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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 139
Porter talks about how his shirt collar is too tight and is just about choking him to death, then introduces Stan Hitchcock. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Hitchcock plays guitar and sings "She's Looking Good."
Oscars promo
Screen shows an Oscar statue with text over it: "Attention All Movie Fans. See and Hear Motion Picture Industry's Academy Awards Telecast Monday Night April 6th." Fanfare on the audio track.
The Coronation Of George VI A Mighty Pageant
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry, drop out spots The coronation of George VI - A mighty pageant (audio is very good)
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 139
Backed by The Wagonmasters, Mack and Buck on fiddle and banjo play us out of the commercial break with a short instrumental version of "Battle of New Orleans."
Edrege Wins Annual Outboard Marathon Race
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Eldredge wins annual out - board marathon race boats, water
Flying Scot Wins The 62nd Running Pf The Withers
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Flying Scot wins the Grand Running of the Withers, Horses.
8,000 High School Cadets march in Mammoth Review
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Very impressive, 8,000 High School Cadets march in Mammoth Review - in Soldier's Field
Nation's Leading Spaghetti Eater Wins By A Mile
Little Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Nations leading spaghetti eater wins by a mile and with a smile. Men at a log table with napkins under their chins, stuff their faces with pasta.
Wild And Woolly Riding Features West Coast Rodeo
Little Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Wild and Woolly riding features West Coast Rodeo, cowboys, clowns and cattle
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 139
Porter introduces Pretty Miss Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings the Loretta Lynn composition "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)," from her 1967 LP "Jackson Ain't A Very Big Town," backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 139
Porter introduces a song that was mighty kind to him in the early days in Springfield, MO, when he was just getting started. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Porter plays guitar and sings his first big hit, 1955's "A Satisfied Mind." CU Don's pedal steel.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 139
Porter introduces gap-toothed comedian Speck Rhodes, who enters wearing his trademark checkered suit with bow tie and bowler hat. They talk about going over to Don Howser's house and Speck says Don needs new furniture. Porter: "Don's got a living room suite of antique furniture, goes back to Louis the 14th." Speck: "That's nothing on me, I got a bedroom set that goes back to the finance company the 15th." Backed by The Wagonmasters, Speck sings the country novelty number "Shindig In The Barn."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 139
For the week's inspirational number Porter introduces "one of the real old songs." Backed by The Wagonmasters, Porter plays guitar and sings/recites a number he says he's never done on TV before, Hank Williams' "Luke The Drifter" piece "Too Many Parties And Too Many Pals."
Indo Peace: Geneva Truce Ends Indo China Fighting
Indo Peace: Geneva Truce Ends Indo China Fighting. Shot of building exterior. Asian man sits down at table and signs truce. Nine men stand behind him and observe this event. Closer shot of truce signing. Shot of observers. Shots of another man sitting down and signing the truce. CU of signatures on truce. Both men shake hands. CU of room sign: 474 Conference Room Treaty Room. Shots of press. Dwight Eisenhower walks to podium. CU of Eisenhower. He reads a statement. Shots of the press. CU of a stenograph being used.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 139
In the place where Speck usually does his bit, Porter introduces an act that he saw on his journeys, the pre-teen ventriloquist act of Catherine and her dummy Jerry. "Catherine and Jerry" do a routine of painfully ancient Borscht belt-caliber ventriloquist jokes, then sing a duet on "My Darling Clementine." Catherine's awfully stiff-- she looks terrified, but what a trouper. She can't be more than about 10 years old, and even though her material's stale as year-old bread, at least her lips don't move.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 139
Porter calls The Wagonmasters to back him as he plays guitar and sings "Fireball Mail." MS Mack and Buck's solos. Porter forgets the lyrics at the end and laughing, says "I'm gonna repeat the first verse, I don't know the last one." Porter wraps up the show, waving goodbye as The Wagonmasters play the instrumental show outro, Don Howser signs off, the credits roll, then George chases Mack around the mic stand as Mack fiddles and dances us off the air.
Farm Drought
Farm Drought. Shot of sky and wide open area. Farmhouse seen in lower left corner. Farmer walks across dry cracked soil. Shots of dried riverbeds. Dying plants. Hand picks up dry crumbly soil and lets it fall through its fingers. Farmer examines dying crops. Farmer looks up to the sky hoping for rain. Dying crops.
Van Devanter, 78, To Retire From Supreme Court
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Judge van DeVanter, 78. To retire from supreme court. Judge wandering around his farm. He uses a water pump to get a drink of water. Inspecting his cows.
Coal Miners Hold Sit-Down Strike Deep Under Ground
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Coal Minors hold sit - down strike deep under ground. Crowd of coal minors with their lamps lit.
Yale Varsity "8" Wins Race For The Carnegie Cup
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Yale varsity "8" wins race for the Carnegie Cup. Rowing, sculls
Royal Family Poses In Rich Robes Of State
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (mum), Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret pose in royal robes of state. Royal family poses for formal portraits after the coronation.
3 RD Division Goes Into Action In Big War Maneuvers
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry 3rd division goes into action in big War Maneuvers marching solidiers, tanks and trucks. (war games)
X-15
X-15 Very small aircraft (?) with X-15 on the side is attached under the wing of a large U.S. Air Force plane. The big airplane taxis and takes off. VO says this is a test for future manned space flight.
Shad Fishermen Make Rich Haul In City Waters
Jumpy, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry Shad Fishermen make rich haul in city waters. Men in small boats haul up nets of fish.