June 24, 1956: 8th Anniversary Show

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 8: Episode 40

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The Ed Sullivan Show
June 24, 1956: 8th Anniversary Show

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CBS | Air Date: June 24, 1956
Summary: 8th Anniversary ShowTributes to Ed: --Ethel Merman, Shelley Winters, Ruth Gordon and Sam Levy sing "Sullivan for Me."--Louis Armstrong - surprises Ed and sings "Happy Birthday."--In Hollywood: Ronald Reagan, Natalie Wood, Robert Walker, Walt Disney, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz sing "Happy Anniversary" in a tribute to Sullivan. --In Chicago,8th Anniversary ShowTributes to Ed: --Ethel Merman, Shelley Winters, Ruth Gordon and Sam Levy sing "Sullivan for Me."--Louis Armstrong - surprises Ed and sings "Happy Birthday."--In Hollywood: Ronald Reagan, Natalie Wood, Robert Walker, Walt Disney, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz sing "Happy Anniversary" in a tribute to Sullivan. --In Chicago, Phil Silvers with the Sgt. Bilko cast sing a tribute to Ed.Musical guests: --Harry Belafonte - "Take My Mother Home" and "Jamaica Farewell." --Kate Smith sings a medley of "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die," "I Hear a Rhapsody" and "I've Got the World On a String."--Teresa Brewer sings a medley of "Music! Music! Music!" "Till I Waltz Again With You," "Ricochet" and "A Sweet Old Fashioned Girl."Also appearing: --Jack Paar (TV comedian) - pokes fun at mail order companies. --Klauson's Bears (trained animal act) - bear rides bike.--Gregory Peck - previews next week's show, "A Salute to John Huston."--On film: UCLA sports all-stars (please see "Recap" for names). Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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