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(B&W) MS Caucasian man chomping on smoking pipe while wading in river, fishing; says to camera, "This is the life!"; MS man fly-fishing, pan left to woman in bikini casting reel, tilt down to Junior sitting on rock with makeshift fishing rod; MS Paw smacking at mosquito on face, pulling out bottle of Bactine form vest, applies product to face; MS Maw applying product to soothe sunburn; MS Maw using product on Junior's arm; panning MS family showing off their catches to camera.
Alka-Seltzer Test Commercials
(B&W) MS/CUs druggist or pharmacist stocking shelves behind counter as Caucasian male adult wearing business suit enters, asking for One-A-Day vitamins; the customer rebukes the pharmacist for "pushing" another brand onto him, angrily tells the druggist of all the glories of One-A-Day-- "I'm not taking chances, I'm taking One-A-Day vitamins!" he says as he exits, leaving the befuddled pharmacist to scratch his head and say that others have complained too, so he changes his ways and shoves product into camera.
Alka-Seltzer Test Commercials
BOTH SPOTS IN B&W-- 1) MS young Caucasian man wearing suit & bow tie sitting in parlor of house, waiting for date to arrive; young white girl enters, he stands and wolf whistles and says, "Hi, gorgeous! Say, the boys will envy me at the dance!" The girl says she feels better now. MS girl wearing bulky bathrobe, talking on phone, looking ill; she hangs up, exits. MS/CUs Alka-Seltzer being taken. MS young couple (teens?) slow-dancing. 2) Ms two white office girls (one of them is Tommy Thurston yet again) getting ready to leave for the day; one complains of a headache, so Tommy offers to take her to place & fix her up with A-S; MS office girls sitting at table with young white man, the girl with the headache feeling good enough to smoke a cigarette; product shots.
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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner introduces "The Kentucky Wonder," Stringbean. Wearing his traditional costume of long striped nightshirt and short pants designed to make him look extra tall and skinny, future Hee Haw regular Stringbean (David Akeman) plays banjo and sings "String and His Banjo," accompanied by Wagonmasters. Includes nice wide shot that shows off Stringbean's full lanky frame.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner introduces "one of his most popular numbers," then plays the Black-Draught theme and talks about how it's been a favorite of his family for years. Cutrer takes over and further pitches product, extolling Black-Draught's thorough, gentle qualities, plugs powdered, syrup, and candy-coated candy forms. "It's the laxative that helps you feel fresh and clean inside."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean. She and Wagoner talk about all the letters and cards she's been receiving, and Cutrer can be hear remarking from offscreen that "I haven't got too many myself." Jean plays guitar and sings "Alone With You" backed by Wagonmasters. MS Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Accompanied by Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings his 1956 hit "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry (For Tomorrow You'll Cry)" CU Don Warden steel guitar solo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner introduces animated Black-Draught commercial, saying "movies are better than ever." Cartoon man walking along river experiences gastric distress, as represented by discolored blob in abdomen and sound of bassoon. Man sees words "Black-Draught" in water, jumps aboard as words act as motorboat representing relief. "A halfway laxative does a halfway job," the voice over informs us, further extolling virtues of product and describing the many forms product takes (powder, syrup, tablet). At end of commercial, man holds bouquet of flowers and announcer tells how Black-Draught helps you "feel fresh and clean inside." Wagoner returns and pitches product again.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner introduces a new feature on the show, mandolin pickin'. Benny Williams solos on "Red Wing" backed by Wagonmasters. CU Benny's lightning-quick picking.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner introduces gap-toothed, checkered-suit wearing Speck Rhodes. Instead of usual telephone bit, Cutrer reads newspaper article to Rhodes that says "men seek intelligent women, looking for beauty in their minds." Speck replies "that ain't where I look for it." Rhodes and Cutrer exchange a series of corny jokes about romancing women.