The Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Show
A Western-themed variety show, hosted by the married couple of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Rogers. It regularly featured the singing group Sons of the Pioneers, actor Pat Brady (Rogers' long-serving "sidecick"), and comedian Cliff Arquette (portraying his then-popular character, Charley Weaver). The series only lasted for 13 episodes, as the popularity of the hosts had declined by the early 1960s. The show was never particularly popular.
- 1962-1962
- 1 season
- ABC
- Music
A Western-themed variety show, hosted by the married couple of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Rogers. It regularly featured the singing group Sons of the Pioneers, actor Pat Brady (Rogers' long-serving "sidecick"), and comedian Cliff Arquette (portraying his then-popular character, Charley Weaver). The series only lasted for 13 episodes, as the popularity of the hosts had declined by the early 1960s. The show was never particularly popular.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1962
Episode 1
Roy, Dale, and the Kids at the Fair
Sat, Sep 29, 1962
Episode 2
Latin Tempo
Sat, Oct 6, 1962 60 mins
Episode 3
Around the World U.S.A.
Sat, Oct 13, 1962
Songs about different countries were sung, plus there were native dancers from Chile and Morocco.
Episode 4
A Western Minstrel
Sat, Oct 20, 1962 60 mins
Guest star George Gobel gives a monologue and Cliff Arquette (as Charley Weaver) tells Mount Idy news. Music numbers include "Shine on Harvest Moon".
Episode 5
This Is Our Country
Sat, Oct 27, 1962
An episode of songs about different U.S. locations, including "Hooray for Hollywood" and "This is Our Country" finale.
Episode 6
Knotts Berry Farm and Ghost Town
Sat, Nov 3, 1962 60 mins
The Smothers Brothers sing folk songs, and Cliff Arquette plays both a schoolmarm and a prospector.
Episode 7
Western Hit Parade
Sat, Nov 10, 1962
Roy, Dale and their guests Dale Robertson, Cathie Taylor and the Sons of the Pioneers present an evening of traditional and contemporary western music interspersed with comic elements provided by country iconoclast Charley Weaver. Highlights include Dale Robertson's performance of "High Noon", the Sons of the Pioneers classic "Cool Water" and Roy Rogers's version of "Empty Saddles" honoring western movie stars William S. Hart, Tom Mix and Buck Jones.
Episode 8
Thanksgiving Day Celebration
Sat, Nov 17, 1962 60 mins
Irene Ryan is Granny, and Cliff Arquette is Grandpa in a holiday skit. Ventriloquist Clifford Guest performs.
Episode 9
Grand National Horse Show
Sat, Nov 24, 1962
Filmed at the Cow Palace, Trigger is a "talking" emcee, and Dale sings "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". The Royal Canadian Mounted Police precision riders perform.
Episode 10
Minstrel Show
Sat, Dec 1, 1962
Edgar Bergen performs with three of his world-famous dummies.
Episode 11
Roy, Dale, and the Kids at the Circus
Sat, Dec 8, 1962
Clowns and performing animals are featured. Martha Raye promotes her new motion picture, "Billy Rose's Jumbo".
Episode 12
Roy, Dale and the Kids at El Torino Air Base
Sat, Dec 15, 1962
This tribute to the armed forces was filmed at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro.
Episode 13
Home for Christmas
Sat, Dec 22, 1962 60 mins
The Lennon Sisters sing Christmas music, and Fran Allison and Cliff Arquette provide additional entertainment.