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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 28
Wagoner introduces Wagonmasters Little Jack Little and Buck Trent, who solo on fiddle and banjo respectively on the instrumental "Ol' Joe Clark." CU Little, then Trent.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 28
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Talk Back Trembling Lips" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent and Jack Little. After song Wagoner says "if only we had color television; that's the prettiest blue dress I've ever seen."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 28
Wagoner introduces medley, and accompanied by Wagonmasters plays guitar and sings "Your Old Love Letters" and "I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name." CU Jack Little. Wagoner introduces commercial message.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 28
Wagoner returns, laughing at offscreen shenanigans by crew members. Gap-toothed comedian Speck Rhodes enters wearing his trademark checkered suit with bow tie and bowler hat. Rhodes makes corny doctor joke, then sings old fashioned love song "Sweet Fern" backed by Wagonmasters. Wagoner returns and jokes about nominating Rhodes for an Academy Award and an Emmy.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 28
Wagoner introduces Don Warden, who pitches the show's souvenir program book vol. 2 which features 18 or 19 song lyrics and pictures, for only fifty cents mailed to the address on your screen.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 28
Wagoner introduces hymn time, then plays guitar and sings "Someone To Care" accompanied by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 28
Wagoner reintroduces Roy Drusky, who plays guitar and sings an abbreviated version of the Mel Tillis song "Detroit City" from his album "Songs Of The Cities," backed by The Wagonmasters. At end of song Drusky remarks "I'll come back next year and do the next verse."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 28
Wagoner brings on the "Kansas City Kitty," Oklahoma native Norma Jean. Wagoner plays guitar and sings a duet with her on "I'll Take A Chance On Loving You," backed by The Wagonmasters. At 01:27:19 Wagoner sings "Now there's lots of pretty girls in this wide, wide world/ but none I've seen can hold a light to you" and Jean mouths the words "Do you really mean that?" The song is suddenly interrupted as the second chorus starts as the show has run out of time; much laughter ensues. Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro.
A Day in the Life of a Dollar Bill
CU sign: PAY CITY TAXES HERE; CU bill money being counted on counter, sum of $61; CU man saying he'll end up paying more taxes next year (damn inflation!), then asking city clerk for lower taxes; CU Caucasian female clerk w/ distracting mole on her chin giving the old Democrat claptrap about the city needing more money to pay for such useless services as educational programs & firefighters (joking, folks). MS white male teacher wearing brown suit standing before elementary classroom. MS white kids on a merry-go-round in the park. MSs of Los Angeles County firemen riding on fire truck, responding to a call. CUs two Caucasian male firefighters hanging helmets at lockers in firehouse after call, talking about making a last minute safety check; ECU wristwatch being consulted; CU fire helmet being hund on hook; MS fireman being handed his pay from chief-- an he got a raise!
A Day in the Life of a Dollar Bill
CU cash being counted. MS/CUs off-duty fireman & his wife talking & divvying up the money; she takes her given share, places it into basket-purse. MS blond wife & equally blond daughter in the toy aisle of a supermarket; girl wants toy but Mom says not this time. CUs woman comparing two large cans of tomatoes at the grocery store. CUs groceries being rung out at register (juice, cereal, etc); ECUs of blue-eyed blonde customer & young dark-haired white female cashier; CUs bagger bagging groceries; ECUs buttons on register being pushed, the total sale, money changing hands, pleasantries being exchanged, money being placed in register till. MSs totally creepy supermarket manager-- white male w/ dark curly hair, wide moustache, darting brow & sinister smile-- giving cashier an envelope w/ her pay in it. CUs of manager taking money from till, putting it into an envelope, writing the bagger's name on it & handing it to him while he stocks shelves.
