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5 days ago · The Doors appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing their #1 single “Light My Fire.” But the performance wasn’t without controversy. Prior to the show, the band had been asked to change the line of “girl, we couldn’t get much higher” to take out the reference to drugs.
5 days ago · The controversial band The Doors were banned from the popular The Ed Sullivan Show on September 17th, 1967, after Jim Morrison broke his agreement with the show’s producers.
3 days ago · This week marks the anniversary of one of the most infamous moments in the Doors' storied history, as they made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and were subsequently banned from the show due to their performance.
5 days ago · On September 17, 1967, the Doors gave a memorable performance of "Light My Fire" on The Ed Sullivan Show. According to Ray Manzarek, network executives asked that the word "higher" be removed.
2 days ago · One of her more notable appearances on a variety show was on The Ed Sullivan Show (Season 10, Episode 35; May 26, 1957) right after her success with Rock Hunter, where she played violin with a six-person backup band.
2 days ago · Nolte was scheduled to host the December 11, 1982, Christmas episode of Saturday Night Live, but became too ill to host, so Murphy took over. He became the only cast member to host while still a regular. Murphy opened the show with the phrase, "Live from New York, it's the Eddie Murphy Show!"
2 days ago · Build a piece of rock 'n roll history with The Beatles Mega Showcase "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Beatles!" collector building set. Inspired by The Beatles' first performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the set replicates the "Arrows" stage that was made for the broadcast.
