Episode dated 6 April 1960 - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Tonight's music is a roundup of folk songs and square dances. Folksinger Tom Scott, musical comedian Stubby Kaye and Brock Peters perform in "Sweet Betsy from Pike, an Adventure in Americana." Betsy, who according to the old ballad, "...See moreTonight's music is a roundup of folk songs and square dances. Folksinger Tom Scott, musical comedian Stubby Kaye and Brock Peters perform in "Sweet Betsy from Pike, an Adventure in Americana." Betsy, who according to the old ballad, "crossed the big mountains with her lover Ike" makes the trip in a covered wagon--from Missouri to the California gold fields.See less