Ed Sullivan

AKA: Edward Sullivan, Edward Vincent Sullivan
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1901-09-28

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Edward Vincent Sullivan was an American television personality, impresario, sports and entertainment reporter, and syndicated columnist for the New York Daily News and the Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate.

Crew Roles

There Goes My Heart
Story
Alice in Movieland
Story
Mr. Broadway
Story
Mr. Broadway
Screenplay
Ma, He's Making Eyes at Me!
Story
Big Town Czar
Story
Merrily We Live
Additional Dialogue
Great Lady Has an Interview
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {60}

Self (archive footage)

1968-01-01 6.4

The Movie Orgy

Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and government films of the 1950s and 1960s are intercut ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary, History

2005-10-31 10

Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties

A collection of some of the best performances from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' focusing particularly on the great rock acts from the sixties including The Beatles, The Beach Boys and The Doors. ...
Genre :Music

Self (archive footage)

2019-06-14 8.4

Julie Andrews Forever

Julie Andrews starred in Hollywood productions that have become iconic movies, winning an Oscar for her performance as Mary Poppins, a symbol of the magic of musicals from the 1960s. And yet, behind t ...
Genre :Documentary, TV Movie

Himself

1963-04-04 5.8

Bye Bye Birdie

A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted. ...
Genre :Comedy, Music

Show Host

2001-05-15 0

The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II

These rare glimpses of Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly-Joe DeRita in color were shot in 1965 as live-action scenes for The New Three Stooges cartoon, representing the team at the peak of its populari ...
Genre :Comedy, Family, Drama

Ed Sullivan

1970-03-06 3.2

The Phynx

A rock band is invented by the government as a cover to find hostages in a remote castle in Albania held by communist enemies of the USA. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

1970-05-21 6

The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max

Artist Peter Max pulls the strings as the pop group The Fifth Dimension travels through a technicolor land inhabited by wacky people. ...
Genre :Music

Self (archive footage)

1992-12-25 6

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis, Sergio Franchi and Bing Crosby are included along with c ...
Genre :

Ed Sullivan

1933-09-12 0

Mr. Broadway

Ed Sullivan shows night spots all over New York in this movie, joking and listening to stories the patrons tell. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Himself

1966-03-17 5.8

The Singing Nun

Belgian nun Sister Ann is sent to another order where she's at first committed to helping troubled souls, like Nichole and little Dominic. When Father Clementi hears Sister Ann's uplifting singing sty ...
Genre :Music, Comedy, Drama, Family

Self (archive footage)

2023-06-11 8

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1968-01-01 0

The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'

This documentary has interviews with actors and the director as they arrive for the 1968 New York world premiere of "Finian's Rainbow." ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2022-10-27 6

Say Hey, Willie Mays!

Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what i ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

1958-12-01 7

Senior Prom

At a college party, a girl named Gay (Jill Corey) meets a guy named Tom (Paul Hampton) and they soon fall in love. Tom's bandmate, who goes by the nickname "Dog" with his own girlfriend whose nickname ...
Genre :Music, Comedy, Romance, Family

1997-01-01 10

Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

Documentary narrated by Paul Winfield, this documentary follows the course of Mahalia Jackson's extraordinary life - from her humble beginnings as a sickly child singing in New Orleans churches to her ...
Genre :Documentary

Host

0

Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits

15 complete performances that were filmed when these bands played live on The Ed Sullivan Show. Michelle Phillips of The Mamas and Papas narrates between songs and shows still photographs or film clip ...
Genre :Music, Family

Self - Host (archive footage)

2003-09-02 0

Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back

In the 60's, the British Invasion sparked a cultural change in rock 'n' roll and America fights back. Hosts Michelle Phillips and Graham Nash chronicle cutting edge performances on The Ed Sullivan Sho ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Host

1992-10-25 0

A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show

A Christmas collection of performances from various episodes of The Ed Sullivan Show. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self - (archive footage)

1972-11-01 7.2

Elvis on Tour

This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the fil ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1981-04-03 7

This Is Elvis

Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to h ...
Genre :Drama, Music, Documentary

Self (archive footage)

2002-03-31 5.2

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (voice) (uncredited)

1952-04-10 6

Ghost of the Town

In this pun-title cartoon (from Toast of the Town) Casper, the friendly ghost, is banished from Ghost Town/Heaven/Territory, because he refuses to frighten living people. ...
Genre :Animation, Comedy

Self (archive footage)

1986-01-21 7

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their th ...
Genre :Family, Fantasy, Music, TV Movie, Comedy, Documentary

Self (archive footage)

2022-09-08 6.6

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this i ...
Genre :Documentary

Self-(Audience Member)

1971-03-08 0

Fight of the Century

Legendary boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971. ...
Genre :Documentary, TV Movie

Ed Sullivan

1934-05-02 0

Ed Sullivan's Headliners

Columnist Ed Sullivan presents vaudeville performers. ...
Genre :

Narrator / Newspaper Columnist

1939-05-03 0

Big Town Czar

When gangster Phil Daley gets rid of his chief Paul Burgess he has everything that money can buy, except the respect of his parents and his sweetheart Susan Warren. His younger brother Danny quits col ...
Genre :Mystery

