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- DirectorBrett DaveyAndrew SoltStarsJulie AndrewsCarol BurnettGeorge CarlinCarol Burnett hosts a retrospective of the very best moments from The Ed Sullivan Show, featuring performances from some of the biggest stars of music and comedy, stories about the show, interviews from Ed's favorite performers, and more.
- StarsEd SullivanThe Ray Bloch OrchestraRay BlochThe classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
- StarsThe JordanairesElvis PresleyEd SullivanShare the excitement of Elvis Presley's earthshattering introduction to the nation in these three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show, and experience for yourself why Elvis became the legendary King of Rock and Roll! Appearing on the show Sept. 9, 1956, Elvis sent shock waves through a repressed nation with his soulful singing, wild hip gyrations and raw energy, attracting a record-breaking TV audience of more than 60 million people. Presley returned on Oct. 28, 1956, continuing to provoke ecstatic screams with hits such as "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender" and "Hound Dog." In fact, these exhilarating performances were so explosive that Elvis was filmed above the waist during his final Sullivan show appearance on January 6, 1957.
- DirectorAndrew SoltStarsEd SullivanMary Tyler MooreDesi ArnazHosted by Mary Tyler Moore, this "All Star Comedy Special" introduces classic stand-up appearances from The Ed Sullivan Show by comedians George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers, Flip Wilson, Rodney Dangerfield, Jackie Mason, and more.
- StarsJohnny CarsonEd McMahonDoc SeverinsenHost Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
- DirectorAndrew SoltStarsBurt ReynoldsThe 5th DimensionJulie AndrewsBurt Reynolds hosts a retrospective of the very best moments from The Ed Sullivan Show, featuring performances from some of the biggest stars of music and comedy, stories about the show, interviews from Ed's favorite performers, and more.
- DirectorAndrew SoltStarsJulie AndrewsRichard BurtonCarol ChanningRelive the dazzling show stopping songs, dances and production numbers from some of your favorite Broadway musicals. Great Broadway Musical Moments from The Ed Sullivan Show brings you legendary musical entertainment performed by a galaxy of great Broadway stars like Ethel Merman in "Annie Get Your Gun," John Raitt in "Oklahoma!," Julie Andrews in "Camelot," and more! This exciting event includes exclusive interviews with legends Shirley Jones, Joel Grey, and Rex Reed.
- DirectorAndrew SoltStarsEd Sullivan
- DirectorAndrew SoltStarsEd SullivanThe Rolling StonesSix Ed Sullivan Shows starring The Rolling Stones, with several performances that have never been released, including their final appearance on the variety show on November 23, 1969.
- DirectorAndrew SoltStarsEd SullivanThe SupremesThe Supremes made 16 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show - more than any other Motown artist or group.
- DirectorAndrew SoltStarsEd SullivanThe AnimalsHank BallardIn the'60s, a new sound came across the Atlantic from England, a musical invasion unlike anything America had ever experienced. In February, 1964, The Beatles landed on Ed Sullivan's stage and our world changed forever. The so-called "British Invasion" took America by storm and bands such as The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Herman's Hermits and The Animals were crawling all over the record charts. They were cutting edge and far different from what we'd come to expect from rock 'n roll in the States. They had long hair, dressed in narrow lapel suits and looked scruffy, but they had a unique charm. Their beat- a newly reinvigorated brand of rock 'n roll was coming back to America and kids couldn't get enough of it.
- StarsFlip WilsonTim ConwayGeorge CarlinA variety show from the 1970s hosted by Flip Wilson that showcased skits, music and =appearances by "Geraldine Jones".
- StarsTom SmothersDick SmothersPat PaulsenThe Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
- StarsJack BennyEddie 'Rochester' AndersonDon WilsonThe comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
- StarsHugh DownsJose MelisJack PaarOriginally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
- DirectorGrey LockwoodStarsDiana RossMary WilsonCindy BirdsongAfter their successful colaboration in 1968's "T.C.B." TV special, Diana Ross and The Supremes join The Temptations one more time. This time, the two super-groups not only sing but act in some innovative musical comedy sketches based on the greatest Broadway and Hollywood music and plots. It must be noted that although both the girls and the guys are great they don't come accross as exciting as when they perform their usual Motown stuff. Temptations are particularly boring in an overlong medley from "Fiddler in the Roof" but Miss Ross, who by this time was all that Motown cared about, is extremely effective in her "Leading Lady" medley.
