Ed Sullivan Show Trivia Quiz
The Ed Sullivan Show: Sunday Night Variety trivia quiz revisits the program's extraordinary mix of music, comedy, Broadway, and novelty entertainment. Familiar headline appearances lead into rock-era controversies, recurring acts, the show's original title, and its longtime theater.
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Charles | 10 / 10 | 1:11 |
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Mespake | 10 / 10 | 1:16 |
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Bill | 10 / 10 | 1:36 |
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Cecilelibb... | 10 / 10 | 1:39 |
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Tony | 10 / 10 | 1:02 |
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Charles | 10 / 10 | 1:11 |
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Mespake | 10 / 10 | 1:16 |
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Bill | 10 / 10 | 1:36 |
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Cecilelibb... | 10 / 10 | 1:39 |
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What This Quiz Covers
The quiz covers major British rock appearances, a famous American singer's television performances, Broadway showcases, recurring comedy and puppet acts, conflicts over song lyrics, the program's original title, and its longtime Manhattan broadcast home.
Trivia Study Guide ›
- Which British group created a national sensation with its first Ed Sullivan Show appearance in 1964?
- Which rock group was asked to alter the lyric of "Let's Spend the Night Together" for its television appearance?
- What was the program originally called before Ed Sullivan's name became part of the title?
- On which night of the week did Ed Sullivan's variety program traditionally air?
- Which New York theater became the longtime home of Ed Sullivan's broadcasts and was later renamed for him?
- Which small puppet character became a recurring favorite by speaking to Ed in a high-pitched voice?
- Which comedian who later became the star of a long-running CBS variety series appeared repeatedly with Ed Sullivan?
- Which American singer became famous for appearances that television cameras sometimes framed only from the waist up?
- Which rock band ignored a request to change a controversial lyric before performing "Light My Fire"?
- Which Broadway musical about rival New York street gangs was showcased on the program by members of its original cast?
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