Show # 11  December 20, 1956

Ernie's Guests: Actor Lee Aaker and Rin Tin Tin

Script Notes: The stars of one of TV's most popular western action shows, "Rin Tin Tin"-- Lee Aaker and his loyal dog, "Rinnie" join Ernie and the whole Ford Show family for this first of the series' five Christmas shows.

Musical Numbers: I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Jingle Bells, Deck The Halls, Joy To The World, The Christmas Song, Fum, Fum, Fum, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Children Go Where I Send Thee, The First Noel, White Christmas, Adeste Fidelis, Silent Night: Ernie and The Voices

Cast: Ernie Ford, Lee Aaker, Rin Tin Tin, Buck Ford, Brion Ford (Ernie's two sons) Curtis Stone, Steve Stone, Jonathan Stone, Linda Stone (Producer Cliffie Stone's kids) The Voices Of Walter Schumann

Show # 12  December 27, 1956

Ernie's Guest: Actress Spring Byington

Script Notes: Ernie convinces Spring to let him propose to her...on behalf of his bashful uncle Bulger, of course!

Musical Numbers: There's Gonna Be A Great Day: Ernie and The Voices / Buckle Down, Winnsocki: The Voices / Spoonin' Moon: Ernie and Spring / You'll Never Walk Alone : Ernie and The Voices

Cast: Ernie Ford, Spring Byington, The Voices Of Walter Schumann

Show # 13  January 3, 1957

Ernie's Guest: Silver Screen and Broadway singing star, Nelson Eddy

Script Notes: During their heyday as studio players under contract to MGM, Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald did musical blockbuster after musical blockbuster and  became known as "America's Singing Sweethearts". Ernie was a great fan of both and does his level best to do Jeanette's part in this hilarious send-up of the legendary lovers' classic love scenes. A great show, nonetheless, for all the fans who remember...

Musical Numbers: Mine All Mine: Ernie and The Voices / Mutual Admiration Society: Ernie and Nelson / Two Different Worlds: Nelson / Sweet Hour Of Prayer: Ernie and The Voices

Cast: Ernie Ford, Nelson Eddy, The Voices Of Walter Schumann

Show # 14  January 10, 1957

Ernie's Guest: Emcee and TV personality Jack Bailey  

Script Notes: In his first of three Ford Show visits, Jack Bailey, host of daytime TV's reigning half-hour, "Queen For A Day", convinces Ernie to let him do some comedy and music--"...something they never let me do on Queen For A Day, Ern!" Needless to say, we soon find out why! The third Ford Show to close without an inspirational number.

Musical Numbers: Singin' The Blues: Ernie and The Voices / A Most Unusual Day: The Voices / Wabash Blues: Ernie and The Voices / Try A Little Tenderness: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Jack Bailey, The Voices Of Walter Schumann

Show # 15  January 17, 1957

Ernie's Guest: Singer Rosemary Clooney

Script Notes: One of Ernie's closest pals, and one of the smoothest singers in the business, this early '57 airing was Rosie Clooney's first of five visits to The Ford Show. In one of his most compelling performances, backed only by guitarist Bobby Gibbons, Ernie closes the show with the hauntingly beautiful, 'Wayfaring Pilgrim'.

Musical Numbers: Glad Rags: Ernie and The Voices / Love Is A Feelin': Rosemary / Hog Tied Over You: Ernie and Rosie / Wayfaring Pilgrim: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Rosemary Clooney, The Voices Of Walter Schumann

Show # 16  January 24, 1957

Ernie's Guest: Actor Ben Alexander

Script Notes: Dragnet's Ben Alexander -a Ford dealer in addition to being an actor- drops by for a few lessons in selling cars from the master himself... 

Musical Numbers: Lamp Posts Of Old Broadway: Ernie and The Voices / Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane, Bei Mir Bis Du Shoen, Three Coins In The Fountain, If I Didn't Care, Mr. Sandman, Tonight You Belong To Me: The Voices / Shake Rattle And Roll: Ernie and The Voices / Somebody Bigger Than You Or I: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Ben Alexander, The Voices Of Walter Schumann

 

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