How Ernie Ford and Tab Hunter Got Their Start | Tab Hunter & Tennessee Ernie Ford | June 1, 1961

Before they were stars! Here's a comedy sketch about how Ernie Ford and Tab Hunter got their start as seen on The Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, June 1, 1961.
Tab Hunter was an American actor, singer, film producer, and author. Known for his blond hair and clean-cut good looks, he starred in more than forty films during the 1950s and 1960s, gracing the covers of numerous magazines. He had several hit recordings including Young Love.
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.
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Tab wasn't married because he was gay. Really handsome guy too:)