Looking for some patriotic viewing this weekend?
JULY 4TH WEEKEND KICKS OFF A STAR-FILLED MONTH
ON “THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW” YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Iconic Clips And Historic Performances Officially Available Worldwide Via Streaming Platforms From UMe and SOFA Entertainment
Santa Monica, CA – July 2, 2021 – The Ed Sullivan Show’s official YouTube channel celebrates America’s Independence Day weekend with “This Is My Country” and “America The Beautiful,” performed by Pat Boone and West Point Glee Club, respectively. July 4thcontinues with a rousing rendition of “God Bless America Again” from trailblazing country star Loretta Lynn. Also featured are “The Star Spangled Banner” by Oberkirchen Choir, an inspiring version of “America Our Heritage” from the Washington D.C. Festival Chorus and more.
Among the upcoming classic performers featured are Connie Francis (“Alexander’s Ragtime Band”), Jackie Wilson (“I'm Comin’ On Back To You,” “Night”), Liza Minnelli (“The Travelin’ Life”), Louis Armstrong (“Royal Garden Blues”), plus Petula Clark (“My Love”) and Ray Charles (“Eleanor Rigby”). The wide range of musical performances also includes the Brenda Lee, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Mahalia Jackson, Paul Anka, Wayne Newton and many more.
Comedy clips include Alan King, Charles Nelson Reilly & Nancy Walker, Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara, Totie Fields. From acrobats to The Muppets to skits with the inimitable host himself, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Ed Sullivan Show YouTube channelhonors an entertainment legacy with new clips daily and a wide range of playlists to explore.
Throughout its historic 23-year primetime run (1948-1971), The Ed Sullivan Show brought the hottest performances from around the world and introduced emerging talent to America’s living rooms every Sunday night. The show featured some of the earliest or first televised performances of music superstars including The Band, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Jackson 5, The Mamas and The Papas, The Supremes, and The Rolling Stones.
Among the voluminous gems in this vast catalog are iconic clips most of which have not been seen in decades. UMe uploads new videos daily, including scores of rarities available digitally for the first time, to The Ed Sullivan Show’s official YouTube channel and EdSullivan.com, both newly updated.
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Live On The Ed Sullivan Show YOUTUBE channel, July 1-15*:
| STREAM DATE | ARTIST | PERFORMANCE | AIRDATE |
THU 7/1 | Alan King | June 2, 1968 | |
THU 7/1 | The Kessler Twins | When In Rome | October 16, 1966 |
THU 7/1 | Eddy Manson | Swanee River | August 5, 1962 |
THU 7/1 | Tony Martin | You Made Me Love You | November 27, 1960 |
FRI 7/2 | Phil Spitalny's Hour Of Charm | Hallelujah Chorus | March 25, 1951 |
FRI 7/2 | Strategic Air Command Band | Strike Up the Band | March 16, 1969 |
FRI 7/2 | Allen & Rossi, Ed Sullivan | May 22, 1966 | |
FRI 7/2 | Sandy Stewart | After You’ve Gone | April 16, 1961 |
FRI 7/2 | Gordon Macrae | America the Beautiful | July 6, 1969 |
SAT 7/3 | Pat Boone | This Is My Country | June 2, 1963 |
SAT 7/3 | Louis Armstrong | Royal Garden Blues | October 8, 1961 |
SAT 7/3 | Eddy Arnold | Wreck Of The Old '97 | January 26, 1964 |
SAT 7/3 | The Harmonicats | Peg O’ My Heart | February 26, 1950 |
SAT 7/3 | Enzo Stuarti | Battle Hymn Of The Republic | September 6, 1964 |
SUN 7/4 | West Point Glee Club | America the Beautiful | June 9, 1968 |
SUN 7/4 | Oberkirchen Choir | The Star Spangled Banner | September 26, 1954 |
SUN 7/4 | Washington D.C. Festival Chorus | America Our Heritage | August 17, 1969 |
SUN 7/4 | Dolores Gray | You’re A Grand Old Flag | July 4, 1954 |
SUN 7/4 | Loretta Lynn | God Bless America Again | May 30, 1971 |
MON 7/5 | The Kane Triplets | Pow, Pow, Pow | June 11, 1967 |
MON 7/5 | Alan King | Son’s Bar Mitzvah & Ed Sullivan's Anniversary | June 2, 1968 |
MON 7/5 | The Dubliners | Muirsheen Durkin | March 17, 1968 |
MON 7/5 | Jackie Wilson | I’m Comin’ On Back To You | May 28, 1961 |
TUE 7/6 | Pat Henning | Psychiatrist, Uncle And Bette Davis | February 22, 1959 |
TUE 7/6 | Charles Nelson Riley & Nancy Walker | Lovers Meet At The Deli Skit | February 6, 1966 |
