Greg Vines Movies

As one of the Motown label's most successful signature acts, The Temptations also achieved greater longevity than virtually any other group of its kind, weathering personnel and style changes that sustained them over many decades. This release presents footage compiled from the ensemble's various appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. Selections include: a medley of such tracks as "My Girl" and "All I Need"; a medley performed with The Supremes on such tunes as "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "Baby Love"; and solo selections including "Psychedelic Shack," "Get Ready" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy." ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Taped live on The Ed Sullivan Show between 1964 and 1971, these collection of classic Motown hits includes powerhouse performances from Diana Ross & the Supremes, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and many more. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

The Ed Sullivan Show was the definitive variety show on television for over two decades. This compilation is comprised of a series of musical performances by some of the greatest names in rock history including a half-dozen appearances by Elvis Presley as well as songs by The Beatles, Sly & the Family Stone, and "The Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Ed Sullivan's variety show was in its day the most popular variety show on television. Many of the world's most loved musical artists got their big break in America playing on Sullivan's show. This release compiles memorable musical moments from that show dating from the mid sixties. The Rolling Stones, he Supremes, Tom Jones, The Animals, The Mamas & the Papas, The Association, and others perform their biggest hits. The DVD release offers discographies for some of the artists. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

This two-hour TV entertainment special takes a surface skim (95 minutes minus commercials and promos) over the history of CBS, quickly skipping past decades of CBS radio to concentrate on CBS television from the late '40s to the present. It features more than a dozen hosts (Adam Arkin, Ed Bradley, Carol Burnett, David Copperfield, Roma Downey, Fran Drescher, Don Johnson, Angela Lansbury, David Letterman, Cheech Marin, Mary Tyler Moore, Dan Rather, Della Reese, Ray Romano, Jane Seymour) introducing a parade of primetime clips covering a variety of shows, events, and people -- Ed Sullivan, The Carol Burnette Show, 60 Minutes (Mike Wallace interviewing Barbra Streisand), Gunsmoke, The Honeymooners, Edward R. Murrow (his oft-seen editorial on Joe McCarthy), I Love Lucy, The Twilight Zone, The Waltons, Dan Rather reporting from Vietnam, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Green Acres, Dallas, Petticoat Junction, The Beverly Hillbillies, M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show, Murphy Brown, the JFK assassination, and more -- with reminiscences from Tom and Dick Smothers, David Letterman (on Ed Sullivan), Larry Hagman (on "Who shot J.R.?"), Alan Alda, Ron Howard, Walter Cronkite, and others. At 95 minutes, these nostalgic nods, truncated tributes, and familiar faces might leave many viewers yearning for an archeological dig through the little-seen rarities and antiquities buried in the Museum of Television & Radio collection while waiting for the major networks to cover broadcasting history in depth. Premiered May 20, 1998 on CBS. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

Ten of America's most famous stand-up comics gather to let comedy fans take a peek behind the curtains as they discuss their experiences, influences, and how they got their big break in this release featuring Paul Reiser, Bill Mahr, Carol Liefer, Larry Miller, George Wallace, and more. Early performances by comics Andy Kauffman, George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robert Klein, Jackie Vernon, and Richard Pryor are included to offer a look at stand up history in the making. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Produced by Time Life Video & Television, History of Rock 'n' Roll: My Generation is part 6 in a 10-tape documentary series that depicts the history of rock from its inception to punk and beyond. The music of The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and Santana are featured in this segment. Other tapes in the set include: History of Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll Explodes, History of Rock 'n' Roll: Good Rockin' Tonight, History of Rock 'n' Roll: Britain Invades, America Fights Back, History of Rock 'n' Roll: Plugging In, History of Rock 'n' Roll: The Sounds of Soul, History of Rock 'n' Roll: Guitar Heroes, History of Rock 'n' Roll: The 70's, History of Rock 'n' Roll: Punk, and History of Rock 'n' Roll: Up from the Underground. ~ Kathleen Wildasin, Rovi

Arguably more than any other program of its kind, The Ed Sullivan Show played a pivotal role in propelling fledgling bands and solo artists into superstardom. This production includes a wide variety of then unknown, now legendary American and English musicians performing exclusively for the show. Among the talents arethe Beatles, the Rolling Stones, James Brown, the Byrds, the Beach Boys, the Animals, and many others. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

This video constitutes first-release footage of early performances, and clips from Elvis' last concert, to paint a portrait of the effects of fame on the King's life. It was put together and narrated by D.J./musician George Klein. ~ Rovi

The whole nation was witness to the birth of a star when Elvis Presley made his groundbreaking appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show in the late 1950s. This collection presents all three of the King's starmaking performances: the 9/9/56 episode that marked his debut; the 10/28/56 episode that featured such timeless classics as "Hound Dog," "Love Me Tender," and "Don't Be Cruel;" and the infamous 1/6/57 episode that required the hip-swivelling Elvis to be filmed above the waist. ~ Kimber Myers, Rovi

The Ed Sullivan Show was the definitive variety show on television for over two decades. This video consists of performances of songs by some of the most famous Broadway performers of the day. Among the stars that can be seen and heard are Julie Andrews doing a number from My Fair Lady, Carol Channing delivering a memorable tune from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Pearl Bailey with a showstopping turn from Hello, Dolly! ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi