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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
Opening of Porter Wagoner show #291. Standard pre-recorded opening begins with CU of Porter s shiny red boots walking down hallway, which cuts to rear view of Wagoner s garish green Nudie suit festooned with rhinestone wagon wheels and cacti. Montage of smiling Porter happily walking through WSM-TV studio as stage hands and technicians prep show. Don Howser s voice over reads: "Direct from Nashville Tennessee, here s The Porter Wagoner Show!" Quick shots of regulars as Howser announces them: "Starring Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton, Speck Rhodes, Don Howser, The Wagonmasters, and today s special guest star." Momentary pause in VO (presumably left for Howser to read the guest star s name on air), then prerecorded segment ends with Howser s "...and now, here s Porter." Cut to live portion as Porter, wearing dazzling, rhinestone-studded red Nudie suit, plays guitar and sings "Fireball Mail" backed by Wagonmasters Buck Trent, Don Warden, Mack Magaha, George McCormick, Jack Little and Speck Rhodes, all but Speck in matching white Nudie suits. Colorful shot of audience applauding. MS Buck's twangy banjo solo.
CCC Anniversary
Segment begins with a large group of people seated on a carpeted floor. The group includes African-American and Caucasian men, women and children. The little ones have colorful balloons. Good karate demonstration between an African-American teenage boy and a Caucasian peer. They both wear black uniforms. The Caucasian teen wears a green belt, the African-American teen wears a white belt. View of a Caucasian man sitting in front of a piano, but playing the guitar. He has a folk singer look about him with a full beard and white linen shirt. Second view of folk singer, a young Caucasian woman grooves behind him. Third view of folk singer, three African-American kids with colorful balloons are jumping around.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
Porter introduces "my favorite entertainer, of all of 'em," Stringbean, crediting ol' String with being the originator of his trademark hand gesture. Wearing his trademark a night-shirt and pants garb that make him look like a very tall man with very short legs, Stringbean plays banjo and sings the Stanley Brothers' classic "Little Maggie." Great shot of String backed by The Wagonmasters. Stringbean plugs his new LP "Me and My Old Crow (Got a Good Thing Goin')" and Porter makes a reference to the crow that sits on Stringbean's shoulder on Hee Haw. Porter's clearly just tickled to death by everything ol' String does.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
Backed by The Wagonmasters, Banjo-totin' Buck Trent tears it up on the classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" while Porter cracks the whip.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
Finally we find out what exactly that whip is *really* for, as Porter cracks it while Dolly Parton belts out her rip-snortin' version of Jimmy Rodgers' "Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel #8)." The Wagonmasters hoot and whistle while they back her up as Porter cracks the whip throughout the song, unable to keep a straight face. Dolly yodels like her life depended on it, and that voice with Buck's chiming banjo is utterly spine-tingling.
Browns Practice
Elevated view of the Cleveland Browns football team doing practice drills on the field. Spectators are seated in the stands. Closer view of the players standing around on the field. The team consists of both African-American and Caucasian players. One of the African-American players is bending down doing toe touches. Reporter, with microphone in hand, interviews coach. He gives the scoop on new players. View of coach showing a group of players some tactics. The players are dressed in practice jerseys, short shorts and helmets. View of player #13 throwing a football. The name on his jersey is illegible. View of player # 61 (Demarco?) sitting on a football. Other players are standing behind him. View of #61 and #78 (McKay) jogging a lap around the track.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
Still out of breath from the last number, Porter and Dolly duet on "Tomorrow Is Forever" (from their "Porter Wayne and Dolly Rebecca" LP) backed by The Wagonmasters. Peculiar sparkly light effect superimposed over them as song ends.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
Introducing Speck Rhodes, Porter says "Boys, I may need that whip before this next act is over." Well, a hook, at least. Porter introduces the gap-toothed, checkered-suit-wearing cornpone comedian, who places a call on an old-fashioned crank phone to his fictional girlfriend, Sadie the telephone operator. Corny old-fashionmed jokes ensue. Split-screen effect of Wagonmaster George McCormick laughing at puchline, as sound of cracking whip is heard off screen. Closer... closer...
