Review: Old book recycled! Baby Boomer special!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2014
Buyers should be aware that this book was written while the Ed Sullivan Show was still on the air (i.e before June, 1971.)  It is NOT a study of the show or the man from a modern-day perspective. I assume it was converted to digital format to take advantage of the hype surrounding the 50th anniversary of the Beatles appearance on this show. The conversion was sloppily done and some sections appear to have been transposed or omitted entirely.  It was written by an employee of Ed Sullivan who had a job to protect and must be judged as such.That said, it's an interesting read and worth the small price tag.  Nostalgic baby boomers who remember the performers will enjoy the insider stories.  The story of Sullivan's childhood and early years as a reporter are of interest to anyone who enjoys early 20th century social history.  And the book is fascinating primary source material about the development of the television industry.  Old Stone Face was a complicated, one-of-a-kind character.