Ed Sullivan Show, The [16/12/1962]

Synopsis
US variety show hosted by Ed Sullivan. Includes a brief routine from comedian Sammy Shore who imitates Elvis Presley acting Shakespeare. [Sadly, no further information known (5/2007)].
Series
Ed Sullivan Show, The
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
16 Dec 1962 at 21:00 (Channel: CBS)
Duration
59 mins

Credits

Producer
Ed Sullivan
Contributor
Ed Sullivan
Cast
Sammy Shore 

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Keywords
Presley, Elvis; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
Other guests on the show included The Clancy Brothers, Liberace, Barbra Streisand and The Goans (a Mexican trampoline act).

Sammy Shore was chosen by Elvis’ manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to open Elvis’ 1969-72 ‘comeback tour’ in Las Vegas.
History
Episode 729, season 16.

Production Company

Name

CBS Television

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Clips and Footage

Email
info@clipsandfootage.com
Web
http://www.clipsandfootage.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 7287 1007
Fax
+44 (0) 20 7287 1009
Address
Studio 310, Spitfire Studios
63-71 Collier Street
London N1 98E
Notes
Contact: Alison Mercer

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Ed Sullivan Show, The [16/12/1962]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68282 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)