Porter Wagoner Show #29 with special guest Grandpa Jones.
Introduction to Porter Wagoner show #29. Program opens with Wagoner and Wagonmasters Speck Rhodes, Don Warden, Norma Jean, and George McCormick seen singing "Howdy Neighbor Howdy." Over title card, 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 Buck Trent's flashy banjo playing. Wagoner, wearing extremely flashy rhinestone-studded Nudie suit, welcomes audience.
Backed by The Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings "Tennessee Saturday Night." MS Buck Trent & Little Jack Little.
Wagoner introduces guest Grandpa Jones, laughs as he recounts how Jones said his hat looked as though he'd been fighting bumblebees in it. Jones enters, says it's the only hat that's cleared out 16 nests of bumblebees in one season. Jones blabs a bit then plays frenetic version of "Are You From Dixie? ('Cause I'm From Dixie, Too)." After song Jones says "I'm glad I ate a big breakfast this morn, or I'd have never made that." Wagoner's beside himself with laughter. Break for commercial.
Buck Trent plays solo banjo on "The Battle of New Orleans," backed by The Wagonmasters. Wagoner talks about much Grandpa Jones had him tickled.
Wagoner introduces Norma Jean, who plays guitar and sings "Private Little World" backed by The Wagonmasters. MS Speck Rhodes, Don Warden and George McCormick.
Wagoner thanks audience for cards, letters, and requests, and solicits more. Wagoner plays guitar and sings "My Baby's Not Here" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent on guitar. Wagoner intros sponsor.
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 operator Sadie, then asks for Greasy Miles at the filling station. Corny old fashioned jokes about cars and traveling with Grandpa Jones ensue.
Wagoner introduces Don Warden, who pitches the show's souvenir program book vol. 2 which features song lyrics and pictures, for only fifty cents mailed to the address on your screen.
Wagoner introduces hymn time, plays guitar and sings "Angel Band" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. MS Buck Trent guitar solo.
Wagoner returns and thanks sponsors for their support. Grandpa Jones plays banjo and sings "It Takes a Lot of Livin'" accompanied by The Wagonmasters.
Wagoner plays guitar and sings a short version of his hit "Misery Loves Company" accompanied by The Wagonmasters. Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro as Wagoner thanks audience for watching and closes the program.