US EditionThe Story Behind Elvis Presley's Debut On The Ed Sullivan Show
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On September 9, 1956, the artist appeared for the first time in the program of the largest audience in the United States. Before 60 million viewers, he unleashed hysteria, scandal and a magnetism that transformed popular culture forever.
The Story Behind Elvis Presley's Debut On The Ed Sullivan Show
On Monday, July 2, 1956, Ed Sullivan sent off a telegram to Steve Allen, the Tonight Show host who had recently been given an additional weekend comedy/variety program to try and break impresario Sullivan’s dominance over the Sunday 8-9 PM time slot. The previous night, Allen had trounced Sullivan in the ratings, and the reason could be explained in just two words: Elvis Presley. While Sullivan had been reluctant to book the 21-year-old singing …
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September 9 is a date packed with pivotal music milestones, from the births of legendary voices to chart-topping singles that defined their eras. On this day, Elvis Presley made his debut on national television, The Beatles reached US No.1 again, and Nirvana brought grunge into the mainstream spotlight. Otis Redding, Dave Stewart, and Michael Bublé all share this birthday, while this date also marks the anniversary of the passing of Bill Monroe,…
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