The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Porter Wagoner Show #26A with special guest Lefty Frizzell. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Introduction to Porter Wagoner Show #26A. Via voice over, announcer T. Tommy Cutrer introduces sponsors over title cards illustrated with product artwork: Black-Draught laxative "that leaves you feeling fresh and clean inside," Soltice Quick-Rub cold relief, and Soltice Hi-Therm. Over title card, Cutrer introduces Porter Wagoner and the Wagonmasters, series regulars Norma Jean and Speck Rhodes, and their special guest star Lefty Frizzell. Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don Warden and Jack Little sing Black-Draught jingle. Cutrer introduces Wagoner in the style of a boxing ring announcer, saying "And now friends step right up we'd like for you to meet the young man that makes the old folks laugh and the young folks holler, the old medicine man Porter Wagoner!" Wagoner plays guitar and sings "Company's Comin'" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent smokin' guitar solo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner welcomes audience, introduces announcer T. Tommy Cutrer, who pitches Black-Draught laxative. Cutrer pulls bottle of Black-Draught syrup from his jacket sleeve, then extols Black-Draught's thorough, gentle qualities. Plugs powdered, syrup, and candy-coated candy forms. You can even modify the dosage to suit your own needs. "It's the laxative that helps you feel fresh and clean inside." Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don and Jack sing Black-Draught jingle with lengthy banjo coda by Buck Trent interpolating "Cripple Creek."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner introduces guest Lefty Frizzell, who plays guitar and sings his 1958 hit "If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)," backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent. Some minor sound break-up in this otherwise terrific clip.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Under Your Spell" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Speck, Don, and Jack.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner pitches Black-Draught laxative, made from nature's own vegetable herbs to help nature help you. Try thorough Black-Draught, which comes in powder, syrup, and candy coated tablet form. You'll feel fresh and clean inside.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings "I Went Out Of My Way." MS Don on steel guitar. MS Don, Porter and Jack singing harmony. More slight audio breakup during the number.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner plugs the show's first souvenir booklet, featuring songs, pictures, etc, available by mail order for only fifty cents.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Gap-toothed Speck Rhodes enters in trademark checked suit, polka dot bow tie and bowler hat. He's carrying Jack Little's fiddle, on which he says he's going to play some classical ("Grand Opry") music. Speck asks the Wagonmasters if they can play classical, and they say they can. He asks if they can play "The Hot Canary" which they say they can, so he decides to play "St. Louis Blues" instead, in the key of "about halfway down on Buck's guitar." Rhodes proceeds to saw away in a truly excruciating manner as the Wagonmasters gamely follow along. Rhodes picks up the pace, stomping his feet and swiveling his hips a bit. Now that's comedy.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner returns and pitches a cold remedy that's nice to use, not messy and greasy. Cutrer takes over and pitches Soltice, the modern pure white Quick-Rub that's made without grease, so it's absorbed into the skin where it's two-way action can start in seconds. MS of store display for a "cold relief center" packed with Soltice Quick-Rub and nasal spray.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner returns and introduces the day's hymn, written by "one of the greatest songwriters, Hank Williams." Wagoner plays guitar and sings "I Saw The Light" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner reintroduces Lefty Frizzell, who talks about having recently moved back to Tennessee from California. He like it better here because he can fish more. Pleasant banter about fishing. Frizzell plays guitar and sings "I Want To Be With You Always." MS Speck, Don, and Jack. Funny live TV blooper as camera cuts in too early for Buck's close-up and he does his best to save it, all smiles. What a pro!
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner returns and gives Frizzell a complimentary jar of Soltice. Frizzell accepts with an exaggeratedly sincere "thank you." He leaves, and Wagoner launches into a pitch for Hi-Therm. Explains how you apply it and can actually feel the pain go away. CU tube of product.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner summons Jack Little to play fiddle on "Boil Them Cabbage Down" which he does, with gusto.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 26A
Wagoner wraps up show, sings Soltice jingle with Wagonmasters. 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!"