Before he became known as the founder of a company that sells frozen sausage, Jimmy Dean made his name as a country singer, actor and host of TV shows, including this eponymous variety show that originally aired from 1963 to 1966. The hourlong episodes have been restored with improved audio and video to better showcase the guests joining Dean on the series in its New York studio. Some of the era's most popular musical acts are featured, including Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, the Four Seasons, and Hank Williams Jr.

JIMMY DEAN SHOW 1 DVD 1/16/64 ABC-TV Jimmy's guests are Jane Morgan, George Kirby, Johnny Tillotson and Buck & Smitty. Highlights: Jane Morgan sings "Bless 'Em All". Jimmy sings "It's A Good Day" and "Sugar Foot Rag". The Duke of Paducah has some corny country comedy and country singers Buck and Smitty perform as an act with Jimmy. Johnny Tillotson does "Trembling Lips" and "Hurtin'". Jimmy closes the show with "Sleeping Beauty" a prose-poem tribute to his daughter.  In black and white.  Recorded from an RFD-TV rebroadcast.  46 minutes, with commercials edited out.   A

 


JIMMY DEAN SHOW 1 DVD 1/23/64 ABC-TV Johnny Cash, the comedy team of Ford and Hines (Phil Ford and Mimi Hines), Molly Bee and Boots Randolph. Highlights: Johnny sings "Ring of Fire". Molly sings "Rock City" Boots Randolph performs "Yakety Yak". All join in for "Mexican Hat Dance".  In black and white.  Recorded from an RFD-TV rebroadcast.  46 minutes, with commercials edited out.   A

 


JIMMY DEAN SHOW 1 DVD 1/30/64 ABC-TV Jimmy's guests are Patti Page, Ferlin Husky and Norm Crosby. Highlights: Patti sings "I Adore You". Rowlf's bitter plea of "How Come There's No Dog Day". Ferlin Husky performs "Timber I'm Fallin'" and Grandpa Jones' return. Singing and dancing performance to "Black Hills of Dakota". In black and white.  Recorded from an RFD-TV rebroadcast.  46 minutes, with commercials edited out.   A

 


JIMMY DEAN SHOW 1 DVD 2/13/64 ABC-TV Jimmy's guests are Eydie Gorme, George Jones, Don Adams and Rowlf the Muppet Hound dog. Highlights: Jimmy sings “Hoop-de-Doo”, "Frankie and Johnny". Eydie sings “How Many?”. Don Adams does his wacky interview routine. A surprise guest with a Beatle wig becomes a quartet.  In black and white.  Recorded from an RFD-TV rebroadcast.  46 minutes, with commercials edited out.   A

 


JIMMY DEAN SHOW 2/20/64 ABC-TV Jimmy's guests are Skeeter Davis, Julius LaRosa, Don Gibson, George Kirby and Lassie. Also, Rowlf the Muppet hound dog. Highlights: Jimmy, Skeeter and Julius perform "Detour". Jimmy sings "Near the Cross", “Mind Your Own Business”.  Skeeter sings “He Said The Same Thing To Me”.  In black and white.  Recorded from an RFD-TV rebroadcast.  46 minutes, with commercials edited out.   A