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S12·E1 Tommy Edwards / West Side Story Broadway cast / Mickey Rooney

Episode
Season 12, Episode 1
Air Date
September 14, 1958
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired September 14, 1958 60 min
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Synopsis

Guests: --Tommy Edwards - ""It's All In the Game"" --Mickey Rooney and Joey Forman - appear together in a ""Candid Camera"" parody. --Mickey Rooney - talks about the film ""The Last Mile"" in an interview with Ed. --Jacquelyn McKeever (musical-comedy star) sings ""I Feel Pretty"" (from ""West Side Story"") --Domenico Modugno (Italian vocalist) sings ""The Coffee Song"" and ""Drunken Donkey"" in Italian. (Note: Domenico Modugno was the composer of ""Volare."") --The Marilicks (correct spelling?) - plate juggling & spinning act --Audience bows: Jerome (Jerry) Robbins / Stuart Granger / Col. Greg Pappy Boyington (WWII hero, leader of the Baa Baa Black Sheep Squadron) --On stage intro: Major Johnson (commander of Grenadier Band, The Scotguard Pipers) --Joe E. Lewis (comedian) - does his famous drunk ""act"". --Pinky and Perky (a puppet act from Europe) - does a humorous version of ""Volare"" --Jaye P. Morgan (singer, scheduled to appear with her four brothers) Additional guests

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 12 Episode 1 of The Ed Sullivan Show air?

Season 12, Episode 1 ('Tommy Edwards / West Side Story Broadway cast / Mickey Rooney') originally aired on September 14, 1958.

How long is Season 12 Episode 1 ('Tommy Edwards / West Side Story Broadway cast / Mickey Rooney')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in The Ed Sullivan Show Season 12 Episode 1?

Guests: --Tommy Edwards - ""It's All In the Game"" --Mickey Rooney and Joey Forman - appear together in a ""Candid Camera"" parody. --Mickey Rooney - talks about the film ""The Last Mile"" in an interview with Ed. --Jacquelyn McKeever (musical-comedy star) sings ""I Feel Pretty"" (from ""W...

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