The groundbreaking variety series premiered on June 20, 1948.
Originally calledToast of the Town(the name changed in 1955), the show aired for 23 years.
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Ed Sullivan was a newspaper columnist and hosted two radio shows before entering the television spotlight.
Though he wasnt a musical performer, he had a knack for recognizing talent.
Even more who appeared onThe Ed Sullivan Showare still popular with fans today.
You may even see some of them, including these listed here, live on tour or making headlines.
Barbra Streisand
Legend says that Sullivan claimed to have discoveredBarbra Streisandperforming in a New York City nightclub.
In the meantime, her autobiography,My Name is Barbra, is set to be released in November.
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Judkins was a premature baby and became blind shortly after his birth.
