September 16, 1956: The Four Aces, Marion Marlowe, Brooklyn Dodgers, Milwaukee Braves, Cincinatti Redlegs

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 8: Episode 52

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The Ed Sullivan Show
September 16, 1956: The Four Aces, Marion Marlowe, Brooklyn Dodgers, Milwaukee Braves, Cincinatti Redlegs

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CBS | Air Date: September 16, 1956
Summary: Music:--The Four Aces (vocal quartet) - "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" and "Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)."--Marion Marlowe sings a medley of songs from "The King & I" ("Hello, Young Lovers," "Getting to Know You" and "I Have Dreamed"). --The Fujiwara Opera Co. (Japanese opera group) perform "Three Little Maids" (from "MadameMusic:--The Four Aces (vocal quartet) - "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" and "Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)."--Marion Marlowe sings a medley of songs from "The King & I" ("Hello, Young Lovers," "Getting to Know You" and "I Have Dreamed"). --The Fujiwara Opera Co. (Japanese opera group) perform "Three Little Maids" (from "Madame Butterfly"), "Below" and "One Fine Day."Comedy:--Richard Hearne (British comedian, aka "Mr. Pastry") - plays a salesman in a sketch set in a drapery shop.--The Goofers (comedy instrumental group) -"Pogo Stick."World Series segment:--Ed introduces sports announcers Vin Scully, Earl Gillespie, Blaine Walsh, George Bryson and Mark Scott.--Vin Scully introduces individual members of the Brooklyn Dodgers.--Earl Gillespie introduces the Milwaukee Braves.--George Bryson introduces members of the Cincinnati Redlegs (name was changed from "Reds" to "Redlegs" during '50's Red scare).(All three baseball teams were contenders for the World Series.)Also appearing:--Carmen Basilio, the newly crowned welterweight champion, discusses his Sept. 12th fight with Johnny Saxton.--Willie Hartack (jockey) is interviewed.  --Harvest Moon Ball dancers - winners from various categories.--Cameo: Lou Perini (Milwaukee Braves owner).--On film: Footage of a Japanese baseball game.--On film: A clip from the movie "The Best Things in Life Are Free," which stars Ernest Borgnine, Gordon MacRae, Dan Dailey, Sheree North and, as himself, Ed Sullivan. Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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