September 30, 1956

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 9: Episode 2

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The Ed Sullivan Show
September 30, 1956

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CBS | Air Date: September 30, 1956
Summary: Comedy:--Lucy & Desi sketch: Lucy mistakenly believes that she and Desi will be appearing on Edward R. Murrow's "Person to Person" TV show. This 10-minute sketch also features appearances by Vivian Vance and William Frawley.--Joyce Grenfell (British comedienne) - performs two monologues: a nursery school bit and commentary on cocktailComedy:--Lucy & Desi sketch: Lucy mistakenly believes that she and Desi will be appearing on Edward R. Murrow's "Person to Person" TV show. This 10-minute sketch also features appearances by Vivian Vance and William Frawley.--Joyce Grenfell (British comedienne) - performs two monologues: a nursery school bit and commentary on cocktail parties.Music:--Gisele MacKenzie sings "It's Delightful To Be Married" and "Canadian Sunset."--Stockholm Gosskore Glee Club (Swedish boys choir) - "Goethe Waltz" and "Swedish Marching Song." Baseball tribute:(On the even of the World Series, New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers, beginning Oct. 3)--Yogi Berra (of the New York Yankees) is interviewed by Ed.--Sal Maglie (Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher) also is interviewed.--Milwaukee Braves team members Hank Aaron and Frank Torre make cameo appearances.Also appearing:--Lilly Yokoi (bicycle acrobat) - performs balancing stunts.--Benson Ford, of the Ford (Motor Company) family, promotes United Charity work.--On film: President Dwight D. Eisenhower gives a speech encouraging charity work.--Audience bow: Dr. Albert Jorgensen (University of Connecticut president). Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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