Lockbar He always had the funniest comedians on his show, and when they made fun of him, he happily partook. He knew which side of the bread was buttered.
Whenever I need a laugh - a reason to depart from the hatred and vitriol that plagues our country - I come here and to some of the other shows from the '50s and '60s. Thanks to those who post them.
Nor can conservatives. Nor can anyone who is too small-minded to understand that politics is merely the entertainment division of the military-industrial complex.
By accident, I once walked into a restaurant in Denver and there was Debbie Reynolds in the bar waiting for a table. She lit the entire with her beauty, smile & energy.
I think the best way to describe this show is - Charming. Throw in good clean fun also. Always a delight., and a perfect way to end a weekend (on Sunday evening)
Ah, Debbie Reynolds! Loved that guest spot! And Ed Sullivan, too! What a great platform this show was for famous folks to let their hair down, have some fun, and invite us all in on the joke.
I was born in 1979 and happened to come across this show on RU-vid,it's one of my favorites now. Women naturally beautiful , men and women both dressed so smashing, not a perfect world I am sure of it back then but at least they looked better and dressed nicer and talked liked they were educated.
Though you're but a babe (I got married in 1979), you're so right and it's refreshing to see a youngster like you who can appreciate the golden age of television.
So appreciate what you wrote. Your comment resonated with me as I too was thinking how beautifully most of the panelists spoke and of course John Daly as well. This was a generation of people raised on the reading of great books and the written word rather than media visuals and videos. Their manner of speaking is refined and reflects education. Generally, there was also an attitude of dressing socially in a way to respect those around you, to honor every occasion appropriately and to at least endeavor to appear at one's best. Today unfortunately a lot of people think it's attractive to act and look as if they care little about life, the way they look, or much of anything else outside of themselves. This is a shame.
I am too young to even remember this show, and of course we never got it here in Australia, but it sure is fantastic to see so many stars in this wonderful piece of television history!! And also, to see right at the end the beautiful and lovely Debbie Reynolds who so sadly left us just recently. Thank you for posting this for us all to enjoy!!
Bob Hope signing in as Bing Crosby (Great Applause) .... and being asked if his hair is thinning and with his "yes" answer she "took a wild guess" asking if he was Bing Crosby...Classic!!
All these great talents, especially ERNIE KOVACS, w/ EDIE. I was especially glad to see Gary Cooper & the ovation he got from the audience said volumes to his importance as a Talent, & a top Star of that time. He died in 1961.
@@IPlayOneOnT.V. I still feel bad about this but I ways hated her. She didn't do anything to make me hate her, there was just something about her that irked the hell out of me.
Damn! I never knew Debbie was so gorgeous, not that shes not gorgeous older but she looks nothing like she did here. Her little hands are so petite and cute!
Nothing weird about it. The modern industrial education complex has dumbed down our children and has shamed them into believing that literacy is an oppressive act against those perceived to be racially and culturally discriminated against 300 years ago and must be abolished. Under the guise of being "woke" the English language is slowly being eradicated from American culture in favor of ghetto culture.
esther williams...meeeeeeow! i met debbie reynolds at a trade show in the 90's, and i couldn't believe just how naturally beautiful she was. she was in her 60's and didn't look like she was wearing a ton of make up. she was absolutely enchanting. i had never experienced that before.
A truly sophisticated show, rare nowadays, other than to a lesser degree "Jeopardy". John Daly was both a broadcast journalist and a TV game show host. Could that happen now? I seriously doubt it.
The best mystery guest is of course Elizabeth Taylor. The funniest wittiest and most beautiful guest. She should have won an Emmy just for this appearance.
"Are you a living American blonde?" I love when the panel is WAY off. It's always hilarious. My other favorites are with the cigar maker, and Jerry Lewis being bold enough to ask what we were all wondering.
well, that to me what was always odd about this show--the people on the panel would know if some Hollywood star was in town , so I'm more surprised when they DON'T guess the special guest....
Thats how to make a show. Intelligent, classy and with great dignity and warmth. I never thought Debbie was this smart and funny. Daly with such a talent for running it, and the panel, just very smart people who knew to have fun. Cant find a show today that I want to watch. Still enjoying this one
This entire generation of entertainers are a pleasure to watch. Oh Sure, there are some you care for more than others - but as a whole they all are enjoyable. The word "class" has been bandied about and I wholeheartedly agree. These folks are CLASSY. They exude an air of esteem and credibility........I'm in my sixtues now and I can truly say " They ARE Missed"!.
Isn't it enlightening to see these stars in this sort of environment? I mean, you expect people such as Groucho Marx or Ed Wynn to be funny, but who would expect such humor from Ronald Reagan or Ed Sullivan? Yes, Taylor was great, and Debbie was about the cutest thing ever. Another of my favorites was Rosalind Russell and the way she led on Dorothy Kilgallen.
Len Hummel The world. always looses the true genius, .usually by 50. It's like a cycle that keeps repeating itself, w/each new generation. All we. can try to do, is answer "WHY ? " There will never be an answer. satisfactory.
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson. His stage famous stage name was Rochester. He was indelibly type cast by his famous role on Jack Benny's radio and television shows. But I am sure he had a life as Eddie Anderson.
Google him. He did have an interesting life. He invested well and became very wealthy. He and Jack Benny were great friends and deeply respected each other, Jack wouldn't let anyone disrespect him or his race. Eddie owned racehorses and real estate and enjoyed his life.
Why on earth did Sullivan lead those 4 into believing he wasn't part of the entertainment business? He gave loads of people in entertainment their start in the business. And NOT on television?
Joe Valdrighi My applause to your statement. Maybe the Stars.simply had more Class, something you can't buy , no matter how much $'U Pay. Still I must add MANNERS ! WHO knows how nice it would be to see those displayed .
