September 23, 1956

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 9: Episode 1

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The Ed Sullivan Show
September 23, 1956

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CBS | Air Date: September 23, 1956
Summary: Music:--Edith Piaf (French chanteuse) sings "Poor People Of Paris" and "Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots."--Vaughn Monroe (baritone singer) - "In The Middle Of The House."--Helen Traubel (dramatic soprano opera singer) - medley of Sigmund Romberg songs including "Stout Hearted Men."Broadway:--Edward G. Robinson & cast present aMusic:--Edith Piaf (French chanteuse) sings "Poor People Of Paris" and "Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots."--Vaughn Monroe (baritone singer) - "In The Middle Of The House."--Helen Traubel (dramatic soprano opera singer) - medley of Sigmund Romberg songs including "Stout Hearted Men."Broadway:--Edward G. Robinson & cast present a 12-minute sequence from Paddy Chayefsky's Broadway drama "Middle of the Night." Gena Rowlands, the play's female lead, introduces the scene. (Other co-stars, Patricia Benoit, Nancy R. Pollack and Martin Balsam, were scheduled to appear with Robinson).--Joshua Logan, who produced and directed "Middle of the Night" on Broadway, makes a cameo appearance.Comedy:--Jean Carroll (comedienne)--Will Jordan (impressionist) - does his Ed Sullivan impression during a Lincoln-Mercury commercial.Also appearing:--Tom Zachary (retired major league baseball pitcher) - recalls the 1927 game when he pitched against Babe Ruth for Babe's record-setting 60th home run.--Janos and Bogyo (acrobats)--"Toby" (a German dog act) Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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