First Aired: June 1st, 1948
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Summary: Welcome to the Toast of the Town guide at TV Tome.
The Toast of the Town guide covers the first 8 seasons of Ed Sullivan's long-running variety series. (Seasons 9 through 24 are on the The Ed Sullivan Show guide.) In 1948, the fledgling CBS television network was planning a weekly variety series. Newpaper columnist Ed Sullivan was chosen as host. The series premiered on June 20, 1948. From the very first broadcast, Mr. Sullivan was criticized for his lack of charisma. He looked stiff, awkward and uncomfortable. But Sullivan had an understanding of show business and his show gradually gained a following.
On September 18, 1955, the series was given its new title The Ed Sullivan Show Thanks to everyone who's helped on this guide, including - --Jim Brent (of Burbank, CA), who provided most of the guest lists from 1952 through 1960.
--Ben Hallums Rowe And thanks to Historic Films for their on-line database. Their website has been very helpful in verifing guest li
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Season 6
Episode 2: Edith Piaf / Pat O'Brian / Joe E. Lewis / Van Velts
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Summary: Guests - --Edith Piaf - ""Padam, Padam, Padam"" & ""Jezebel""
--Pat O'Brian - reads ""What Is A Little Girl"" then does a silent poker game. --Joe E. Lewis (stand-up comedy routine - Vegas, Hollywood, politics, introduces pianist George Apply, and sings ""Ghost Riders In The Sky"")
--Ed presents ""Look Magazine's Award for Top Ball players of the Year."" Winners - Phil Rizzuto, Bobby Shantz, Allie Reynolds, Yogi Berra, Ferris Fain, Hank Bauer, Mickey Mantle. (Ed Weir joins players on stage). --Van Velts (2 men & 2 women do acrobatics) --Dancers Of Bali - ""Dance Of The Bumblebee"" and, later in show, entire group performs the ""Monkey Dance."" Audience bows - Jacques Peel, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Harold Arlen
Episode 8: Frankie Laine / Sugar Ray Robinson / Barry Fitzgerald / Alec Templeton / the Szonys
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Summary: Guests - --Frankie Laine - ""Jezebel,"" ""High Noon & Sunny Side of the Street"" --Sugar Ray Robinson tap dances --Film clip - Barry Fitzgerald & Maureen O'Hara - film clip from ""The Quiet Man"" --Barry Fitzgerald (interview) - sits on stage and talks with Ed. --Alec Templeton (plays piano and sings) - Aria from ""Samson & Delilah"" and sings ""Give Me Your Name, Age, Height And Size"" --Les Compagnones de la Chanson (nine man choir) - ""Three Little Bells"" --The Szonys (ballet) - Pas de Deux Audience bows - Terry Moore, Joy Godbethere
Episode 9: Bert Lahr / Art Carney / Delta Rhythm Boys / Mimi Benzell
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Summary: Bert Lahr tribute - Lahr appears in three sketches - (1) Baseball sketch with Art Carney. Baseball coach Lahr is interviewed by Carney. (2) ""Schneider's Miracle"" - Lahr as a garbage man picking up litter in Central Park. (3) ""The Wood Chooper"" - Woodchopper Bert sings to his ax. Other guests - --Barry Fitzgerald (comedian) --Pat Harrington, Jay Villa and Rob Chambers - salute the upcomming Presidental election by singing ""I Like Ike."" --Barry Fitzgerald recites an excerpt from Abe Lincoln's second inaugural speech. --The Delta Ryhthm Boys (R&B group) - sing ""Dem Bones"" --Nancy Crompton (ballerina) appears on stage with Ed.
--Harry Mimmo (comedian, tap dancer) - dances and does a comedy routine.
--Mimi Benzell (opera singer) - unknown song
--Show closes with ballet dancers on performing on stage (while closing credits roll).
Episode 12: scheduled - Roberta Peters; Ronnie Graham; Leslie Randall
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Summary: Scheduled guests - --Roberta Peters --Ronnie Graham (from ""New Faces"") --Leslie Randall --Collier's All-American Football Team --Phil Moore's Flock --The Princeton Triangle Club --The Pierro Brothers
Episode 13: Samuel Goldwyn Story Part 1 with Bob Hope; Danny Kaye; Eddie Cantor
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Summary: ""The Samuel Goldwyn Story"" Part 1 Scheduled highlights & guests -
--Bob Hope in a scene from ""The Princess and the Pirate"" --Danny Kaye in a scene from ""Hans Christian Andersen"" --Eddie Cantor in a scene from ""Kid from Spain""
Episode 14: scheduled - The Samuel Goldwyn Story Part 2 w/ Frank Loesser
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Summary: ""The Samuel Goldwyn Story"" Part 2 Scheduled guests include -
--Frank Loesser
Episode 17: scheduled - Billy Eckstine; Bill Sears; Maria Riva; Mickey Deems.
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Summary: Scheduled guests - --Billy Eckstine (billed as ""the Great Mr. ""B"") --Bill Sears, Maria Riva, Mickey Deems in a comedy sketch --The Phil Jones Dancers --Eileen O'Dare (Folies Bergere headliner) --Phil Spitalny with his all-girl orchestra.
Episode 18: scheduled - Robert Taylor; Eleanor Parker; Margaret Sullivan; Guy Mitchell
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Summary: Scheduled guests - --Robert Taylor --Eleanor Parker --Margaret Sullivan --Guy Mitchell --Odgen Nash
Episode 26: scheduled - Richard Widmark; Victor Moore; Sam Levenson; Patachou
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Summary: Scheduled - --Richard Widmark in a film scene (film clip?) from ""Destination Gobi""
--Victor Moore (actor) --Vaughn Monroe (bandleader-vocalist)
--Sam Levenson (comedian) --Patachou (dancer) --The Gae Foster Toastettes
Episode 28: scheduled - Debbie Reynolds; Rex Harrison; Lilli Palmer
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Summary: Scheduled guests - --Debbie Reynolds appears in person --On film - Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor in a clip from their movie ""I Love Melvin"" --Rex Harrison and Lilli Palmer appear in a skit. --Burl Ives (folk singer) --Roberta Peters (soprano) --The Vienna Boys Choir
Episode 33: scheduled - Clark Gable & Gene Tierney; Roberta Peters & Jan Peerce
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Summary: Scheduled - --Clark Gable and Gene Tierney appear in a preview of ""Never Let Me Go"" (possibly a film clip) --Roberta Peters and Jan Peerce (Metropolitan Opera stars) --Jimmie McHugh (songwriter lyricist-singer) --Wally Boag (comedian) --Willie West and McGinty (comedy team) --The Maequis Monkeys
Episode 48: scheduled - Burt Lancaster; Jay Lawrence; Brucie Weil
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Summary: Scheduled guests - --Burt Lancaster --Brucie Weil (six year-old singing discovery) --Jay Lawrence (comedian)
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