Wacky Wednesday Comedy Special: Shecky Greene on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1959

Last week comedian Shecky Greene celebrated his 95th birthday. Greene (born Fred Sheldon Greenfield on April 8, 1926) is known for his nightclub performances in Las Vegas, where he has been a headliner for more than thirty years. 

He has appeared in several films, including Tony Rome, History of the World, Part I and Splash, and has guest starred on such television shows as Mad About You, Laverne & Shirley, Love, American Style, and Combat!

In 1959 Greene appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. After bantering with Sullivan about his real name being Shmoyel Greenfield, Greene launches into a routine about the great European composers, complete with German and French accents reminiscent of sketches by Sid Caesar.

The sketch includes a scene that you wouldn't see on network TV today, with Sullivan and Greene lighting up and smoking cigarettes.

Enjoy!

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