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Ed Sullivan Theater, New York - August 14, 1965

(Ed Sullivan Show)


New York 8/14/65

Unused full tickets for either the dress rehearsal or performance are extremely rare. In March of 2000 I discovered three unused performance tickets, all in near mint condition. They were numbered sequentally - 637, 638 and 639 and included an original ticket holder with accompanying letter. In October of 2006, ticket #638 was sold by Heritage auctions for $11,352.50. In December of 2014, ticket #637 was sold by Heritage auctions for $9,375.00 - the lot included the original ticket, folder and "Enclosed are the tickets requested..." letter.


Location Color Admission Comments
Rehearsal (2:30)
General Brown Complimentary  
Show (7:00)
General Blue Complimentary  


The August 14, 1965 shows were the last of the performances by the Beatles in person on the Ed Sullivan show. The songs performed were I'm Down, Ticket To Ride, I Feel Fine, Yesterday, Act Naturally and Help. Both the dress rehearsal and the taping were performed before a capacity live audience of only 728 people. The show was not broadcast live, but transmitted a month later for the season premier of the Ed Sullivan Show on September 12th, 1965. Other acts performing were Cilla Black, Soupy Sales, Allen & Rossi and Fantasio the Magician.


New York 8/14/65

The letter that was enclosed with the tickets explaining rules about the age limit requirements.


New York 8/14/65

Ticket folder that the tickets were sent out in. This is believed to be the only known copy that has turned up (as of summer 2020).


New York 8/14/65

Ticket mailing envelope, dated August 5, 1965.



See also:

The Beatles Ed Sullivan performances and TV appearances

The Beatles on Ed Sullivan February 9, 1964

The Beatles on Ed Sullivan February 16, 1964



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