Edward Vincent `` Ed '' Sullivan ( September 28 , 1901 - October 13 , 1974 ) was a US entertainment writer and television host , best known as the presenter of the television variety program The Toast of the Town , now usually remembered under its second name , The Ed Sullivan Show .
Edward Vincent `` Ed '' Sullivan ( September 28 , 1901 - October 13 , 1974 ) was an American entertainment writer and television host .