July 22, 1956: Jack Paar (guest host), The Ames Brothers, Ted Lewis, T.C. Jones, Prof. Backwards

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 8: Episode 44

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The Ed Sullivan Show
July 22, 1956: Jack Paar (guest host), The Ames Brothers, Ted Lewis, T.C. Jones, Prof. Backwards

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CBS | Air Date: July 22, 1956
Summary: Music: --The Ames Brothers - "Autumn Leaves," "Dry Bones" and "It Only Hurts For A Little While." --Ted Lewis dances with his "Shadow" while a chorus sings "Me & My Shadow."--Ted Lewis - "Memories."--Elaine Malbin (operatic soprano) - "This Is My Beloved." --T. C. Jones (female impersonator) - does singing impressions of an AmericanMusic: --The Ames Brothers - "Autumn Leaves," "Dry Bones" and "It Only Hurts For A Little While." --Ted Lewis dances with his "Shadow" while a chorus sings "Me & My Shadow."--Ted Lewis - "Memories."--Elaine Malbin (operatic soprano) - "This Is My Beloved." --T. C. Jones (female impersonator) - does singing impressions of an American singer in Paris: "Two Loves Have I" (in French & English). At end of routine, reveals himself to be a man in drag.Comedy:--Jack Paar (guest host) - At end of show, does a routine about phobias. --Professor Backwards (comedian) - Southern storyteller wearing graduation cap & gown, tells jokes, plays with words by writing letters on oom chalkboard. --Larry Daniels (stand-up comedian) - does an Edward Morrow imitation & routine about airplane travel.Also appearing: --The Moscow Bears - starts with film clip of a performance in Russia. Bears ride a merry-go-round, bikes. --The Fredonias (acrobatic team) --Audience bows: a group of circus performers Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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