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The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show: Summary

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  • Airs Next:NBC at Thursday 12:00 AM (30 min.)
  • Status:Ended
  • Premiered:October 4, 1956
  • Last Aired:June 29, 1961
  • Show Categories:Variety Shows
Welcome to The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show guide at TV.com.



Hosted by Tennessee Ernie Ford, the likeable singer, comedian, entertainer received his own variety show sponsored by the Ford Motor Company which gave Ernie the venue to entertain millions with his informal friendly manner and talent. His music was a combination of gospel and country and western. His homespun catch phrase "Bless Their Little Pea Pickin' Hearts", endeared him to the nation.

During the first season the choral group "The Voices of Walter Schumann" backed Ernie. During the remainder of the series "The Top Twenty" (consisting of Dick Beavers, Joanne Burgin, Howard Chitjean, Donna Cook, Irene Cummings, Chet Fisher, Dorothy Gill, John Guarnieri, Ken Harp, Deltra Kamsler, Don Kent, David McDaniel, Katy Nero, Ken Remo, Pat Rocco, Elaine Tavano Thompson, Tommy Traynor, Dick Wessler, Karen Wessler, Ted Wills) were Ernie's back-up group. Tennessee Ernie Ford topped the pop and country charts with "Sixteen Tons." He ended every show with a gospel number.

Welcome to The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show guide at TV.com.



Hosted by Tennessee Ernie Ford, the likeable singer, comedian, entertainer received his own variety show sponsored by the Ford Motor Company which gave Ernie the venue to entertain millions with his informal friendly manner and talent. His music was a combination of gospel and country and western. His homespun...

June 29, 1961

Aired: June 29, 1961

Final show of the series. Highlights: Ernie and The Top Twenty perform "I Almost Lost My Mind" and "The Old Rugged Cross". The Top Twenty sing "Elijah Rock". Ernie and The Top Twenty close with "Eternal Life" and "Great Gettin' Up Mornin'".

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