September 9, 1956: Elvis Presley (1st appearance), Charles Laughton (guest host), Dorothy Sarnoff

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 8: Episode 51

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The Ed Sullivan Show
September 9, 1956: Elvis Presley (1st appearance), Charles Laughton (guest host), Dorothy Sarnoff

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CBS | Air Date: September 9, 1956
Summary: --Charles Laughton (guest host) - reads limericks, poems & does stand-up comedy routine titled "Little Girl And Wolf" (about the sadistic side of Little Red Riding Hood).Music:--Elvis Presley (in a remote from Hollywood) - "Don't be Cruel" and "Love Me Tender" (both songs with backing vocals by The Jordanaires).--Elvis Presley (later in--Charles Laughton (guest host) - reads limericks, poems & does stand-up comedy routine titled "Little Girl And Wolf" (about the sadistic side of Little Red Riding Hood).Music:--Elvis Presley (in a remote from Hollywood) - "Don't be Cruel" and "Love Me Tender" (both songs with backing vocals by The Jordanaires).--Elvis Presley (later in show, from Hollywood) - "Ready Teddy" and "Hound Dog."--Dorothy Sarnoff sings "Something Wonderful" (in a scene from the "King And I").--Amru Sani (female singer from India wearing traditional Indian clothes) - "I'm In The Mood For Love" and "My Bolero." Comedy:--The Vagabonds (novelty quartet) - "The Queens Ruler," "I Wonder" & "How You Gonna Keep Em' Down on the Farm," followed by comedy routine. Also appearing:--Conn and Mann (duo tap dances to "Tea For Two")--The Amin Brothers (acrobats) Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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