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S20·E40 Mamas and the Papas / Richard Pryor / Alan King

Episode
Season 20, Episode 40
Air Date
June 11, 1967
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired June 11, 1967 60 min
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Synopsis

--Opening of show, Ed's intro --Topo Gigio (mouse) - talks about being sick from eating too much candy. --Topo Trio (Topo Gigio and two other mouse puppets) - sing ""Pop,"" a song in Italian. --Audience bow: Jennifer Reinke (spelling bee champion)

Commmercial: Dutch Masters cigars --Kane Triplets (singers) - ""When Your Eyes Meet Mine,"" ""Pow! Pow! Pow!"" and ""Mutual Admiration Society. They also talk (or sing) about ""What It's Like To Be Triplets""

--Richard Pryor (stand-up comedy, re: being in the army, military pep talks, submarine warfare)

Commercial: Anacin Pain Reliever --Rouvaun (opera singer) - ""Vesti La Giubba"" (dressed in clown suit) --Audience bows: Rod Laver & Ken Rosewald (tennis players); Bill Collins (Australian broadcaster) --Rouvaun - ""On A Clear Day"" --Rob Murray (juggler)

Commercials: Geritol; Sominex --The Mamas and the Papas - ""Dedicated to the One I Love."" Mama Cass thanks Ed for putting pop groups on his show. --The Mamas and the Papas -

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 20 Episode 40 of The Ed Sullivan Show air?

Season 20, Episode 40 ('Mamas and the Papas / Richard Pryor / Alan King') originally aired on June 11, 1967.

How long is Season 20 Episode 40 ('Mamas and the Papas / Richard Pryor / Alan King')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in The Ed Sullivan Show Season 20 Episode 40?

--Opening of show, Ed's intro --Topo Gigio (mouse) - talks about being sick from eating too much candy. --Topo Trio (Topo Gigio and two other mouse puppets) - sing ""Pop,"" a song in Italian. --Audience bow: Jennifer Reinke (spelling bee champion) Commmercial: Dutch Masters cigars --Kan...

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