The Ed Sullivan Show · S11E41
Esther Williams / Frank Sinatra (on film) / Princess Grace (film)
Summary
Program broadcast from Las Vegas: Esther Williams swimming segments: --(1) Esther introduces ""Water Babies"" (children diving into swimming pool). Esther Williams gives little girl piggy back ride in swimming pool. --(2) Esther Williams announces Junior Champion Swimmers. Joe Monahan on high board. Papsy Georgian in pool with children swimming and diving. The AAU Champion Synchronized swimming team. Esther Williams emerges from a circle of swimmers, she swims, approaches side of pool, then blows a kiss to the viewer. --On film: Clip of Frank Sinatra in Monte Carlo, Monaco for the world premiere of ""Kings Go Forth."" Sinatra appears with Prince Ranier, Princess Grace & Caroline. Other guests: --Carol Burnett (stand-up comedy routine about braces) --Professor Backwards (stand-up routine about Las Vegas) --Kirby Stone Four - ""Lazy River"" --Sally Blair - ""Witchcraft"" --Duke Lloyd - Gigi"" (incomplete, interrupted by a Mercury commercial) --Joe Cook, Jr. (comedian
Guest stars
- William Bendix as Self
- Harold Lloyd as Self
- Robert Q. Lewis as Self
- Sallie Blair as Self
- Joe Cook Jr. as Self
- Prince Rainier III of Monaco as Self
- Grace Kelly as Self
- Princess Caroline of Monaco as Self
- Esther Williams as Self
- Carol Burnett as Self