Show # 58   February 6, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Writer, producer, actress and comedienne Gertrude Berg (Molly Goldberg)

Script Notes: As the creative force behind one of radio's most enduring hits, "The Rise Of The Goldberg's", Gertrude Berg's alter-ego, Molly Goldberg, became one of America's most endearing characters. For all intents and purposes, she was a member of every family that listened and -when the Goldberg's moved to television- watched as their family went through the same common struggles. Said writer Seymour "Sy" Brody, "Gertrude berg was a writer and actress whose work brought out the humanity, love and respect we should all have toward one another. Her contributions to American stage, radio, film and television will always be remembered."

Musical Numbers: Bless Your Peapickin' Heart: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Medley: March Of The River Kwai/76 Trombones: The Top Twenty / Peace In The Valley: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Gertrude Berg (Molly Goldberg), The Top Twenty

Show # 59   February 13, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Robert Horton

Script Notes: Bob talks Ernie into a workout at the gym. Hey...it was an exercise in Classic Comedy! Peapicker Trivia ~This 2/13/58 show was done on Ernie's 39th Birthday!

Musical Numbers: Sugartime: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Walking Medley: Standing On The Corner/Mmm, Would You Like To Take A Walk?: The Top Twenty / Walking My Baby Back Home: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Take My Hand, Precious Lord: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Robert Horton, The Top Twenty

Show # 60 February 20, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Actor Edward Everett Horton

Script Notes: One of Hollywood's most recognizable faces, many did not know that Edward Everett Everett Horton was also one of the great voice artists of classic entertainment, commercials, and cartoons. Rocky and Bullwinkle fans will recognize his voice anywhere!  

Musical Numbers: The Lampposts Of Old Broadway: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Shadrack: The Top Twenty / You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry: Ernie / Whispering Hope: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Edw. Everett Horton, The Top Twenty

Show # 61   February 27, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Keenan Wynn

Script Notes: One of Hollywood's most recognizable character actors, Keenan Wynn, the son of legendary clown and funnyman, Ed Wynn and father to screenwriter, Tracy Keenan Wynn, makes his first of two stops by The Ford Show, giving Ol' Ern some valuable insight into 'method acting'.

Musical Numbers: Kisses Sweeter Than Wine: Ernie and The Top Twenty / The Man I Love: The Top Twenty's Karen Wessler / I Want To Be Ready: Ernie and The Top Twenty / False-Hearted Girl: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Keenan Wynn, Karen Wessler, The Top Twenty

Show # 62   March 6, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Stage and film star Sir Cedric Hardwicke

Script Notes: A monarch of British film and stage royalty, Sir Cedrick Hardwicke was also one of the most recognizable villains in all of filmdom. So, naturally, when he needs someone to baby-sit his pet elephant, Fifi, who does he ask...?

Musical Numbers: (This list is being researched)

Cast: Ernie Ford, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, The Top Twenty

Show # 63   March 13, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Actress Pat Carroll

Script Notes: One of Hollywood's most unpredictable actresses, Pat Carroll drops by Ernie's place to share a few pointers on the dangers -and glamour- of doing live commercials! Hilarious!

Musical Numbers: Clancy Lowered The Boom: Ernie and The Top Twenty / St. Louis Blues: The Top Twenty / Up A Lazy River: Ernie and Pat / Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Pat Carroll, The Top Twenty

 

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