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Frog Jumping Contest
Frog Jumping Contest. Man hands frog to people (judges?) at table. Man examines frog through some sort of magnifying glass. Man holds a baby in his arm and a frog in the other. The kid is starting to cry. Young man places frog on a marker in the middle of the center ring. There are four rings, each increasing in diameter. After the frog clears the center ring, a man puts his cane on the point where the frog landed. The young chases after his frog and catches it. The jumping distance is measured. Ground level shot of frog leaping from starting point, man marking landing spot and owner chasing it. Little places frog down at starting point and stomps foot which causes frog to jump. Another frog does his jumps. Shot of the audience. Woman holds frog and and brings it by her cheek while smiling.
We Proceeded On: The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
LSs Clearwater River. Illustration of Lewis & Clark meeting Nez Perce Indians. Reenactment MS/CUs man fashioning dugout canoe, chopping & hollowing out shape. Panning TLS Clearwater River. LSs Snake River & Columbia River. Great LS semi-snowy Mount Hood. LSs Beacon Rock, Columbia River. Map of Western United States outlining passage of Lewis & Clark expedition. LS Pacific Ocean from forested hilly shoreline. TLSs recreation of Fort Clatsop. Dark MS man writing with quill by candlelight, fire in fireplace in BG. MS man studying maps by window, replacing quill in ink jar. MS copper buckets resting on round stones. Illustrations of men boiling salt water. More shots of Fort Clatsop. Panning LS Columbia River. Map showing Marias & Missouri Rivers.
Briggs
CU of elderly white hair man wearing black rimmed eyeglasses. Man talks about revenue sharing.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 100
Porter introduces "a real funny guy," singing country comedian Jim Nesbitt. Nesbitt tells a weird anecdote (joke?) about being up for four days because he accidentally sprayed hair spray in his eyes and his lids stayed open. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Nesbitt plays guitar and sings the novelty number "Friendly Undertaker."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 100
Mack Magaha fiddles us out of the commercial break with a snappy little instrumental, joined by Buck and George and the rest of the boys.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 100
Porter introduces Pretty Miss Norma Jean. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Norma plays guitar and sings "Put Your Arms Around Her" from her 1964 LP "Let's Go All The Way." MS Don Warden's steel guitar solos. After the song, Porter plugs Norma's more recent LP "Please Don't Hurt Me."
Anderson Transit Task Force
View of reporter (Bob Frankin) standing on a busy urban street holding a microphone. As he talks, city traffic passes behind him. There are cars, buses, trucks and pedestrians. Reporter talks about the city's mass transit system. Reporter states that Mayor Perk is calling for a study to look over the mass transit system in the Cleveland area. Perk's plan upsets the current Transit Task Force because they are conducting studies of their own. There is fear that Perk's plan will duplicate and dilute the work of the task force. It could even delay improvements in public transportation. Reporter segues to his interview with Jerry Anderson, task force consultant. Interview with Jerry Anderson, a member of the Transit Task Force. Anderson is an Afrian-American man who is wearing a brown dress shirt and a wide striped tie. He sits casually as he talks about the transit study in Cleveland. Anderson doesn't understand the necessity of the mayor's study; Cleveland is already included in a larger regional study. View of reporter as he asks Anderson if he is afraid that the mayor's study will hinder the work of the task force. Back to Anderson as he states that the study can confuse the people in Washington. He goes on to say "And when you have confusion in Washington, you usually have inaction, and inaction means delays, and delays cost money". View of reporter out on the street as he makes his final commentary. He signs off by saying "This is Bob Frankin, City Camera News on Public Square".
We Proceeded On: The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
Panning LS Missouri River, cliffs in BG. Illustrations of Lewis & Clark expedition on return trip. MS bronze statue of Lewis, Clark, York, Seaman (Newfoundland dog). Scenics of rivers, snowy mountains, rapids, earthen dome-like mounds (supposedly Mandan but could also be the Cahokia). MCU marmot near rocks. Panning MS male bighorn mounatin sheep (ram) walking through woods.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 100
Joined on vocals by George and Don and backed by The Wagonmasters, Porter plays guitar and sings his breakthrough 1955 hit "A Satisfied Mind." MS Don's slide solo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 100
Wagoner gets caught a little by surprise as the commercial break ends, then 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. Rhodes chats with fictional girlfriend/operator Sadie and corny old fashioned jokes ensue. Whatever Speck's been doing lately it sure hasn't been writing new jokes, because this is some of his weakest material ever.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 100
Norma Jean comes on and thanks Speck, then 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. 100
Standing in front of a plain backdrop on which are projected white clouds, and accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Porter recites his latest single, "I Dreamed I Saw America On Her Knees." A somber song for a nation going though turbulent times. The number mentions people saying "God is dead," an apparent reference to the famous April 8, 1966 Time Magazine cover story that asked: "Is God Dead?" Nice shot on second chorus of Porter in profile with barely-lit Don and George in background.
