TV series
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948–1971, English, on CBS.
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
- Seasons
- 24
- Episodes
- 1068
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Aired 30 May 1971
Seasons 24
Season 1
1948 · 12 episodes
Season 2
1948 · 53 episodes
Season 3
1949 · 52 episodes
Season 4
1950 · 51 episodes
Season 5
1951 · 53 episodes
Season 6
1952 · 52 episodes
Season 7
1953 · 51 episodes
Season 8
1954 · 54 episodes
Season 9
1955 · 52 episodes
Season 10
1956 · 51 episodes
Season 11
1957 · 50 episodes
Season 12
1958 · 52 episodes
Season 13
1959 · 49 episodes
Season 14
1960 · 40 episodes
Season 15
1961 · 46 episodes
Season 16
1962 · 42 episodes
Season 17
1963 · 42 episodes · 6.0/10
Season 18
1964 · 40 episodes
Season 19
1965 · 43 episodes
Season 20
1966 · 42 episodes
Season 21
1967 · 39 episodes
Season 22
1968 · 40 episodes
Season 23
1969 · 36 episodes
Season 24
1970 · 26 episodes
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 20 June 1948
- Last aired
- 30 May 1971
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- News
- Rated
- NR
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The Ed Sullivan Show: quick answers
Is The Ed Sullivan Show worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Ed Sullivan Show are there?
The Ed Sullivan Show has 24 seasons and 1068 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Ed Sullivan Show finished?
Yes. The Ed Sullivan Show ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Ed Sullivan Show on?
The Ed Sullivan Show isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
The Ed Sullivan Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ed Sullivan Show is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Ed Sullivan Show?
If you liked The Ed Sullivan Show, try Comedy Bang! Bang!, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Late Show with David Letterman.