Saturday 9: Lady of Spain

Sam’s Saturday 9: Lady of Spain (1952)

On Saturdays I take a break from the heavy stuff and have some fun…

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. 

1) The lyrics refer to serenading "caballeros," which is Spanish for "gentlemen." Can you say anything to us in Spanish this morning?

Sí

2) Eddie Fisher sings that he's loved this lady since he first saw her. Do you believe in love at first sight?

Well I don’t know but it could be possible. But is it love?

3) He was drafted and served a year in Korea. Then he spent the rest of his active duty period as vocalist for the Army Band, performing on military bases. (He was still technically PFC Edwin Fisher when he recorded this.) Did you ever play with a band? If so, what instrument?

Nope. I can’t keep a beat.

4) From 1953 to 1957, Eddie hosted Coke Time, a TV variety show sponsored by Coca Cola. What's your soft drink of choice?

Well… I haven’t had a soda since 2011 when I got diagnosed with diabetes. I hate the taste of artificial sweeteners

5) Though Coke Time is mostly forgotten today, Eddie was nominated for two Emmy Awards and won a Golden Globe for his work on the show. Have you ever taken home a trophy?

Yes. I have been given many awards.

6) Today Eddie Fisher may be best known as the father of Carrie Fisher. She made more than 50 movies and wrote 8 books. Are you more familiar with her as an actress or author?

I think that any Star War fan know who she is. 

7) In 1952, when this song was popular, hamburger meat sold for just 53¢/lb. Is there any beef in your refrigerator right now?

Yes, in the freezer. Hmm, maybe I’ll get a burger and a shake tonight there is a nice burger place just down the street. Their website says, “We are a local, family owned American style restaurant focusing on fresh local ingredients, fresh ground angus beef burgers and delicious hand spun milkshakes.”

8) Also in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on TV. What recent TV commercial comes to mind? 

Gee… I don’t know, I tune them out of my mind and also I was watching PBS last night. I watched Jeopardy and then I turn it to PBS and watched the News Hour.

9) Random question: If you could live within any TV show ever, which would you choose?

Star Trek, the Next Generation.

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