The Ed Sullivan Show (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1948, The Ed Sullivan Show is a comedy and talk series.
What it’s about. The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Who’s in it. The Ed Sullivan Show stars Ed Sullivan as Self - Host, Johnny Marks as Self, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers as Self and Diana Wynyard as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Ed Sullivan Show has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ed Sullivan Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ed Sullivan Show tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ed Sullivan Show change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ed Sullivan Show worth watching?
- The Ed Sullivan Show holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and talk. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ed Sullivan Show?
- The Ed Sullivan Show stars Ed Sullivan, Johnny Marks, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Diana Wynyard and Paul Winchell.
- When was The Ed Sullivan Show released?
- The Ed Sullivan Show was released in 1948.