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Overhead MS waitress properly setting up a table: places folded napkins next to bread plates. VO lists the order in which you should palce each item. Places silverware. CUs: placing silverware on table, water glass. WS waitress at table, zoom in to set table.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #88. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, and George McCormick plus Norma Jean onscreen 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!" Wearing eyeball-searing, rhinestone-studded lame' Nudie suit, Wagoner welcomes audience, then plays guitar and sings "I'll Be There If You Ever Want Me" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MCU Magaha happily fiddlin' away.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
Porter introduces "The greatest trio in the music business, Bob and Sonny, the Osborne Brothers" (the third man is Dale Sledd). Porter pokes fun at the piece of string Bob Osborne is using as a mandolin strap. Backed by The Wagonmasters, the trio performs "Fair And Tender Ladies."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
As commercial break ends, Buck and Mack trade licks on an instrumental rendition of "Battle Of New Orleans."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings Harlan Howard's "He's Gone Gone Gone" from her 1965 LP "Pretty Miss Norma Jean," backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck, Mack solos. Norma gets distracted a few times during the song and seems to forget to keep playing her guitar.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
The Wagonmasters join Porter as he plays guitar and sings the old chestnut "Cotton Fields."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
Porter introduces gap-toothed comedian Speck Rhodes who makes call on old-time crank style telephone wearing his trademark checkered suit with bow tie and bowler hat. Porter says he doesn't know if Speck is gonna talk with Doc Pullem or Greasy Miles or what. Speck calls fictional girlfriend/ operator Sadie and asks for Harry Beard at the barber shop, inciting applause from audience. Corny old-fashioned jokes ensue. Makes joke about the new dentist Phil Cavity. At end of bit Don Warden plugs the show's souvenir booklet #4, "The Porter Wagoner Show Hits The Road!", containing songs and stories and pictures. It can be yours for only fifty cents by mail. Nice graphic of an envelope addressed to Wagoner.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
Don continues, awkwardly introducing this week's sacred song. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Porter recites "Trouble In The Amen Corner" as the show reaches new heights of stagecraft. The number opens with a ray of light piercing the darkness; a moment later the camera tilts down to reveal Wagoner before backdrop of heavenly clouds. At the end, the camera tilts back up into the angelic light as it fades to black.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
Porter reintroduces the Osborn Brothers, who finally introduce bandmate Dale Sledd by name. Backed by The Wagonmasters, the Osbornes play their hit "Up This Hill And Down."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 88
Sonny takes a banjo lead on "Cumberland Gap" to fill out the program until Porter has to wrap it up. Great stuff. As the Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro and announcer signs off, Wagoner shakes hands with Norma Jean and guests, then waves goodbye as Magaha fiddles and dances us off the air. End title super reads: "Produced by Show Biz in cooperation with WSM-TV."
Weather
CU of an unidentified flag flapping in the wind. CU of a young girl standing on the deck of a passenger ferry. The water can be seen behind her. She is wearing a winter coat and a scarf. The scaft wraps over her head and under her chin. CU of the top of the ship. Frontal view of the boat docked at the pier. Passengers are on the deck, the name of the ship is "Goodtime". Closer view of kids on the deck waving to the camera. MS of ferry pulling away from the dock. View of ferry heading out into open water. Shot of boy seated on a deck bench looking rather cute. He wears a two tone knit cap with a pom-pom on top, dark rimmed glasses and a winter coat. He holds paper and pen in his hand. Shot of unidentified flag flapping in the wind. Shot of a group of girls and boys seated on a deck bench. They smile proudly for the camera.
Table Service Tips
MS waitress folding napkin at a table - garish floral curtains behind her. CU setting folded napkin down on set table. VO: "How does your restaurant measure up?... Are the carpets clean...?"CU carpet in front of doorway, a woman and man walk through - MCU on her sandals, his slacks. MS three identical towel and soap dispensers over sinks in a public bathroom in the restaurant. MS young woman (in bright yellow outfit) washes her hands in the bathroom. Tight LS of a young couple entering the establishment, talking to the maitre d'. LS of the couple sitting down, Maitre'd still assisting them - CU as he unfolds a napkin and hands it to the sitting woman. Waiter enters frame an clears two extra place setting. MS on man seated at the table - goofy, somewhat rakish smile - the female narrator telling us to "notice how they enjoy the crisp feeling of a clean and neatly folded napkin" (includes CU of woman's hand caressing the tablecloth). Shot-reverse shot dialogue between couple - cheesy. LS waiter clearing tray from table, waitress approaches the couple. She hand them each a menu.
