Ed Sullivan Quotes in Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Rose DeLeon: Well we could sure use the money. Any day now we'll have another mouth to feed.

Ed Sullivan: Rosie, you're not even married.

Rose DeLeon: His mother!

Ed Sullivan: And so, I want you to be prepared for excessive screaming, hysteria, hyperventilation, fainting, fits, seizures, spasmodic convulsions, even attempted suicides. All perfectly normal. Merely means that these youngsters are enjoying themselves.

Ed Sullivan: Now, I know a lot of you are wondering about tomorrow night's show. Just who are these youngsters from Liverpool who call themselves the Beatles? Just what can we expect? Well, let me put it in perspective for you.Now, here a few years ago,we had a young vocalist up on our stage by the name of Elvis Presley. He, a few of you may remember... He caused quite a sensational reaction... among the youngsters in our studio audience. Well, tomorrow night, right here on our stage,we're gonna have Elvis Presley times four!

Ed Sullivan: Well, now, ladies and gentlemen, tonight we have a really big show for you. Its really fine. First, we have this great circus act, Here from Holland is - and now here are the fabulous Phynx!

Ed Sullivan: [as Vincent and Mia enter] Good Evening, ladies and gentlemen. Now, how may I help you?

Mia: There's a reservation under Wallace.

Ed Sullivan: [scans reservation list] Wallace...

Mia: We reserved a car.

Ed Sullivan: Oh, a car.

[scans second list]

Ed Sullivan: [to doorman] Why don't you seat them over there

[points right]

Ed Sullivan: in the... Chrysler.