I've maintained for decades that the Kingston Trio was one of the five greatest bands of the 20th century, and this episode of the Gertrude Berg Show more than underscores the point. The band was just a few months into the key transition that saw Dave Guard depart and John Stewart come on board, and they didn't miss a beat. Absolute, utter, jaw dropping perfection. We are immeasurably blessed that this broadcast has survived.
John Stewart is the co-author of "chilly winds".... the other author was John Philips, later of the "Mamas and Papas". It is amazing how the singer-songwriters of the 60's and 70's are interconnected.
I tapped into this show after a couple of minutes had gone by because I had read that the Kingston Trio was on. I had no idea that there was a "Gertrude berg" show. I have barely heard of her. But this was a fortuitous find for me, because the Trio was great-about 11 minutes of music-but so was the story line and Gertrude Berg.The rousing finale put me out of my doldrums, a totally pleasant surprise! Great, in fact!
It's from "The Gertrude Berg Show," a short-lived sitcom about a middle-aged widow returning to college. Episode aired on CBS January 18, 1962. Original series title was "Mrs. G Goes to College." By the way, that's Trio 2.0 with John Stewart.
I have never seen or heard of this show before. Why did I get the distinct feeling that I was watching a proto-episode of *The Facts of Life?* Nevertheless, it was a great episode, and it was wonderful to see the Kingston Trio in a bit of a different context. Brilliant.
Not that early in their career. John Stewart joined in 1961 when Dave Guard left after fours years in the KT. Looks like this show was aired in 1961 or '62
Met the Trio years ago in Maine-Bob Shane and Nick Reynolds only two original members there-Roger Gamble was there-Bob Shane was soused-almost knocked me down when he went to shake my hand-LOL
Nick Reynolds mentions (sarcastically) that he and Bob Shane went to Menlo "business school" for college. It was an adjunct to the Menlo School founded in 1915 and later expanded from a prep boarding school to grade school (6th to 8th grades), the high school, and originally a junior college but then to a four year college specializing in business administration. I attended Menlo School as a day student in my freshman year and as a boarding student for the next three years, graduating in 1964. It was with great dismay I realized that one could have spent 50% of one's formative years (from birth to 22 or 23 years) imprisoned in "the Menlo System". One of my Menlo schoolmates actually was imprisoned for that long. Upon graduating from Menlo College, he got an advanced degree at Stanford and then _returned_ to teach and serve on the staff. He ended up becoming the dean of the college and died in harness serving thusly. I hope to God that he was buried elsewhere. Kinda reminds me of the old con in _The Shawshank Redemption_ who got paroled from prison after serving 80 years.
I have never seen or heard of this video. I do not recall it ever being mentioned in any of the three books I have on the TRIO either. When did it "resurface"?
![What's My Line? - The Kingston Trio; Tony Randall [panel]; Phyllis Newman [panel] (Aug 11, 1963)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/E1qFKLbuMmI/mqdefault.jpg)
I've maintained for decades that the Kingston Trio was one of the five greatest bands of the 20th century, and this episode of the Gertrude Berg Show more than underscores the point. The band was just a few months into the key transition that saw Dave Guard depart and John Stewart come on board, and they didn't miss a beat. Absolute, utter, jaw dropping perfection. We are immeasurably blessed that this broadcast has survived.
John Stewart is the co-author of "chilly winds".... the other author was John Philips, later of the "Mamas and Papas". It is amazing how the singer-songwriters of the 60's and 70's are interconnected.
The KT were one of the best groups of all time--folk, country, jazz or rock. This is some episode. Wonderful.
Loved the KT song, Chilly Winds
Thank you.
I tapped into this show after a couple of minutes had gone by because I had read that the Kingston Trio was on. I had no idea that there was a "Gertrude berg" show. I have barely heard of her. But this was a fortuitous find for me, because the Trio was great-about 11 minutes of music-but so was the story line and Gertrude Berg.The rousing finale put me out of my doldrums, a totally pleasant surprise! Great, in fact!
It's from "The Gertrude Berg Show," a short-lived sitcom about a middle-aged widow returning to college. Episode aired on CBS January 18, 1962. Original series title was "Mrs. G Goes to College." By the way, that's Trio 2.0 with John Stewart.
A great treat with Kingston Trio.
Incredible show !!! Also there's a Kingston Trio appearance on the Jack Benny Show from the 60's--- thanks for posting this gem
Brilliant, wonderful Gertrude Berg, born Tillie Edelstein (1899-1966)
Thank you very much indeed.
OH LOVE Nicks guitar sound
I have never seen or heard of this show before. Why did I get the distinct feeling that I was watching a proto-episode of *The Facts of Life?*
Nevertheless, it was a great episode, and it was wonderful to see the Kingston Trio in a bit of a different context. Brilliant.
Quite an awesome Kingston Trio appearance!
They were all awesome!
All I can say is EXCELLENT !
Thank you. Looks like pretty young in their career. Ending song full of energy and Cedric Hardwicke looks like he was in a good mood.
Not that early in their career. John Stewart joined in 1961 when Dave Guard left after fours years in the KT. Looks like this show was aired in 1961 or '62
not young in their career, midway
What a find!!
Met the Trio years ago in Maine-Bob Shane and Nick Reynolds only two original members there-Roger Gamble was there-Bob Shane was soused-almost knocked me down when he went to shake my hand-LOL
Великолепное trio... Отличная музыка, красивые мужчины того времени...
High water pants and white socks, gotta love the early 60s.
Before everything got crazy with Vietnam and all that.
Kingston trio great group
LOVE when the Bongos come out
Another wonderful Gertrude Berg! Thanks, Alan for uploading this. I really do love this show!
Amazing video copy.The best band ever.Extreme talent.
WOW. Professor Creighton in a motorized wheelchair! Did not know they were even a thing in 1961 when this was aired.
Awesome.
What a hoot!
Nick Reynolds mentions (sarcastically) that he and Bob Shane went to Menlo "business school" for college. It was an adjunct to the Menlo School founded in 1915 and later expanded from a prep boarding school to grade school (6th to 8th grades), the high school, and originally a junior college but then to a four year college specializing in business administration.
I attended Menlo School as a day student in my freshman year and as a boarding student for the next three years, graduating in 1964. It was with great dismay I realized that one could have spent 50% of one's formative years (from birth to 22 or 23 years) imprisoned in "the Menlo System". One of my Menlo schoolmates actually was imprisoned for that long. Upon graduating from Menlo College, he got an advanced degree at Stanford and then _returned_ to teach and serve on the staff. He ended up becoming the dean of the college and died in harness serving thusly. I hope to God that he was buried elsewhere. Kinda reminds me of the old con in _The Shawshank Redemption_ who got paroled from prison after serving 80 years.
I have never seen or heard of this video. I do not recall it ever being mentioned in any of the three books I have on the TRIO either. When did it "resurface"?
www.imdb.com/title/tt0587359/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_23
It's been available for a few years now at the Kingston trio store/t KT Official Web siteSite :DVD "KT performances Vol 1" !!
me neither
... The Four Freshmen ... : )
I was surprised no one else picked up on the “Four Freshmen” crack. Good see some people are alert.
Memory suddenly jogged. Not the Freshmen but the Four Preps a track called “More money for you and me”
Some say the world of trouble is the only world we're in. I'm waiting for that morning when the real world is revealed.
Mrs. G goes to College