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For 23 years, Ed Sullivan hosted an American institution, <b>The Ed Sullivan Show. Every Sunday at 8 o clock, America turned on their televisions to CBS to watch his live variety show, not only hoping to catch a glimpse of the established stars of popular music but also to discover new trends and up-and-coming stars. One thing that everyone could count on was you d witness legendary performances that would be riveting to watch and exhilarating to hear. This three DVD set features Ike & Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, The Mamas & The Papas, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Temptations, The Animals, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Janis Joplin, The Bee Gees, the Byrds, Young Rascals, James Brown and many more, all performing live on the Sullivan stage!

Episode Tracklist:
R&B Greats: 1) The Ike and Tina Turner Revue: Proud Mary, 2) Stevie Wonder: Fingertips Pt. 2, 3) James Brown: Please, Please, Please/Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, 4) The Temptations: I Can't Get Next To You <BR> Legends Of Soul: 1) Stevie Wonder: For Once In My Life, 2) Marvin Gaye: Take This Heart Of Mine, 3) The 5th Dimension: Up, Up and Away, 4) Smokey Robinson and The Miracles: I Second That Emotion, 5) Jackie Wilson: Lonely Teardrops <BR> Sounds Of The Cities: 1) James Brown: It's a Man's Man's Man's World, 2) Gladys Knight and The Pips: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, 3) Sam and Dave: I Thank You, 4) The Ike and Tina Turner Revue: Bold Soul Sister <BR> First Women Of Rock: 1) Diana Ross and The Supremes: Love Child, 2) Janis Joplin: Raise Your Hand, 3) Dusty Springfield: Son Of A Preacher Man, 4) Gladys Knight and The Pips: If I Were Your Woman, 5) Janis Joplin: Maybe, 6) The Supremes: You Can't Hurry Love <BR> Folk Rock: 1) The Band: Up On Cripple Creek, 2) The Byrds: Turn Turn Turn, 3) Creedence Clearwater Revival: Down On The Corner, 4) The Lovin' Spoonful: Daydream, 5) Smokey Robinson and The Miracles: Abraham, Martin and John
Groovy Sounds: 1) Young Rascals: Groovin', 2) The Turtles: Happy Together, 3) Young Rascals: Good Lovin', 4) Spanky and Our Gang: Sunday Will Never Be The Same, 5) The 5th Dimension: Stoned Soul Picnic, 6) Oliver: Good Morning Starshine, 7) The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations <BR> West Coast Rock: 1) The Mamas and The Papas: California Dreaming, 2) The 5th Dimension: California Soul, 3) The Turtles: She'd Rather Be With Me, 4) Friends Of Distinction: Grazing In The Grass, 5) The Beach Boys: I Get Around
The Mamas and the Papas: 1) California Dreaming, 2) Monday, Monday, 3) Dedicated To The One I Love, 4) Creeque Alley, 5) Twelve Thirty, 6) I Call Your Name
The Bad Boys of Rock'n'Roll: 1) The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction, 2) The Animals: Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, 3) The Animals: Bring It On Home To Me, 4) James Brown: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag/I Feel Good, 5) Bo Diddley: Bo Diddley, 6) Jerry Lee Lewis: Whole Lot Of Shakin' Goin' On
Gone Too Soon: 1) Janis Joplin: Maybe, 2) Elvis Presley: Peace In The Valley, 3) Buddy Holly: Oh Boy, 4) The Mamas and The Papas: Words Of Love, 5) The Carpenters: We've Only Just Begun <BR> Lennon and McCartney Songbook: 1) The Beatles: Ticket To Ride, 2) Peter and Gordon: I Don't Want To See You Again, 3) Bobby Rydell: World Without Love, 4) Billy J. Kramer: Bad To Me, 5) Petula Clark: Fool On The Hill 6) Smokey Robinson and The Miracles: Yesterday <BR> Great Groups: 1) The Beatles: Help! 2) The Bee Gees Words 3) The Byrds: Mr. Tambourine Man, 4) Four Tops: It's All In The Game, 5) The Temptations: My Girl/I'm Losing You

Over 90 minutes of incredible talent - new footage and extended performances featuring: Louis Armstrong, Lucille Ball, The Beatles, James Brown, The Doors, Ella Fitzgerald, Jackson 5, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, The Supremes, Topo Gigio and many more!
In its 23-year run, The Ed Sullivan Show presented an incredible array of over 10,000 performers, including the most spectacular ensemble of stars in show business. From over 1,000 hours of classic television, THE VERY BEST OF THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW brings you some of the biggest names in comedy, Broadway, variety, rock and pop captured LIVE in the prime of their careers. This retrospective special originally aired on CBS to huge numbers (#2 highest rated special that year, second only to the Oscar® telecast).
Hosted by Carol Burnett.

