In the new biopic 'Midas Man', Jay Leno discusses his role as Ed Sullivan, emphasizing that he was instructed not to do an impression. The film highlights The Beatles' iconic US TV debut on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in 1964, which attracted a record 73 million viewers. Leno reminisces about his childhood experience watching the show while his father humorously dismissed The Beatles, showcasing the generational divide in perception towards the band's groundbreaking impact. Leno shares personal anecdotes about his early Beatles fandom, fueled by records brought from the UK by his relatives.
They didn't want an impression of Ed Sullivan... They just wanted someone who was a TV presenter.
It's one of the biggest nights of viewership ever... we had our TV trays, and I think my mom had made pizza.
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