45 Trivia Tidbits About Classic TV Shows You Probably Didn’t Know

In a groundbreaking 1953 episode of The Ed Sullivan Show, Broadway director Joshua Logan bravely discussed his battle with mental illness, marking a proud moment for the host. Despite concerns about CBS’ response, Sullivan allowed Logan to reshuffle the show’s lineup to address mental health stigma.

This bold move in the conservative atmosphere of the 1950s garnered an influx of grateful letters to CBS following the episode’s broadcast, highlighting the impact of bringing such important conversations to mainstream television.