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Netflix Just Dropped the SHOCKING Truth About Ed Sullivan—And It’s Not What You Learned in School!
'Sunday Best' Explores How Ed Sullivan Broke TV’s Color Barrier
By Fisher Jack
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| Ed Sullivan and Jackson and Diana Ross – via Netflix |
“Sunday Best” Documentary Streams July 21 on Netflix
*Starting Monday, July 21, Netflix will debut “Sunday Best,” a powerful new documentary about Ed Sullivan. The film reveals how Sullivan used his hit TV show to spotlight Black artists and push for racial integration.
Directed by the late Sacha Jenkins (who died in May, ’25), the film offers a soulful look at how one man used his platform to create change.
This is not just a music documentary. “Sunday Best” is a heartfelt tribute to Sullivan’s courage, vision, and belief in equality. With performances by legends like Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and The Supremes, it’s a family-friendly history lesson that every generation should see.
Ed Sullivan: TV’s Unexpected Civil Rights Pioneer
Best known for introducing America to Elvis and The Beatles, Ed Sullivan did much more than launch careers. He welcomed Black artists to his stage when segregation was still the law in many states. This move was bold—and radical—for the time.
Sullivan broke industry rules, giving stars like Nat King Cole and The Jackson 5 national exposure. His decisions helped shift how America viewed race, especially in households where Black performers were rarely seen on screen.
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