Styles in Suits and Suds
Styles in Suits and Suds. First fashions from the 1900s. Man gets a stein of beer from a pub's bar. He has slicked down hair with sideburns, a mustache and is wearing a striped overcoat with a checkered tie. He drinks his beer and walks over to a table where three men are sitting. They admire his suit. An ugly vest is seen as the guy drinks his beer. The tree men sitting wear ugly fashion also (Left to Right): Man with sideburns wears a grid striped suit; Older man with a slicked down hair and a handle bar mustache wears a black coat over his suit; Other man with sideburns wears a coat with a pocket in front. Men's 1950s fashions. Same bar but the three men are wearing stylish suits and are properly groomed in these shots. Young man sitting on right gets ups. Man standing drinks beer and talks to older guy. Older guy, looking at pictures on the wall, calls one of the young guys over to take a look. Bartender serves two mugs of beer to other two young men who stand by the bar. They both take a drink of beer. Guy in light suit walks out of picture and the dark suited guy drinks more beer.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 100
Coming out of the commercial break in mid-chuckle, Porter says Jim Nesbitt told him the next song has 58 verses but he can cut it down to 36 if they run short on time. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Nesbitt plays guitar and sings the latest in his annual series of topical social commentary songs, "Heck Of A Fix In '66." References lazy food stamp recipients, taxes, Medicare, politicians, and the moon landing. Bob Dylan he ain't.
We Proceeded On: The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
MSs street signs highlighting Lewis & Clark Trail (highway routes 401, 94, 12). MSs signs for Lewis & Clark forest preserve, state park, fish hatchery. Panning LS Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington at confluence of Snake & Clearwater Rivers. Panning LS Columbia River valley. Panning LS bend in Missouri River. Panning LS reservoir north of Sioux City, Iowa. LS old steamboat (paddlewheel) traveling on river. LS diesel powered towboat barge. Panning TLS unidentified fort. Panning LS downtown skyline of Kansas City, Missouri, Missouri River in FG. Reenactment TLSs Lewis & Clark keelboat & smaller boats sailing along Missouri. MS/CUs bronze statue of Sacagawea. Portrait painting of Meriwether Lewis. Great LS sunset over mountain, river in FG. Portrait painting of William Clark. LSs dusky sunset over river (no sun, just beautiful sky). TLS granite obelisk at gravesite of William Clark at Bellefontaine Cemetary, St. Louis; MCU bronze bust of Clark. More reenactment shots of keelboat.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 100
Abrupt cut to Porter introducing Mack Magaha soling on his fiddle instrumental "Shufflin' Mack" until Porter has to wrap up the show. As the Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro and announcer signs off, Wagoner shakes hands with Nesbitt and Norma Jean, 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."
We Proceeded On: The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
Credits.
First African American Umpire in Professional Baseball
First African American Umpire in Professional Baseball Batter hit ball and move out of picture. Umpire follows. Umpire is African American, trots down baseline, waving his hand. Shot of people in the stands. Umpire brushes off home plate with flamboyant gestures while batter and catcher watch. POV of umpire calling a pitch from the pitcher's perspective which the batter argues. Closer shot of the umpire making a call with more flamboyant gestures. Shot of people in a front row box applauding. Shot of umpire smiling at camera.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 101
Promo for Porter Wagoner Show #101 with special guests Jimmy C. Newman and Pete Stamper. Spot opens with Newman singing a few seconds of "Back Pocket Money." The camera pulls out to reveal Porter, who says "That's Jimmy C. Newman, he's our special guest this week on the Porter Wagoner Show. You and the family join us, won't you?"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 101
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #101. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, and George McCormick as well as 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 garish rhinestone-studded, western-themed Nudie suit, Wagoner welcomes audience, then accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Porter plays guitar and sings "Another Day, Another Dollar" from his 1965 album "The Thin Man From West Plains." CU Mack's fiddle solo.
Saint Pius X: Millions Rejoice at Canonization
Saint Pius X: Millions Rejoice at Canonization. (sainthood) Horse drawn hearse goes through crowd carrying a glass coffin surrounded by religious clergy. Shot of spectators. Closer shot of glass coffin which is touched by someone's hand. Shots of large crowd. Parade of clergy carries a tent and a banner. Shots of crowd and clergy parade. Shot of pope on canopy covered settee carried by men. He blesses crowd. Woman and crowd make the sign of the cross. Unconscious people are removed from the crowd. Crowd shot. CU of long bearded old man waring a black hood. Priest perform a ceremony. Crowd watching. Pan from up from priests on dais to banner hung outside. Shot of crowded courtyard.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 101
Porter welcomes his close friend Jimmy C. Newman, who enters wearing his own "as seen from space" Nudie suit. Jimmy says "bonjour" and it appears that Porter's never heard that word before" "What's that? Mah-jhoo?" he asks. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Newman plays guitar and sings his 1966 hit "Back Pocket Money." MS Buck Trent.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 101
Manic Mack Magaha and Buck Trent of the blinding smile play us out of the commercial break, taking turns soloing on a short instrumental backed by the rest of The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 101
Wagoner introduces Pretty Miss Norma Jean, who says that she doesn't know the next number very well, but no matter how much she messes it up she ain't a-gonna stop and start over. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Norma plays guitar and sings "You Don't Hear" from her 1965 LP "Pretty Miss Norma Jean." MS Buck Trent. She gets through it just fine. For once, Norma's dress is more 60's pop than old-style country.