Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan was a former boxer and sportswriter. He became well-known in the entertainment world. He had an eye for top talent. CBS hired Ed Sullivan in 1948 to host a variety show called Toast of the Town. This later became the famous Ed Sullivan Show, which was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

Ed Sullivan

Erik Barnouw, Tube of Plenty, pgs. 117-121

“Another variety entry was Toast of the Town, headed by Ed Sullivan as producer and master of ceremonies, and later known as the Ed Sullivan Show.” My parents and grandparents fondly talk about the Ed Sullivan Show. It was quite an entertaining variety show. Ed had so many famous people on it. His show almost seems to encapsulate a generation. He truly is one of the classic variety show greats.

Ed Sullivan

Erik Barnouw, Tube of Plenty, pgs. 117-121