Classic Ed Sullivan…Zippy And The Cameramen

On January 2, 2015 - TV History


Classic Ed Sullivan…Zippy And The Cameramen

In this short but sweet piece from April of 1961, Zippy the chimp gives the Sullivan camera crew a workout as they try to follow him. Notice Camera 2 is Zoomar equipped. All are RCA TK11/31s. Typically, there were three cameras on stage, one at floor level at the edge of the stage and one in the balcony for long shots. Enjoy and share! -Bobby Ellerbee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW5gP25NBlE

http://goo.gl/n8f54 – Zippy The Chimp roller skating on the Ed Sullivan Show on April 9th, 1961.

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3 Comments

  1. Russell Ross January 2, 2015

    The monkey smokes !!!! Hilarious !!! Also the guy resembles the famous John Daly to me.

  2. Gary Walters January 2, 2015

    Was funny back in 1961, but if a chimp was given a cigarette now, that person would be arrested for animal cruelity.

  3. David Stollak January 2, 2015

    The original Stupid Pet Tricks