- DirectorMark WarrenStarsDiana RossMary WilsonCindy BirdsongThe two top Motown groups, Diana Ross and The Supremes, and The Temptations sing their greatest hits of the 60s plus some unforgettable standards. Although a clear showcase for Diana Ross talents, the best parts are those by the groups.
- DirectorSid SmithStarsCass ElliotBarbara BainBuddy Hackett
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStacey FosterJames SignorelliStarsWill FerrellSean BennettJustin Michael WilcoxThe best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsDiana RossBernadette PetersBilly Dee WilliamsDiana Ross's last great television special, an interesting mix of music, fiction and documentary that bridged her early, acting-focused specials and her later taped-concert programs.
- StarsBing CrosbyDick TufeldMitchell Ayres OrchestraVarious guest hosts present a musical variety show.
- StarsGlen CampbellMarty PaichLarry McNeeleyVariety series hosted by country/pop singer Glen Campbell.
- StarsBarbara McNairRonald LongRich LittleMcNair became one of the first Black women to host her own TV variety show; it ran three seasons and featured big names like Sonny and Cher, The Righteous Brothers, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and more. McNair often sang on the show.
- StarsJoan RiversSoupy SalesSteve LawrenceJohn Rivers interviews different people about different subjects using her humor
- DirectorKip WaltonStarsSmokey RobinsonCindy BirdsongFran JeffriesThis was a 1970 ABC Television special starring SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES. It featured special guest stars THE TEMPTATIONS, STEVIE WONDER, and THE (post DIANA ROSS) SUPREMES. It was essentially a LAUNCHING PAD for SMOKEY'S SOLO CAREER....to prepare the public for his upcoming departure from the legendary MIRACLES ,the very FIRST of the great MOTOWN GROUPS, that was actually formed in 1955 ...and went professional in 1957,with WARREN "PETE" MOORE,BOBBY ROGERS, RONNIE WHITE, MARV TARPLIN, & his future wife (and BOBBY'S cousin) CLAUDETTE ROGERS. SMOKEY did actually leave the group 2 years later. It should have been a celebration of his years with THE MIRACLES and their collective accomplishments.However, this special,seemed to showcase all the other artists talents rather than those of the MIRACLES, who were not at full strength at the time the special was filmed. CLAUDETTE was not present ,MARV TARPLIN was not featured on camera, and PETE MOORE was also absent , having been sidelined with a leg injury shortly before filming. So, with only SMOKEY,BOBBY AND RONNIE present, the occasion left MIRACLES FANS dissatisfied at best. However TEMPTATIONS fans were ecstatic,with their favorites , who were all present,(including DAVID RUFFIN'S replacement, DENNIS EDWARDS), having performed a powerful rendition of their latest hit "BALL OF CONFUSION", Temptation PAUL WILLIAMS however , was visibly ill ,and left the group permanently later the next year,as did original member EDDIE KENDRICKS.The SUPREMES performed one of their hits,as did STEVIE.THE MIRACLES opened the show with their 1963 TOP 10 SMASH "MICKEY'S MONKEY",and later did a medley which included their big hits "GOING TO A GO GO" and "IF YOU CAN WANT".Later, The entire troupe sat and reminisced Motown memories of the early days and touring with the legendary MOTORTOWN REVUE shows of the early '60s.This special is rarely remembered today, and other than the TEMPTATIONS' performance, which has just been released as part of the 2006 DVD : THE TEMPTATIONS GET READY : THE DEFINITIVE DVD PERFORMANCES,has not been seen at all since it's original 1970 network broadcast.Hopefully one day it will be released on DVD .Overall a good , but not great special. SMOKEY AND THE MIRACLES deserved a much better send-off.