The Beatles' appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 and 1965 helped catapult the band to stateside fame and fortune. Their debut performance alone was viewed by 73 million viewers. This collection compiles four full episodes containing 20 songs in total, and including other guests like Soupy Sales, Cab Calloway, and Cilla Black; and even commercial breaks. Shown in their original black and white, these episodes convey the feeling of a bygone era, while placing some of The Beatles' early appearances in a framework that shows how they eventually exploded as one of the most influential rock bands of all time. The four Beatles, with their fluffy mop-head haircuts and little black suits, look like fresh-faced kids as they stride nervously onto the stage in their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964. Met by screaming, lovestruck fans--mostly teenage girls dressed in clean-cut sweaters with their hair curled and combed--The Beatles launch into a trio of carefully played songs including "All My Loving," "Till There Was You," and "She Loves You." The next two weeks, on February 16 and February 23, 1964, they reappear on the Ed Sullivan Show, each time to the same unabashed hero worship, performing hits like "Twist and Shout" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand." The last episode on this fascinating collection, September 12, 1965, shows how the band has changed after a year and a half--with longer hair, a loose and rebellious spirit, and a bolder stage presence. Through these classic television episodes, viewers of all eras can join the fab four as they begin their ascent into the musical history books, courtesy of the Ed Sullivan Show.

Share the excitement of Elvis Presley's earth shattering introduction to the nation in these three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show, now on DVD for the first time ever, and experience for yourself why Elvis became the legendary King of Rock and Roll! Appearing on the show Sept. 9, 1956, Elvis sent shock waves through a repressed nation with his soulful singing, wild hip gyrations and raw energy, attracting a record-breaking TV audience of more than 60 million people. Presley returned on Oct. 28, 1956, continuing to provoke ecstatic screams with hits such as "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender" and "Hound Dog." In fact, these exhilarating performances were so explosive that Elvis was filmed above the waist during his final Sullivan show appearance on January 6, 1957.

Rockin' Special Features:

A rare home movie capturing a very early Elvis performance, shot on August 7, 1955, at Magnolia Gardens near Houston, Texas Elvis and Ed remembered. Elvis is on his way! Ed Sullivan Show clips. Special Elvis moments including an appearance by comedian John Byner Home movies of Elvis and Priscilla, Elvis and his friends cutting up on a film set and some of the first shots of daughter Lisa Marie

Capture the warmth, joy and magic of the holiday season in A Classic Christmas; from the Ed Sullivan Show. This one hour special features some of the biggest classic holiday song performers to date including Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis and Connie Francis. Share some festive family seasonal moments with group performances from Alvin & The Chipmunks and Rick Little. Enjoy a sing along with The Muppets, George Carlin and Brook Benton. This holiday special is a timely classic that brings the joy of the season into everyone s heart and home.

A great concept: The Beatles appeared four times on CBS' The Ed Sullivan Show, and while one is tempted to skip through this collection to watch only the Fab Four's 20 performances, there is historic value in seeing Sullivan's complete programs. With America reeling from the murder of a popular president, JFK, less than three months prior, the Beatles' <I>Sullivan debut on February 9, 1964, ushered a renewing joy into the country's living rooms. The band kept it up another two weeks, sharing Sullivan's variety-show bills with the likes of impressionist Frank Gorshin, comedians Allen & Rossi, future Monkee Davy Jones (in a scene from Oliver!), and sundry unrepentant vaudevillians, magicians, and acrobats. Various problems with microphones and bad direction (one barely sees John Lennon on 2/9) couldn't stop the magic, and by the time the Beatles made a return trip in September 1965, the group's brilliance and wit outsized their television surroundings. <I>--Tom Keogh

