Tennessee Ernie Ford, the likable singer, comedian and entertainer hosted his own variety show sponsored by the Ford Motor Company which gave him the venue to entertain millions with his informal, homespun humor and singing.

Hosted by Tennessee Ernie Ford, the likeable singer, comedian, entertainer received his own variety show sponsored by the Ford Motor Company which gave Ernie the venue to entertain millions with his informal friendly manner and talent. His music was a combination of gospel and country and western. His homespun catch phrase "Bless Their Little Pea Pickin' Hearts", endeared him to the nation.—Pilot TV Network