- StarsMerv GriffinMort LindseyMort Lindsey OrchestraMerv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
- StarsJack PaarJose MelisJim G. LucasThis was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
- StarsDick CavettBobby RosengardenFred FoyThis particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
- StarsMike DouglasEllie FrankelEllie Frankel SextetMike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
- CreatorLorne MichaelsStarsThe Saturday Night Live BandDon PardoDarrell HammondA famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
- CreatorMadeleine SmithbergLizz WinsteadStarsJon StewartTrevor NoahStephen ColbertA comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
- StarsBill MaherAndrew SullivanMichael MooreComedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsTrevor NoahCelebrated as the most popular comedian in South Africa, Trevor Noah takes the stage in "African American" to explore his often-bewildering journey of arriving in America and simply wanting to be "black." Noah shares his perspective of growing up a mixed-race child under Apartheid, and fearlessly breaks down racial stereotypes on all sides by becoming what Newsweek calls a "cultural chameleon."
- DirectorDavid Paul MeyerStarsTrevor NoahIn this one hour special, Trevor Noah talks about everything from terrorism to police brutality, Ebola, his grandmother and the origin of the cheer "woo-hoo".
- DirectorDon MischerStarsAdam AntNick AshfordFlorence BallardThe 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
- StarsDon CorneliusDiana PuskasQueen TurnerCreated by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
- StarsWolfman JackHelen ReddyDonna SummerLate night rock and pop music performances are featured.
- DirectorPaul DugdaleStarsAdeleSamuel DixonBen ThomasA live concert performance of Grammy-winning pop/soul sensation Adele Adkins at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
- DirectorHamish HamiltonStarsAmy WinehouseNathan AlanRobin BanerjeeSit in on an intimate evening with the Late Great Amy Winehouse as she spills her soul in her hometown. She spices up all of your favorites, even throws in a few homages to show everyone; even posthumously she would be a captivating entity. So damaged, yet honest. With a voice that is equally; Lauren Hill, Erykah Badu and Mary J Blige... Arguably. Loaded with interviews, performances and segments produced for TV... That's in addition to the concert! Witness how awesome she is.
- DirectorDon Roy KingStarsFred ArmisenDan AykroydAlec BaldwinFormer members of Saturday Night Live come together to remember the past 40 years of Saturday Night Live.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerDave WilsonTom SchillerStarsChris FarleyMackenzie EnglishChristina ApplegateA compilation of the best Saturday Night Live sketches as a tribute to the late Chris Farley, one of SNL's greatest Stars.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerJames SignorelliStarsDan AykroydAlec BaldwinCandice BergenA TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past two and a half decades.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerDave WilsonPeter CorbettStarsAdam SandlerKirstie AlleyAlec BaldwinComic Adam Sandler's Saturday Night Live moments as Canteen Boy, Cajun Man, Opera Man, and much more, including hilarious songs like the Hanukkah song and the Christmas song, are shown.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsDana CarveyDavid SpadeRob SchneiderThis edition of Saturday Night Live represents the most versatile actor and stand-up comedian ever! Dana always played crazy characters from Church Lady, Ross Perot, George Bush, Garth Algar, Grumpy Old Man, the gross Massive Head-Wound Harry, John McLaughlin, to Johnny Carson and Charles Grodin.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerDave WilsonTom SchillerStarsMike MyersAlec BaldwinMorwenna BanksMike Myers Is a genius at creating original comic characters, and it all started at Saturday Night Live. Party on with Wayne Campbell on Wayne's World, Dieter on Sprockets, Linda Richman on Coffee Talk, and the best of all the others. Plus there's extra material, including scenes that were cut after Dress Rehearsal and never seen before now.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerPaul MillerDave WilsonStarsPhil HartmanTom ArnoldAlec BaldwinA Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Phil Hartman.
- DirectorAndy BreckmanDave WilsonClaude KervenStarsEddie MurphySheree AliMargaret Mary BriggsClips showing comic Eddie Murphy's Saturday Night Live sketches: Gumby, Mr. Robinson, Buckwheat, Velvet Jones, and many more.
- DirectorLarry PeerceStarsJoan BaezGene ClarkMike ClarkeLive performances by some of the top rock-and-roll acts of the mid 60s. Includes Ray Charles, The Byrds, Joan Baez, Ike and Tina Turner, Donovan, The Lovin' Spoonful, and several more.