This Tuesday marks the 57th anniversary of The Beatles debut performances on The Ed Sullivan Show. I was just five-years-old back then and I remember watching the show with the rest of my family. There were over 70 million other people watching the program that night and it changed the course of music and history.
I’ve got six links to online articles about this fab performance and there’s also a video link to a Late Show Beatles anniversary musical number.
And then there’s the MBIIP Coming Attractions as to what’s happening on the blog next week! Yeah, yeah, yeah.
The Ed Sullivan Show - Artists - The Beatles - Information about that historic night from the official Ed Sullivan Show website.
The Beatles’ first Ed Sullivan Show - The Beatles Bible has a feature on the show including quotes from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Ed Sullivan.
10 Facts About The Beatles’ ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Debut - Davy Jones also appeared on the show in a pre-Monkee appearance!
The Beatles on the “Ed Sullivan Show” Quiz - I got five out of ten, it was tougher than I thought.
Historic Hysterics: Witnesses to a Really Big Show - Memories from people who were at the filming of the show.
Feb. 9, 1964: Beatles win over America on ’The Ed Sullivan Show’ - 5 fun facts - While this was their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, it was not their first time on American television.
The Beatles 30th Anniversary Appearance on Late Show, February 9, 1994 - Ringo “Bud” Melman performs a scorching version of “All My Lovin’” on The Late Show. This is historic, because The Late Show was filmed in the Ed Sullivan Theatre!
Monday: I got something at Oliver’s North that I’ve never had before, a cheeseburger! Tune in tomorrow to see how it was and what else I got for this week’s Saturday Night Dinner!
Tuesday: I just discovered that Brasky’s has tacos, so that’s where I’ll be headed for my P.T.M. taco run this week.
Wednesday: I’ll be making yet another grilled cheese sandwich, I’m not sure what I’m doing though. Tune in and find out.
Thursday: This week’s Shopping Locally will feature one of my favorite stores, Younger Than Yesterday record store and it’ll also feature owner Craig Moore and his new Cream tribute CD!
Friday: We’re going to go eat another fast food menu! I’ll give you a hint: There’s an animal in the title of the restaurant.
Saturday: We’ll be shining that saucy spotlight on yet another Pizza of Peoria!
Okay, I gotta to and start getting some of this shit ready!
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