A Day in the Life of a Dollar Bill
CUs Phil & African-American mechanic talking at repair shop; CU hand on handlebar gear of moped, throttling engine; CUs money being counted, exchanged, bill of sale being filled out. ECU dollar bills being stacked. CU wristwatch being consulted. ECU/CUs mechanic counting money for deposit, closing up shop-- turning off light switch on wall, turning CLOSED sign over, locking doors). CUs mechanic making deposit at bank, polite young Caucasian bank teller assuring him that the bank will keep his money safe for him; ECUs deposit slips & receipts being filled out. CUs of another customer-- old white male wearing tacky green suit jacket & yellow dress shirt w/ butterfly collar-- depositing a check, getting cash withdrawl. Cut to CUs of the baseball-boy from earlier helping the old man out with some chores around the house (kid's trying to earn some extra money): sweeping, cleaning, moving boxes, stacking old newspapers. CU old man rummaging in pant pocket, handing the boy THE dollar bill as payment. CU boy's feet (white low-cut tennis shoes) on pavement. MS boy standing at a movie theater, the listing times displayed on placard. CU empty mason jar (for saving money). CU of a Boy's Club of America sign. MS boy pounding leather of baseball mitt. MS chalkboard: "We need your money! Boy's Club needs $50 to buy sports equipment! How much can YOU give?"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #29. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, Norma Jean, and George McCormick seen singing "Howdy Neighbor Howdy." Over title card, announcer Hairl Hensley introduces Wagoner and The Wagonmasters, show regulars Speck Rhodes and Norma Jean, and "your favorite songs and stars of the Grand Ole Opry!" Wide shot of Wagonmasters playing, Speck Rhodes dancing. MS Buck Trent's flashy banjo playing. Wagoner, wearing extremely flashy rhinestone-studded Nudie suit, welcomes audience.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Backed by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings "Tennessee Saturday Night." MS Buck Trent & Little Jack Little.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Wagoner introduces guest Grandpa Jones, laughs as he recounts how Jones said his hat looked as though he'd been fighting bumblebees in it. Jones enters, says it's the only hat that's cleared out 16 nests of bumblebees in one season. Jones blabs a bit then plays frenetic version of "Are You From Dixie? ('Cause I'm From Dixie, Too)." After song Jones says "I'm glad I ate a big breakfast this morn, or I'd have never made that." Wagoner's beside himself with laughter. Break for commercial.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Buck Trent plays solo banjo on "The Battle of New Orleans," backed by The Wagonmasters. Wagoner talks about much Grandpa Jones had him tickled.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Private Little World" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Speck Rhodes, Don Warden and George McCormick.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Wagoner thanks audience for cards, letters, and requests, and solicits more. Wagoner plays guitar and sings "My Baby's Not Here" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent on guitar. Wagoner intros sponsor.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Wagoner introduces gap-toothed comedian Speck Rhodes, who makes call on old-time crank telephone wearing his trademark checkered suit with bow tie and bowler hat. Talks with operator Sadie, then asks for Greasy Miles at the filling station. Corny old fashioned jokes about cars and traveling with Grandpa Jones ensue.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Wagoner introduces Don Warden, who pitches the show's souvenir program book vol. 2 which features song lyrics and pictures, for only fifty cents mailed to the address on your screen.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Wagoner introduces hymn time, plays guitar and sings "Angel Band" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent guitar solo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Wagoner returns and thanks sponsors for their support. Grandpa Jones plays banjo and sings "It Takes a Lot of Livin'" accompanied by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 29
Wagoner plays guitar and sings a short version of his hit "Misery Loves Company" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro as Wagoner thanks audience for watching and closes the program.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 30
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #30. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, Norma Jean, and George McCormick seen singing "Howdy Neighbor Howdy." Over title card, announcer Hairl Hensley introduces Wagoner and The Wagonmasters, show regulars Speck Rhodes and Norma Jean, and "your favorite songs and stars of the Grand Ole Opry!" Wide shot of Wagonmasters playing, Speck Rhodes dancing. MS Buck Trent's flashy banjo playing. Wagoner, wearing flashy rhinestone-studded Nudie suit and matching tie, welcomes audience.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 30
Wagoner plays guitar and sings "The Crawdad Song" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. Norma Jean and Speck Rhodes each take a turn at the mic.