Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Homer & Jethro in a Ford commercial on The Ford Show starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, May 12, 1960.

Homer & Jethro were popular in the 40s-60s, and specialized in musical transformations with their comedic and satirical parodies of popular songs. Released in 1959, The Battle of Kookamonga loosely parodies the Johnny Horton hit, The Battle of New Orleans.

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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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