October 18, 1959: Harry Belafonte (on film); The Ames Brothers; Harlem Globetrotters; Wilt Chamberlain

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 12: Episode 5

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The Ed Sullivan Show
October 18, 1959: Harry Belafonte (on film); The Ames Brothers; Harlem Globetrotters; Wilt Chamberlain

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CBS | Air Date: October 18, 1959
Summary: Filmed segment:--Harry Belafonte sings "Jamaica Farewell," and is interviewed by Ed Sullivan on the "Odds Against Tomorrow" movie set. Music:--The Ames Brothers (singing quartet, celebrating ten years as recording artists) - medley of hits: "Undecided," "Rag Mop," "Melody D'amour," "You, You," "Sentimental Me," "It Only Hurts For A LittleFilmed segment:--Harry Belafonte sings "Jamaica Farewell," and is interviewed by Ed Sullivan on the "Odds Against Tomorrow" movie set. Music:--The Ames Brothers (singing quartet, celebrating ten years as recording artists) - medley of hits: "Undecided," "Rag Mop," "Melody D'amour," "You, You," "Sentimental Me," "It Only Hurts For A Little While" & "Naughty Lady From Shady Lane."--Ames Brothers (performing separately): "The Toreador Song" (Joe Ames), "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" (Vic & Gene Ames) and "You And The Night And The Music" (Ed Ames).   --The Ames Brothers - "Take Me Along."--Hayim (Chaim) and Sarah Fershko (husband-and-wife pianist & singer, both originally from Poland) - song title? (possibly Tchaikovsky's Piano Player). Comedy:--Jean Carrol (stand-up comedienne) - "domestic humor" includes jokes about her husband, family life.--The Harlem Globetrotters vs. the Ames Brothers in a basketball game. Wilt Chamberlain also participates. Duke Snyder is the referee.--The Konyats (comedy dance team) Also appearing:--Gretchen Wyler (dancer in Matador costume) - "Toreo" (mock bullfight scene).--Brascia & Tybee (dancers) - perform a modern ballet Pas De Deux.--Audience bows: Marshall Cassidy, Arthur Macy, Bill Russel--On stage bow: Duke Snyder (baseball great) Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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