Himself

2003-07-22 0

Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics-Elvis & Other Rock Greats Vol. 4

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 ...
Genre :Family, Music

Self (uncredited)

1938-07-07 7

Hollywood Goes to Town

This short shows how Hollywood gets ready for the world premiere of an "important" movie. The film celebrated here is Marie Antoinette (1938), which had its premiere at the Carthay Circle Theatre. We ...
Genre :

Self - Host (archive footage)

2003-07-22 0

Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show

Relive the dazzling show stopping songs, dances and production numbers from some of your favorite Broadway musicals. Great Broadway Musical Moments from The Ed Sullivan Show brings you legendary music ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self

2008-04-30 0

The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969

This DVD is a compilation of all US television performances between 1964 and 1969, including their guest spots on Shivaree, Shindig and all the legendary Ed Sullivan Show appearances. ...
Genre :Music

Self / Host / Narrator (uncredited)

1970-12-20 6.4

The Great Santa Claus Switch

Santa Claus and his elves are ready to deliver presents to children everywhere, but the evil wizard, Cosmo Scam, has hatched a plot to kidnap Santa and take his place! One by one, Cosmo abducts Santa’ ...
Genre :Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie

Himself

2003-01-01 7

Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'

Long before America came to appreciate the talents of Jim Henson and his brilliant creations, The Muppets, Ed Sullivan had the foresight to identify with Henson's enormous creativity and provide him a ...
Genre :Family

Self - Host

1977-08-06 7.7

The Beatles at Shea Stadium

The Beatles at Shea Stadium is a fifty-minute-long documentary of the Beatles' 1965 concert at Shea Stadium in New York, the highlight of the group's 1965 tour. ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self

1959-06-15 6.5

Disneyland '59

Walt Disney and Art Linkletter co-host a live celebration of Disneyland's 1959 expansion that consisted of the debuts of Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail, and the Submarine Voyage, a ...
Genre :Documentary, TV Movie

Self (archive footage)

1974-10-03 8

Braverman's Condensed Cream of the Beatles

Photos, animation, and music illustrate the story of the Beatles. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music, Animation

Self - TV Host

1964-10-16 7.3

What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA

New York, USA, February 1964. Five grueling days in the life of George, John, Paul and Ringo, the Fab Four, The Beatles: the hysterical fan reception at JFK airport; several press conferences; in thei ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage)

2021-06-11 6.4

Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?

1962. A crystalline voice becomes a planetary tube. A Belgian nun jostles Elvis and the Beatles on the world charts. Her name: Sister Smile. A popstar with the trajectory of a comet who understands he ...
Genre :Documentary, Music, Drama

Self (archive footage)

2024-09-12 0

I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story

An aspiring singer is tasked with promoting the music catalogue of his great-grandfather, the famous songwriter Jimmy McHugh, recorded by everyone from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. While licensing these song ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage)

2024-11-24 6.583

Beatles '64

Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City i ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage)

2002-01-01 0

Elvis: King of Entertainment

This retrospective of Elvis Presley's life and career uses excerpts from his performances and interviews to chronicle how the swivel-hipped young man from Tupelo, Miss., rose from poverty to become an ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2025-01-24 8.1

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage)

2024-05-21 6.594

The Beach Boys

A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage)

1991-11-13 7.7

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit

The Beatles First US Visit uniquely chronicles the inside story of the two remarkable weeks when Beatlemania first ignited America. The pioneering Maysles Brothers who filmed at the shoulders of John, ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

2025-01-23 6.9

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that come ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage)

2024-05-18 7.756

Jim Henson Idea Man

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self (archive footage)

2010-04-09 7.3

When You're Strange

The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and infl ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Ed Sullivan

1953-02-01 6.4

General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Rel ...
Genre :Comedy, Drama

Self - Host

1948-06-20 6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

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 ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

1955-09-20 7

The Phil Silvers Show

The Phil Silvers Show, originally titled You'll Never Get Rich, was a sitcom which ran on CBS from 1955 to 1959 for 142 episodes, plus a 1959 special. The series starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergean ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

1970-09-17 4.6

The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. The show starred American comedian Flip Wilson; the program was one of the fir ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

1949-01-25 7.9

The Emmy Awards

An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. ...
Genre :

Himself

1999-01-14 0

Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics

Experience the excitement of some of the greatest Pop, Rock and Soul artists that aired on The Ed Sullivan Show in one of the most comprehensive collections ever produced. ...
Genre :Documentary, Family

Self / Gentleman Jim Sullivan

1950-10-28 7.8

The Jack Benny Program

Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self (archive footage)

2018-04-14 7.6

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1950-02-02 6.9

What's My Line?

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions. ...
Genre :Family, Comedy

Himself

1951-09-30 7.412

The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk, Family

Self

1958-10-08 4.7

Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s in the musical variety genre, sponsored by Kraft Foods, the producers ...
Genre :

Self

1962-10-01 7.466

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carso ...
Genre :Talk

Self - Judge

1963-07-17 6

Miss USA

The Miss USA Pageant is a beauty contest that has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization operates both pageants, ...
Genre :Reality