This instrument and it's later incarnations as the chamberlin M series were of nominal interest as they were so few and so expensive. later, an instrument inspired by it, the Mellotron sold much better and was indeed hated by the musician's union. They were bulky and unreliable and almost impossible to keep in tune. But, oh, that sound! Nothing like it. It knew it's heyday in the '70's with progressive rock acts. Nobody quite used it like the Moody Blues. They're actually making them again!
I love Anns little chat with Betsy Palmer. Back then that sort of in and out of a hospital that quick was rare, now its nothing. I still think its sad that Miss Ann didn't make more appearances than what she did. She was one of the best!
With game show kings bill cullen and merv griffin. bess myerson and betsy palmer are still with us at this time . ann sothern was a big tv star in the 1950s. the ascerbic
henry morgan was the dorothy kilgallen of this show.
this is really good. It looks as if the Chamberlin Music Maker was somewhat a precurser to the electronic keyboard. It's too bad that Miss Sothern didnt make more
appearances on tlelevision tan what she did.
she clearly enjoyed this particular one that she did.
@pinstripedclips ~ funny, i cranked up the sound and that's exactly what she said. the host, the late great henry morgan seemed concerned about what she said the second time, unfortunately the applause drowned that one out.
In the early 70's I was brought up on charges by the musicians union for playing a Mellotron. I love this clip. I wonder what she whispered in his ear?
I bet that thing was mind blowing back then, I am 46 and saw lot's of keyboards coming in but this was waaay before me...love it and yes your'e right the musician's union probably had nothing nice to say about this keyboard.
Ms.Sothern was also a wonderful singer..but that talent is not mentioned here by Mr.Morgan.
4thekidsTV 2 months ago
This instrument and it's later incarnations as the chamberlin M series were of nominal interest as they were so few and so expensive. later, an instrument inspired by it, the Mellotron sold much better and was indeed hated by the musician's union. They were bulky and unreliable and almost impossible to keep in tune. But, oh, that sound! Nothing like it. It knew it's heyday in the '70's with progressive rock acts. Nobody quite used it like the Moody Blues. They're actually making them again!
gareebee 7 months ago
I love Anns little chat with Betsy Palmer. Back then that sort of in and out of a hospital that quick was rare, now its nothing. I still think its sad that Miss Ann didn't make more appearances than what she did. She was one of the best!
asfanize 9 months ago
With game show kings bill cullen and merv griffin. bess myerson and betsy palmer are still with us at this time . ann sothern was a big tv star in the 1950s. the ascerbic
henry morgan was the dorothy kilgallen of this show.
JJJBRICE 9 months ago
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Ms.Sothern was also a wonderful singer.
TheStanbabe 10 months ago
this is really good. It looks as if the Chamberlin Music Maker was somewhat a precurser to the electronic keyboard. It's too bad that Miss Sothern didnt make more
appearances on tlelevision tan what she did.
she clearly enjoyed this particular one that she did.
asfanize 1 year ago
The first thing she whispers is ''This thing ain't never gonna work''.
pinstripedclips 1 year ago
@pinstripedclips ~ funny, i cranked up the sound and that's exactly what she said. the host, the late great henry morgan seemed concerned about what she said the second time, unfortunately the applause drowned that one out.
tomitstube 10 months ago
Oh no! Music is doomed. Call the musical luddites! Wait a second... how old is this?
MrMpalmer33 1 year ago
In the early 70's I was brought up on charges by the musicians union for playing a Mellotron. I love this clip. I wonder what she whispered in his ear?
hammonddave 1 year ago
I bet that thing was mind blowing back then, I am 46 and saw lot's of keyboards coming in but this was waaay before me...love it and yes your'e right the musician's union probably had nothing nice to say about this keyboard.
d829d 1 year ago
You KNOW the musicians (and their Union) were hating this demonstration!
OFR 1 year ago 2
She said something dirty! Sothern looks a bit like Rosanne here.
ClassicShowbiz 1 year ago
First View!! This thing is amazing....too bad there are so few left
alexwbarth 1 year ago