Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics Collection (1965) Rating: Starring: Ed Sullivan, Beach Boys (The), Beatles (The), Brown, James, Carpenters (The), Darin, Bobby, Doors (The), Holly, Buddy, Jackson 5 (The), Jones Director: John Moffitt Category: Classics, Classics, Television Studio: Rhino Subtitles: [None] Length: 520 mins     Performances by Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations and many more legendary performers! On Sunday nights throughout the '50s and '60s, Ed Sullivan brought pop culture into America's living rooms with the most influential show of its kind.If you made it there, you had it made because for the first time, the entire country was at home watching.During the course of the show's run, many of the early rock and roll legends were featured in career-defining performances.These cultural milestones have been compiled for Ed Sullivan's Rock 'n' Roll Classics, along with archival footage and narration for insight on the artists, their eras, and their classic appearances.Now seen with half a century of hindsight, it's clear Ed Sullivan was right - his was a "really big show." Chart Toppers Volume 1, Top Hits of 1965-1967: The Period between 1965 and '67 represents the most creative and expansive time in the history of popular music.Rock 'n' roll was almost in its teens and its voice was changing. Chart Toppers Volume 2, Top Hits of 1968-1970: The decade was coming to a close but music was still opening up, embracing a multitude of new styles while celebrating its roots. The Soul Of The Motor City: From the Miracle Man to the Jackson Clan, Motown Sound was for getting down.Driven by artistry, Motown quickly became synonymous with adistinct sweet soul sound that propelled it onto the charts with a non-stop string of unforgettable hits. Elvis And Other Rock Greats: There is no doubt Elvis is the king-his coronation was televised September 9, 1956 when he made his first of three appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show.With new ground broken, other rock 'n' roll artists soon followed, many giving classic renditions of now-classic songs. The Temptations & The Supremes: The Temptations had the first #1 hit for a male Motown group, and went on to record many immediately recognizable classics.The fabulous Supremes were Motown's queens, compiling a long string of hits, many of which hit the top of the charts. Love Songs: Over the years, The Ed Sullivan Show was the setting for many unforgettable love songs.The finest artists in music poured their hearts all over the airwaves each Sunday night while America fell in love. Rockin' The Sixties: The 60's Cultural Revolution was born in San Francisco and spread quickly on the wings of mind-altering substances and mind-bending music. Legends Of Rock, Rock Legends Vol. 1 & 2: America found its voice in the 50's and rocked the world from the stage of the Ed Sullivan Show.Nearly every major artist appeared before its cameras in seminal performances of their greatest hits, and now they appear in this extraordinary collection of genuine rock milestones. The British Invasion Volume 1 & 2: Next to the birth of Rock 'n' Roll, perhaps no other event in modern popular music is as significant as the British Invasion.The Beatles led the charge with their first appearance on Ed Sullivan and many others followed.