Ed Sullivan Filmography

Born:: September 28, 1902 in Manhattan, NY
Occupation:: Actor
Biography:: Though he is most fondly remembered for his TV hosting duties of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, New York newspaper columnist Ed Sullivan was a show business personality as far back as 1932. Hired by the CBS network as a potential rival for radio commentator Walter Winchell, Sullivan took to the air...Read More

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Holiday Greetings from The Ed Sullivan Show

Synopsis: Throughout the years, The Ed Sullivan Show became famous for its unique segments and guests during the holiday season. In this collection, comedic performers, including the Muppets and Topo Gigio are featured, in addition to Johnny Mathis, Sergio Franchi, Bing Crosby, and Elvis Presley. Also among Read More

2003
Ed Sullivan: Topo Gigio and Friends

Actors: Ed Sullivan

Synopsis: In addition for helping launch the popularity of Jim Henson's muppets, The Ed Sullivan Show was also responsible for introducing the puppet mouse known as Topo Giogio. While the character didn't prove to have the same lasting power as the Muppets, Topo nonetheless became an international sensation Read More

2003
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics, Vol. 1: Chart Toppers - Top Hits of 1965-1967

Actors: Ed Sullivan

Synopsis: Ed Sullivan's variety show was in its day the most popular variety show on television. Many of the world's most loved musical artists got their big break in America playing on Sullivan's show. This release compiles memorable musical moments from that show dating from the mid sixties. The Rolling Read More

2001
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics, Vol. 2: Chart Toppers - Top Hits of 1968-1970

Actors: Ed Sullivan

Synopsis: Ed Sullivan's variety show was in its day the most popular variety show on television. Many of the world's most loved musical artists got their big break in America playing on Sullivan's show. This release compiles memorable musical moments from that show dating from the late sixties. Creedence Read More

2001
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics, Vol. 4: Elvis and Other Rock Greats

Actors: Ed Sullivan

Synopsis: The Ed Sullivan Show was the definitive variety show on television for over two decades. This compilation is comprised of a series of musical performances by some of the greatest names in rock history including a half-dozen appearances by Elvis Presley as well as songs by The Beatles, Sly & the Read More

2001
Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution - The British Invade America/America Fights Back

Actors: Ed Sullivan

Synopsis: Arguably more than any other program of its kind, The Ed Sullivan Show played a pivotal role in propelling fledgling bands and solo artists into superstardom. This production includes a wide variety of then unknown, now legendary American and English musicians performing exclusively for the show. Read More

1994
The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 1: Unforgettable Performances

Actors: Ed Sullivan

Synopsis: The Ed Sullivan Show was responsible for introducing young America to the performers and performances that would come to define a generation. In this particular compilation of performance segments from the "Really Big Show," viewers are introduced to many of the young comedians who made the world Read More

1991
The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 2: The Greatest Entertainers

Actors: Burt Reynolds

Synopsis: The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 2: The Greatest Entertainers is a collection of highlights from the popular television variety series. Performers include Richard Pryor, the Beatles, Tina Turner, and Tom Jones. This video is a follow-up to the Good Times release The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 1: Unforgettable Performances Read More

1991
Red Skelton: A Comedy Scrapbook

Synopsis: Here's a look back at a bunch of the funniest scenes that appeared in the long-running Red Skelton Hour series. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

1991
The Ed Sullivan Show: A Classic Christmas

Synopsis: This video is a Christmas collection of performances from various episodes of the Ed Sullivan Show. Ed Sullivan, the former radio announcer, had a popular variety show during television's early days. Known for his deadpan expression and wooden demeanor, Sullivan nonetheless was a gracious Read More

1991
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit

Synopsis: In February of 1964, Beatlemania began to spread to American shores with the first U.S. visit of John, Paul, George and Ringo to play a short American tour and make two appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. Noted documentary filmmakers David and Albert Maysles had the presence of mind to realize Read More

