The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Porter Wagoner Show #18 with special guest Leroy Van Dyke. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Introduction to Porter Wagoner Show #18. 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," and Soltice Quick-Rub cold relief. Over title card, Cutrer introduces Porter Wagoner and the Wagonmasters, series regular Norma Jean, and their special guest star Leroy Van Dyke. Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don Warden and Benny Williams sing Black-Draught jingle. Cutrer introduces Wagoner as "ol' triple-threat himself -- he's still the snuff king!" Wagoner plays guitar and sings Hank Williams' "Settin' The Woods On Fire" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS of Don, Jack Little, and Speck Rhodes. Wagoner welcomes audience.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner introduces guest Leroy Van Dyke, and they trade banter about growing up in Missouri. Van Dyke plays guitar and sings his #1 1961 country hit "Walk On By," backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner and Cutrer talk about the good feeling that comes through Van Dyke's music, and the two of them talk about what happens when a musician feels out of tune, logy, not like singing at all. The solution? Time-tested Black-Draught laxative, made from nature's own vegetable herbs. It's gentle, yet thorough and makes you feel "fresh and clean inside." Wagoner and Wagonmasters play Black-Draught jingle, with lively fiddle coda by Jack Little. MCU Jack Little.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner introduces the pride of Oklahoma City, Miss Norma Jean. Wagoner lays on thick flattery for her dress. Backed by Wagonmasters, Jean plays guitar and sings "I Don't Believe You Love Me Anymore." MS Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner introduces an old song, talking about how he and Van Dyke were on tour recently and compared notes on what songs they never tire of. Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings his first hit, "A Satisfied Mind."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner introduces the week's "movie feature," an animated Black-Draught laxative commercial. Cartoon man walking along river experiences gastric distress, as represented by discolored blob in abdomen and sound of bassoon. Walking along water's edge, he sees the words Black-Draught in the shape of a fish in the water, grabbing the fish's tail. As the fish takes him deeper underwater, he experiences immediate relief. A giant bubbling clam repeats the mantra "fresh and clean inside" as announcer extols virtues of product. "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 jingle sings how Black-Draught helps you "feel fresh and clean inside." Wagoner returns and pitches products again, then adds pitch for Soltice Quick-Rub cold remedy.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner introduces banjo-pickin' time, and Jack Little introduces "Home Sweet Home." Benny Williams bends banjo strings during tune. MS Little on fiddle, Williams on banjo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner introduces gap-toothed comedian Speck Rhodes, who answers old-time crank telephone wearing his trademark checkered suit with bow tie and bowler hat. Talks with operator Sadie, then asks for Zeke Dilbury. Corny old fashioned jokes ensue. "He's so dumb, he thinks a mushroom is a place to romance the girls."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner and Cutrer start to pitch a product but are interrupted by Speck sneezing. They tell Speck that if he's feeling poorly he should watch something. Animated commercial for Soltice follows. "Sneezing your head off? Head that sneeze off with Soltice Quick-Rub" intones announcer. Hand rubs cream on chest. Jaunty jingle for product sung by vocal group to man in boxing gloves: "Hey Mac, don't fight that sneeze - let Soltice fight cold distress." Also quick animated spot for Soltice Hi-Therm pain relief wherein jagged lines represent arthritis pain. Wagoner returns and plugs product, checking watch while doing so.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner introduces hymn time. Accompanied on vocals by Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings "They Have Gone Home." MS Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner reintroduces Leroy Van Dyke and asks him if he ever actually attended auctioneer school, which Van Dyke says he did. Wagoner jokes that Cutrer needs auctioning off, and Cutrer enters to contradict him. Van Dyke plays guitar sings his other big hit, 1956's "Auctioneer." MS Benny Williams guitar solo. Cutrer enters at end of song with empty wallet, bemoaning not being able to pay for what Van Dyke just sold him as his wife has emptied his wallet.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who rushes into a rendition of "Oh Lonesome Me," backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 18
Wagoner and Wagonmasters quickly wrap show with Soltice jingle. End of show voice over reprises show's sponsors followed by 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!"