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hlthe2b

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2. Oh, did my parents love that show... As very young kids my sister and I totally did not get it, but...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 07:10 PM

11 hrs ago

I get that it was a showcase for the music of its time. Now, Ed Sullivan, I could understand more, especially with the variety of performers--although it was my Mom, once again that got all excited about the Beatles. My sister and I were still a bit too young to appreciate at the time.

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