Channel Title: Tennessee Ernie Ford TV Channel Description: Classic Clips From The Ford Show Archives starring Tennessee Ernie Ford! <video> Dark As A Dungeon (Isolated Vocal w/lyrics) | Tennessee Ernie Ford | February 23, 1961 Description: Ernie performs Merle Travis's timeless song, Dark As A Dungeon, isolated vocals with lyrics, from The Ford Show, February 23, 1961. In 2015, the song was recognized by the U.S. Library of Congress for its cultural significance, and it was also adopted into the National Recording Registry. Watch Ernie perform Sixteen Tons on The Ford Show in 1956 here: https://youtu.be/S1980WfKC0o About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #merletravis, #darkasadungeon #fallout76 </video> <video> Little Klinker 🎄 🐶 by Tennessee Ernie Ford Description: Tennessee Ernie Ford sings Little Klinker on The Ford Show in 1960. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #christmassongs </video> <video> Dog is so lazy, he won't scratch... Description: Howard McNear (who played Floyd the Barber on The Andy Griffith Show) runs the General Store. Ernie brings his dog who is too lazy to scratch fleas to the store. From The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, November 26, 1959. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #charlieweaver #cliffarquette </video> <video> Joy To The World by Kate Smith and Tennessee Ernie Ford Description: Kate Smith joins Tennessee Ernie Ford to sing Joy To The World on The Ford Show in December 1960. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #christmassongs </video> <video> Snoopy's Cue Cards Description: Snoopy gets ready to watch The Ford Show starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. Animated commercials for the Ford Motor Company along with introductions to The Ford Show starring Tennessee Ernie Ford featuring the Peanuts characters, were the first Peanuts animated cartoons, pre-dating A Charlie Brown Christmas, the first TV special, by some six years. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #snoopy, #peanuts </video> <video> I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know | Tennessee Ernie Ford | 1959 Description: Ernie sings I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know on The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, May 11, 1961. "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know" was originally a country hit for the Davis Sisters in 1953, reaching the top of the country charts for eight weeks. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Dolly Parton. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #davissisters </video> <video> Noah Found Grace In The Eyes Of The Lord by Tennessee Ernie Ford Description: Tennessee Ernie Ford performs the gospel song "Noah Found Grace In The Eyes Of The Lord" live on the third episode of The Ford Show, October 18, 1956. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #hymn </video> <video> Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop | Snow White | The Ford Show Description: Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop tell the story of Snow White on The Ford Show Starrring Tennessee Ernie Ford, January 12, 1961. Shari Lewis was a beloved American ventriloquist and puppeteer, best known for creating and performing with the sock puppet character Lamb Chop. Lamb Chop first appeared on television in 1956 and became a popular character on shows like Captain Kangaroo and Lamb Chop's Play-Along. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #sharilewis #lambchop </video> <video> Sixteen Tons (Isolated Vocal w/lyrics) | Tennessee Ernie Ford | June 27, 1957 Description: Ernie performs Merle Travis's timeless anthem, Sixteen Tons, isolated vocals with lyrics, from The Ford Show, June 27, 1957, 35th episode. This is the second of only four rare historic performances of Sixteen Tons on The Ford Show. Tennessee Ernie Ford wasn’t the first artist to record “Sixteen Tons,” but he made it his signature. The song, inspired by the travails of the real-life coal miners of Kentucky, was first recorded by one of his forerunners on the Capitol label, Merle Travis, in 1947. In 2015, the song was recognized by the U.S. Library of Congress for its cultural significance, and it was also adopted into the National Recording Registry. Watch Ernie perform Sixteen Tons on The Ford Show in 1956 here: https://youtu.be/S1980WfKC0o About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #sixteentons </video> <video> I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' | Tennessee Ernie Ford | June 29, 1961 Description: Tennessee Ernie Ford I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' by George Gershwin from Porgy and Bess on June 29, 1961. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #georgegershwin #porgyandbess </video> <video> Dark As A Dungeon (Isolated Vocals) by Tennessee Ernie Ford Description: Ernie performs Merle Travis's timeless song, Dark As A Dungeon, isolated vocals with lyrics, from The Ford Show, February 23, 1961. In 2015, the song was recognized by the U.S. Library of Congress for its cultural significance, and it was also adopted into the National Recording Registry. Watch Ernie perform Sixteen Tons on The Ford Show in 1956 here: https://youtu.be/S1980WfKC0o About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #merletravis, #darkasadungeon #fallout76 </video> <video> Jimmie Rodgers | TLC Tender Love And Care | The Ford Show | January 28, 1960 Description: Jimmie Rogers sings TLC Tender Love And Care on The Ford Show, January 28,1960. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #jimmierogers </video> <video> Sixteen Tons (Isolated Vocal w/lyrics) | Tennessee Ernie Ford | June 27, 1957 Description: Ernie performs Merle Travis's timeless anthem, Sixteen Tons, isolated vocals with lyrics, from The Ford Show, June 27, 1957, 35th episode. This is the second of only four rare historic performances of Sixteen Tons on The Ford Show. Tennessee Ernie Ford wasn’t the first artist to record “Sixteen Tons,” but he made it his signature. The song, inspired by the travails of the real-life coal miners of Kentucky, was first recorded by one of his forerunners on the Capitol label, Merle Travis, in 1947. In 2015, the song was recognized by the U.S. Library of Congress for its cultural significance, and it was also adopted into the National Recording Registry. Watch Ernie perform Sixteen Tons on The Ford Show in 1956 here: https://youtu.be/S1980WfKC0o About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #sixteentons </video> <video> Others | Tennessee Ernie Ford | May 18, 1961 Description: Tennessee Ernie Ford sings the hymn, Others on The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, March 9, 1961. About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford #thefordshow #hymn </video> <video> 10 Classic Performances by Tennessee Ernie Ford | The Ford Show Description: 10 favorite performances from Tennessee Ernie Ford from The Ford Show. Ernie sings these classics: Dark As A Dungeon, Shenandoah, The Ballad Of Davy Crockett, The Old Rugged Cross, I've Got Pleny Of Nothing, Stand By Me, I Almost Lost My Mind, Clancy Lowered The Boom, Down By The Station, and In The Good Ole Summertime. 00:00 Dark As A Dungeon 02:46 Shenandoah 05:28 The Ballad Of Davy Crockett 07:17 The Old Rugged Cross 08:46 I've Got Plenty Of Nothing 10:36 Stand By Me 13:09 I Almost Lost My Mind 15:15 Clancy Lowered The Boom 17:48 Down By The Station 19:52 In The Good Ole Summertime About Tennessee Ernie Ford Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history. About The Ford Show On Thursday night, October 4th, 1956, NBC premiered The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. But one simple element separated it from all others...Ernie closed virtually every show with a hymn, a spiritual or a song of faith. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainment...an enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. https://www.ernieford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tennesseeernieford/ #tennesseeernieford </video>

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