The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Porter Wagoner Show #8 with special guest Grandpa Jones. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Introduction to Porter Wagoner Show #8. 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 Grandpa Jones. Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don Warden and Benny Williams sing Black-Draught jingle. Cutrer enters, shakes Wagoner's hand.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Cutrer introduces Wagoner, who plays guitar and sings "Trademark" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Don Warden on steel guitar and Speck Rhodes on bass. Wagoner says that their trademark is actually Black-Draught and Soltice.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Wagoner introduces this week's guest, banjo playing comedian Grandpa Jones (later of Hee Haw fame). Accompanied by The Wagonmasters, Jones plays banjo on "Are You From Dixie? ('Cause I'm From Dixie, Too)." Tells corny old-timey jokes about rabbit hunting and girls.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Jones plays guitar, sings, and yodels "Sunny Town By The Sea" accompanied by Wagonmasters. MS Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Jones switches back to banjo for "Get Outta The Way, Old Dan Tucker." MS Benny Williams. Wagoner returns, hands it back to T. Tommy Cutrer.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
In front of Black-Draught backdrop, Cutrer asks Wagoner "What's the difference between feeling pretty good, and feeling really good?" Wagoner says: "That's about the easiest question I ever had asked me, of course it's Black-Draught!" "Porter, you can go to the head of the class, you're my star pupil," Cutrer replies. Cutrer extols virtues of Black-Draught. "Does irregularity leave you feeling logy and out of sorts? A halfway laxative won't give you anything but halfway relief. What you need is Black-Draught." Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don and Benny play Black-Draught jingle, with lively fiddle coda by Jack Little.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Keeper Of The Keys" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. CU Benny Williams.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Wagoner introduces his latest "episode out on the RCA Victor Label," then plays guitar and sings the Jerry Reed composition "Misery Loves Company" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. CUs of Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Cutrer returns and makes jokes about Wagoner's fringe jacket being "frayed around the edges." They joke about seeing any good movies lately, which segues into an introduction for a movie about a laxative: Black-Draught.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Distressed cartoon man experiences gastric discomfort, as represented by discolored blob in abdomen. 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. Underwater man and frisky fish frolic by packages of Black-Draught.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Wagoner returns and plugs Black-Draught and Soltice, then introduces Benny Williams who plays guitar on the banjo tune "Lonesome Road Blues." Williams makes joke about making a dobro out of a banjo. CU of Williams' fast finger picking. Wagoner makes joke about Cutrer having taught Williams some tricks.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Wagoner introduces gap-toothed Speck Rhodes who makes humorous fake call on old-time crank telephone wearing his trademark checkered suit with polka-dotted bow tie and bowler hat. Pretends to call operator Sadie to connect him to the dentist Doc Pullem. Corny old-timey jokes ensue. Makes joke about character named Dorabelle Clutterbuck and remarks that it's hard to say her name without any front teeth. Rhodes plugs Black-Draught and Soltice. After Rhodes' bit, Wagoner jokes: "Doc Pullem? I think you've not only been calling him, you've been a-visitin' him." Wagoner hands it back over to Cutrer.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Cutrer plugs Hi-Therm ache and pain relief, them plays animated commercial. While watery organ music plays, animated man walks by small impish character who says "Hi, Mac!" Man replies: "Hi, Therm!" Announcer intones: "New! From the makers of Soltice! It's Hi-Therm, for fast temporary relief from the minor aches and pains of arthritis, rheumatism, and muscular soreness." Great clunky animation of hand applying Hi-Therm to knee, and graphic representation of throbbing pain and glowing relief. Product is touted as "pure, white, and greaseless, so it will never stain your clothes."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Wagoner returns for hymn time, thanks audience for cards and letters, then plays guitar and sings "Heaven," accompanied on harmony vocals by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Speck Rhodes returns and makes more jokes about Doc Pullem and his teeth. Sings "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" for Sadie, the telephone operator. Tells embarrassing story of riding bus with his six-year-old, who offered a woman a seat-- on Rhodes' lap. CU Speck's feet twisting while he sings.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Wagoner introduces Wagonmaster Don Warden who plays steel on the instrumental "Steel Guitar Stomp." CU hands on guitar.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Cutrer returns, as do Norma Jean and Grandpa Jones. Wagonmasters reprise Black-Draught jingle. Wagoner thanks audience for watching & tuning in, and thanks sponsors Black-Draught and Soltice. Wagoner and Wagonmasters sing Black-Draught jingle. End of show voice over reprises show's sponsors, wishes that everyone "stay happy and healthy."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 8
Short commercial for Cardui Tablets for women. "All modern girls know, to stay on the go, Cardui tablets are great!