When did The Beatles first appear on The Ed Sullivan Show?
The Beatles made their debut appearance on the 9th of February 1964. This broadcast drew more than 73 million viewers and held a rating of 45.3.
Questions about The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How much money did The Beatles earn for each Ed Sullivan Show performance?
The group earned $2,400 for each appearance during the three-show run. They performed these shows in New York, Washington D.C., and Miami Beach within days of each other.
Why was George Harrison replaced during the second Ed Sullivan Show rehearsal?
Lead guitarist George Harrison fell ill with strep throat during rehearsals for the second show. Road manager Neil Aspinall stood in for him alongside an Ed Sullivan Show staffer while he recovered at the hotel.
What date did Capitol Records release I Want To Hold Your Hand ahead of schedule?
Capitol Records originally planned to release I Want To Hold Your Hand on the 16th of January 1964 but rushed it out three weeks early. The song reached number one on the 25th of January 1964 coinciding with their arrival in the United States.
Who attended the first Ed Sullivan Show performance featuring The Beatles?
Richard Nixon's daughters Julie and Tricia attended the show along with Olympic gold-medal speed skater Terry McDermott. Fifty thousand ticket requests poured in for the 728-seat Studio 50 which far surpassed Elvis Presley's debut requests.