October 18, 1970: B.B. King, The Carpenters, Tony Bennett, George Burns

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 23: Episode 5

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The Ed Sullivan Show
October 18, 1970: B.B. King, The Carpenters, Tony Bennett, George Burns

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CBS | Air Date: October 18, 1970
Starring: Bern Bennett, Ed Sullivan, Ralph Paul, Art Hannes
Summary: Music: --The Carpenters - "Close to You" & "We've Only Just Begun." --B.B. King - "Just A Little Bit of Love" and a medley ("How Blue Can You Get" & "The Thrill Is Gone"). --Tony Bennett sings "Something" (Beatles song), "Get Happy" & "I'll Begin Again" (song from the movie "Scrooge").
Comedy: --George Burns (stand-up monologue) - givesMusic: --The Carpenters - "Close to You" & "We've Only Just Begun." --B.B. King - "Just A Little Bit of Love" and a medley ("How Blue Can You Get" & "The Thrill Is Gone"). --Tony Bennett sings "Something" (Beatles song), "Get Happy" & "I'll Begin Again" (song from the movie "Scrooge").
Comedy: --George Burns (stand-up monologue) - gives his views on nudity in show business (current movies, night clubs) --Robert Klein (stand-up comedy) - does a routine on the World Series (interviews with athletes, school bands in half-time show) --New York City Stickball Team (comedy routine)
Also appearing: --1970 Harvest Moon Ball Dance Champions (winners from different categories: polka, rhumba, etc.) --Albert Almoznino - makes shadow puppets on wall
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Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

Season 23 Episodes

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