Ed Sullivan Show
Sunday night institution
The Ed Sullivan Show was an American television variety program that aired from 1948 to 1971, hosted by newspaper columnist Ed Sullivan.
The show became a cultural institution, famous for introducing American audiences to acts ranging from Elvis Presley to the Beatles.
An appearance on the show could launch a career overnight.
The Beatles' Ed Sullivan appearance drew 73 million viewers.
- BeatlesIconic sixties rock quartet
- British InvasionSixties UK music takeover
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- varietyState of being diverse
- CBSMajor television and radio network
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- BeatlesAbbey Road, Rubber Soul, White Album, Yellow Submarine, Magical Mystery Tour
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