Mister Ed Theme Song Written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston

Mister Ed Theme Song

Written by: Ray Evans and Jay Livingston

Mister Ed (1961-1966)

Alan Young: Wilbur Post

Connie Hines: Carol Post

Allan Lane: Mister Ed

Larry Keating: Roger Addison

Edna Skinner: Kay Addison

Leon Ames: Gordon Kirkwood

Florence MacMichael: Winnie Kirkwood

A Horse is a Horse (Excerpt)
A horse is a horse, of course, of course
And no one can talk to a horse, of course
That is, of course, unless the horse
Is the famous Mister Ed …

Mister Ed

Starring Connie Hines and Alan Young

Mister Ed Valentine Poster

A Horse is a Horse

Of Course, Of Course

In 1961 American television audiences were introduced to the most famous talking horse of all time. Mister Ed was no ordinary horse. In addition to holding in-depth conversations with his owner Wilbur Post, Mister Ed flew an airplane, played chess and ping pong, schmoozed with Hollywood celebrities, and even rode a surfboard.

The show lasted six seasons and attracted a number of notable guest stars, including Clint Eastwood, Zsa Zsa Gabor, George Burns, Donna Douglas, Nancy Kulp, Leo Durocher, Vin Scully, Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby), and film legend Mae West who was a personal friend of the show’s producer, Arthur Lubin. Mister Ed won a Golden Globe award for Best TV Show, Comedy in 1963.

Mister Ed

You’ve Never Heard of a Talking Horse?

Mister Ed Canvas Giclee

Mister Ed (CBS)

A Filmways Presentation

Mister Ed was the first television series to debut as a midseason replacement. The situation comedy aired in syndication from January 5 to July 2, 1961, and then on CBS from October 1, 1961 to February 6, 1966. The star of the show is Mister Ed, an intelligent palomino American Saddlebred, “played” by gelding Bamboo Harvester and voiced by Allan Lane.

The Famous Mister Ed

Featuring the Voice of Allan Lane

Mister Ed Alan Young Photograph

Mister Ed

Starring Bamboo Harvester as ‘Ed’

Much of the program’s humor is at the expense of Ed’s owner Wilbur Post, the only person with whom Ed will speak. The show’s producer, Arthur Lubin, chose Alan Young as Wilbur because he “just seemed like the sort of guy a horse would talk to.” Connie Hines was delightful in the role of Carol Post, though the show’s story lines focused on the relationship and antics between Wilbur and Mister Ed.

The Famous Mister Ed

He’ll Never Speak … Unless He Has Something to Say

Mister Ed Promotional Photograph

Mister Ed – The Quotable Equine
Don’t yell at me, Wilbur. I’m not your wife.
Well, time to hit the hay … Oh I forgot, I ate it!
Hey Wilbur … what do you say we go out riding and pick up a couple of fillies?

Alan Young

Starring as Wilbur Post

Mister Ed Alan Young Photograph Mister Ed Alan Young Photograph

Mister Ed and Me

by Alan Young (with Bill Burt)

Wilbur speaks! Mister Ed’s owner reminisces about one of the most beloved classic television shows. Alan Young began his show business career as a child radio performer. By the 1950s he was starring in The Alan Young Show and winning Emmys. When CBS refused his request to adopt a three-camera film technique developed by Desi Arnaz and Al Simon, Alan’s live show floundered and was eventually canceled. His next television role, as the sidekick to a talking horse, put his career back on track. Mister Ed was one of a handful of syndicated shows picked up by a network.

Mister Ed and Me by Alan Young

Mister Ed Theme Song

MP3 Music

Mister Ed Theme Song Mister Ed Theme Song

Alan Young
We had some marvelous outtakes, but the producer had destroyed them all.

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