Premiering Monday, March 27th

Catch All The Laughs

Back to Quizzes

Can you recognize all the celebrities in these backstage photos from The Ed Sullivan Show?

These candid shots show Ed with comedians, singers and movie icons.

Images: The Everett Collection

Getting the chance to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show was a huge moment for any act. International artists could be introduced to millions of Americans all at once, but even homegrown acts relished the exposure.

Here are ten backstage and behind-the-scenes snapshots of Ed with famous guests from television, music and film. Can you identify the celebrity in each photo?

  1. Who is this young comedian with Ed Sullivan?
  2. Who is Ed rehearsing backstage with here?
  3. Here is Ed with puppeteer Shari Lewis, but the real stars of this photo are Lamb Chop and who?
  4. Ed left the theater to do a segment with which animation icon?
  5. Who is Ed joking with here?
  6. Ed is talking with which singer before the show?
  7. Who is this comedian with Ed?
  8. Ed talks backstage with which friend and frequent guest?
  9. Which film director is Ed with here?
  10. Do you recognize this renowned actor backstage with Ed?
Can you recognize all the celebrities in these backstage photos from The Ed Sullivan Show?

Your Result...

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque nec ante ipsum. Mauris viverra, urna et porta sagittis, lorem diam dapibus diam, et lacinia libero quam id risus.
Share your results:

Watch The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show on Decades

Weekdays at 7a ET | 4a PT and 7p ET | 4p PT

Contact | About | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Advertise | Distribution | Do Not Sell My Information - CA Residents