Ed Sullivan Theater - Beatles U.S. television debut

The Beatles made their first live U.S. television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show broadcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater on February 9, 1964, a performance that is widely documented as a pivotal moment in American pop culture. The theater at this address has hosted numerous historic broadcasts and continues to be used for television production and public tours. The Beatles' appearance at the theater is a frequent point of reference in histories of 20th‑century music in New York City.