6.8 / 10(23 votes)IMDbNRFirst Aired: 194824 Seasons

The Ed Sullivan Show

Topics:#variety show

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Original Network

CBS

Episodes & Seasons

24 Seasons • 1068 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1948 – 1971

Premiered: Sun, Jun 20, 1948

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, May 30, 1971

Season 24, Episode 26: “Special Memorial Day Edition”

Cast & Creators

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Ed Sullivan

Self - Host

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Producers

Chester Feldman, Bob Precht

Department Leadership Roster

Chester Feldman

Producer

Bob Precht

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

Production Stills & Gallery

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ed Sullivan Show.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ed Sullivan Show

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What is The Ed Sullivan Show about?

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.

How many seasons does The Ed Sullivan Show have?

The Ed Sullivan Show comprises 24 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Ed Sullivan Show?

Key cast members in The Ed Sullivan Show include Ed Sullivan.

Who created or directed The Ed Sullivan Show?

The Ed Sullivan Show was developed and directed by Not specified.