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

May 3rd 3:30a ET

Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and more

Today's episode features Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Elizabeth and Collins, Topo Gigio, John Byner, Los Vegas, and Tom Jones.

May 6th 3:00a ET

Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Richard Pryor, and more

Today's episode features the Beatles, Richard Pryor, Senor Wences, Joan Rivers, Eric Brenn, George Carlin, Topo Gigio, and Elvis Presley.

May 6th 3:30a ET

Ethel Merman, The Supremes, and more

Today's episode features the Supremes, Ricky Nelson, the Martin Brothers, Ethel Merman, Frank Fontaine, and Ricky Nelson.

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