While Robert is writing a biography about his grandfather, Speciale is getting his hands busy with work on a documentary focused on the icon. This is a carousel with slides. There was a problem getting your location. ", Ed Sullivan with The Beatles during a rehearsal on Feb. 9, 1964 for the British group's first American appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show. ", How 'The Ed Sullivan Show' boosted the Beatles to stardom, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly OK' vacating Frogmore Cottage, Mia Wasikowska talks leaving Hollywood: Felt really disconnected, Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson involved in Georgia police chase; boyfriend arrested, Rebel Wilson says Meghan Markle wasn't as 'naturally warm' as Prince Harry in meeting, Kelly Osbourne shares first glimpse of infant son in photo with 'Uncle Jack', Prince Harry addresses 'Spare' backlash in interview: 'I have never looked for sympathy in this'. Sullivan noted that, in the state of New York, integration was taken for granted in high-school sports: "When we went up into Connecticut, we ran into clubs that had Negro players. They were the parents of four children. Study guides. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. By the late 1950s, the host was a household name but he remained humble and always had time for his fans even when they were storming him at his grandson's sixth-grade play. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In 1985, Sullivan was welcomed to the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Historic Images Part Number: tux11118. Edith Marie Hill Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information While Robert is writing a biography about his grandfather, Speciale is getting his hands busy with work on a documentary focused on the icon. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5.