January 3, 1971: O.C. Smith, Rodney Dangerfield, Sergio Franchi, Lana Cantrell, Jim Bailey

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 23: Episode 16

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The Ed Sullivan Show
January 3, 1971: O.C. Smith, Rodney Dangerfield, Sergio Franchi, Lana Cantrell, Jim Bailey

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CBS | Air Date: January 3, 1971
Starring: Bern Bennett, Ed Sullivan, Ralph Paul, Art Hannes
Summary: Music: --O.C. Smith sings "What the World Needs Now" and a medley ("Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" & "Little Green Apples"). --Sergio Franchi sings a medley of "All of My Life," "Mi Cuando" (in Italian) and "Jean." --Lana Cantrell sings "Reach Out & Touch Somebody's Hand" and "Being Alive." --Jim Bailey (femaleMusic: --O.C. Smith sings "What the World Needs Now" and a medley ("Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" & "Little Green Apples"). --Sergio Franchi sings a medley of "All of My Life," "Mi Cuando" (in Italian) and "Jean." --Lana Cantrell sings "Reach Out & Touch Somebody's Hand" and "Being Alive." --Jim Bailey (female impersonator, as Peggy Lee) - sings "Why Don't You Do Right," "Manana" and "Fever." --Jim Baily (as himself) sings "My Life" & "My Way."
Comedy: --Rodney Dangerfield (comedian) - tells jokes about his wife and kids. --John Byner (comedian-impressionist) - appears in two segments.
Dance Troupe: --The Bayanihan Philippine Dancers (traditional music and dances) - appear in two segments. … Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

Season 23 Episodes

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