Show # 79   October 2, 1958

Ernie's Guest: George Gobel

Script Notes: Ernie arranges a trip to the islands for his Little Bitty Buddy, George.

Musical Numbers: Gee, But It's Good To Be Here: Ernie and The Top Twenty / March Medley: I Love A Parade/Left, Right Out Of My Heart/Two Arms, Two Lips, One Heart, My Love: The Top Twenty / Strike Up The Band / The Hukilau / Yakety Yak: Ernie and George

Cast: Ernie Ford, George Gobel, The Top Twenty

Show # 80   October 9, 1958

On Location ~ The Henry and Edsel Ford Theater-Detroit Michigan

Ernie's Guest: Ann Blyth

Script Notes: With a tip of the old chapeau to his sponsor, Ernie takes the gang to Detroit, along with guest Ann Blyth, does the show live for the Ford Motor Company folks, and takes a few moments to introduce the '59 Fords while he's at it. (Hey! It's commercial TV...o.k!?)

Musical Numbers: Medley: In The Good Old Summertime/By The Light Of The Silvery Moon/Shine On Harvest Moon/In The Good Old Summertime (reprise): Ernie and The Top Twenty / Rock And Roll Square Dance: The Top Twenty / Swing Low Sweet Chariot: Ann / Tenderly: Ann (with Ernie on violin) / Catfish Take A Look At That Worm: Ernie and Ann / When They Ring Those Golden Bells: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Ann Blyth, The Top Twenty

Show # 81   October 16, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Ernie Kovacs

Script Notes: One of television's true pioneers, Ernie Kovacs' own brand of irreverent, off-the-wall humor also made him one of Hollywood's most controversial figures. Ern and Ernie decide to produce their own pilot for this '58 broadcast--a 'Western Quiz Show in Space'!

Musical Numbers: Football Medley: You've Got To Be A Football Hero/Buckle Down, Winsocki/Tennessee Yell/Collegiate/You've Got To Be A Football Hero (reprise): Ernie and the gang / Park Medley: While Strolling Through The Park One Day/Tell Me, Pretty Maiden/Pretty Baby/Oh, You Beautiful Doll/The Band Played On/Sweetheart, Sweetheart, Sweetheart: Ern, Ernie and the Top Twenty / Who At My Door Is Standing: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Ernie Kovacs, The Top Twenty

Show # 82   October 23, 1958

Ernie's Guest:  William Bendix

Script Notes: Ernie's buddy, and one of the most underrated characters in Hollywood, Bill Bendix makes his first of two Ford Show appearances.

Musical Numbers: The Plunk Of The Banjo: Ernie and The Top Twenty / All In The Game: Ernie / Just A Closer Walk With Thee: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, William Bendix, The Top Twenty

Show # 83   October 30, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Aldo Ray

Script Notes: Ernie hypnotizes Aldo back to his old boyhood home for this Halloween offering from '58.

Musical Numbers: Halloween Medley: Halloween/Dry Bones/Halloween (reprise): The Top Twenty / Medley: Sing, Sing, Sing/Sing Something Simple/Sing A Song Of Sixpence/Sing A Tropical Song/Sing To Me, Guitar/Sing, Johnny One-Note/The Singing Hills/Sing Before Breakfast/Sing For Your Supper/Singing In The Bathtub/Singing In The Rain/Singing The Blues/Sing, Boy, Sing/Sing Me A Song Of The Islands/Sing A Low Down Tune/Chantez, Chantez/Italian Street Song/Sing, It's Good For You/Johnny One-Note/If You Feel Like Singing, Sing: Ernie, Aldo and The Top Twenty / Whispering Hope: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Aldo Ray, The Top Twenty

Show # 84    November 6, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Jane Wyman

Script Notes: Jane does her best to educate Ernie on the better dressing habits.

Musical Numbers: Hi, Neighbor/Big D: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Love Makes The World Go 'Round: The Top Twenty / Hog Tied Over You: Ernie and Jane / Nine Hundred Pages of Sixty-Six Books: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Jane Wyman, The Top Twenty

Show # 85   November 13, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Cliff Arquette

Script Notes: Making his first of 9 Ford Show visits, Cliff Arquette would become one of Ernie's closest pals, and-always in the company of Charlie, Mama and  Papa Weaver- one of the most popular return guests in the show's five-year run. Ford Show Trivia: Arquette holds the all-time record for most return visits--nine!

Musical Numbers: My Home Town Is A One-Horse Town: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Waltz Medley: Champagne Waltz/Shadow Waltz/I Could Have Danced All Night/Three O' Clock In The Morning: The Top Twenty / The Vitamin Song: Ernie and Cliff / Now The Day Is Over: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Cliff Arquette, The Top Twenty

Show # 86   November 20, 1958 (Pre-Empted)

Show # 87    November 27, 1958

Ernie's Guest: Molly Bee

Script Notes: Ernie and the gang celebrate their third Thanksgiving on The Ford Show. Highlights: Ernie decides Molly needs some cooking lessons. He's such a turkey...! Turkey--? Get it...? Thanksgiv---Oh, never mind.

Musical Numbers: Company's Comin'/Home For The Holidays/Company's Comin' (reprise): Ernie, Molly, The Top Twenty / Reuben, Reuben: The Top Twenty / That's The Glory Of Love: Molly / Bill Bailey: Ernie and Molly / Our Thanks To Thee: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Molly Bee, The Top Twenty

 

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