The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Porter Wagoner Show #23D with special guests country comedians Lonzo and Oscar. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Introduction to Porter Wagoner Show #23D. Via voice over, announcer T. Tommy Cutrer announces sponsors over title cards illustrated with product artwork: Black-Draught laxative "that leaves you feeling fresh and clean inside," and Soltice Quick-Rub cold relief. Over title card, Cutrer introduces Porter Wagoner and the Wagonmasters, series regular Norma Jean, and their special guest stars Lonzo and Oscar. Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don Warden and Benny Williams sing Black-Draught jingle. Cutrer introduces Wagoner, makes joke about Wagoner's driving. Backed by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings Flatt and Scruggs' "I Know What It Means To Be Lonesome." MS Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Cutrer and Speck Rhodes enter and proclaim themselves the week's guests, but Wagoner informs them otherwise. Rhodes says "I guest we made a mistake." Wagoner introduces real guests Lonzo and Oscar, who wear matching outfits of loud shirts and pants with suspenders and funny hats. They talk some about being on tour in Alaska and getting ready to go to Germany to entertain the armed forces.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
The talk of Germany and the armed forces segues into "Peelin' Taters In The Army." Playing guitar and mandolin and singing & narrating the story, John "Lonzo" Sullivan and Rollin "Oscar" Sullivan play the song backed by the Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Lonzo & Oscar talk about their being on new record label, Nugget ("Good as gold"), seeing as they wore out Starday Records.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Wagoner supposes that many viewers aren't feeling as good as they might due to irregularity, and halfway relief from a halfway laxative. Cutrer agrees and pitches gentle, soothing Black-Draught, saying that if you take it tonight, you'll feel better tomorrow. Segment ends with Wagoner and Wagonmasters reprising jingle, with lively fiddle coda by Wagonmaster Jack Little. "Black-Draught helps you feel fresh and clean inside." Wagoner jokes that they should play Lonzo & Oscar's song for Elmer in the control room, as he probably knows a lot about peeling potatoes.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean and fawns over her new outfit. She says "I was just trying to keep up with you," referring to his rhinestone-highlighted Nudie jacket. Backed by Wagonmasters, Jean plays guitar and sings "Gotta Travel On." CU Benny Williams guitar solo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings Bill Monroe's "Little Cabin Home On The Hill." MS Don, Benny.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Wagoner pitches Black-Draught again, introduces animated commercial. Cartoon man walking along river experiences gastric distress, as represented by discolored blob in abdomen and sound of bassoon. Man sees words "Black-Draught" in water, jumps aboard as words act as motorboat representing relief. "A halfway laxative does a halfway job," the voice over informs us, further extolling virtues of product and describing the many forms product takes (powder, syrup, tablet). At end of commercial, man holds bouquet of flowers and announcer tells how Black-Draught helps you "feel fresh and clean inside." Wagoner returns and pitches product again.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Wagoner introduces "Big Dave and the Friendly Five," i.e. Benny Williams and his banjo, who solos on "Chokin' The String" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS, CU Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
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, then asks for Greasy Miles at the filling station. Corny old fashioned jokes ensue. Makes Minnie Pearl-related joke about small, fashionable hats. At end of bit, Wagoner refers to letter the show received inquiring about Speck's history and says that he and Speck grew up together in West Plains, MO.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Cutrer returns and pitches children's Soltice. Cutrer extols virtues of pure white, greaseless, modern Soltice, the cold relief that's nice to use. Works like a warming poultice and will never stain clothes or bed linens. CU jar of product.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Wagoner introduces a hymn, then plays guitar and sings "Someone To Care" accompanied by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Wagoner reintroduces Lonzo & Oscar, who tell joke: "We had dinner last night with Porter, and he had a thousand things to eat. He had beans!" Much hilarity ensues. The duo play guitar & mandolin and sing "The Bicycle Wreck" backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 23D
Wagoner wraps up show, makes a big point of how Lonzo & Oscar took Soltice with them to Alaska, and neither of them caught colds. Wagoner and Wagonmasters sing Soltice jingle. End of show voice over reprises show's sponsors. Short commercial for Cardui Tablets for women. "All modern girls know, to stay on the go, Cardui tablets are great!" Cutrer implores audience to "stay happy and healthy!"