Wood
MS older white man wearing flannel & blue jeans chopping wood with ax in backyard. CU ax head (wooden handle) in stump. Hand-crafted chair & furniture making: MS/CUs older white woman wood carving in studio. MS man gluing & hammering parts of chair back. MSs white women sanding (powersander or sandpaper) wood furniture. MCU/MS African American women upholstering chairs, moving finished products in warehouse. Industry, production, skilled labor.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 89
Promo for Porter Wagoner Show #89 with special guests Bill Phillips and Curly Harris. Opens with Phillips singing "It Happens Every Time," pulling out to reveal Porter and Harris. Porter says "...and our guest..." indicating squirrelly-eyed Harris, who says "guest what?" to which who introduces them saying "Join us, won't you?"
Wood
Slow motion MS white boy wearing Kansas City Royals jersey & blue jeans choking baseball bat, hitting badly pitched softball in park. TLS hit, another white boy running to catch it. MS two elderly Caucasian women rocking in wood swing in backyard (twilight years). MSs slightly chubby white boy skim-boarding into surf as ocean tide rolls in. Over the shoulder MSs of curly-haired white woman playing baby grand piano. CUs wooden soundboard, strings of piano. MS/MCU youngish Caucasian woman wearing glasses playing dulcimer in living room. MS young male Southeastern Asian teen wearing black leather jacket cleaning acoustic guitar with rag. MCU/CU bearded white man carving wood (artist). CU/MS painted Pacific Northwest Indian style carvings. CUs carved wood figurines. MS dark wood artwork. Tilting MS/CUs Pacific Northwest totem pole.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 89
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #89. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, and George McCormick plus Norma Jean onscreen 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!" Wearing rhinestone-studded Nudie suit, Wagoner welcomes audience, then plays guitar and sings "Sugarfoot Rag" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MCU Magaha happily fiddlin' away and making funny faces, then Trent twistin' away at them banjo strings.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 89
Porter introduces Bill Phillips who plays guitar and sings a duet with Norma Jean on Dolly Parton's composition "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," backed by The Wagonmasters. Phillips' original recording featured uncredited harmony vocals by Parton; Dolly and Porter would later sing this song together. CU Don's steel guitar.
Wood
Tilt up tall tree in forest. Low angle pan of tree tops. Tilt down of moss covered trees. Panning TLS swamp. LSs mountain slopes covered in trees. MSs young deer (doe) in woods. Panning CU gray & white bird hopping from limb to limb of tree. MS two young deer in woods. Panning LS rainbow. Low angle MS looking up at underside of green leaves hanging from tree branch. CU pine tree needles. CU arborvitae needles. Several CU/MCU autumn (fall) colors on leaves. MS/CUs evergreen trees covered in snow. Tilting MS tall tree void of limbs.
Table Service Tips
LS couple at table, waiter sets up tray stand, waitress places tray of food down on it. CU setting plate of food down with napkins as "serving cloth...neat, attractive and sanitary...". CU napkin on the serving tray. CU of white wine (wrapped in a napkin of course) being poured into a glass tableside. LS same. "Oops! Spills happen!" CU woman's hand knocks over wine glass. Waitress is right there with her handy napkin. LS couple talking at table. CU waitress cleans up crumbs from table. CU ashtray with smoulderingcigarette. LS Waiter replaces it with a clean ashtray. LS couple gets up from table (he assists her) and leaves.
Secretary of Labor Davis Pays A Visit to His Old Boyhood Home
Some over exposure and rolling images Secretary of Labor Davis, pays a visit to his old boyhood home. Mr. Davis accompanied by Vice-President Curtis, is welcomed by his family The visitors are officially received by Mayor Gilbert.
Wood
DO NOT USE: Archival stills of loggers, logging, large felled trees, trains.
Table Service Tips
LS waiter clears table. CU faces of other customers. VO instructs order in which items should be removed. Napkins first, then glass ware etc. CUs of removing items. CU removing table cloth. CU wiping chairs. LS and CU waiter unfolding tablecloth and resetting table. Waiter carries loaded tray away.
Table Service Tips
MS of linen disposal containers in back of restaurant house. Waiter throws linin into it. LS waiter carrying loaded tray to bin and loads it up with linens. CU placing linens in bin. MS waitress removes plastic wrapped fresh linen from shelves. CU hand wiping grill with napkin. Waiter gives kitchen cook a towels rather than the napkin. Montage of shots just seen including high angle MS of ornate serving tray with well-presented and appetizing food. Repeat of CU of guy leaving a $10 tip under an ashtray. In a nutshell this film is breezy and/or cheesy.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 89
Returning from commercial, Buck shows off his pickin' skills on "Home Sweet Home," backed by The Wagonmasters.