James Brown, Rich Little perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1966)


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(Sunday, October 30, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — James Brown performed a medley of hits, including: “I Got You (I Feel Good),” “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag,” “Prisoner of Love,” “Please, Please, Please” and “Night Train” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City.

Impressionist Rich Little also performed during the hour.


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Video: 'James Brown - Please, Please, Please on The Ed Sullivan Show' (Oct. 30, 1966)


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