Show #181  March 9, 1961

No Guest ~  Songs Of The Open Sea

Script Notes: Ernie and The Top Twenty tip their hats to seafarers the world over in this Ford Show tribute to Songs of the Open Sea. Ernie himself stands out brightest in this March 9, '61 airing, his  smooth., seasoned baritone sailing effortlessly from the operatic stylings of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Captain Of The Pinafore", up the lonely waters of the 'Shenandoah'. One of the all time great musical Ford Shows.

Musical Numbers: Haul Away/Blow The Man Down: Ernie and The Top Twenty men / Shenandoah: Ernie / What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor: The Top Twenty girls / We Sail The Ocean Blue/Capt. Of The Pinafore: Ernie and the guys / He's Gone Away: Ken Remo and Karen Wessler / The Drummer And The Cookie/A-Rovin'/Home, Boys, Home: Ernie and the guys / Let The Lower Lights Be Burning: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Ken Remo, Karen Wessler, The Top Twenty

Show #182  March 16, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Gordon MacRae

Script Notes: Gordon agrees to host Ernie's cousin Ferd at his penthouse supper club in Manhattan.

Musical Numbers: Clancy Lowered The Boom: Ernie and The Top Twenty / If Ever I Would Leave You / Dolce Far Niente:  Gordon / Others: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Gordon MacRae, The Top Twenty

Show # 183   March 23, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Robert Horton

Script Notes: Taking a break from his TV duties as Wagon Train's 2nd in command, actor Robert Horton drops by The Ford Show for this March, '61 airing (Horton's fourth visit). Highlights include Ernie and Horton joining each other for a little role-reversal with their wives at the local health club.

Musical Numbers: Memphis: Ernie and the girls / Dark As A Dungeon: Ernie / How Deep Is The Ocean: Robert / In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin': Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Robert Horton, The Top Twenty

Show # 184   March 30, 1961

On Location At Sea -- Aboard The USS Aircraft Carrier Yorktown

Ernie's Guest: Joe Flynn and the Command and Crew of The USS Yorktown

Script Notes: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Naval aviation, Ernie and The Top Twenty are joined by actor Joe Flynn (Ozzie and Harriet, McHale's Navy) for this 1961 Classic taped aboard The USS Yorktown.

Musical Numbers: Anchors Away: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Hey, Look Me Over: The Top Twenty and Crew / Eternal Father, Strong To Save: All

Cast: Ernie Ford, Joe Flynn, The Top Twenty

 

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