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
It's sacred song time, and Dolly, Don Warden, and George McCormick sing "Who At My Door Is Standing," backed by the rest of The Wagonmasters. Don and George sing oddly cloaked in darkness.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
Poprter reintroduces Stringbean, who plays banjo and sings "Me and My Old Crow (Got a Good Thing Goin')," a song about his fortunes with the aforementioned Hee Haw crow, backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 291
Porter tells a funny story about Stringbean and Grandpa Jones, then String and Buck Trent break it down on the banjo duet "Cindy" as Porter wraps up the show, waving goodbye as Don Howser signs off and credits roll as The Wagonmasters play us off the air.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
Promo for The Porter Wagoner Show #293 featuring special guest Bobby Lewis. Porter addresses a man whose face is obscured, asking him to step aside so that he can announce the week's guest. As Porter says "Sonofagun, you look familiar," the man turns to face the camera and it's Gilbert "Speck" Rhodes, unmasked! Well, not wearing a checkered suit and bowler, anyway. Fade out over art card with colorful illustration of Porter.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
Opening of Porter Wagoner show #293. Standard pre-recorded opening begins with CU of Porter s shiny red boots walking down hallway, which cuts to rear view of Wagoner s garish green Nudie suit festooned with rhinestone wagon wheels and cacti. Montage of smiling Porter happily walking through WSM-TV studio as stage hands and technicians prep show. Don Howser s voice over reads: "Direct from Nashville Tennessee, here s The Porter Wagoner Show!" Quick shots of regulars as Howser announces them: "Starring Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton, Speck Rhodes, Don Howser, The Wagonmasters, and today s special guest star." Momentary pause in VO (presumably left for Howser to read the guest star s name on air), then prerecorded segment ends with Howser s "...and now, here s Porter." Cut to live portion as Porter, wearing dazzling, rhinestone-studded green Nudie suit, plays guitar and sings "Dear John (I Sent Your Saddle Home)" backed by Wagonmasters Buck Trent, Don Warden, Mack Magaha, George McCormick, Jack Little and Speck Rhodes, all but Speck in matching red Nudie suits. Colorful shot of audience applauding. Shots of Wagonmasters Jack, Mack, and Buck during call-and-response choruses.
The !!! Beat - Show 13
Rodge Martin (Roger Martin) "They Say" (live) Maurice & the Radiants "Voice Your Choice" (lip synch) Maurice & the Radiants "Baby You Got Me" (lip synch) Bobby Powell, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Beat Boys Band "Jumpin' at the Woodside" (live Instrumental) Bobby Powell "C.C. Rider" (lip synch) Johnny Taylor "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" (live) The Poppies "I Wonder Why" (lip synch) Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and the Beat Boys "Will Come" (live) Jimmy Church "1-2-3" (live)
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
Porter welcomes audience then introduces his guest Bobby Lewis. Looking like a character played by Martin Short, Lewis wears a shiny lime green suit and plays a personalized lute, and sings his Grammy-nominated number "From Heaven To Heartache" backed by The Wagonmasters. Outstanding audience shot at end of song.
Willard Tornado
Aftermath footage of homes ravaged by a tornado. View of large amounts of rubble. View of a car in the center of a rubble pile. Second view of the car in a pile of debris. General view of a trailer park destroyed by the tornado: a car has been tossed on its side, debris covers the ground, a few trailers remain in the distance. Panning shot of household items thrown about. View of salvaged household items set on the grass. There is a television, cardboard box, radio and other miscellaneous items. Panning shot of more debris. Shot of a kitchen without walls. View of a blue sky with fluffy white clouds, camera pulls down to reveal a living room without a roof or walls. The image is eerie for the furniture remains in place. View of the exposed kitchen from a distance, camera zooms in closer. Closer panning shot of the kitchen.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
Twanging like a countrified Link Wray, banjo man Buck Trent flexes his muscles on the instrumental "Waitin' In Line," backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
It's time once again for the beautiful little lady Dolly Parton, who's "ready for the rockin' chair" according to Porter. Reclining in same, Dolly sings "My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy" backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
Porter talks about how proud he is when one of The Wagonmasters has a success of his own, then introduces George McCormick who sings his hit "Walk On Fool (Make The Circle Again)" backed by the rest of The Wagonmasters.
Accident East 55 & Chester
A semi truck has been involved in an accident. Segment begins with a tow truck being hitched to the back of the semi. Closer view of the tow truck and semi cab. Good profile view of a young man smoking a cigarette. View of a station wagon police car parked on the shoulder of the road, the emergency lights are revolving. A bridge is in the distance, traffic moves along the road.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
Porter introduces gap-toothed rube comedian Speck Rhodes, who enters wearing his usual checkered suit and bowler hat. Speck tells a corny, vaguely risqu ' joke before singing the novelty song "The Life Of A Sailor Man," backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
Don Howser the week's serious song, then Porter recites the maudlin narrative "Trouble In The Amen Corner" backed by The Wagonmasters. Porter once again displays his masterful way with the spoken work, even on this old war horse he's perfumed a thousand times before.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 293
Porter reintroduces Bobby Lewis, who plays guitar and sings "Hello, Mary Lou" backed by The Wagonmasters. Though you'd think this song would be utterly unfashionable in 1970, by the end the whole audience is clapping along. Then Porter wraps up the show, waving goodbye as The Wagonmasters play the instrumental show outro, Don Howser signs off, the credits roll, and Mack fiddles and dances us off the air.
Accident Route 21
View of orange and white construction barrels along highway road. A semi truck passes by. View of a smashed construction barrel. The damage of the barrel is due to an accident. Rear view of cars driving along the highway, barrels line the road. View of 1970's gas guzzling cars and trucks moving toward the camera. The road is lined with construction barrels. View of man from road construction crew hammering guard rail. Man wears a yellow hardhat. A yellow blinking construction arrow is off in the distance. The arrow directs traffic to the right lane. Elevated view of vehicles moving along the highway.