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‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ Clips Hit Another Milestone

Through 2023, the “really big show” has amassed more than 2 billion views across all streaming channels

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When TV’s Gomer Pyle Sang ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’

Actor/singer Jim Nabors introduced the character on “The Andy Griffith Show” and then enjoyed further success in a spinoff–and on the album charts

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When Frank Sinatra Joined the Fifth Dimension

Frank Sinatra did not love rock music, but for his 1968 TV special he sang along with soul-pop hitmakers the Fifth Dimension and fit right in.

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When Regis Philbin Had the First Big Winner on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’

When the reality series made its premiere on August 16, 1999, it was as a two-week summer program for ABC. Its success was largely due to its affable host

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When Paul McCartney Brought Johnny Carson a Birthday Cake

In 1968, Lennon and McCartney famously appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson but its host wasn’t there. Sixteen years later, Paul finally met Johnny

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‘Ed Sullivan Show’: Some Legendary Music Clips – Watch

50+ years after the landmark program ended its run, performances of recording artists, Broadway stars, comedians, and more are being made available

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The Bee Gees and Chuck Berry Performing “Reelin’ and Rockin'” Is What You Need

The fabulous clip aired on The Midnight Special in 1973. The legendary late-night TV series finally has its own YouTube channel

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Focus Performs Magic on ‘Hocus Pocus,’ From TV’s ‘The Midnight Special’

The ground-breaking Dutch progressive rock band formed in 1970 and earned a surprising international hit in 1972-1973

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The Ed Sullivan Show: Sixties Pop Music Showcase

The Sunday night variety show presented scores of up-and-coming pop stars during the ’60s. Here are some favorites and some unique anecdotes about each one

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‘The Big Chill’: Friends to Keep You Warm

It was one of the most successful films of 1983 and featured a big soundtrack of mostly Motown classics. Does the reunion movie of thirty-somethings hold up?

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