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Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics

Season 1 · 37 episodes · Jan 14, 1999

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    Episode 1

    Rock Legends

    Jan 14, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Elvis Presley, James Brown, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, and Bo Diddley

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    Episode 2

    Great Groups

    Jan 21, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beatles, The Bee Gees, The Byrds, Four Tops, The Temptations, and The Rolling Stones.

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    Episode 3

    Groovy Sounds

    Jan 28, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Young Rascals, The Turtles, Spanky & Our Gang, The 5th Dimension, Oliver, and The Beach Boys .

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    Episode 4

    Psychedelic Sixties

    Feb 4, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Steppenwolf, Vanilla Fudge, and The Temptations.

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    Episode 5

    Smash Hits Of The Sixties

    Feb 11, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, Petula Clark, The Four Seasons, and Tommy James & The Shondells.

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    Episode 6

    R&B Greats

    Feb 18, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Ike & Tina Turner Revue, Jackie Wilson, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and The Temptations.

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    Episode 7

    Classic Love Songs

    Feb 25, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beatles, Carpenters, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The 5th Dimension, Smokey Robinson, and Elvis Presley.

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    Episode 8

    The British Invasion

    Mar 4, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beatles, The Animals, The Rolling Stones, Hermans's Hermits, The Searchers, Gerry & The Pacemakers, and The Animals.

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    Episode 9

    The Sweet Sound Of Soul

    Mar 11, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Four Tops, James Brown, The Righteous Bros, and The Temptations.

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    Episode 10

    First Women Of Rock

    Mar 18, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Diana Ross & The Supremes, Janis Joplin, Dusty Springfield, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Janis Joplin, and The Supremes.

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    Episode 11

    Move To The Music

    Mar 25, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beatles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Martha & the Vandellas, Jay & The Techniques, Jackie Wilson, Freddie & The Dreamers, and Sly & The Family Stone.

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    Episode 12

    Motor City Magic

    Apr 1, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Four Tops, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and The Temptations.

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    Episode 13

    Folk Rock

    Apr 8, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Band, The Byrds, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Lovin' Spoonful, Richie Havens, and Smokey Robinson.

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    Episode 14

    Sounds Of The Cities

    Apr 15, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Ike & Tina Turner Revue, James Brown , Gladys Knight & The Pips, Sam & Dave, and Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers.

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    Episode 15

    Top Hits Of 1965

    Apr 22, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Sonny & Cher, Tom Jones, Four Tops, The Four Seasons, The Lovin' Spoonful, and Herman's Hermits.

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    Episode 16

    Top Hits Of 1966

    Apr 29, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Association, The Mamas & The Papas, Lou Rawls, and The Supremes.

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    Episode 17

    Top Hits Of 1967

    May 6, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Rolling Stones, The Association, The Supremes, Johnny Rivers, and The Mamas & The Papas.

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    Episode 18

    Top Hits Of 1968

    May 13, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beach Boys, The Chambers Brothers, Tom Jones, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Spanky & Our Gang, and Tommy James & The Shondells.

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    Episode 19

    Top Hits Of 1969

    May 20, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Brooklyn Bridge, Smith, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Oliver, and The 5th Dimension.

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    Episode 20

    Top Hits Of 1970

    May 27, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Jackson 5, The Supremes, Carpenters, The Grass Roots, B.J. Thomas, and The 5th Dimension.

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    Episode 21

    Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame

    Jun 3, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Elvis Presley , The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and James Brown.

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    Episode 22

    Rock Legends 2

    Jun 10, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, James Brown, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, and The Muppets.

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    Episode 23

    Motortown Review

    Jun 17, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, and The Temptations.

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    Episode 24

    The British Invasion 2

    Jun 24, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits, The Animals, Gerry & The Pacemakers, and Freddie & The Dreamers.

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    Episode 25

    Rock 'N' Roll Love Songs

    Jul 1, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beatles, The 5th Dimension, Lulu, Brooklyn Bridge, Jackie WIlson, and Little Anthony & The Imperials.

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    Episode 26

    Teen Idols

    Jul 8, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Elvis Presley, Bobby Rydell, Dino, Desi & Billy, Tom Jones, Paul Anka, and Bobby Darin.

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    Episode 27

    West Coast Rock

    Jul 15, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, The 5th Dimension, The Turtles, The Friends of Distinction, and The Beach Boys.

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    Episode 28

    The San Fransisco Scene

    Jul 22, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Sly & The Family Stone.

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    Episode 29

    The Bad Boys Of Rock 'N' Roll

    Jul 29, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Rolling Stones, The Animals, James Brown, Bo Diddley, and Jerry Lee Lewis.

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    Episode 30

    Gone Too Soon

    Aug 5, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Mamas & The Papas, Bobby Darin, and Carpenters.

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    Episode 31

    Elvis Presley

    Aug 12, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Elvis Presley, and additional footage of the first time the King of Rock n Roll was captured on film!

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    Episode 32

    Lennon & McCartney Songbook

    Aug 19, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Beatles, Peter & Gordon, Bobby Rydell, Billy J. Kramer, Petula Clark, and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.

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    Episode 33

    The Supremes

    Aug 26, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Supremes, including "No Matter What Sign You Are," "Up The Ladder To The Roof," "Come See About Me," and more!

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    Episode 34

    The Temptations

    Sep 2, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Temptations, including "I Can't Get Next To You," "September In The Rain," "Just My Imagination," and more!

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    Episode 35

    The Mamas & The Papas

    Sep 9, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by The Mamas & The Papas, including "Monday, Monday," "California Dreaming,""Dedicated To The One I Love," and more!

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    Episode 36

    Legends Of Soul

    Sep 16, 1999

    Ed Sullivan presents performances by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The 5th Dimension, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Ike & Tina Turner Revue, and Jackie Wilson.

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    Love Songs

    Sep 23, 1999

    The Mamas & The Papas– Dedicated To The One I Love Little Anthony & The Imperials– Hurts So Bad The Carpenters*– Close To You Smokey Robinson & The Miracles*– Yesterday The Beatles– From Me To You Elvis Presley– Love Me Tender The Beatles– She Loves You The 5th Dimension*– Wedding Bell Blues Lulu– To Sir With Love Brooklyn Bridge*– Worst That Could Happen Jackie Wilson– Night Little Anthony & The Imperials– Tears On My Pillow Elvis Presley– Ready Teddy Jackie Wilson– Lonely Teardrops Dino, Desi & Billy– Not The Lovin' Kind Tom Jones– It's Not Unusual Paul Anka– Diana Bobby Darin– Dream Lover