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The Ed Sullivan Show

1948·Show
1068Episodes in24Seasons·TV-G
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IMDb7.9
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The Ed Sullivan Show fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Show business, pop culture, and history

  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction5
  • Character Depth5

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Golden Age Variety SpectacleMusic History ArchiveMid-Century AmericanaIconic Cultural MomentsMulti-Genre EntertainmentNostalgic Family ViewingHistorical Performance FootageBroadway & Pop CrossoverUnscripted Charm

Crew

Directed by:
Tim Kiley, John Moffitt
Produced by:
Bob Precht, Chester Feldman, Robert Precht

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Ed Sullivan Show legally?

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Is The Ed Sullivan Show worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ed Sullivan Show rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does The Ed Sullivan Show have?

24 seasons

It has 24 seasons with 1068 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did The Ed Sullivan Show air?

It ran from 1948 to 1971 and has ended.

What language is The Ed Sullivan Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ed Sullivan Show?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ed Sullivan Show in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ed Sullivan Show use?

Berserk ButtonBowdleriseBroadcast LiveBrooklyn RageCatchphraseCool Old GuyThe Eponymous ShowIt Will Never Catch OnFlipping the BirdWham EpisodeNew Season, New NameScatterbrained Seniorand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Ed Sullivan Show, including Berserk Button, Bowdlerise, Broadcast Live.