The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #37. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, Norma Jean, and George McCormick seen singing "Howdy Neighbor Howdy." Over title card decorated with drawing of Wagoner, announcer Hairl Hensley introduces Wagoner and The Wagonmasters, show regulars Speck Rhodes and Norma Jean, and "your favorite songs and stars of the Grand Ole Opry!" Wide shot of Wagonmasters playing, Speck Rhodes dancing. MS Little Jack Little and Buck Trent's flashy banjo playing. Wearing rhinestone-highlighted Nudie Cohen suit, Wagoner welcomes audience, then plays guitar and sings "One Way Ticket To The Blues" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Speck, Don, and George. One of the cameramen seems to having some trouble keeping it steady.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner welcomes audience, introduces the guest that's received the most mail ever -- Little Jimmy Dickens. Diminutive Dickens enters wearing his own Nudie suit, talks about his world tour, then plays guitar and sings "Bobby Lord's recent hit," "Out Behind The Barn" which Dickens recorded in 1957. MS Buck Trent. Wagoner introduces commercial.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Buck Trent plays solo banjo on a short instrumental number backed by The Wagonmasters.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner brings Dickens back to introduce Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Blue Blue Day" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent guitar solo.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner plays guitar while he and Norma Jean sing a duet on "A Violet And A Rose," backed by The Wagonmasters. Great blooper where Wagoner sings "I'm sending red noses to you" instead of "red roses." MS Speck, Don, and George. Later during song, a baby can be heard screaming from offscreen and Wagoner seems to crack up at that too. You can't beat live TV!
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner introduces gap-toothed comedian Speck Rhodes, who makes call on old-time crank telephone wearing his trademark checkered suit with bow tie and bowler hat. Talks with his girlfriend operator Sadie, tells corny old fashioned jokes. Crying baby heard again during Speck's bit.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Jimmy Dickens pitches the show's souvenir booklet, which contains many photographs and songs, and can be obtained by mail for only fifty cents. "It's black and white on your TV, but it'll be in color by the time it gets to your house!"
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner plays guitar and sings the week's hymn, "I Won't Have To Cross Jordan Alone," accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 37
Wagoner reintroduces Dickens to play guitar and sing the heart song "Another Bridge To Burn." MS Speck, Don, and George. Wagoner wraps up show as Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro and announcer thanks audience for watching.