Show # 185   April 6, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Charles Laughton

Script Notes: For his last appearance on The Ford Show, Charles reluctantly allows Ernie to read a bit of verse from some of Bristol's better known poets. In one of the series' most inspired moments, Laughton gives a dramatic reading from the 1960 Tax Code. 

Musical Numbers: Get Me To The Church On Time: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Medley: Tell Me, Pretty Maiden/Pretty Baby/Oh, You Beautiful Doll/The Band Played On/Sweetheart, Sweetheart: The Top Twenty / Holy City: Ernie, Charles and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Charles Laughton, The Top Twenty

Show #186 April 13, 1961

Ernie's Guests: The Everly Brothers

Script Notes: In one of their first network television appearances, the Everly Brothers are Ernie's guests for this April, 1961 installment. A Ford Show Classic, the Everlys perform some of their biggest hits and join Ernie for a little rocking with the Peapicker.

Musical Numbers: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Paris Medley: Under Paris Skies/I Love Paris/Freres Jacques: The Top Twenty / Lucille / Walk Right Back: The Everlys / Rattlesnake Daddy/Bird Dog: Ernie and The Everlys / Eternal Life: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Don Everly, Phil Everly, The Top Twenty

Show # 187  Apr. 20, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Singer Roberta Sherwood

Script Notes: Torch singer Roberta Sherwood makes her second visit to the show, joining Ernie for a knockout medley of standards in this  Ford Show Classic, providing one of the preeminent standout musical moments in five seasons.

Musical Numbers: That's What I Like About The South: Ernie and the crew / Make Someone Happy / The Best Things In Life Are Free: Ernie  / Up A Lazy River / Georgia / I Got Lost In His Arms: Roberta / Wabash Blues / Bill Bailey: Ernie and Roberta / Take Time To Be Holy: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Roberta Sherwood, The Top Twenty

Show # 188   April 27, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Actor Joe Flynn

Script Notes: Marking the 100th Anniversary of The Civil War, Ernie recruits character actor Joe Flynn to help The Ford Show host the U.S. Army for this 1961 installment.

Musical Numbers: Gee, But It's Good To Be Here: Ernie and The Top Twenty / Soldier's Medley: Oh, Johnny/You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby/You'd Be Surprised/Hernando's Hideaway/Put Your Arms Around Me: The Top Twenty / Onward Christian Soldiers: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Joe Flynn, The Top Twenty

Show # 189   May 4, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Singer Joanie Sommers

Script Notes: One of the most versatile singers in the business, Joanie Sommers drops by the Ford Show to trade a few songs with Ernie in this great, music-filled memorable half-hour from May of '61.

Musical Numbers: Sugartime: Ernie and the gang / A Wonderful Guy: Joanie / Medley: Blue Moon/Peanut Butter/Tenderly/I'm In The Mood For Love: Ernie and Joanie / Breakin' In A Brand New Broken Heart: Ernie / Medley: You Can Depend On Me/Some Of These Days/I Like The Likes Of You/You Are My Sunshine: Ernie, Joanie and The Top Twenty / His Eye Is On The Sparrow: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Joanie Sommers, The Top Twenty

Show 190   May 11, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Cliff Arquette (Charlie Weaver)

Script Notes: Uncle Charlie Weaver gives Ernie a mis-guided tour of his new electronic farm...

Musical Numbers: Sleepy-Eyed John: Ernie and The Top Twenty / I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know: Ernie / My Mother's Eyes: Ernie

Cast: Ernie Ford, Cliff Arquette, The Top Twenty

Show # 191   May 18, 1961

Ernie's Guest: Andy Devine

Script Notes: Andy, Ernie, and Lightnin' The Wonder Horse... 

Musical Numbers: Big D/Hi, Neighbor / September Song / How Great Thou Art: Ernie and The Top Twenty

Cast: Ernie Ford, Andy Devine, The Top Twenty

 

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