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S12·E18 Fidel Castro (on film) / Jason Robards / George Grizzard / Alan King

Episode
Season 12, Episode 18
Air Date
January 11, 1959
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 11, 1959 60 min
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Synopsis

--On film: Fidel Castro - 25 second clip at beginning of show. Later in show, a 6-minute film is shown: Ed introduces Castro, calls Castro and his soldiers ""Revolutionary Youngsters."" Film includes appearance by Che Guevara. Ed wishes Castro luck in his revolution. Other guests (live): --Jason Robards & George Grizzard - perform scene from the Broadway play ""The Disenchanted."" --Alan King (comedian, talks about house party directions) --Little Gaelic Singers (from Ireland) - ""The Faughan Side"" --Professor Backwards (comedian, talks about Texas, psychiatrists.) --Victor Julian (animal act) - man with two poodles. After the commercial break the dogs appear in clothing for a ""Poodle Fashion Show""

--Helen Halpin - does impressions of Della Reese, Sarah Vaughan, Judy Garland. --Francis Brunn (juggler) (listed on transcript as Francis Burn)

--The Gutis (acrobatic-comedy act) - 4-man act (2 of them are wearing ape costumes) --Tina Louise (cameo, appears with Ed at end of s

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 12 Episode 18 of The Ed Sullivan Show air?

Season 12, Episode 18 ('Fidel Castro (on film) / Jason Robards / George Grizzard / Alan King') originally aired on January 11, 1959.

How long is Season 12 Episode 18 ('Fidel Castro (on film) / Jason Robards / George Grizzard / Alan King')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in The Ed Sullivan Show Season 12 Episode 18?

--On film: Fidel Castro - 25 second clip at beginning of show. Later in show, a 6-minute film is shown: Ed introduces Castro, calls Castro and his soldiers ""Revolutionary Youngsters."" Film includes appearance by Che Guevara. Ed wishes Castro luck in his revolution. Other guests (live): --Jaso...

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