Papers of Ed Sullivan (1901-1974), a newspaper columnist and television host-producer. Entertainment files, the largest portion of the collection, include scripts, correspondence, and production information for his work in radio, television, and motion pictures. Radio materials consist of scripts for “Ed Sullivan Entertains” (CBS), “Summer Silver Theatre” (CBS), and various other programs and benefits. The more substantial television material relates primarily to the long-running “Ed Sullivan Show” (originally known as “Toast of the Town,” (CBS). This section includes correspondence; scripts; production, sponsorship, and financial information; clippings; ratings; and films. Also part of the entertainment section is a script for a Friars Club “roast” of Johnny Carson and a script for “The Singing Nun” (MGM, 1966) in which Sullivan appeared.
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All Collection Details:
- Author: Sullivan, Ed, 1901-1974.
- Title: Ed Sullivan papers, 1920-1974.
- Size: 9.0 c.f. (18 archives boxes, 1 flat box, 1 record center carton), 1 reel of microfilm (35 mm), and 26 films; plus additions of 2.0 c.f. and 23.0 c.f. of film.
- Category: actor, film, journalist, mixed collection, producer, radio, and television
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