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The Jimmy Dean Show

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Before there was “Hee Haw,” the “Muppet Show” or “Get Smart,” there was “The Jimmy Dean Show,” which featured the early beginnings of all three iconic TV series. “The Jimmy Dean Show” was an hour-long variety show hosted by country singer Jimmy Dean that aired on ABC from September 1963 until April 1966. This popular series has been lovingly restored via a three-year process that included footage stabilization and audio enhancements. The popular hour-long weekly series introduced audiences to one of the first Jim Henson Muppets, Rowlf the Dog, featured a rising young comedian named Don Adams, who’d later star in his own show as secret agent Maxwell Smart, and hosted Roy Clark, Buck Owens and employed staff writers Frank Peppiatt and John Aylesworth, who would go on to create “Hee Haw.” The series featured other country performers such as Charlie Rich and Roger Miller, but also included popular musical artists such as Eddy Arnold, Connie Smith, Jim Reeves, Red Buttons, Johnny Cash, The Four Seasons, Patty Duke, and more!

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Carr, Owens, Maphis, Western Continentals

Carr, Owens, Maphis, Western Continentals

Jimmy's guests are Vikki Carr, Buck Owens, Joe Maphis, The Western Continentals, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Dec. 21, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Vikki Carr, Buck Owens, Joe Maphis, The Western Continentals, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Dec. 21, 1965)

Starr, Maphis, Rydell

Jimmy's guests are Kay Starr, Joe Maphis, Bobby Rydell, Cliff Arquette, Phil Harris, Lassie, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. From HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA. (orig. aired Dec. 17, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Kay Starr, Joe Maphis, Bobby Rydell, Cliff Arquette, Phil Harris, Lassie, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. From HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA. (orig. aired Dec. 17, 1965)

Sommers, Vale, Dyke, Arquette, Maphis

Jimmy's guests are Joanie Sommers, Jerry Vale, Leroy Van Dyke, Cliff Arquette, Joe Maphis, Milton Berle, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. From HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA. (orig. aired Dec. 10, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Joanie Sommers, Jerry Vale, Leroy Van Dyke, Cliff Arquette, Joe Maphis, Milton Berle, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. From HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA. (orig. aired Dec. 10, 1965)

Jones, Dickens, Bordermen feat. Woolery

Jimmy's guests are George Jones, Cliff Arquette, Jimmy Dickens, The Bordermen feat. Chuck Woolery, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. From MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (orig. aired Nov. 26, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are George Jones, Cliff Arquette, Jimmy Dickens, The Bordermen feat. Chuck Woolery, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. From MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (orig. aired Nov. 26, 1965)

Farrell, Atkins, Gibson, Randolph, Cramer, Buck & Smitty

Jimmy's guests are Eileen Farrell, Chet Atkins, Don Gibson, Boots Randolph, Floyd Cramer, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Dec. 3, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Eileen Farrell, Chet Atkins, Don Gibson, Boots Randolph, Floyd Cramer, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Dec. 3, 1965)

Tucker, Miller, Homer and Jethro

Jimmy's guests are Forrest Tucker, Jody Miller, Homer and Jethro, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. From HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA (orig. aired Nov. 519, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Forrest Tucker, Jody Miller, Homer and Jethro, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. From HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA (orig. aired Nov. 519, 1965)

Davidson, Reeves, Peabody, Bee

Jimmy's guests are John Davidson, Del Reeves, Eddie Peabody, Molly Bee, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Nov. 12, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are John Davidson, Del Reeves, Eddie Peabody, Molly Bee, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Nov. 12, 1965)

Godfrey, Carnes, Bare, Geezinslaw Brothers

Jimmy's guests are Arthur Godfrey, Sharon Carnes, Fran Allison, Bobby Bare, The Geezinslaw Brothers, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Nov. 5, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Arthur Godfrey, Sharon Carnes, Fran Allison, Bobby Bare, The Geezinslaw Brothers, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Nov. 5, 1965)

