Ed Sullivan’s Rock And Roll Classics

Airs Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

The Beatles made their American television debut in 1964 on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” The Fab Four perform their million-selling #1 chart debut “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” followed by another smash, “She Loves You.”

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Above: The Beatles made their American television debut in 1964 on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” The Fab Four perform their million-selling #1 chart debut “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” followed by another smash, “She Loves You.”

Monday, November 23, 2009

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From the late 1940s 'til the early 1970s, millions of viewers of all ages saw great musical acts each Sunday night on "The Ed Sullivan Show." This installment in the MY MUSIC series presents classic song performances from 1963-1968.

From the Beatles' American television debut to the Doors' infamous one-time-only appearance to the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, the Mamas and the Papas and more, the special focuses exclusively on full-length music performances -no plate spinners or dancing elephants - that evoke the spirit of that decade's youth movement.

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Preview: Ed Sullivan's Rock And Roll Classics

Above: "The Ed Sullivan Show" served up an unparalleled group of timeless artists. This special focuses exclusively on full-length music performances of classic songs spanning the years 1963-1968.

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