March 3, 1957: Lerner and Loewe Tribute

The Ed Sullivan Show: Season 9: Episode 24

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The Ed Sullivan Show
March 3, 1957: Lerner and Loewe Tribute

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CBS | Air Date: March 3, 1957
Summary: Tribute to Alan Jay Lerner & Fritz Loewe - Presented in connection with the first anniversary of their Broadway hit "My Fair Lady." Lerner and Loewe appear on this show. Songs from "My Fair Lady":--Edward Mulhare (temporary replacing Rex Harrison) sings "What Can't the English?"--Stanley Holloway, Gordon Dilworth and Rod McLennan singTribute to Alan Jay Lerner & Fritz Loewe - Presented in connection with the first anniversary of their Broadway hit "My Fair Lady." Lerner and Loewe appear on this show. Songs from "My Fair Lady":--Edward Mulhare (temporary replacing Rex Harrison) sings "What Can't the English?"--Stanley Holloway, Gordon Dilworth and Rod McLennan sing "With a Little Bit O' Luck."--Michael King sings "On Street Where You Live" (from the original cast). Guests (performing songs from other Lerner-Loewe plays):--Fred Astaire & Jane Powell - perform a tap dance routine from "The Liar's Song."--Gene Kelly & Leslie Caron - dance to "Love Is Here To Stay."--Tony Bavaar sings "I Talk to the Trees" (from "Paint Your Wagon")--Jane Morgan sings "Almost Like Being in Love" (song and dance number from "Brigadoon") Also:--Stanley Holloway - recites poem, a sequel to "Albert & The Lion."--Marie Wilson (actress from "My Friend Irma") - interrupts Ed early in program and, later, does a monologue at Mann's Chinese Theater.--Goddard Lieberson presents a "1,000,000 Record Sale" plaque to Lerner & Loewe.--Audience bows: Nancy Olson, Vera Zarina Expand
Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Music

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