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S9·E51 Elvis Presley (1st appearance) / Charles Laughton / Dorothy Sarnoff

Episode
Season 9, Episode 51
Air Date
September 9, 1956
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired September 9, 1956 60 min
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Synopsis

Elvis Presley (1st appearance) - ""Don't be Cruel"" (with the Jordanaires), ""Love Me Tender,"" ""Ready Teddy"" and ""Hound Dog."" --Charles Laughton (guest host) - reads limericks, poems & does stand-up comedy routine titled ""Little Girl And Wolf"" (about the sadistic side of Little Red Riding Hood). --Dorothy Sarnoff - sings ""Something Wonderful"" (in a scene from the ""King And I"") --Amru Sani (female singer from India wearing traditional Indian clothes) - ""I'm In The Mood For Love"" and ""My Bolero"" --The Vagabonds (novelty quartet) - ""The Queens Ruler,"" ""I Wonder"" & ""How You Gonna Keep Em' Down on the Farm,"" followed by comedy routine. --Conn And Mann (duo tap dances to ""Tea For Two"") --Amin Brothers (acrobats)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 9 Episode 51 of The Ed Sullivan Show air?

Season 9, Episode 51 ('Elvis Presley (1st appearance) / Charles Laughton / Dorothy Sarnoff') originally aired on September 9, 1956.

How long is Season 9 Episode 51 ('Elvis Presley (1st appearance) / Charles Laughton / Dorothy Sarnoff')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in The Ed Sullivan Show Season 9 Episode 51?

Elvis Presley (1st appearance) - ""Don't be Cruel"" (with the Jordanaires), ""Love Me Tender,"" ""Ready Teddy"" and ""Hound Dog."" --Charles Laughton (guest host) - reads limericks, poems & does stand-up comedy routine titled ""Little Girl And Wolf"" (about the sadistic side of Little Red Riding H...

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