Tiger Terror
The animal trainer Clyde Beatty was one of the most recognizable performers in the history of the Ed Sullivan Show. He kept the audience on the edge of their seats for a variety of reasons. In one of his most notorious performances, Beatty made an appearance with a pack of tigers but quickly realized that the stage was too small for them to fit comfortably. Beatty lost control of the animals, forcing Sullivan to divert the audience while the animals were tranquilized, but he persisted and it had disastrous results.
Tiger Terror
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Despite his long-term disputes and occasionally disastrous special appearances, Ed Sullivan rose to fame in Hollywood during his time hosting the variety show. His awkwardness and bumbling demeanor won over audiences across the country who found him more relatable and less intimidating than other glitzy TV hosts. He was undoubtedly an unlikely showbiz star. In the 1960s, Sullivan was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, solidifying his status as an unquestionable superstar. And this honor is only one of many that Sullivan has won over the years.
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