November 1, 1970: Richard Pryor, Bobbie Gentry, Melba Moore, Roy Clark

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 23: Episode 7

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The Ed Sullivan Show
November 1, 1970: Richard Pryor, Bobbie Gentry, Melba Moore, Roy Clark

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CBS | Air Date: November 1, 1970
Starring: Bern Bennett, Ed Sullivan, Ralph Paul, Art Hannes
Summary: Music: --Bobbie Gentry sings "I Want You Back," "Benjamin" and "Your Number One Fan." --Roy Clark - "Thank God and Greyhound, You're Gone" and "Malaguena." --Melba Moore - "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother."
"Purlie" Broadway cast: --Melba Moore sings "Purlie." --"Purlie" Broadway cast (without Melba Moore) - "Walk Him Up the Stairs"Music: --Bobbie Gentry sings "I Want You Back," "Benjamin" and "Your Number One Fan." --Roy Clark - "Thank God and Greyhound, You're Gone" and "Malaguena." --Melba Moore - "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother."
"Purlie" Broadway cast: --Melba Moore sings "Purlie." --"Purlie" Broadway cast (without Melba Moore) - "Walk Him Up the Stairs" production number.
Comedy: --Richard Pryor - talks about growing up in the inner city. --Stanley Myron Handelman (comedian) - topics include his "no neck" friend. --Fenella Fielding (singer-comedian) sings "Don't Let Me Down."
Audience bows: Ben Gross (newsman), Tom-Tom Moore (hero, caught a falling baby), and Harry Hirschfield.
CBS repeated this show on April 25, 1971.… Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

Season 23 Episodes

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