The Porter Wagoner Show No. 186
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Promo
Promo for "The Porter Wagoner Show," Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, wearing cowboy hats, performing “Train 45 (Heading South)” (live). Porter Wagoner, wearing rhinestone nudie suit, introduces “originator of bluegrass music” Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. Title card with Porter Wagoner illustration.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - "Open"
Porter Wagoner and The Wagonmasters open show, perform “Howdy Neighbor Howdy” (live) with Speck Rhodes on upright bass and Dolly Parton in BG. Title card with Porter Wagoner illustration. Announcer Don Howser introduces guests Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. Howser joins Porter Wagoner on set. Porter tells Howser a marriage joke about “the engagement ring, the wedding ring, and the suffering.”
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Porter Wagoner "Tell Her Lies and Feed Her Candy"
Announcer Don Howser sets up Porter Wagoner and The Wagonmasters, who perform “Tell Her Lies and Feed Her Candy” (live). Mack Magaha playing fiddle. Porter singing and playing acoustic guitar. Buck Trent performs banjo solo.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys "Train 45 (Heading South)"
Porter Wagoner introduces special guests Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, who perform “Train 45 (Heading South)” (live). Bill Monroe on mandolin, Kenny Baker on fiddle and Victor "Vic" Jordan on banjo.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Bill Monroe
Porter Wagoner joins Bill Monroe on set. They discuss Porter being a longtime fan of Monroe and Monroe’s shows in Missouri.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Buck Trent "Transition"
Buck Trent performs solo instrumental “The Peddler” on banjo (live). Porter Wagoner thanks Trent and introduces Dolly Parton.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Dolly Parton "Dumb Blonde"
Dolly Parton performs “Dumb Blonde” (live). Porter Wagoner briefly steps into frame to say something into Parton’s ear. Parton sings and plays acoustic guitar. Buck Trent performs guitar solo. Wagoner joins Dolly Parton on set; they banter about Parton’s plastic bracelets.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Porter Wagoner "The Bride's Bouquet"
Porter Wagoner adjusts the microphone to his height and performs “The Bride’s Bouquet.” Wagoner sings and plays acoustic guitar. Porter Wagoner talks into commercial break.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Speck Rhodes "A Little Shirt My Momma Made for Me"
Porter Wagoner introduces comedian Speck Rhodes. Rhodes tells a joke about his fictional girlfriend Sadie. Speck Rhodes performs comedic song “A Little Shirt My Momma Made for Me” (live) with accompaniment by the Wagonmasters with Buck Trent on guitar. Speck pulls green sock out of his pocket and jokingly says “sock it to me” as Porter Wagoner takes the set.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys "I Saw the Light"
Porter Wagoner introduces Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, who perform “I Saw the Light” (live). Bill Monroe’s son James Monroe takes lead on vocals.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Porter & Dolly "Holding On To Nothing"
FOR FULL PERFORMANCE WITH AUDIO, PLEASE CONTACT WPA. Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton sing “Holding On To Nothing” (live). Dolly Parton stands on a platform to match Porter’s height. Wagoner mentions performing the duet on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson." Buck Trent performs banjo solo. Porter thanks the audience.
Porter Wagoner Show: EP 186 - Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys "Dusty Miller"
Porter Wagoner jokes about Bill Monroe being jealous of his tenor. Porter walks over to Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. Bill Monroe introduces the Bluegrass Boys: Roland White (guitar), his son James Monroe (“bass fiddle”), Victor “Vic” Jordan (5 string banjo), and Kenny Baker (fiddle). They perform “Dusty Miller” (live), highlighting Bill Monroe’s mandolin skills.
Porter Wagoner Show: 186 - "Close"
Porter Wagoner thanks guests Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. Porter Wagoner closes show, joined by the Wagonmasters and Speck Rhodes on upright bass. Title card with Porter Wagoner illustration, announcer Don Howser closing show. Porter Wagoner and The Wagonmasters are joined by Dolly Parton, Bill Monroe, and the Bluegrass Boys. Credits roll.