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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 00:59:58 - 01:29:17

Porter Wagoner Show #22 with special guest Stringbean. Features numerous pitches and commercials for medicinal products including laxative and cold remedy products.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 00:59:58 - 01:02:17

Introduction to Porter Wagoner Show #22. 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 Stringbean. Wagoner and Wagonmasters Don Warden and Benny Williams sing Black-Draught jingle. Cutrer introduces Wagoner saying "We won't take you to him, we brought him to you -- our leader, Porter Wagoner." Backed by Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings "Company's Comin'." MS Benny Williams.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Year Shot:
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:02:18 - 01:06:00

Wagoner introduces "The Kentucky Wonder," Stringbean. Wearing his traditional costume of long striped nightshirt and short pants designed to make him look extra tall and skinny, future Hee Haw regular Stringbean (David Akeman) plays banjo and sings "String and His Banjo," accompanied by Wagonmasters. Includes nice wide shot that shows off Stringbean's full lanky frame.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Year Shot:
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:06:01 - 01:07:14

Wagoner introduces "one of his most popular numbers," then plays the Black-Draught theme and talks about how it's been a favorite of his family for years. Cutrer takes over and further pitches product, extolling Black-Draught's thorough, gentle qualities, plugs powdered, syrup, and candy-coated candy forms. "It's the laxative that helps you feel fresh and clean inside."

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:07:15 - 01:09:49

Wagoner introduces Norma Jean. She and Wagoner talk about all the letters and cards she's been receiving, and Cutrer can be hear remarking from offscreen that "I haven't got too many myself." Jean plays guitar and sings "Alone With You" backed by Wagonmasters. MS Benny Williams.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:09:50 - 01:12:18

Accompanied by Wagonmasters, Wagoner plays guitar and sings his 1956 hit "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry (For Tomorrow You'll Cry)" CU Don Warden steel guitar solo.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:12:19 - 01:13:36

Wagoner introduces animated Black-Draught commercial, saying "movies are better than ever." Cartoon man walking along river experiences gastric distress, as represented by discolored blob in abdomen and sound of bassoon. Man sees words "Black-Draught" in water, jumps aboard as words act as motorboat representing relief. "A halfway laxative does a halfway job," the voice over informs us, further extolling virtues of product and describing the many forms product takes (powder, syrup, tablet). At end of commercial, man holds bouquet of flowers and announcer tells how Black-Draught helps you "feel fresh and clean inside." Wagoner returns and pitches product again.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:13:37 - 01:15:23

Wagoner introduces a new feature on the show, mandolin pickin'. Benny Williams solos on "Red Wing" backed by Wagonmasters. CU Benny's lightning-quick picking.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Year Shot:
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:15:24 - 01:18:08

Wagoner introduces gap-toothed, checkered-suit wearing Speck Rhodes. Instead of usual telephone bit, Cutrer reads newspaper article to Rhodes that says "men seek intelligent women, looking for beauty in their minds." Speck replies "that ain't where I look for it." Rhodes and Cutrer exchange a series of corny jokes about romancing women.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:18:09 - 01:19:58

Wagoner talks about cold miseries and suggests people listen to Cutrer's pitch for cold remedy Soltice Quick-Rub. Cutrer extols virtues of pure white, greaseless Soltice, the cold relief that's nice to use. Works like a warming poultice and will never stain clothes or bed linens. CU jar of product.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:19:59 - 01:22:19

Wagoner introduces a sacred song, plays guitar and sings Hank Williams' "(I'm Gonna) Sing Sing Sing" accompanied by Wagonmasters. CU Benny Williams guitar solo.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Year Shot:
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Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:22:20 - 01:25:42

Wagoner reintroduces Stringbean, who plays banjo and sings (backed by the Wagonmasters) on "Pretty Polly" from the album "Old Time Banjo Pickin' with Stringbean." Good wide shot showing off Stringbean's costume.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
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Year Shot:
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:25:43 - 01:27:46

Backed by Wagonmasters, Stringbean plays banjo and sings "Herdin' Cattle in an Air Conditioned Cadillac Coupe De Ville." CU Stringbean banjo pickin.' CU Stringbean's tapping foot.

The Porter Wagoner Show No. 22
Clip: 364469_1_14
Year Shot:
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 13021
Original Film: PW-022
HD: N/A
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Timecode: 01:27:47 - 01:29:17

Wagoner winds up show with 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!"