Former newspaper journalist Ed Sullivan was 62 years old and in his 16th year as a television host in 1964, but a single night ultimately defined his legacy.

"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.

Ahead of the series finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," we're revisiting the iconic Ed Sullivan Theater's storied past.

Correspondent. "CBS News Sunday Morning" and "48 Hours" Tracy Smith is an award-winning correspondent for "CBS News Sunday Morning" and "48 Hours," who joined CBS News in 2000. Smith has covered a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Throughout its 23-year run, The Ed Sullivan Show repeatedly made history with its penchant for marking the debut of a wide array ...

While many know *The Ed Sullivan Show*, few are familiar with Ed Sullivan (1901–1974). Though he led America’s premier variety show, featuring countless stars, the guests always drew more attention ...

After the really big finale 54 years ago, and the death of its legendary host three years later, "The Ed Sullivan Show" is having an extended moment. A YouTube channel on the classic variety show ...

The Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center on 34th Street was once his Manhattan Opera House, while another theater remains in his honor, if not still in his name. The Hammerstein, built by his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Ed Sullivan Theater sits on New York’s famed Broadway (in between 53rd and 54th Streets), currently advertising CBS’ “The Late ...

The Ed Sullivan Theater sits on New York’s famed Broadway (in between 53rd and 54th Streets), currently advertising CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on its marquee in vibrant royal blue and ...