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner talks about cold miseries and suggests people listen to Cutrer's pitch for cold remedy Soltice Quick-Rub. Cutrer extols virtues of pure white, greaseless Soltice, the cold relief that's nice to use. Works like a warming poultice and will never stain clothes or bed linens. CU jar of product.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner introduces a sacred song, plays guitar and sings Hank Williams' "(I'm Gonna) Sing Sing Sing" accompanied by Wagonmasters. CU Benny Williams guitar solo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner reintroduces Stringbean, who plays banjo and sings (backed by the Wagonmasters) on "Pretty Polly" from the album "Old Time Banjo Pickin' with Stringbean." Good wide shot showing off Stringbean's costume.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Backed by Wagonmasters, Stringbean plays banjo and sings "Herdin' Cattle in an Air Conditioned Cadillac Coupe De Ville." CU Stringbean banjo pickin.' CU Stringbean's tapping foot.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Wagoner winds up show with Soltice jingle. End of show voice over reprises show's sponsors. Short commercial for Cardui Tablets for women. "All modern girls know, to stay on the go, Cardui tablets are great!." Cutrer implores audience to "stay happy and healthy!"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 24
Porter Wagoner Show #24 with special guest Hank Snow. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 24
Introduction to Porter Wagoner Show #24. Via voice over, announcer T. Tommy Cutrer introduces sponsors over title cards illustrated with product artwork: Black-Draught laxative "that leaves you feeling fresh and clean inside," and Soltice Quick-Rub cold relief. Over title card, Cutrer introduces Porter Wagoner and the Wagonmasters, series regular Norma Jean, and their special guest star Hank Snow. Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don Warden and Benny Williams sing Black-Draught jingle. Cutrer introduces Wagoner: "What say, good jelly?" Backed by Wagonmasters and Norma Jean, Wagoner plays guitar and sings the Bob Wills hit "Take Me Back To Tulsa." Norma Jean, Speck Rhodes, and T. Tommy Cutrer each take turn at mic. Rhodes sings "Little peach starts to blossom/ the big bee gets the honey/ we play the music/ Porter gets the money."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 24
Wagoner introduces Hank Snow, The Singin' Ranger. Snow jokes about having the flu, so Cutrer passes him a box of Soltice. Accompanied by The Wagonmasters and his own band The Rainbow Ranch Boys, Snow plays guitar and sings his big 1951 hit "I'm Movin' On."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 24
T. Tommy Cutrer pitches Black-Draught. Cutrer extols "thoroughly dependable" virtues of product, which is available in powder, syrup, or candy coated tablet form. It's gentle, yet thorough and makes you feel "fresh and clean inside." Wagoner and Wagonmasters play Black-Draught jingle, with lively fiddle coda by Little Jack Little. Wagoner chats with Jack.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 24
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Little Bitty Tear" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Benny Williams. Wagoner implores audience to write letters and request favorite songs.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 24
Wagoner plays guitar and sings "Haven't You Heard," accompanied by Wagonmasters. MS Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 24
Wagoner introduces Black-Draught laxative commercial. Cartoon man walking along river experiences gastric distress, as represented by discolored blob in abdomen and sound of bassoon. Walking along water's edge, he sees the words Black-Draught in the shape of a fish in the water, grabbing the fish's tail. As the fish takes him deeper underwater, he experiences immediate relief. A giant bubbling clam repeats the mantra "fresh and clean inside" as announcer extols virtues of product. "A halfway laxative does a halfway job," the voice over informs us, further extolling virtues of product and describing the many forms product takes (powder, syrup, tablet). At end of commercial, man holds bouquet of flowers and jingle sings how Black-Draught helps you "feel fresh and clean inside." Wagoner returns and pitches products again.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 24
Wagoner introduces one of the Rainbow Ranch Boys, fiddler Robert Russell "Chubby" Wise. They talk about Wise's new solo record and Wise plays "The Wabash Cannonball" accompanied by The Wagonmasters.