The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Porter Wagoner Show #12D with special guest Skeeter Davis. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Introduction to Porter Wagoner Show #12D. 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 Skeeter Davis. Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don Warden and Jack Little sing Black-Draught jingle. Cutrer enters, introduces Wagoner who wears Nudie Cohen suit with Rhinestone highlights. Makes joke about all the pretty women on the show, saying "I'm a hog about them girls." Backed by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings "Long Journey Home." MS Buck Trent on banjo. Wagoner cracks up at something offscreen at 01:01:40. Afterwards Wagoner says "T's over there flipping me some nickels while I was singing that."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner welcome audience to The Wagon House, then asks audience to listen to the dulcet tones of the "right honorable T. Thomas Cutrer." Cutrer asks "Did you say 'right honorable' or 'right ornery'? Because there's a lot of us in that club," referring to an apparent nation of constipation sufferers. The solution? Black-Draught, the gentle laxative made from nature's own herbs, which can put you back on the right side of life in a hurry. Available in powder, syrup, and candy-coated tablet forms. Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don and Jack sing Black-Draught jingle, featuring lively banjo coda of "Home Sweet Home" by Buck Trent.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner introduces Skeeter Davis, who sings her hit "Somethin' Precious " backed by The Wagonmasters. Wagoner and Davis banter a bit about Texas, then promise Davis will return later in the show for a duet with Wagoner.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
T. Tommy's head pops into frame as Wagoner finishes his spiel about Davis, and he asks Cutrer what he's doing. "Looking for the rest of my money," Cutrer replies. "I haven't got quite enough for one of these yet," he says in reference to a Porter Wagoner show souvenir booklet, available for only fifty cents by mail. Funny bit where Cutrer looks at photos of cast on cover: "There's ol' slick nickel hisself; there's ol dad (referring to himself, smiling); there's ol' hot lips Norma; here's ol' double ugly-- that's Speck; ol' man Buck, little Jacques, and Big Don, the co-pilot of the universe."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner plays guitar and sings their latest RCA Victor recording, "One Way Ticket To The Blues," accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner pitches syrup of Black-Draught, which contains the same active ingredients that has made Black-Draught famous for years. "You see, syrup of Black-Draught tastes real good, and it's recommended to children, or anyone else that wants a pleasant-tasting laxative in a liquid form."
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Right Or Wrong" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Speck, Don, and Jack.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner and Jean introduce gap-toothed, checkered-suit wearing Speck Rhodes. Instead of usual telephone bit, Cutrer reads newspaper article to Rhodes that says "kissing spreads germs." Rhodes says "that's my fave-oh-rite way of starting an epidemic." Rhodes and Cutrer exchange a series of corny jokes about romancing women.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner introduces "the very latest," namely a Soltice Quick-Rub commercial. Cartoon man "Little Mac" proclaims "I've got a cold" as he walks into a store stocked exclusively with Soltice and Quick-Therm. Mac sneezes and the store comes cascading down around him. Just as he's about to sneeze again, a hand emerges from the rubble holding a talking box of Soltice, from which emerges a hand that stifles Mac's sneeze. To the accompaniment of perky flute music, the box sings "Hey Mac, don't fight that sneeze - let Soltice fight it for you!" as a boxing glove pops out of box, aimed right at us (or presumably our noses). As animated hand rubs Soltice on a cartoon torso, announcer's voice describes how pure white Soltice works like a warming poultice, giving you the kind of cold relief you've always wanted. Sparkles appear over Mac's chest, representing quick-acting relief. "Smooth it on, feel that Soltice tingle" sings the box, accompanied by more flutes. "Relax -- let Soltice fight cold distress!"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner introduces the weekly song of inspiration, Hank Williams' "Luke The Drifter" hit "Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw," backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner hands it back over to Cutrer for a Hi-Therm pitch. "This is the season for the minor aches and pains of arthritis and rheumatism, and this is the product that can bring you wonderful, temporary relief. It's a special analgesic balm that's both greaseless and stainless." CU tube of product.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner reintroduces Skeeter Davis, with whom he duets on "Rock-A-Bye Boogie," a song from their album "Porter Wagoner and Skeeter Davis Sing Duets." They are backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Fiddlin' time! Little Jack "rattles one off on the ol' Steiner," on an unidentified instrumental tune.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 12D
Wagoner wraps up the program, thanks guests for coming. 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!