Jack Benny got a lot of mileage out of ribbing this song. He did a whole routine about asking Phil to explain each one of the lyrics. He did another routine out of trying to find Doo-Wa-Diddie on a Rand McNalley map.
boy mr. larkin38 you are so right I was lucky enough to have caddied for this great performer. I caddied at Cypress Point where the great Crosby was a member and he used to come up with Bing and stay for a few weeks every summer and of course in the Bing Crosby tournament too. He was a delight to be around, he would joke and quip all the way around the golf course. Us caddies would say, "and we're gettin paid for this" and he was at his best with Bing, Bing was cool as cucumber too.
It was so funny on the Jack Benny radio show when Phil "got on Jack's nerves" wanting to sing this so much. I love listening to the old Benny shows on Old Time Radio.
My parents saw Mr. Harris in Galveston, TX when he filled in for The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Mr. Harris dedicated this song, that night, to my mother.
This is an interesting and fun song. Everybody should listen to it and enjoy it. As much as Phil is singing and everything, he's in perfect control of the baton and the orchestra knows exactly what to be doing. It's something worth seeing.
Jack Benny got a lot of mileage out of ribbing this song. He did a whole routine about asking Phil to explain each one of the lyrics. He did another routine out of trying to find Doo-Wa-Diddie on a Rand McNalley map.
MrFrontrowkid 1 month ago
boy mr. larkin38 you are so right I was lucky enough to have caddied for this great performer. I caddied at Cypress Point where the great Crosby was a member and he used to come up with Bing and stay for a few weeks every summer and of course in the Bing Crosby tournament too. He was a delight to be around, he would joke and quip all the way around the golf course. Us caddies would say, "and we're gettin paid for this" and he was at his best with Bing, Bing was cool as cucumber too.
johnrosa800 6 months ago
Let's not forget Phil Haris as the voice of the tom cat in Disney's THE ARISTOCATS.☺
WytZox1 8 months ago
Hey, I liked this song since I first heard it in the '60's.. Thanks for posting...
1Samh666 1 year ago
Wongo Harris
xavioronassis 1 year ago
The left handed guitar player sitting up in front of the band is the famous Frankie Remley.
RRaquello 1 year ago
He was inimitable!I think this clip is from the movie, "I Love a Bandleader". Thanks for posting this!
michaeljayklein 1 year ago
Merrideth Willson wanted Phil to star in The Music Man, but Phil wasn't interesed!!
PANA602 2 years ago
phil harris had to much soul, lol
TheBuckeye3000 2 years ago
ooh mamma!
donmce7478 2 years ago
My uncle Lawrence Boyle (1925-2000) nailed this tune right on the head and used to have us in stitches.
bass0111 2 years ago
Phil is a forgotten show business titan. Hit shows, Jack Benny and one with his beautiful wife Alice. He is the original king of cool.
larkin38 2 years ago 10
hcseoj The father of hip hop.
hcseoj 2 years ago
It was so funny on the Jack Benny radio show when Phil "got on Jack's nerves" wanting to sing this so much. I love listening to the old Benny shows on Old Time Radio.
pegcage 2 years ago 2
My parents saw Mr. Harris in Galveston, TX when he filled in for The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Mr. Harris dedicated this song, that night, to my mother.
martinimerlin 3 years ago 6
I love this stuff. Phil was the original rapper. Eggs and hammy...
louienye 3 years ago
God bless Phil Harris! He was GREAT!
kpls72 3 years ago 2
Well, do-wah-diddy!
Teflon65 3 years ago
Meredith Wilson had Phil in mind when he wrote THE MUSIC MAN, but Harris wasn't interested!
PANA602 3 years ago
This is an interesting and fun song. Everybody should listen to it and enjoy it. As much as Phil is singing and everything, he's in perfect control of the baton and the orchestra knows exactly what to be doing. It's something worth seeing.
Padiwan2 3 years ago
Agreed - I think he's very funny on the Jack Benny radio show too!
ClassicFilmFan 3 years ago
i agree to and i'm 27 his show he did with wife alice faye was pretty good
ericcollins81 3 years ago
I Love Phil Harris.. Fantastic Video You are the greatest.. This is the real Deal. Thanks for the memory. John1951100
john1951100 3 years ago