Show # 173   January 5, 1961

No Guest

Script Notes: Ernie tips his hat to American Heroes and Legends in this memorable Ford Show, kicking off 1961. The 18th Ford Show to close without a hymn.

Musical Numbers: American Heroes: The Top Twenty / Davy Crockett/Tom Dooley: Ernie / Ben Franklin: The girls / When Johnny Comes Marching Home: Ernie and the guys / John Henry/Jesse James/Casey Jones: Ernie / Ballad Of The Alamo: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, The Top Twenty

Show # 174  Jan. 12, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Shari Lewis

Script Notes: Lambchop steals the show right out from under Ol' Ern in this hilarious Ford Show Classic from January of '61. Highlights include Ernie telling Lambchop and Shari the fable of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, as only the Peapicker could tell it!

Musical Numbers: I've Got Plenty Of Nothin' : Ernie and The Top Twenty guys / There's A Boat That's Leavin' For New York: The Top Twenty / Oh, Lord, I'm On My Way: Ernie / Heigh-Ho: Shari and Lambchop / Noah Found Grace In The Eyes Of The Lord: Ernie and the gang

Cast: Ernie Ford, Shari Lewis, The Top Twenty

Show # 175   January 19, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Cliff Arquette

Script Notes: Uncle Charlie Weaver pays a visit to his old buddy, Ernest, to fill him in on the latest political doin's in Mt. Idy.

Musical Numbers: You Don't Want My Love: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Granada: The Top Twenty / You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You: Ernie / The Country's In The Very Best Of Hands: Ernie and Cliff / Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Cliff Arquette, The Top Twenty

Show # 176   January 26, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Broadway singing star John Raitt

Script Notes: Blues & rock star Bonnie Raitt's  dad drops by the Ford Show digs. In a standout moment, Ernie closes the show with the traditional spiritual, "Precious Memories", accompanying himself with just the autoharp; a classic Ford Show closer.

Musical Numbers: We Have L-O-V-E: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Skip To My Lou: The Top Twenty / They Call The Wind Maria: John / Medley: Mary/My Neighbor's Goat/Row, Row, Row: Ernie and John / Precious Memories: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, John Raitt, The Top Twenty

 

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