Elvis Presley was just 21 when he made his debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 9, 1956. The appearance catapulted him to superstardom and earned him a payday that outshone most performers of ...
The Beatles' first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964, marked a significant cultural turning point. Over 73 million viewers tuned in to watch Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo ...
Nevertheless, Sullivan knew having Presley would do wonders for his ratings, so he struck a deal with the star’s manager, the infamous “Colonel” Tom Parker, for a three-appearance run. The budding ...