The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show

Weeknights at 4a ET | 1a PT

Elvis! The Beatles! The Muppets! The Ed Sullivan Show introduced America to several pop culture icons. The preeminent variety show of television's first decades, The Ed Sullivan Show (originally titled Toast of the Town) aired from 1948 to 1971. Former reporter and columnist Sullivan welcomed all sorts of musicians, comedians, circus acts, Broadway ensembles and puppets to his New York City theater.

Next Airings

Dec 8th 4:30a ET

The Four Seasons, the Muppets, Gwen Verdon, and more

Today's episode features the Four Seasons, the Muppets, Alan King, Gwen Verdon, Arthur Worsley, and Jimmy Durante

Dec 9th 4:00a ET

Fabian, Ed Wynn, and more

Today's episode features Fabian, Ed Wynn, Baron Buika, Conrad Buckner, Billy Storm, the Goofers, and Carol Lawrence.

Dec 9th 4:30a ET

B. J. Thomas, Roberta Peters, and more

Today's episode features B.J. Thomas, Lou Rawls, the Canestrellis, Robert Klein, Roberta Peters, Robert Merrill, the Jovers, Little Anthony and the Imperials.

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