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The Ed Sullivan Show

1948·Series·NR·60 min·6.8(23)

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.

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About The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show is a 1948 English-language comedy and talk series. It spans 24 seasons and 1068 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Pluto TV, Tubi TV.

The Ed Sullivan Show was produced in United States of America. It was first aired on June 20, 1948, and carries a NR certification.

First aired
June 20, 1948
Last aired
May 30, 1971
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Ended
Seasons
24 (1068 episodes)
Network
CBS
Country
United States of America
#variety show

The Ed Sullivan Show cast & crew

Behind the camera, it was produced by Chester Feldman and Bob Precht.

Is The Ed Sullivan Show worth watching?

With 24 seasons and 1068 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy comedy and talk, The Ed Sullivan Show is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Ed Sullivan Show

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Cast of The Ed Sullivan Show

Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan

Self - Host

The Ed Sullivan Show — FAQs

Where can I watch The Ed Sullivan Show in United States?

The Ed Sullivan Show is streaming on Pluto TV, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Ed Sullivan Show on Pluto TV?

Yes — The Ed Sullivan Show is currently available on Pluto TV in United States.

What language is The Ed Sullivan Show in?

The Ed Sullivan Show is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The Ed Sullivan Show are there?

The Ed Sullivan Show has 24 seasons with 1068 episodes in total.

What is The Ed Sullivan Show rated?

The Ed Sullivan Show is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 23 ratings.

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