Who's ready to...do the twist! This incredible performance highlights Chubby Checker doing "The Twist" with some friends live on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1961. Watch the premiere tonight at 5PM PT / 8pm ET and get ready to dance! https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/TheTwistFP | The Ed Sullivan Show

Chubby Checker: The Black Pioneer Who Made the World Dance Before TikTok dance challenges and viral trends, one man changed music forever—Chubby Checker. With just a song and a twist of the hips, he sparked a movement that shattered racial barriers and redefined pop culture. In 1960, “The Twist” became the first dance craze to take over America, uniting people across race and class at a time when segregation still gripped the nation. Checker’s smooth moves and infectious energy made him a househ