The ed Sullivan show 1962
Year: 1962
Summary
Images include appearances by Mahalia Jackson, Chubby Checker and other show-related sets. Photos have been included that show Jackson and Checker in front of these graphics. Set Designer Bill Bohnert created as many as 6 original designs per week for The Ed Sullivan Show.
It was reported that Mahalia Jackson practically shook the stage with her emotional rendition of "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?" accompanied by an off-screen backup choir. Close to the end of the number and before Jackson shakes the hand of Sullivan, the camera widened to reveal the beautiful stained-glass backdrop designed by Bohnert.
The orange background was created for Chubby Checker's "Limbo Rock" song for the show on March 24, 1963. See photo of limbo.
Art Department
Bill Bohnert, Set Designer/Assistant Art Director
