1950's Statesmen TV Show Saltine's Commercial

[@karma342]

BEST quartet ever... This lineup was incredible!

[@larmoe542]

Thanks Statesmen fanThey are my all-time favorites. This is so much fun!!!

[@caricatureparty]

I do love saltines.

[@fromthesidelines]

This was from a "regionally" syndicated program, sponsored in most areas by Nabisco's "Premium Saltines", which meant they also delivered an "integrated commercial" for their sponsor during the program...

[@tarzan52s]

Is it my imagination or did it appear Jake almost lost it, laughing.

[@NouveauPasse]

There is COLOR footage of the Statesmen with Cat Freeman and Bervin Kendrick. I will try to get it on here ASAP. It's just a short clip but certainly worth looking at.

[@jerryking45]

And you did, thank you.

[@CadillacL]

There is footage of Cat Freeman & in color? I'd be interestd seeing that. Earliest I've ever seen was w/Denver. I'm 37 & I LOVE the statesmen. To me there are better then most today.

[@Lightning7smith]

just can't get no beter

[@hebneh]

This seems like a radio show that got put on film. I say that because it just consists of the performers, with no additional visual stuff to look at. I'm sure this was sort of a transition from radio to early TV.

[@statesmenfan]

You would be correct that is the source of this video.

[@beatapt5]

The year would have to be from '54 to '56. This looks like it's from the 3 video set "What A Happy Time" from Gaither. Where did you see/find the Cat Freeman video? Online? I would love to see that.

[@isaiahembert]

where do you find all these statesmen videos with Denver and Jake

[@kyldy]

No my dear friend go look at the other tapes with Denver. I am not sure who that is between Jake and doy but Denver no. However I shall go and find out. Blessings

[@Lightning7smith]

denver kinda reminds me of howard sprauge on the andy grifith show

[@NouveauPasse]

Okay, if that's not Denver Crumpler then who is it? It's not Cat Freeman and it's not Rosie Rozell

[@RyanDavidZuidema]

That IS Denver Crumpler

[@WetBreastMeech]

Are the bass singer and piano player related? They look very similar to each other.

[@RyanDavidZuidema]

No they are not. Just like Hovie Lister and Mosie Lister are not related

[@statesmenfan]

I can say that IS Denver Crumpler. I have no Idea where they are coming with.

[@kyldy]

statemenfan is very right the guy on the right is Denver! the guy next to him between Denver and doy is JAKE! I found this out when looking at an imperials video so to everyone i AM SOO SORRY! I was misled by a solo with Jake and Denver! sorry folks!

[@yeshualionofjudah7107]

No wonder he started wearing a toupee.

[@militarychief]

From left to right is Denver Crumpler, next to him with NO hair is Jake Hess, next is Doy Ott and Big Chief is on the right. Jake Hess has always worn a wig.

[@wvob6752]

Jake before his wigs

[@kyldy]

sorry you look at that guy next to Jake and then go to their 1950's TV show ending, may the good lord bless and keep you. Denver was never that bald nor fat in the face. I have not been able to identify him but not Denver. he died in 1957 of diabetic shock.

[@kyldy]

Well one thing for sure. That IS NOT Denver Crumpler! the others are the right guys and yes Jake with his hair!

[@MayorMcCheeseStalker]

It's Denver Crumpler.