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Sullivan, Ed(ward Vincent) (1902–1974)| US journalist and television host. Originally a sportswriter, he began his syndicated Broadway gossip column at the New York Daily News in 1934. He hosted the CBS variety series, The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–71). He was the first to give national exposure to many entertainers, in particular Elvis Presley and the Beatles. |
| He was born in New York City. He is much parodied for his stiff manner and his opening line, ‘We've got a reeeally big shew tonight’. |
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