Industry Apr 7, 2026
Peabody Awards Nominees Include Ed Sullivan Programs
Sullivan's long-running variety show gave TV exposure to many Black music artists at a time when such exposure was hard to come by.
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Billboard
Programs honoring Ed Sullivan, Pee-Wee Herman, and Barbara Walters have been nominated for the 2026 Peabody Awards. Sullivan's variety show notably provided significant television exposure for Black music artists during a period when such opportunities were scarce. Originally reported by Billboard.