Tag: Ernie Ford
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TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD
February 13, 1919 Ernest Jennings Ford (known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford) was born in Bristol, Tennessee. He was a singer and television host who enjoyed success performing country and Western, pop, and gospel music. He was known for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor. He is remembered for his hit recordings of “The Shotgun Boogie”…
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Lucy and Tennessee Ernie Ford
S5;E21 ~ February 27, 1967 Synopsis Mr. Mooney is in danger of losing his job if he doesn’t bring in some big depositors. When Lucy hears that wealthy country music star Homer Higgins (Tennessee Ernie Ford) is in town, she gives him a ‘down home’ welcome in order to get his business. Regular Cast…
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“Tennessee Ernie Hangs On”
(S3;E29 ~ May 10, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 8, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 55.6/80 Synopsis ~ Ernie is still boarding with the Ricardos, much to their annoyance. In order to help him get home, they try to raise money to pay…
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“Tennessee Ernie Visits”
(S3;E28 ~ May 3, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 1, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 57.3/80 Synopsis ~ Ernie Ford shows up in the big city with his guitar and a letter of introduction from Lucy’s mother. The date this episode was filmed (April 1, 1954)…