1990
The Phynx

Actors: Michael Miller, Ray Chippeway, Dennis Larden, Lonny Stevens, Lou Antonio

Synopsis: Have you ever longed for the day when James Brown, Martha Raye, and Col. Harland Sanders would appear in a movie together? Well, that's barely the tip of the improbable casting iceberg in this bizarre cold-war spoof. The leaders of the American intelligence organization the S.S.A. ("Super Secret Read More

1970
The Ed Sullivan Show: Episode 0928

Actors: Yul Brynner, Rodney Dangerfield, Flip Wilson, Ed Sullivan, The Doors

1967
The Singing Nun

Actors: Debbie Reynolds, Ricardo Montalban, Greer Garson, Agnes Moorehead, Chad Everett

Synopsis: Henry Koster directed this cloying family musical based on the true life story of Soeur Sourire, a Belgian nun whose recordings made her an overnight sensation on The Ed Sullivan Show. Debbie Reynolds stars as Sister Ann, a Belgian nun who likes to compose little tunes on her guitar. She writes Read More

1966
The Last of the Secret Agents?

Actors: Marty Allen, Steve Rossi, John Williams, Nancy Sinatra, Lou Jacobi

Synopsis: Two tourists, portrayed by the comic duo Marty Allen and Steve Rossi, are talked into working for the good guys to keep art thieves from stealing the Venus di Milo at the London World Fair. Minor entry in the comic spy category. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide Read More

1966
The Ed Sullivan Show: Episode 0842

Actors: Ed Sullivan, The Beatles

1965
The Ed Sullivan Show: Episode 0778

Actors: Ed Sullivan, The Beatles

1964
The Ed Sullivan Show: Episode 0779

Actors: Ed Sullivan, The Beatles

1964
The Ed Sullivan Show: Episode 0780

Actors: Ed Sullivan, The Beatles, Cab Calloway

1964
Bye Bye Birdie

Actors: Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke, Ann-Margret, Maureen Stapleton, Bobby Rydell, Paul Lynde

Synopsis: George Sidney's adaptation of the satiric Broadway musical smash by Michael Stewart, Charles Strouse, and Lee Adams -- about an Elvis Presley-inspired rock star, who is drafted into the army and who creates a near-riot in a small Midwestern town when he stops there for one last publicity junket Read More

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A Few Moments with Buster Keaton & Laurel & Hardy

1963
Senior Prom

Actors: Freddy Martin, Jill Corey, Paul Hampton, Jimmy Komack, Barbara Bostock, Tom Laughlin, Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Ed Sullivan, Mitch Miller, Connee Boswell, Bob Crosby, Les Elgart

Synopsis: Senior Prom is another of those musical salads of the 1950s, heavy on the guest stars but very light on plot. The story concerns the romance between pretty high-schooler Gay Sherridan (Jill Corey) and wealthy BMOC Carter Breed III (portrayed by future "Billy Jack" star-auteur Tom Laughlin). Read More

1958
The Ed Sullivan Show [TV Series]

Actors: Ed Sullivan

1955
Toast of the Town [TV Series]

Actors: Ed Sullivan

1948
Big Town Czar

Actors: Barton MacLane, Tom Brown, Eve Arden, Jack LaRue, Frank Jenks

Synopsis: It was once said of actor Barton MacLane that he never spoke when shouting would do. Cast as the title character in Big Town Czar, MacLane is afforded plenty of opportunity for shouting, which he seizes with a vengeance. Working his way up from the tenements, Phil Carey (MacLane) is truly king of Read More

1939
Mr. Broadway

Crew: Screen Story

Actors: Ed Sullivan, Johnny Walker, Josephine Dunn

Synopsis: Perhaps hoping to emulate the Hollywood success of his arch-rival Walter Winchell, New York gossip columnist Ed Sullivan starred in the cheaply produced musical hodgepodge Mr. Broadway. As stiff and unsmiling as he'd be on his much-later TV series, Sullivan appears as himself, taking the viewer on Read More

1933
Elvis on Television

Synopsis: Elvis on Television is a collection of filmclips dating back to "The King's" first video appearances in 1956. We see Elvis making his small-screen debut on January 28, 1956, as a guest on the Dorsey Brothers' Stage Show. We watch Presley trade quips with a gloriously clueless Milton Berle. We Read More