Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

In the earliest days of television, when the rules were still being written, one man dared to break them.

7.287 min
Documentary

Overview

Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.

Movie Info

Release Date: 6/11/2023

Runtime: 87 min

Director: Sacha Jenkins

Top Cast

Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan

Self (archive footage)

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick

Self

Berry Gordy

Berry Gordy

Self

Jackie Jackson

Jackie Jackson

Self

Tito Jackson

Tito Jackson

Self

Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson

Self

Otis Williams

Otis Williams

Self

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Self (archive footage)

Billy Preston

Billy Preston

Self (archive footage)

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