In 1956 and 1964, respectively, Elvis Presley and The Beatles made appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.This was a major opportunity for both acts as it broadcast them into the living rooms of millions ...

A local music archivist is remembering a classic Beatles performance. Friday marks 60 Years since the band performed live on the Ed Sullivan Show. That broadcast thrust the band into superstardom ...

The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show, Feb. 9 1964. Bettmann Archive/Getty. The mezzanine where I was placed was better than the orchestra because I was up above looking down.

Debbie Gendler was among the Beatles' first American fans when she arrived at CBS Studio 50 as a teen on Feb. 9, 1964. The night changed her — and music — forever.

The Beatles touched down in New York City for the first time in February 1964, and Friday marks the 60th anniversary of the group’s legendary appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

The idea of The Beatles going on The Ed Sullivan Show was first brought up to the show’s producers by European talent coordinator Peter Prichard, a friend of the band’s manager, Brian Epstein.

It was 60 years ago; nearly 73 million people were watching on television the night of Feb. 9, 1964, when “The Ed Sullivan Show” went on the air and The Beatles took over music forever.

It was 60 years ago; nearly 73 million people were watching on television the night of Feb. 9, 1964, when “The Ed Sullivan Show” went on the air and The Beatles took over music forever.

“60 years ago today – The Beatles’ first live Ed Sullivan performance is aired,” the message reads. “73 million people were reported to have watched – a record at the time.” ...

Debbie Gendler was among the Beatles' first American fans when she arrived at CBS Studio 50 as a teen on Feb. 9, 1964. The night changed her — and music — forever. Express Newspapers/Getty The Beatles ...

As for what Ed Sullivan was like personally, Margo Precht Speciale said, “He loved people, he loved engaging with people, and he loved talent. When the Beatles came, it was a breath of fresh air ...