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The Jackson 5 on 'Ed Sullivan'

The Jackson 5 on 'Ed Sullivan'

Michael Jackson shakes hands with Ed Sullivan during the brothers' appearance on the variety show, Dec. 14, 1969.

In this photo: Ed Sullivan, Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson

Photo: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images

Dec 14, 1969