The Ed Sullivan Show
Plot Summary
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.
Cast & Characters
Where to watch free (US)
Seasons (24)
Season 1
12 episodes
Aired: 1948
Season 2
53 episodes
Aired: 1948
Season 2 is on the ""Toast of the Town"" guide.
Season 3
52 episodes
Aired: 1949
Season 3 is on the ""Toast of the Town"" guide.
Season 4
51 episodes
Aired: 1950
Season 4 is on the ""Toast of the Town"" guide.
Season 5
53 episodes
Aired: 1951
Season 5 is on the ""Toast of the Town"" guide.
Season 6
52 episodes
Aired: 1952
Season 6 is on the ""Toast of the Town"" guide.
Season 7
51 episodes
Aired: 1953
Season 7 is on the ""Toast of the Town"" guide.
Season 8
54 episodes
Aired: 1954
Season 9
52 episodes
Aired: 1955
Season 10
51 episodes
Aired: 1956
Season 11
50 episodes
Aired: 1957
Season 12
52 episodes
Aired: 1958
Season 13
49 episodes
Aired: 1959
Season 14
40 episodes
Aired: 1960
Season 15
46 episodes
Aired: 1961
Season 16
42 episodes
Aired: 1962
Season 17
42 episodes
Aired: 1963
Season 18
40 episodes
Aired: 1964
Season 19
43 episodes
Aired: 1965
Season 20
42 episodes
Aired: 1966
Season 21
39 episodes
Aired: 1967
Season 22
40 episodes
Aired: 1968
Season 23
36 episodes
Aired: 1969
Season 24
26 episodes
Aired: 1970