Ed Sullivan (center) with the Beatles (from left: Ringo Starr, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney) in 1964. Ed Sullivan has gone down in history as one of the most influential figures in ...

Sullivan said, “While hosting the show, I never asked performers about their religion, race, or politics. I contracted ...

George Harrison, John Lennon and drummer Ringo Starr are all smiles as they chat with show host Ed Sullivan after making their television debut in America 60 years ago. On February 9, 1964, the Fab ...

On February 9, 1964, a group of four 20-something musicians from Liverpool made their debut on U.S. television and forever changed popular music. The Beatles’ appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” that ...

After the really big finale 54 years ago, and the death of its legendary host three years later, "The Ed Sullivan Show" is having an extended moment. A YouTube channel on the classic variety show ...

Beatlemania hit the U.S.A. in full force after John, Paul, George and Ringo played 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on Feb. 9, 1964 Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Ed Sullivan has gone down in history as one of the most influential figures in rock & roll — without playing an instrument or singing a single note. "When I first went on TV with our Toast of the Town ...