In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-studded tribute salutes the Fab Four. Appearing with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were guest musicians Joe Walsh, Gary Clark, Jr., Stevie Wonder, The Eurythmics, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Dave Grohl, Katy Perry, Peter Frampton, and more.
Acting
McCartney and Ringo's genuine reactions to younger artists.
Production
Massive stage spectacle with archival Sullivan Show footage.
Sound
Live mixes that somehow honor originals without copying them.
Director
Gregg Gelfand
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first time McCartney and Starr performed together on American television since 1964.
Eric Idle's appearance as his Rutles character Nigel Spasm quietly acknowledged the Beatles parody that the actual Beatles secretly loved.
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