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Fast away the summer passes. The start of school is only a few weeks off. Footballs are already in the air on practice fields, and the new summer TV shows are dwindling down to a precious few stragglers.

Wednesday, July 23 at 8:00 PM This episode begins with Ed Sullivan's "Toast of the Town" and Milton Berle's "Texaco Star Theater" and progresses through "The Carol Burnett Show," "Smothers Brothers" and ...

When 17-year-old Leo Oppenheimer was cast as Conrad Birdie in Revolution Dance Center's summer production of "Bye Bye Birdie," he looked to the King for inspiration.

Footlighters Theatre Company will present "Bye Bye Birdie" from July 18-26 at the Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., in Des Plaines.

There is no reason the oh-so-dated musical "Bye Bye Birdie" should work in 2008.

On June 20th, 1948, the TV variety show "Toast of the Town" premiered. It later changed its name to the "Ed Sullivan Show." Also in 1948, Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First" routine was first seen in the ...

Good morning. Today is the 172nd day of the year. On this day in 1948, "The Ed Sullivan Show," at that time known as "The Toast of the Town," first aired on network television.

“This is kind of a tongue-in-cheek look at the '50s and '60s”

Get the Flash Player to see this player. In this scene from "Bye, Bye Birdie," Mr. via Herald-Mail

“She is one of several Shooting Stars in the cast”

It's all in the 'ohana for director Scott Rogers and his 13-year-old daughter, Kanani, at Army Community Theatre's 'Bye Bye Birdie,' which opened last night at Fort Shafter's Richardson Theatre. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“I have a really good time doing this kind of stuff”

The girls wore poodle skirts, black-and-white saddle Oxfords and colorful scarves. via CulpeperNews.com, Culpeper, VA

“I said my first line and they roared with laughter. Then when I made my exit, they applauded. That's when I knew I'd be fine.”

Fifty years ago this Sunday night, Canada successfully invaded America, or more precisely, Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster made their legendary first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. via The Toronto Star

Rehearsals are in full swing for our spring musical, "Bye Bye Birdie." This musical is a comedy loaded with songs, dances and fun humor. via Des Moines Register

“It will take people back to the 50s. 'It's really for all ages.”

Superstar Conrad Birdie has been called to active duty in the U.S. Army, and his agent, Albert Peterson, is concerned about his future. via WisInfo

“They look the same, they're just bigger.”

Local elementary school students giggled with glee as Temple City High School students brought the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" to life in front of their eyes. via Pasadena Star-News

This episode begins with Ed Sullivan's "Toast of the Town" and Milton Berle's "Texaco Star Theater" and progresses through "The Carol Burnett Show," "Smothers Brothers" and "Laugh-in," among others. via KUAT-TV Tucson

Caption: Dennis Quaid. outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre for the 'Late Show With David Letterman'. New York City, USA - 18.02.08 DENNIS QUAID is considering joining VICTORIA PRINCIPAL on Virgin Galactic's first ... via ContactMusic.com

“The (broadcast) spectrum, which is public property, is going to be used more effectively”

Jean Natoli is one of a dwindling number of television watchers who have taken a pass on cable and haven't clamped a satellite dish to the side of their house. via O-R Online

“He brought popular dance to the professional stage.”

The Washington Post recently called it "one of the most loved and influential dance companies in the world." The Moiseyev Dance Company, whose founder, Igor Moiseyev, died in November at age 101, is bringing ... via The Modesto Bee

Nearly 100 stars from television's formative years bring their stories to PBS in a revealing four-part documentary series, PIONEERS OF TELEVISION, premiering in winter/spring 2008. via WVIZ-TV Cleveland

Saturday, January 12, 2008 Story last updated at 1/12/2008 - 2:01 am Liverpool Legends, the first touring musical production to visit Lubbock this year, attracted fans Thursday who were hoping to be transported ... via Lubbock Avalanche