The Ed Sullivan Show’s official YouTube channel is ready for the holidays with a slate of segments featuring music, comedy, sports and family fun.
The festive calendar includes classic performances “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by The Animals, “Those Were The Days” by Bobby Vinton, “Diana” by Paul Anka, “I’m Ready For Love” by Johnny Mathis, “Days Of Wine And Roses” by Pat Boone, “Stompin’ At The Savoy” by Louis Armstrong; seasonal favorites, which will also be available as part of the holiday playlist, “The Christmas Song” by Dolores Gray, “Jingle Bells” by Shari Lewis and her adorable sidekicks, Lamb Chop and Charlie Horse; cherished standards “Ave Maria” by Joselito, a medley by Sandler & Young singing “Do You Hear What I Hear? / Silent Night / O Holy Night,” the Mexican Boystown Choir with “Auld Lang Syne”; and a holiday-themed medley from Bobby Sherman.
Celebrating the birthday of Connie Francis (b. December 12), this month features 12 of her 26 performances on The Ed Sullivan Show; she is among the artists who had the most appearances on the program. Leslie Uggams makes two appearances this month with “The Man I Love” and “My Melancholy Baby.” Brenda Lee performs “All Alone Am I.” Liza Minnelli gives a rousing performance with a medley of “Goodbye Blues,” “When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam” and “Alabamy Bound.” Diana Ross & The Supremes with “The Impossible Dream,” “Nancy Wilson with “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” and Shirley Bassey with “This Is My Life” also showcase the powerful performances by women this month.
Jazz classics include Benny Goodman’s “World is Waiting for the Sunrise” and the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.” Also this month, new additions to the Tony Bennett playlist include “(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story,” three performances of “The Moment Of Truth,” one featuring the Woody Herman Orchestra, and a medley of “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” and “I Wanna Be Around.”
From the world of sports, segments include shooting hoops with Wilt Chamberlain, Harlem Globetrotters & The Ames Brothers; passing the basketball with Harlem Globetrotters; and Rocky Marciano discussing his career. There are even festive holiday ice skaters!
Comedy and sports go head-to-head with Red Skelton & Rocky Marciano. The laughs continue with Alan King’s “Filthy From Head To Toe,” Jack Paar poking fun at fashion, a little sibling rivalry with The Smothers Brothers, Harpo Marx & Fran Jeffries with “I’m Always Blowing Bubbles,” and Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz tease host Ed Sullivan on December 10, when “Being The Ricardos” (Amazon Studios) opens in theaters.
Children are sure to enjoy The Muppets, which will add four segments to The Muppets playlist this month, and the beloved Italian mouse, Topo Gigio.
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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