Mister ED - TV Show - 1960's

This was the unaired original pilot for the Mr Ed Show. Not sure why this is called "The Wonderful World Of Wilbur Pope", and yet the headline at the start of the show says "Wilbur Pope And Mister Ed" Playlist for the show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8 It stars a totally different cast to the later broadcast series - including a different horse playing Mr Ed. And obviously a name change for Wilbur and his wife, who were the Popes, instead of the Posts. I am glad that these actors failed to get hired for the later six series as they have somewhat of a lack of chemistry. Makes me realise how much I love Alan Young and Connie Hines in the lead roles, and Larry Keating and Edna Skinner in the main support roles. The horse here also failed to make the grade, as was apparently difficult to work with, and so Bamboo Harvester was cast as Mr Ed eventually. I thought this was an interesting start to a series I would grow to love. A shame about the quality - but that is the best I could manage. The start - and also the mid-break ad, featuring the Studebaker car brand - was the start of a long term sponsorship by the brand, with the show, which lasted for a few years, although the brand fell out of fashion later, ceasing production in early 1966.

Another great classic 1960's series - this is "Mister Ed". This is Season One Episode One from 1961, and was the first released episode, although a pilot was made, but not aired. The pilot was much the same as this first episode, but with a different cast. Called "The First Meeting" - in this episode...... Wilbur Post and his wife, Carol, move into their first house. They find the previous tenant's horse abandoned in the backyard barn. Carol insists on selling the animal, but Wilbur wants to keep it. To his surprise, the horse agrees with him. Mr Ed was played by palomino gelding "Bamboo Harvester", and voiced by "Allan Lane" The show ran for six seasons, the final episode being screened in February 1966. Upscaled to HD Playlist for the show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8

Continuing the first season of the 1961 comedy "Mr Ed" about a talking horse. Episode Two - The Ventriloquist. Roger, the next door neighbour, catches Wilbur talking to Mr Ed, but Wilbur convinces him, with the horse's help, that he is a talented ventriloquist. Gentle humour from this lovely series. Upscaled to HD Playlist for the show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8

Continuing the first season of the 1961 comedy "Mr Ed" about a talking horse. Episode Three - Busy Wife In this episode.... Carol is asked by Kate to join a campaign for the local civic group, which ends up taking much of her free time. Wilbur has to resort to tactics to get his wife back home - involving Mr Ed's help of course. More gentle humour from this lovely series. Upscaled to HD Playlist for the show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8

Continuing the first season of the 1961 comedy "Mr Ed" about a talking horse. Episode Four - "Kiddy Park" In this episode........ Ed feels neglected on his 7th birthday because Wilbur is leaving him at a stable, while he goes on a 3-day fishing trip, men only, to Mexico Ed says he should be allowed to come as he is one of the men. Due to a misunderstanding, the wives get to come along on the trip - but not the - not amused - Ed. Ed decides to run away, to avoid being stabled, and join Kiddy Park, where he gives rides to children. Wilbur finds out and brings him back to go to Mexico with them all. More gentle humour from this lovely, and seemingly popular series. 26 episodes in this first series - so may start posting 2 per week from now on. Six series in all - so otherwise may take a long while to finish. Upscaled to HD Playlist for the show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8

Continuing the first season of the 1961 comedy "Mr Ed" about a talking horse. Episode Five - "Stable For Three" In this episode..... Both Wilbur and neighbour Roger are banished to the barn by their wives, so joining Ed in the stable. More gentle humour from this lovely, and seemingly popular series. This is the first of the two uploads today. Upscaled to HD Playlist for the show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8

Continuing the first season of the 1961 comedy "Mr Ed" about a talking horse. Episode Six - "Sorority House" In this episode..... After a rival college steals their mascot, Roger asks Wilbur if Ed could replace the stolen mascot for a short while. Ed is not amused, but in the end goes along with the plan. Then , Mister Ed is stolen as well and hidden in the rival Sorority House basement. It is then up to Wilbur, dressed in drag to gain admittance, to come and rescue Ed. More gentle humour from this lovely, and seemingly popular series. This is the second of the two uploads today. Upscaled to HD Playlist for the show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8

Continuing the first season of the 1961 comedy "Mr Ed" about a talking horse. Episode Seven - "The Lover" In this episode..... Marital problems rear their head in both the Post and Addison households. So Mister Ed agrees to go to work as an extra in a western movie to try and ease the disagreement between Carol and Wilbur. The female star horse in the film falls for Ed, and after he goes off set with issues about the weight off his cowboy, she refuses to work as well. Wilbur realises she is just missing Ed, and after he agrees a few changes with the films director - Ed returns and all is well again. Playlist for the show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8 More gentle humour from this lovely, and seemingly popular series. This is the first of two uploads today. Upscaled to HD

Continuing the first season of the 1961 comedy "Mr Ed" about a talking horse. Episode Eight - "Pageant Show" In this episode......... Mister Ed attempts to block Wilbur's plans to have him march in the Pageant Parade. Wilbur takes the phone from the barn, which Ed is constantly listening in on, to try and force Ed to take part - but Ed fakes illness - only for the vet to come and diagnose Ed needs a boost - with a very large needle. So Ed, miraculously recovers to avoid the needle, and agrees to go to the pageant, and reinstates his own phone line. Playlist for this show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8 More gentle humour from this lovely, and seemingly popular series. This is the second of two uploads today. Upscaled to HD

Continuing the first season of the 1961 comedy "Mr Ed" about a talking horse. First of two episodes today. Episode Nine - "The Aunt" In this episode......... Wilbur is all set to enjoy a week's vacation relaxing at home, but his plans are ruined when his overbearing Aunt Martha and her talking parrot unexpectedly drop by for a prolonged visit. Carol also finds out Wilbur was called "Weebee" when younger, as he couldn't pronounce "Wilbur" And he had blue eyes, long lashes and a head of golden curls. Amusement from all quarters ensues. Playlist for this show is here: https://rumble.com/playlists/RDptCCrwYN8 More gentle humour from this lovely, and seemingly popular series. The second of two uploads today will be up later. Upscaled to HD