1965 Billboard Country Music Awards

Jimmy's guests are Roy Acuff, Buck Owens, Minnie Pearl, Roy Drusky, Del Reeves, Norma Jean, Merle Haggard, Tex Ritter, Connie Smith, Mrs. Jim Reeves, BILLBOARD COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS - NASHVILLE (orig. aired Oct. 22, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Roy Acuff, Buck Owens, Minnie Pearl, Roy Drusky, Del Reeves, Norma Jean, Merle Haggard, Tex Ritter, Connie Smith, Mrs. Jim Reeves, BILLBOARD COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS - NASHVILLE (orig. aired Oct. 22, 1965)

Tillotson, Bee, Buck & Smitty and Virginians, Thielemans

Jimmy's guests are Cliff Arquette, Johnny Tillotson, Molly Bee, Buck & Smitty and The Virginians, Toots Thielemans, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Oct. 15, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Cliff Arquette, Johnny Tillotson, Molly Bee, Buck & Smitty and The Virginians, Toots Thielemans, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Oct. 15, 1965)

Vinton, Miller, Gibson, Geezinslaw Brothers

Jimmy's guests are Bobby Vinton, Jody Miller, Don Gibson, The Geezinslaw Brothers, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Oct. 8, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Bobby Vinton, Jody Miller, Don Gibson, The Geezinslaw Brothers, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Oct. 8, 1965)

Morgan, Anderson, Brothers

Jimmy's guests are Jane Morgan, Will Jordan, Bill Anderson, The Geezinslaw Brothers and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Oct. 1, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Jane Morgan, Will Jordan, Bill Anderson, The Geezinslaw Brothers and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Oct. 1, 1965)

Tubb, Davidson, Miller, Rhodes

Jimmy's guests are Ernest Tubb, John Davidson, Corbett Monica, Jody Miller, Leon Rhodes, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Sept. 24, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Ernest Tubb, John Davidson, Corbett Monica, Jody Miller, Leon Rhodes, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Sept. 24, 1965)

Arnold, Pitney, Owens, Smith, Gayle

Jimmy's guests are Eddy Arnold, Gene Pitney, Buck Owens, Connie Smith, Linda Gayle, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Sept. 17, 1965)

Jimmy's guests are Eddy Arnold, Gene Pitney, Buck Owens, Connie Smith, Linda Gayle, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Sept. 17, 1965)

Vale, Jones, Grammer

Jimmy's guests are Jerry Vale, George Jones, Billy Grammer, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired March 25, 1966)

Jimmy's guests are Jerry Vale, George Jones, Billy Grammer, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired March 25, 1966)

Wills, Grant, Bowes, Lee, Carlin

Jimmy's guests are Maury Wills, Jim Mudcat Grant, Margie Bowes, Loraine Lee, George Carlin, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired March 18, 1966)

Jimmy's guests are Maury Wills, Jim Mudcat Grant, Margie Bowes, Loraine Lee, George Carlin, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired March 18, 1966)

Sherwood, Randolph, Laird

Jimmy's guests are Roberta Sherwood, Boots Randolph, Marvin Laird, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired March 11, 1966)

Jimmy's guests are Roberta Sherwood, Boots Randolph, Marvin Laird, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired March 11, 1966)

Martino, Gibson, Carnes, Statesmen Quartet

Jimmy's guests are Al Martino, Don Gibson, Sharon Carnes, The Statesmen Quartet, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired March 4, 1966)

Jimmy's guests are Al Martino, Don Gibson, Sharon Carnes, The Statesmen Quartet, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired March 4, 1966)

Brown Family, Paxton, Mack, Britt, Williams

Jimmy's guests are George Carlin, The Brown Family, Peggy Paxton, Warner Mack, Elton Britt, Tex Williams, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Feb. 25, 1966)

Jimmy's guests are George Carlin, The Brown Family, Peggy Paxton, Warner Mack, Elton Britt, Tex Williams, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Feb. 25, 1966)

Bee, Clark, Japanese Grand Ole Opry

Jimmy's guests are Molly Bee, Roy Clark, Jerry Caterino, The Japanese Grand Ole Opry, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Feb. 18, 1966)

Jimmy's guests are Molly Bee, Roy Clark, Jerry Caterino, The Japanese Grand Ole Opry, and Jim Henson's Muppet Rowlf the Dog. (orig. aired Feb. 18, 1966)