Ep 31. Joey and the Andrews Sisters
- May 30, 1964
- 24 min
Joey Bishop is an American television show which is a mix of comedy and talk show format, starring Joey Bishop as himself. In the Joey Bishop Show season 3 episode 31, titled "Joey and the Andrews Sisters", Joey welcomes a special guest trio, The Andrews Sisters.
The episode features the three sisters - Laverne, Maxene, and Patty Andrews - perform their popular songs and engage in conversation with Joey. They talk about their early days in show business and how they started off as a small group of sisters singing for their father. Joey inquires about the Sister's journey from performing locally to performing in major cities and across the country.
The episode has Joey participate with the Sisters in their songs, including "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" and "Rum and Coca-Cola." The audience is seen dancing and singing along, thoroughly enjoying the performance. The group also discusses how their music style has evolved over the years, from being a part of the Big band genre to more contemporary pop.
Apart from the Andrew Sisters, Joey also welcomes a few other guests to the show. Comedian Jack Carter makes an appearance, as well as actress Barbara Darrow. Joey engages with them in humorous banter, making the show even more entertaining.
The episode also has Joey poking fun at the commercial breaks of the show, with the audience laughing at his comedic timing. As the show draws to a close, Joey thanks all his guests and the audience for being a part of the exciting episode.
Overall, "Joey and the Andrews Sisters" is a lively and fun episode that showcases the musical talents of The Andrews Sisters and Joey's own comedic style. It is a perfect episode for fans of classic music and comedy, showcasing some of the best talents of the time.