The Ed Sullivan Myth

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The Ed Sullivan Myth

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Apr 5, 2023

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In the first episode of Season 2, we continue to seek the truth by taking a revisionist look at how Ed Sullivan came to sign The Beatles to his show in 1963.

Released:

Apr 5, 2023

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