Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine, and Carl Wilson pose for a photo with Ed Sullivan after their performance on September 27, 1964.
The 'Psycho' actor sings on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in 1957.
Singer Paul Anka performs his hit single 'Diana' on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on November 3, 1957.
The actor performs on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on August 7, 1955.
Comedian and actor Bob Hope performs during the seventh anniversary episode of 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on June 26, 1955.
The American jazz singer performs a song on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on March 20, 1955.
The famous singer and actor rehearses for his performance on August 29, 1954.
Actors Errol Flynn and Paulette Goddard perform on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on May 11, 1952 at the Maxine Elliott Theater in New York City.
Ed Sullivan talks to iconic American actor Kirk Douglas, circa 1955.
The famous boxer and the television host pretend to prepare for a fight, circa 1955.
The famous actresses perform the song 'Hey, Look Me Over' from the Broadway musical 'Wildcat' on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in 1961.
Les Maguire, Freddy Marsden, Gerry Marsden, and Les Chadwick of the British band Gerry and the Pacemakers pose for a portrait as guests of 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on May 1, 1964.
The King returns to the stage of 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on January 6, 1957.
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The legendary jazz singer performs on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on May 8, 1960.
Nat King Cole during one of his many performances on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.' This one was on April 13, 1958.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets perform on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on January 26, 1958.
The iconic singer during a guest appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on August 19, 1956.
The legendary French performer on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on February 22, 1959.
The famous singer performs on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' circa 1969.
Ed Sullivan and the famous comedian during an episode of 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
Isaac Donald "Don" Everly and Phillip "Phil" Everly perform on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in 1958.
Elvis and his band rehearse for his first performance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in 1956. It became the most-watched television broadcast of the decade.
The iconic dancer, singer, and actor performs 'That Face' on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on April 7, 1957.
A young Stevie Wonder poses for a portrait with Ed Sullivan on May 3, 1964.
Pictured: Mick Jagger and his bandmates perform on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in 1966.
Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliot, Dennis Doherty, and John Phillips of The Mamas and the Papas can be seen performing on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in 1968.
The Beatles' iconic live debut on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on February 9, 1964 was witnessed by just 728 people in the studio—but an estimated 73 million viewers sat down in 23 million homes in the United States to watch the Fab Four perform.
The famous Spanish artist and Ed Sullivan pose for a promotional photo for the show, circa 1963.
Ed Sullivan with actor Clayton Moore as his famous fictional character, the Lone Ranger, on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on February 12, 1956.
The famous variety program 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' also known as 'Toast of the Town,' first aired in 1948, and lasted for 24 seasons, until 1971. The CBS show was hosted by entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan, and it welcomed several high-profile guests who delivered iconic performances.
In this gallery, we remember some of the most legendary appearances on the 'The Ed Sullivan Show.' Click on and check them out.
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The famous variety program 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' also known as 'Toast of the Town,' first aired in 1948, and lasted for 24 seasons, until 1971. The CBS show was hosted by entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan, and it welcomed several high-profile guests who delivered iconic performances.
In this gallery, we remember some of the most legendary appearances on the 'The Ed Sullivan Show.' Click on and check them out.