The Ed Sullivan Show DVD
The Ed Sullivan Show was an American television series premiered on September 25, 1955 and lasted until June 6, 1971.
This long-running variety series premiered on June 20, 1948 with the title Toast of the Town . (The Toast of the Town link covers the first 8 seasons of Ed Sullivan.) The series was re-titled The Ed Sullivan Show on September 25, 1955 (the beginning of the 9th season). Although the name had… More changed, it remained the same variety show with "something for everyone." There continued to be a diverse guest line-up which included singers, musicians, actors, dancers, comedians, circus acts, plate spinners and acrobats. But now there was now a new type of guest: the rock 'n' roll performer. While Ed booked a few rock 'n' roll acts on "Toast of the Town," these performers became even more prominent on "The Ed Sullivan Show." One of the most famous rock 'n' roll acts was, of course, Elvis Presley. Ed had at first scoffed at the idea of booking Elvis, who had already appeared on "Stage Show," "The Milton Berle Show" and "The Steve Allen Show" amid much controversy. But as Elvis' popularity grew, Ed relented and booked him for three appearances. Then there were the famous Beatles appearances. Legend has it that Ed booked the Beatles without hearing even a note of their music. While visiting England, Sullivan happened to be at Heathrow Airport on October 31, 1963 when the Beatles' plane arrived. The British press and hundreds of fans were there to greet them.
- The Ed Sullivan Show DVD collection is a box set as shown above, all episodes are organize from pilot to finale.
- The Ed Sullivan Show DVD collection includes custom artwork and episode guides so you can find your favorite episode at anytime
- The Ed Sullivan Show DVD collection are formatted region free so they will play on any DVD player, DVD-ROM X-Box or PS2 Worldwide
- All DVDs are presented in full screen, commercial free and unedited. Exactly the same as it was shown in American television.
- Presented in English
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