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Sonny Liston appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on 30.09.1962 at CBS Studio 50 in New York City. At the time, Liston was the heavyweight champion of the world and was beginning to establish himself as one of boxing's most dominant forces. The appearance was part of the show's regular features of sports personalities and entertainment acts.
Liston made a brief segment on the program among other guests including Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, comedian Jack Carter, singer Eddie Fisher, and trumpet player Al Hirt. The episode aired live on CBS television and featured Liston engaging with Ed Sullivan in a casual television appearance, showcasing the heavyweight champion to millions of American viewers in the early 1960s.
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📅 Date: 30 September 1962
📍 Location: CBS Studio 50, New York City, USA
🎥 Program: The Ed Sullivan Show – Season 15, Episode 1 (premiere)
🏆 Status: Heavyweight Champion of the World – live television appearance
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Sonny Liston appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on 30.09.1962 at CBS Studio 50 in New York City. At the time, Liston was the heavyweight champion of the world and was beginning to establish himself as one of boxing's most dominant forces. The appearance was part of the show's regular features of sports personalities and entertainment acts.
Liston made a brief segment on the program among other guests including Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, comedian Jack Carter, singer Eddie Fisher, and trumpet player Al Hirt. The episode aired live on CBS television and featured Liston engaging with Ed Sullivan in a casual television appearance, showcasing the heavyweight champion to millions of American viewers in the early 1960s.
Event facts
📅 Date: 30 September 1962
📍 Location: CBS Studio 50, New York City, USA
🎥 Program: The Ed Sullivan Show – Season 15, Episode 1 (premiere)
🏆 Status: Heavyweight Champion of the World – live television appearance
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