Ed Ames | The Complete "Pioneers of Television" Interview

[@melmingin8445]

In my opinion this man has one of the best singing voices of all time!!!!! Ed Ames you have brought me to tears so many times!!!!!

[@billofjazz]

I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the Ames Brothers perform live in the Armory in Rock Island, IL in 1957 and can help confirm your statement as being true

[@Catmom2004]

What a truly lovely and kind man he was! I had a crush on him when he played Mingo in Daniel Boone. I was only about 5 years old but I knew cute when I saw it! 😄😄😄

[@soulaesthete8563]

Ed Ames did some incredible work as Mingo on the Daniel Boone series. Some of the storylines were intense and gritty. He should have won an Emmy for his role.

[@michaelpatterson2955]

Ed and his brothers are some of my earliest memories of "singing commercials." They were great, and they all had great voices. He was a wonderful actor as well. Thanks for the memories, Ed!

[@tomhammett5977]

I met Ed on a March of Dimes telethon in Montgomery, AL at the height of his television career. A VERY nice man who encouraged our young trio. 40+ years later I had an opportunity to talk to Ed on the phone in an attempt to set up a radio interview for a Chattanooga station, and I mentioned the telethon. He quipped back..."I was just talking about that the other day." Very funny moment

[@teresasubich9098]

Such a wonderful man and exquisite troubadour. I could listen to him sing for hours.

[@carolhowe5925]

Ed Ames had the finest singing voice of all time. God bless him for the warmth and romantic emotion he conveyed with each song. I will be forever grateful for the musical skills and vocal phrasing he taught me as a singer.

[@travis-c5o]

He taught me how to play the trumpet.😂

[@avonleagirl2925]

I love him so much :) Whenever I hear his song My Cup Runneth Over I think to myself, this must be what heaven sounds like.

[@timmellin2815]

"Who will answer" is also a very moving message song.

[@dwightdowson9259]

Ed Ames was a Sophisticate playing a Role uniquely suited to his Intellect and his Gentlemanly Deportment

[@jamessimms415]

RIP Ed. Your entertained millions (plus the Tonight Show Tomahawk Throw)….

[@devilsden2283]

Great actor, singer & gentleman....God bless you Ed...🙏

[@rmelin13231]

He certainly has a pleasant personality, not to mention an exceptional speaking voice which carries so well to his singing.

[@timmellin2815]

Yes his voice is so sophisticated when he speaks here......and....look closely.....I think he's part Asian, too. Can't tell until you see his in a close up shot.

[@wandawelsh8382]

​@@timmellin2815 Sorry but Ed Ames is not part Asian. He & his 8 siblings were born to Jewish parents who immigrated to Massachusetts from Ukraine.

[@timmellin2815]

but being of Ukranian descent, he could have had some Asian blood in his background.

[@edithdavis2848]

Loved Ed Ames singing and acting. Was great as Mingo.

[@angelawheeler7825]

I love this wonderful wonderful man. And he is still very handsome.

[@johnsullivan1141]

Yes, Ed. It was a different time. And it was So great to have you here to remind us. R.I.P Mingo

[@sueschannel7785]

I think I had every one of his albums. Was lucky enough to see him in concert in the early '70s

[@JDlupin]

95 years old and looks so good!

[@devilsden2283]

Is 95 but not for this interview, he references Fess as still being alive and Parker passed almost 13 years ago, probably about 80-81 here...still looks and sounds great though....👍

[@frisco21]

Mainly, I remember Ed Ames for his famous and hilarious tomahawk toss on Johnny Carson's show. I still occasionally pull up that video for a laugh, and it never fails to entertain. When Ed passes to his reward, that legendary _Tonight Show_ appearance will almost certainly be in the first paragraph of his obituary.

[@jeangruen833]

Yes. That was a classic blooper! 🙂

[@maxhubmann1696]

RIP Ed. You will be missed.

[@baharam98]

In my opinion this man has great voice and great looks.

[@kathywiseman7944]

Rest in Peace Ed 😢

[@michaellangone4913]

He was the greatest singer of all times

[@marynichter4133]

I saw him in concert 3 times & met him on my 16th birthday, what a memorable moment i still remember 56 years ago! Such a kind, wonderful man aside from being an awesome singer

[@jeffschuler5659]

Rest in Peace my Man

[@scottcaldwell7480]

Loved the Daniel Boone television series. The cast was excellent.

[@northernbettygirl]

Ed played the character of Mingo honorably. I saw him as handsome, witty, highly intelligent, incredibly brave and strong, with a deep respect of his mixed heritage. He understood and upheld the beliefs of both Indian and White. I'll always love Mingo! I miss you Ed Ames🪶

[@timfaracy754]

To bad you didn't discuss Ed's music career from the early days with his brothers. Much of that has been forgotten and dismissed by music collectors.

