Colgate Comedy Hour: Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera and the Witnesses (26 June 1955)

This rare footage is the first national television appearance of Louis, Keely, and Sam. There are some differences from their later stage act—Keely isn’t completely bored by Louis yet—but the foundation is there, and it’s great! 0:03 Flip, Flop, And Fly 0:48 Robin Hood 1:44 Oh Marie 3:36 An lesson in stagemanship 5:27 Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man* 7:19 When The Saints Go Marchin’ In (All vocals by Louis Prima except * by Keely Smith) Personnel: Louis Prima (vocals, trumpet), Keely Smith (vocals), Sam Butera (tenor sax, vocals), James “Little Red“ Blount (trombone), Willie McCumber Jr. (piano), Amado Rodrigues (double bass), Buddy Maxwell or Dick Johnson (drums)