On Sunday nights throughout the '50s and '60s, Ed Sullivan brought pop culture into America's living rooms with the most influential show of its kind. If you made it there, you had it made because for the first time, the entire county was at home watching. During the course of the show's run, many of the early rock and roll legends were featured in career-defining performances. These cultural milestones have been compiled for Ed Sullivan's Rock 'n' Roll Classics, along with archival footage and narration for insight on the artists, their eras, and their classic appearances. Now seen with half a century of hindsight , it's clear Ed Sullivan was right--his was <i>a really big show.
-Chart Toppers Volume 1: Top Hits of 1965 (Sonny and Cher, Tom Jones, 4 Seasons, Lovin' Spoonful, Herman's Hermits), Top Hits of 1966 (Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Association, The Mamas and the Papas, Lou Rawls, The Supremes) , Top Hits of 1967 (Rolling Stones, The Association, Johnny Rivers, The Supremes, The Mamas and The Papas)
-Chart Toppers Volume 2: Top Hits of 1968 (Beach Boys, Chambers Brothers, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Spanky and Our Gang, Tommy James and the Shondells), Top Hits of 1969 (Brooklyn Bridge, Smith, CCR, Oliver, The 5th Dimension), Top Hits of 1970 (Jackson 5, The Supremes, Carpenters, BJ Thomas, 5th Dimension) <BR> -The Soul of the Motor City: Motortown Review (Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Supremes, Jackson 5, Temptations, Stevie Wonder), Sweet Sounds of Soul (The Supremes, Four Tops, James Brown, Righteous Brothers, Temptations), Motor City Magic (Four Tops, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder)<BR> -Elvis and Other Rock Greats: Elvis Presley (Songs: Don't Be Cruel, Ready Teddy, Hound Dog, Too Much, When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold, Peace In The Valley), Move to the Music (The Beatles: Twist and Shout, Jerry Lee Lewis: Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On, Martha and the Vandellas: Dancing In The Streets, Jay and the Techniques: Keep The Ball Rolling, Jackie Wilson: That's Why, Freddie and the Dreamers: Do The Freddie, Sly and the Family Stone: Dance To The Music)<BR> -The Temptations & The Supremes: The Temptations (Songs: Don't Look Back, September In The Rain, You've Made Me So Very Happy, Run Away Child, I Can't Get Next To You, Just My Imagination), The Supremes (Songs: Come See About Me, Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart, I'm Living In Shame, Forever Came Today, No Matter What Sign You Are, Up The Ladder To The Roof)<BR> -Love Songs: Classic Love Songs (The Beatles, Carpenters, Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Fifth Dimension, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Elvis Presley), Rock 'n' Roll Love Songs (Beatles, Lulu, Jackie Wilson, Little Anthony and the Imperials) Teen Idols (Bobby Rydell, Dino Desi and Billy, Tom Jones, Paul Anka, Bobby Darin)
-Rockin' the Sixties: San Francisco Scene (Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Janis Joplin, CCR, Sly and the Family Stone), Smash Hits of the Sixties (Beatles, Beach Boys, Petula Clark, 4 Seasons, Tommy James), Psychedelic Sixties (The Doors, Steppenwolf, Vanilla Fudge, Temptations)
-Legends of Rock: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Beach Boys, CCR, James Brown), Rock Legends - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Elvis Presley, James Brown, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Bo Diddley, Jackie Wilson)<BR> -The British Invasion: The British Invasion Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits, The Animals, Gerry and The Pacemakers, Freddie and The Dreamers) <BR> Plus trivia tracks, selected discographies, interview with John Moffit (director), and a rare interview of Ed & Sylvia.

No one had a better eye for talent than Ed Sullivan. That simple fact was confirmed by the broad range of incredible talent he brought to his Broadway stage between 1948 and 1971. <BR> In the second installment of The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Burt Reynolds introduces another stellar cast of performers from the greatest variety show in the history of television. Over 10,000 performers and celebrities appeared on his stage including the most spectacular ensemble of stars from the worlds of entertainment, sports, and politics. From over 1,000 hours of these classic performances, this second volume of The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show brings you the biggest names in comedy, Broadway, variety, pop and rock captured live in the prime of their careers. <BR> Bonus feature: Sullivan's Travels, a look at Ed Sullivan's many overseas excursions, including his exclusive interview with Fidel Castro.

This Special Collector's Edition Ed Sullivan BOX SET includes four DVDs encompassing a vast variety of performances! This Set Includes:<BR> 1. The Very Best of Ed Sullivan Special Edition
Over an Hour of Incredible Talent - New Footage and Extended Performances Featuring: Louis Armstrong, The Beatles, James Brown, The Doors, Ella Fitzgerald, The Jackson 5, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, The Supremes, Topo Gigio and many more!<BR> 2. The Very Best of Ed Sullivan Volume 2
In the second installment of The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Burt Reynolds introduces another stellar cast of performers from the greatest variety show in the history of television. 90 minutes of TV history.
3. Best of Broadway <BR> A priceless time capsule of TV's golden age, it features unforgettable performances by such classic stars as Richard Kiley, Pearl Bailey, Julie Andrews and many more, performed live on the Sullivan stage. Narrated by John Raitt and complete with behind- the-scenes interviews with songwriters Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lerner & Loewe, this DVD is perfect for any fan of legendary Broadway music. <BR> 4. Ed's Amazing Animal Acts <BR> These fascinating and sometimes hilarious acts all appeared on Ed Sullivan's legendary variety show. Who can forget Miss Malta & Company's dancing ballerina poodles, or the legendary Lipizzaner Stallions? Sit back and enjoy these AMAZING animal acts.