TUE 7/6 | Liza Minnelli | The Travelin’ Life | January 3, 1965 |
TUE 7/6 | Dave Brubeck Quartet | I’m In A Dancing Mood | October 16, 1960 |
WED 7/7 | Totie Fields | Fan Letter | January 16, 1966 |
WED 7/7 | Shirley Verrett | Ave Maria | May 24, 1964 |
WED 7/7 | The McGuire Sisters | How Come You Do Me (Like You Do) | October 17, 1965 |
WED 7/7 | Connie Francis | Medley: Up Above My Head / Glory Glory / Light Of Love | March 21, 1965 |
THU 7/8 | Mary Hopkin | Goodbye | May 25, 1969 |
THU 7/8 | Teresa Brewer | How Come You Do Me Like You Do | February 6, 1955 |
THU 7/8 | Jackie Wilson | Night | March 31, 1963 |
THU 7/8 | Petula Clark | My Love | November 28, 1965 |
FRI 7/9 | Phil Spitalny's Hour Of Charm | Spring Song | April 1, 1951 |
FRI 7/9 | The Missionary Dominican Sisters Of Our Lady Of Fichermont | Puer Natus Est Nobis | January 5, 1964 |
FRI 7/9 | Al Hirt | That’s A Plenty | December 10, 1961 |
FRI 7/9 | W.C. Handy | St. Louis Blues | December 18, 1949 |
SAT 7/10 | Mary Hopkin | Morning Of My Life | October 27, 1968 |
SAT 7/10 | Sandler & Young | In the Sunshine Days | January 7, 1968 |
SAT 7/10 | Mahalia Jackson | Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? | April 15, 1962 |
SAT 7/10 | Wayne Newton | Medley: (Give Me That) Old Time Religion/America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee) | June 12, 1966 |
SUN 7/11 | The Amin Brothers | Acrobats | December 15, 1963 |
SUN 7/11 | Polly Bergen | I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm | December 20, 1959 |
SUN 7/11 | Shirley Bassey | S Wonderful | November 13, 1960 |
SUN 7/11 | Ray Charles | Eleanor Rigby | December 8, 1968 |
MON 7/12 | Mahalia Jackson | By His Word | December 18, 1960 |
MON 7/12 | Al Hirt, Milton Berle | Musical Humor | December 15, 1963 |
MON 7/12 | The Muppets | The Art Of Visual Thinking With Kermit The Frog | October 2, 1966 |
MON 7/12 | Wayne Newton | I Wish You Love | December 12, 1965 |
TUE 7/13 | Mary Hopkin | Those Were The Days | October 27, 1968 |
TUE 7/13 | Allan Drake | Kids Today | June 28, 1964 |
TUE 7/13 | Wayne Newton | Apple Blossom Time | May 30, 1965 |
TUE 7/13 | Paul Anka | I Love You | February 11, 1962 |
WED 7/14 | Sid Caesar, Ed Sullivan, Shirley Bassey | French Restaurant | February 28, 1971 |
WED 7/14 | Phil Spitalny's Hour Of Charm | Voices Of Spring | April 1, 1951 |
WED 7/14 | Roger Williams | Supercalifragilistic | January 31, 1965 |
WED 7/14 | Ray Charles | If It Wasn’t For Bad Luck | December 8, 1968 |
FRI 7/15 | Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara | Wrong Phone Number | January 16, 1966 |
FRI 7/15 | George Givot | Malaprops | July 27, 1958 |
FRI 7/15 | Brenda Lee | Losing You | May 12, 1963 |
FRI 7/15 | Connie Francis | Alexander’s Ragtime Band | October 14, 1962 |
*Unlisted YouTube link and/or embed code may be available upon request or click link to grab embed code where included. Schedule may be subject to change without notice.Segments are listed chronologically by stream date and time.
About The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show is the most popular primetime variety show in American history. For nearly a quarter century, Ed Sullivan hosted the greatest array of talent on television, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley and Motown artists such as The Supremes, The Temptations and The Jackson 5. Every Sunday night at 8pm on CBS from 1948-1971, The Ed Sullivan Show showcased a wide variety of pop culture from the worlds of music, comedy, novelty and much more. The library of 1,000 hours includes over 10,000 performances.
About SOFA Entertainment
In 1990, Andrew Solt formed SOFA Entertainment Inc. and acquired The Ed Sullivan Showfrom the Sullivan family. The Ed Sullivan Show is the most respected and revered variety show in television history. SOFA Entertainment is the copyright holder of the original Ed Sullivan programs and over 150 hours of newly created programming.
About UMe
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the global catalog and special markets division of Universal Music Group (UMG). Working closely in concert with UMG’s record labels, territories and operating companies, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, an emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and creating opportunities in new technologies.
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