Ed Sullivan Signed Autographed Cut Host Impresario Syndicated Columnist BeckettEd Sullivan signed autographed cut Sullivan was an American television host, impresario, sports and entertainment reporter, and syndicated columnist He was the creator and host of the variety television show 'Toast of the Town' which was later renamed to 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in 1955 The show ran from 1948 to 1971 and set the record as the longest running U. S variety show in broadcasting history 5" x 3" index card in a 4. 25" x 7. 25" slab Excellent