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The Don Lemon Show

LEMON DROP | Kerry Gordy on Sunday's Best & How Ed Sullivan Elevated Black Artists

20 Aug 2025

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Don sits down with Kerry Gordy, music executive, producer, and son of Motown founder Berry Gordy, for an in-depth conversation about his life, career, and the legacy of Motown. Kerry shares stories from behind the scenes of the music industry, the lessons he’s carried from his legendary family, and his perspective on where music and culture are headed today. They also dive into Kerry’s new documentary, Sunday’s Best, which explores the groundbreaking role of The Ed Sullivan Show in bringing Black artists into America’s living rooms and changing the course of music history. Gordy also gives us a break down of the six degrees of separation between Ed Sullivan and Barack Obama. It’s a candid, insightful conversation you won’t want to miss. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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