ìEd Sullivanís Rock ëNí Roll Classicsî Hits Stores On September 24, 2002, In A 9-Volume Collectible Set From Rhino Home Video

A Really Big Show Deserves A Really Big Boxed Set

4-Oct-02

Rhino Home Video unleashes the most influential musical performances ever to appear on television with the release of ìEd Sullivanís Rock ëNí Roll Classics.î This groundbreaking collection of live music, modern history, pop culture, and nostalgia is available for the first time on DVD on September 24, 2002.The complete 9-volume set, spanning the 20-plus years the show was on the air (June 20, 1948 - June 6, 1971) is available on DVD for $169.99. Also available is a VHS edition of the boxed set for $129.99, and the first two individual volumes on DVD only for $19.99 each.ìEd Sullivanís Rock ëNí Roll Classicsî contains 144 career-defining performances from some of the most important musical artists of our time. Highlights include:The Beatlesí phenomenal U.S. appearance seen by an estimated 73 million people (60% of television viewers)The Elvis appearance that shattered TVís single-night ratings recordThe Doorsí controversial performance of ìLight My Fireî that got them banned from the showThe Rolling Stonesí captivating rendition of ìTime On My SideîClassic performances from The Mamas & The Papas, The Supremes, The Animals, The Temptations, The 5th Dimension, The Carpenters and The Jackson 5Special features also on the DVD include:Interview with Ed Sullivan Show director John MoffitRare footage of Ed Sullivan and his wife SylviaSelected discographies5.1 AudioTrivia TracksìThe Ed Sullivan Show,î ranked #15 in TV Guideís 50 Greatest Television Shows Of All Time, made its broadcast debut as Toast Of The Town on June 20, 1948. Though the first broadcast cost a mere $1,375 to produce, the program quickly became a Sunday night institution for American families. The show marked the American television debuts of Bob Hope, Lena Horne, Martin & Lewis, as well as The Beatles. It was nominated for five Emmys? and won in 1956 for Best Variety Series. It remains one of the most highly watched and longest-running variety shows in television history.