[@BIGDADDY-vd4zv]

True ! 🎧🎄

[@jeangruen833]

I learned a lot of old songs from The Ames Brothers. So, I would love to know more about Ed and his brothers. I learned these songs years later. By the time I knew who they were, they went on to different careers. I asked questions from my Mom about them, so would love to see a biography about them.

[@JohnMinehan-lx9ts]

His show started in the Fall of '64, Star Trek (also on NBC) started in the Fall of '66). I have to suspect that the development of Mingo developed how they developed Spock, another bright man of mixed heritage.

[@bethhart7033]

That was a good interview also I love Ed Ames music and I love to listen to his bros. Glad you can find their music in many places and can enjoy reruns of old shows. Much of today’s tv entertainment is yuckko!

[@JohnMinehan-lx9ts]

"Fess Parkah", your Massachusetts is showing, Sir.

[@InnocentAquaticWhale-iw7gg]

He aged so well. Very handsome man.

[@angelawheeler7825]

I truly love ed ames,but sir please understand Indians live in India, we are native peoples, of America. I love all of ed ames songs 🎵 he is beautiful.

[@Soyesterperera]

Muy buen Actor saludos al Señor Ed Ames

[@JohnMinehan-lx9ts]

Parker was, by all accounts a decent, intelligent man. A conservative who had a deep commitment to civil rights. Good on you, Sir.

[@angelawheeler7825]

Please why did ed ames leave the show Daniel boone.?I I missed him so very much ❤♥.

[@northernbettygirl]

He left to focus on his singing career and with his brothers. I know, I was sad to see him leave the show too.

[@briang7307]

I watched him on In the Heat of the Night. I thought he was great in that episode. I was really shocked learning he lived a very long time since that. He looks like he hadn't aged at all since that episode.

[@notmyrealname6150]

RIP Ed

[@Yahootie]

Hi Ed.🙂

[@albertcooper7127]

Ed I loved the show I was not afraid to recommend it to all people. I all ways said it was a picture of colonial times. You want to know what went on in that time period, watch TV show Daniel Boone. It show me history and how hard those times were

[@josesebastiao7845]

Gratidão.

[@IvoMiller]

March of Dimes Telethon My profile pic has Ed Ames dressed as Mongolia of the Daniel Boone. Also Narrator in The Fantastiks. Love and ALOHA IvoMonroeMiller

[@janwilliams6517]

Mingo.

[@2packs4sure]

What year was this interview actually done?

[@jacqulenestanifer6889]

Probably around 2009, I'd guess. When Ed talks about Fess Parker, he does so in a present day sense. Fess Parker died in 2010, so judging from Ed's appearance, here, I would guess he was, probably, in his early 80's at the time this interview was taped which would place the taping of this interview around 2008 or 2009 or possibly even 2010 before Fess Parker's death occurred.😃

[@2packs4sure]

@@jacqulenestanifer6889 Thank you !!

[@ccrum1127]

Fess Parker was 12th cous 2xrem..Also Daniel Boone was a dbl cousin 6th cous 7xrem, 3rd cous 7xrem, also related to his wife Rebecca Bryan she was my 2nd cous 8xrem….

[@varmagedon1]

QEPD UN GRANDE

[@washinfdc]

🇺🇸 imaginations are the key. Don't rob the children. Foolish

[@HSRA-hg9gc]

Ed Ames was a Ukrainian Jew.

[@kellybrown685]

A Jew playing a Native American...... so NOT cool

[@josephpalermo4538]

Kelly get over it!!!

[@sunrise8263]

It is called ... ACTING. Gary Cooper was NOT Sergeant York. Don Ameche did not invent the telephone. Al Pacino was not a mob boss. And, Jodie Foster was not a woman. [LOL]

[@bobbieross2995]

Kelly, what the heck does that have anything to do with anything. My favorite singer. He kindly let my nephew bring me to his home to meet him. What an experience that was. Of course , I was a stammering idiot. Fortunately my husband carried the ball. Many years have passed but is still vivid in my mind. All his songs are on my phone. ❤

[@frisco21]

_"A Jew playing a Native American...... so NOT cool."_ Then it will drive you nuts to learn that Lorne Greene and Michael Landon, who played rugged cowboys on _Bonanza,_ were both Jewish. Don’t be such a mieskeit.

[@devilsden2283]

What a TOTAL DOUCHEBAG...

[@rickmo970]

Mr. Ed Ames is a L-E-G-E-N-D of the true BIG SCREEN! ;-] Thank you, Mr. Ames!