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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 36
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings what she introduces as the most-requested song of the year, "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Speck, Don, and George. Wagoner returns and implores audience to send in requests.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 36
Accompanied by Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings "I Thought I Heard You Call My Name." CU Jack Little. Wagoner introduces commercial.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 36
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, tells corny old fashioned jokes about farming and giving money to people on the street. Don Warden pitches the show's souvenir booklet, which containes many photographs and songs, and can be obtained by mail for only fifty cents. Wagoner makes reference to T. Tommy Cutrer who once was once show's announcer, but is no longer heard.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 36
Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings the week's sacred song, "Angel Band," which he says was the subject of many requests and hopes we haven't tired of it.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 36
Wagoner thanks audience for patronizing show's sponsors, then introduces the man who taught him to play golf, Jimmy Newman. They talk about Newman's new Decca record, then Newman plays guitar and sings "Summer Skies" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Trent's rockin' guitar solo. Halfway through song, camera pulls out to reveal Newman reading song lyrics from sheet that Jack Little is holding up just below camera. George McCormick can barely stop laughing in background, and Newman completely blows the next line of the song. At the end of the song Newman cracks up as Jack pops into frame holding lyric sheet while Wagoner explains that Jimmy didn't know the words yet, and that the record is much better. Wagoner wraps up show as Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro and announcer thanks audience for watching.
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Post-war France, 1920s: TLS/MSs crowded outdoor caf (cafe) in Paris, waiters in white tuxedos zipping about packed tables; TLSs Caucasians dancing & carousing at a swinging jazz nightclub; MSs hammy motions of a traditional or hot jazz band, comprised entirely of African-American men, performing (drums, trumpet, guitar, sax).
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #37. 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 Little Jack Little and Buck Trent's flashy banjo playing. Wearing rhinestone-highlighted Nudie Cohen suit, Wagoner welcomes audience, then plays guitar and sings "One Way Ticket To The Blues" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Speck, Don, and George. One of the cameramen seems to having some trouble keeping it steady.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner welcomes audience, introduces the guest that's received the most mail ever -- Little Jimmy Dickens. Diminutive Dickens enters wearing his own Nudie suit, talks about his world tour, then plays guitar and sings "Bobby Lord's recent hit," "Out Behind The Barn" which Dickens recorded in 1957. MS Buck Trent. Wagoner introduces commercial.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Buck Trent plays solo banjo on a short instrumental number backed by The Wagonmasters.
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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner brings Dickens back to introduce Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Blue Blue Day" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent guitar solo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner plays guitar while he and Norma Jean sing a duet on "A Violet And A Rose," backed by The Wagonmasters. Great blooper where Wagoner sings "I'm sending red noses to you" instead of "red roses." MS Speck, Don, and George. Later during song, a baby can be heard screaming from offscreen and Wagoner seems to crack up at that too. You can't beat live TV!
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
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 his girlfriend operator Sadie, tells corny old fashioned jokes. Crying baby heard again during Speck's bit.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Jimmy Dickens pitches the show's souvenir booklet, which contains many photographs and songs, and can be obtained by mail for only fifty cents. "It's black and white on your TV, but it'll be in color by the time it gets to your house!"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner plays guitar and sings the week's hymn, "I Won't Have To Cross Jordan Alone," accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner reintroduces Dickens to play guitar and sing the heart song "Another Bridge To Burn." MS Speck, Don, and George. Wagoner wraps up show as Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro and announcer thanks audience for watching.
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MSs French Marshall HENRI PHILLIPPE PETAIN confering w/ officers in field.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 38
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #38. 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 and Porter dancing. MS Little Jack Little and Buck Trent's flashy banjo playing. Wearing fringed buckskin suit, Wagoner welcomes audience, then plays guitar and sings "Uncle Pen" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MCU Little Jack Little. MS Speck, Don, and George.
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CU French Army poster: "The Army of the Future" w/ woodcut portrait of de Gaulle.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 38
Wagoner introduces future Hee Haw star Archie Campbell. In the course of introducing Campbell's "bedtime story," Wagoner slaps him on the shoulder causing the guitar pick falls off his own guitar, prompting Campbell to comment that "you dropped your toenail." Campbell says he needs someone to tell his bedtime story to, so Wagoner calls on Little Jack. Campbell takes a moment to respond to a crying baby (probably Norma Jean's) heard offscreen. Campbell does his "The Pee Little Thrigs" routine, later a Hee Haw favorite, where the "three little pigs" story is told with spoonerisms to someone playing the part of a distracted child. Here, Little plays the part. Campbell slaps Little's face repeatedly during the bit, telling him to "pay attention!" Cornball lowbrow comedy from a time long, long gone.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 38
Buck Trent plays solo banjo on a short instrumental number backed by The Wagonmasters. Shortly into the number, Campbell walks out smoking a cigar and slaps Trent on the face, to which Trent reacts with mock surprise.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 38
Wagoner brings Campbell back, explaining that he's not really a bad guy, but just a great entertainer. Campbell says "It's the only chance I ever get to slap anybody around and get away with it. Because I'm basically a coward." Campbell introduces Norma Jean, who can be heard offscreen saying something about Campbell slapping her. Jean plays guitar and sings "Making Believe" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Speck, Don, and George.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 38
Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings an abbreviated version of his first big hit, "A Satisfied Mind."