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

Oct 3rd 4:30a ET

George Carlin, Liza Minnelli, The Fifth Dimension, and more

Today's episode features the Fifth Dimension, Paul Anka, George Carlin, Liza Minnelli, Paul Anka, and Jacqueline Susanne.

Oct 4th 4:00a ET

Nat King Cole, Bob Hope, and more

Today's episode features Nat King Cole, Pearl Bailey, Will Jordan, Maria Cole, Bob Hope, and the Charlivels.

Oct 4th 4:30a ET

James Brown, Nancy Sinatra, and more

Today's episode features James Brown and the Famous Flames, Rich Little, the Muppets, Arthur Haynes and Company, and Nancy Sinatra.

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