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The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

1948-06-20 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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John MoffittDirectorTim KileyDirector

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Ed SullivanEd SullivanSelf - HostJohnny MarksJohnny MarksSelfCharles 'Buddy' RogersCharles 'Buddy' RogersSelfDiana WynyardDiana WynyardSelfPaul WinchellPaul WinchellSelfByron PalmerByron PalmerSelfDiana BarrymoreDiana BarrymoreSelfFaye EmersonFaye EmersonSelfPeggy Ann GarnerPeggy Ann GarnerSelfLon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.SelfHope EmersonHope EmersonSelfBuddy LesterBuddy LesterSelf

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Frequently asked questions about The Ed Sullivan Show

What is The Ed Sullivan Show 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.

How long is The Ed Sullivan Show?

The Ed Sullivan Show has a runtime of 60 minutes.