December 21, 1958

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 11: Episode 15

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The Ed Sullivan Show
December 21, 1958

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CBS | Air Date: December 21, 1958
Summary: 1958 Christmas Show.Music:--Rise Stevens (operatic mezzo-soprano) - medley of Christmas carols ("Silent Night," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," and "Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful").--David Seville & The Chipmunks - "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)."--Luis Mariano (Spanish-born singer) - "Maman La1958 Christmas Show.Music:--Rise Stevens (operatic mezzo-soprano) - medley of Christmas carols ("Silent Night," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," and "Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful").--David Seville & The Chipmunks - "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)."--Luis Mariano (Spanish-born singer) - "Maman La Plus Belle Du Monde."--Betty Johnson sings a Christmas medley ("White Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," "The Christmas Song" and "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town").Broadway:--Jose Ferrer and Lois Smith (actors) - perform the Romeo and Juliet rehearsal scene from "Edwin Booth," a play based on the life of the 19th century actor (and brother of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth).Comedy:--Wayne and Shuster (comedy team) - "CinderElvis," a comedy sketch with Thelma Pelish, Mort Marshall, Jack Merigold, and Sid Raymond.Also appearing:--Dick Button (champion ice skater) - performs at the Rockefeller Center ice rink.--Bob Considine (newspaper columnist) reads "If I Were A King" from his book "Christmas Stocking."--On-stage bows: Charlie Conerly (New York Giants quarterback), Johnny Unitas (Baltimore Colts quarterback), and Jim Brown (Cleveland Browns fullback). Jim Brown is presented with an award for 'Outstanding Player Of The Year.'Filmed segment:--On film: A scene from the MGM film "Tom Thumb" starring Russ Tamblyn. Following the clip, the film's director, George Pal, shrinks Ed down to 5 1/2 inches. Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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