For someone under 40, seeing Ed Sullivan on a television screen is astonishing. Stooped, brusque and imposing, he seems not only pre-televisual, but prehistoric. (His contemporaries nicknamed him “Old ...

While many know *The Ed Sullivan Show*, few are familiar with Ed Sullivan (1901–1974). Though he led America’s premier variety show, featuring countless stars, the guests always drew more attention ...

Carol Burnett hosts a look back at the storied Ed Sullivan Show, featuring reminiscences and legendary performances by stars from music and comedy.