variety show

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In August 1965, when she was only six years old, Cohen begged her parents to let her stay up past her bedtime and watch Paul McCartney sing “Yesterday” on Sullivan’s popular variety show.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

It was near the auditorium where Jackie Gleason taped his weekly variety show, and his June Taylor Dancers used to come in for lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Many were sceptical about whether the 50-year-old US sketch-comedy variety show would translate for a British audience.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Also in 1962, Williams’ eponymous variety show debuted and quickly became a hit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It’s some kind of variety show, but I can tell that she is not really watching it, just staring off into space.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh