Carol Channing | Vaudeville | With Ernie Ford | The Ford Show | December 4, 1958

Carol Channing and Tennessee Ernie Ford put on a full vaudeville show on The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, December 4, 1958. Carol Channing (January 31, 1921 – January 15, 2019) was a legendary American actress, singer, dancer, and comedienne, widely celebrated as the "First Lady of Musical Comedy". Instantly recognizable by her wide-eyed expressions, distinctive husky voice, peroxide blonde hair, and signature red lipstick, she reigned as an iconic pillar of the Broadway stage for over five decades. 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/   / tennesseeernieford   #tennesseeernieford #hambone, #carolchanning