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Elvis: The Ed Sullivan Shows AKA The Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances (TV) (1956-1957)
The classic appearances of "The King" on the nightly talk show.Director: Kenneth Whelan
OVERALL: R1-
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Extras:"Why Ed Didn’t Host Elvis’ First Appearance" featurette (2:53)
5 "Ed and Elvis Promos and Intros" promotional clips:
- "Two Months Before Elvis’ First Appearance" (0:40)
- "Patti Page Introduces Next Week’s Headliners" (1:11)
- "Ed Sullivan Returns One Week After Elvis’ First Appearance (1:18)
- "One Week Before Elvis’ Second Appearance" (1:04)
- "Ed Introduces Elvis’ First Motion Picture: 'Love Me Tender'" (3:25)
5 "Special Elvis Moments" clips:
- "Ed Talks About Elvis In The Army" (0:52)
- "John Byner Comedy Routine" (2:11)
- "Elvis And The Colonel Send A Telegram To The Beatles" (1:17)
- "Jack Carter Comedy Routine" (1:01)
- "Elvis And Colonel Parker Congratulate Ed Sullivan" (1:10)
"Caught on Celluloid: The First Moving Pictures of Elvis" featurette (2:48)
"Jerry Schilling’s Home Movies" featurette (6:18)
5 "Remembering Ed and Elvis" clips:
- "Sam Philips" (3:23)
- "Gordon Stoker" (3:28)
- "Marlo Lewis" (3:10)
- "Wink Martindale" (3:35)
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Subtitles:No
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
- "The Ed Sullivan Show": September 9, 1956 (inc. "Don't Be Cruel", "Love Me Tender", "Ready Teddy" and "Hound Dog" by Elvis)
Extras:
5 "Remembering Ed and Elvis" clips:
- "Sam Philips" (3:23)
- "Gordon Stoker" (3:28)
- "Marlo Lewis" (3:10)
- "Wink Martindale" (3:35)
- "George Klein" (3:10)
"Why Ed Didn’t Host Elvis’ First Appearance" featurette (2:53)
DISC TWO
- "The Ed Sullivan Show": October 28, 1956 (inc. "Don't Be Cruel", "Love Me Tender", "Love Me" and "Hound Dog" by Elvis)
Extras:
5 "Ed and Elvis Promos and Intros" promotional clips:
- "Two Months Before Elvis’ First Appearance" (0:40)
- "Patti Page Introduces Next Week’s Headliners" (1:11)
- "Ed Sullivan Returns One Week After Elvis’ First Appearance (1:18)
- "One Week Before Elvis’ Second Appearance" (1:04)
- "Ed Introduces Elvis’ First Motion Picture: 'Love Me Tender'" (3:25)
"Caught on Celluloid: The First Moving Pictures of Elvis" featurette (2:48)
DISC THREE
- "The Ed Sullivan Show": January 6, 1957 (inc. "Hound Dog", "Love Me Tender", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Don't Be Cruel", "Too Much", "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" and "Peace in the Valley" by Elvis)
Extras:
"Jerry Schilling’s Home Movies" featurette (6:18)
5 "Special Elvis Moments" clips:
- "Ed Talks About Elvis In The Army" (0:52)
- "John Byner Comedy Routine" (2:11)
- "Elvis And The Colonel Send A Telegram To The Beatles" (1:17)
- "Jack Carter Comedy Routine" (1:01)
- "Elvis And Colonel Parker Congratulate Ed Sullivan" (1:10)
Production stills
Liner Notes by Greil Marcus -
Subtitles:No
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:"Elvis-Only" playback option included (you can watch Elvis' songs only).
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OVERALL: R1
3-disc "The Ed Sullivan Shows" box set includes complete episodes (feat. Elvis). "Elvis-Only" playback option is also included if you need it.
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CUTS:
- R1 The Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances America- Image Entertainment - These are not the entire "The Ed Sullivan Show" episodes. Other than the show title sequence and intros/outros, Presley's performances are the only things included on the disc.
- R1 The Ed Sullivan Shows America- Image Entertainment - No cuts. Complete, uncut "The Ed Sullivan Show" episodes (including their commercials) featuring Elvis.
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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 04/08/09
Comparison last updated by Jari_Kovalainen on 24/08/14UPDATE LOG:
24/08/14 - 3-disc "The Ed Sullivan Shows" box set.
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