Esther Williams / Frank Sinatra (on film) / Princess Grace (film)

July 6, 1958
60 min
Season 11 - Episode 41: Esther Williams / Frank Sinatra (on film) / Princess Grace (film)

Season 11 - Episode 41: Esther Williams / Frank Sinatra (on film) / Princess Grace (film)

The Ed Sullivan Show - Backdrop

Overview

Program broadcast from Las Vegas: Esther Williams swimming segments: --(1) Esther introduces ""Water Babies"" (children diving into swimming pool). Esther Williams gives little girl piggy back ride in swimming pool. --(2) Esther Williams announces Junior Champion Swimmers. Joe Monahan on high board. Papsy Georgian in pool with children swimming and diving. The AAU Champion Synchronized swimming team. Esther Williams emerges from a circle of swimmers, she swims, approaches side of pool, then blows a kiss to the viewer. --On film: Clip of Frank Sinatra in Monte Carlo, Monaco for the world premiere of ""Kings Go Forth."" Sinatra appears with Prince Ranier, Princess Grace & Caroline. Other guests: --Carol Burnett (stand-up comedy routine about braces) --Professor Backwards (stand-up routine about Las Vegas) --Kirby Stone Four - ""Lazy River"" --Sally Blair - ""Witchcraft"" --Duke Lloyd - Gigi"" (incomplete, interrupted by a Mercury commercial) --Joe Cook, Jr. (comedian

Episode Information

TV Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

Season

Season 11

Episode Number

41

Air Date

July 6, 1958

Runtime

60 minutes

Guest Stars

William Bendix

William Bendix

Self

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Self

Robert Q. Lewis

Robert Q. Lewis

Self

S

Sallie Blair

Self

J

Joe Cook Jr.

Self

Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Self