A Really Big Show: How the Beatles Made It to ‘Ed Sullivan’

It’s the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ first American visit
and their groundbreaking appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.
We’re tracing the twists and turns that brought the Beatles to
America, and opened the doors to a cultural revolution in the
process.


And we tell the story of Erika’s grandfather, the jazz guitarist
who met the Beatles, got his picture taken by none other than
Paul McCartney, and maybe… overdubbed George Harrison on The Ed
Sullivan Show?


Rebeat’s interview with Louise Harrison

More about Erika’s grandfather, Hy White, and his encounter
with the Beatles

“Take My Break, Please:” McCall and Brill’s opportunity
of a lifetime—an appearance on Ed Sullivan—became a disaster,
thanks to being on the bill with the Beatles (This American Life)



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