ed sullivan show

This was the granddaddy of all variety shows. The Ed Sullivan Show had an astounding run.  1948 to 1971, 24 years and a whopping 1,068 "really big shews." Sullivan was known for presenting many historic acts:  from the wildly screaming young fans watching Elvis go through his gyrations all the way through an incredible three consecutive Sundays when he featured The Beatles in February, 1

Here is memory about an incredible American you might enjoy hearing about... I met Clayton " Peg Leg"  Bates (1907-1998) in the 1990s when he received an honorary degree from SUNY Delhi.  I sang the National Anthem at his ceremony.  After, he whispered in my ear "Good job on that song, man...