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

Bamboo Harvester: Mister Ed

Allan Lane: Voice of 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 – The Lost Episode – Never on TV!

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

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: The Complete Series DVD

Starring Bamboo Harvester as Mister Ed
Bamboo Harvester was trained by Les Hilton. Ed’s stable companion was a quarter horse named Pumpkin who also served as Bamboo Harvester’s stunt double. Pumpkin later appeared in the popular sitcom Green Acres.

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. When an episode called for Ed to sing, his voice was provided by the musically trained actor Sheldon Allman. Ed’s solo line at the close of the show — I Am Mister Ed — was sung by Jay Livingston, the theme song’s composer.

Rumors circulated for years that Mister Ed’s talking effect was achieved by applying peanut butter to the horse’s gums. In later interviews Alan Young explained that he invented the story. Happily, Mister Ed’s young fans seemed satisfied.

The Famous Mister Ed

Featuring the Voice of Allan Lane

Mister Ed – Alan Young – 8×10 Photo

Alan Young
Al Simon and Arthur Lubin, the producers, suggested we keep the method (of making the horse appear to talk) a secret because they thought kids would be disappointed if they found out the technical details of how it was done. So I made up the peanut butter story, and everyone bought it.

Mister Ed and Wilbur

Alan Young Relished the Role of Sidekick to a Talking Horse

Much of the program’s humor is at the expense of Ed’s owner Wilbur Post, the only person with whom Ed will speak. Arthur Lubin chose Alan Young to play 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 – Alan Young – Framed 11×14 Print

Alan Young
It was initially done by putting a piece of nylon thread in his mouth. But Ed actually learned to move his lips on cue when the trainer touched his hoof. In fact, he soon learned to do it when I stopped talking during a scene! Ed was very smart.

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

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?

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