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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 32
Wagoner brings Wiseman back to join him on the day's sacred song, "Where The Roses Never Fade," which they sing together backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Trent and Little.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 32
Wagoner brings Wiseman back again, who plays guitar and sings the Marty Robbins composition "Mother Knows Best" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent, MS Speck, Don, and George. Wagoner jokes that Wiseman told him that now that's he's gained weight, he went up on his price: "they get more pound for pound."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 32
Wagoner summons Buck Trent to kick off a "Sugarfoot Rag," on which he plays guitar and sings, backed by The Wagonmasters. Nice CU and MS of Jack Little and Buck Trent's solos. Afterwards, Wagoner and Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro as announcer thanks audience for watching and closes the program.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #33. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, Norma Jean, and George McCormick seen singing "Howdy Neighbor Howdy." Over title card decorated with drawing of Wagoner, 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. Wearing rhinestone-highlighted Nudie Cohen suit, Wagoner welcomes audience, then plays guitar and sings "Tell Her Lies And Feed Her Candy" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent, CU Jack Little.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Wagoner introduces "some of the smoothest, prettiest singin' folks that you have ever heard," Jim Ed, Maxine, and Bonnie Brown, The Browns. From their 1960 LP "Town and Country," they all sing, and Jim Ed plays guitar on "Scarlet Ribbons" with spare backing by The Wagonmasters. Wagoner returns and introduces a commercial.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Buck Trent plays show-offy solo banjo on an instrumental number backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "a request from the boss," "Wishful Thinking," backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent. "You can sing that one for me any time," Wagoner says, "I really enjoy that one."
Biography: Amelia Earhart
Newsreel of a ticker tape parade in New York City in honor of Amelia Earhart's first solo flight, 1932: TLSs parade, motorcade, tickertape, crowds; MS AMELIA EARHART waving, holding bouquet of roses. MS shaggy-haired Earhart talking to cam on airfield; CU Amelia smiling, looking into cam; MS Amelia getting into plane; TLS Lockheed single propeller monoplane taking off.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings the recently recorded number (actual recording date: Feb 5, 1964) "Sorrow On The Rocks." Wagoner introduces "a word from our sponsor."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Wagoner and McCormick introduce 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 to be connected to dentist Doc Pullem. Corny old fashioned jokes ensue about doing jury duty at Judge Quicktrip's court. Makes joke about getting tooth fixed, resulting in much laughter heard offscreen. Wagoner returns and between laughs says, "You'd better get those teeth fixed, you haven't got too many of 'em left, my friend."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Wagoner summons Buck Trent, who stumbles through a pitch for the show's souvenir booklet, which can be purchased for only fifty cents by mail. Funny little snippet displaying the endearing off-the-cuff nature of the show.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Wagoner introduces the day's sacred song, the Johnny Cash composition "Life's Railway To Heaven," on which he plays guitar and sings accompanied by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Wagoner thanks audience for patronizing their sponsors, then welcomes back The Browns, who plug their new LP "Grand Ole Opry Favorites" (RCA Victor 1964). Wagoner says he actually bought a copy instead of getting a free one from "Victor." The Browns sing "Looking Back To See," backed by The Wagonmasters. CU Jack Little. MS Buck and Jack.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 33
Wagoner brings Speck back to sing his corny number "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" backed by The Wagonmasters. Wagoner and Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro as announcer thanks audience for watching and closes the program. Wagoner shakes hands with guests wearing Speck's hat, making him for a moment bear a striking resemblance to John Hartford.
Biography: Amelia Earhart
Excellent montage of suffragettes marching in parades (many carrying American flags), giving speeches, convening in city streets, meeting w/ local politicians, 1910s; women's suffrage movement; equality, voting rights.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 34
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #34. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, Norma Jean, and George McCormick seen singing "Howdy Neighbor Howdy." Over title card decorated with drawing of Wagoner, 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. Wearing rhinestone-bejeweled Nudie Cohen suit, Wagoner welcomes audience, then plays guitar and sings the Mac Wiseman hit "Jimmy Brown The Newsboy." MS Buck Trent guitar.
Biography: Amelia Earhart
Montage of the outset of World War One (WWI): TLSs AEF soldiers (doughboys) marching in parade in New York City; MS Caucasian woman in white marching w/ American flag; panning MS several white woman decked out in patriotic wear. MS host of Caucasian woman clocking in at factory (famous, well-traveled shot taken during early 1900s). Great MSs Caucasian American women happily working in industrial settings during wartime, sawing trees, tightening screws, changing tires, moving boxes, etc. (war work)
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 34
Wagoner introduces "one of the greatest entertainers here ever was," Grand Ole Opry star Cousin Minnie Pearl, who enters exuberantly with her standard greeting: "Howdy! I'm just so proud to be here!" Pearl tells a bunch of old fashioned jokes like: "I got a hourglass figure but it's later than you think." Pearl reads the news from "The Grinder's Switch Gazette." Pearl says The Beatles stole their distinctive mop top haircuts from her brother (and Speck too), a remark that has Wagoner and The Wagonmasters nearly in hysterics.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 34
Pearl talks about her book "Christmas at Grinder's Switch," then sings the Carter Family song "That Aggravating Beauty Lulu Walls" backed by The Wagonmasters. Wide shot of Pearl snapping her fingers and dancing, and The Wagonmasters' amused reactions. Wagoner introduces a commercial message.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 34
Buck Trent plays show-offy banjo on an instrumental rendition of "Jesse James," backed by The Wagonmasters. Wagoner introduces Norma jean who plays guitar and sings Don Gibson's 1958 hit "Oh Lonesome Me" backed by The Wagonmasters. Nice MS of Jack and Buck's instrumental break. Wagoner plugs Norma Jean's album and thanks audience for buying all the Wagonmasters' recordings on RCA Victor.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 34
Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings "The Life Of The Party." MS Don Warden, MS Buck and Jack. Wagoner introduces commercial.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 34
Wagoner thanks sponsors, then introduces gap-toothed comedian Speck Rhodes, who enters wearing his trademark checkered suit with bow tie and bowler hat. Tells corny old fashioned joke that has Wagoner in stitches, then sings "I'm Going Back To Where I Come From" backed by The Wagonmasters. Rhodes dances and clowns a bit during the song. Wagoner returns and pitches the show's souvenir booklet, available for only fifty cents by mail.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 34
Wagoner introduces a song that's received many requests, so he hopes you enjoy it. Backed by the Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings Hank Williams' "Luke The Drifter" hit "Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 34
Wagoner brings back Cousin Minnie Pearl, who tells a joke about a guy who has lots of kids, then sings a quick chorus of "Come Sit By My Side" backed by The Wagonmasters.