Nemo propheta in patria: Topo Gigio on The Ed Sullivan Show

Ed Sullivan (Edward Vincent Sullivan)

September 28, 1901

Manhattan, New York, U.S.

October 13, 1974

Manhattan, New York, U.S.

Television host, reporter, newspaper columnist

Years active: 1932–1974

The Ed Sullivan Show

AKA

Toast of the Town

Genre: Variety, Sketch Comedy

Presented by: Ed Sullivan

Narrated by: Bern Bennett (1948–1949)

Art Hannes (1949–1959 & 1961–1964)

Ralph Paul (1959–1961 & 1964–1971)

Theme music composer: Ray Bloch

Opening theme: “Toast of the Town”

Country of origin: United States

Original language: English

Seasons: 24

Episodes: 1,068

Running time: 50–53 minutes

Release: Original network CBS

Original release: June 20, 1948 – June 6, 1971