enjoy this Valentine’s Day gift from us to […]
Happy New Year from The Ed Sullivan Show! To start off the new year we wanted to do a deep dive into the man himself, Mr. Edward Vincent Sullivan also known as TV’s “King Of Variety” for 23 years! He was a straight-faced, awkward man who brought more sparkle and talent to television than perhaps […]
For 23 years from 1948 to 1971, families gathered in front of their TV sets at 8 PM every Sunday to watch The Ed Sullivan Show. With its impressive high ratings, a booking on the variety show was a golden opportunity for any performer to boost their career and hopefully become a household name across […]
For the past three months, we have been celebrating Elvis Presley on The Ed Sullivan Show YouTube Channel. Twelve iconic Elvis performances are now available to view in HD including “Hound Dog,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender” and “Peace In The Valley.” Watch them all on our channel here!
UMe and SOFA Entertainment have partnered on a global deal involving “The Ed Sullivan Show” catalog. For the first time ever, full performance segments will be officially available worldwide via streaming platforms on June 12th. Nearly 50 years after The Ed Sullivan Show wrapped its final episode and charmed TV viewers for the final time […]