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Michael & Elvis: Eerie Parallels

Elvis Presley Makes a Splash on 'Ed Sullivan'

Elvis Presley Makes a Splash on 'Ed Sullivan'

In 1956, Elvis chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Don't Be Cruel."

In this photo: Ed Sullivan, Elvis Presley

Photo: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images

Oct 28, 1956