Jim Nabors Conducts Chickens In Rendition Of John Denver’s “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”
on Dec 01, 2017 • Updated Dec 28, 2021
Paired with an entire plethora of poultry-styled puppets, the late Jim Nabors sings his heart out praising his country roots in a nod to John Denver.
In this unforgettable clip from The Muppet Show, Nabors and the Muppet Country Band jam out in this barnyard bash that features Nabors on lead vocals and many of the funny Muppet characters singing backup.
My tribute to #JimNabors who got his start at Channel 3 in 1957. He always gave his friends in #CHA credit for helping kick off his amazing career. Story includes rare photos, video, and his first national singing appearance. https://t.co/QPFuXB1MYp pic.twitter.com/kZICe6q07N
— David Carroll (@DAVIDCARROLL3) December 1, 2017
Nabors moves around this farm featurette singing “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” with all his might and eventually makes it over to a collection of clucking chickens making all sorts of instrumental noise and conducts them as if he were in front of an orchestra!
Here's a Jim Nabors publicity shot from WRGP Channel 3 in 1957, his 1st TV job. From "Chattanooga Radio & Television." pic.twitter.com/GcCFM9nw
— David Carroll (@DAVIDCARROLL3) January 30, 2013
This fun-filled family video is a reminder of what an icon and prominent figure Nabors was during his time on television. Beloved by Americans everywhere, he truly brought joy and happiness to those who watched his shows and was a treasured part of pop culture for decades.
Watch this amazing throwback clip of Jim Nabors on The Muppet Show below.
Thanks @IMS for a great Christmas light display #IMSLights! Great Jim Nabors tribute too! pic.twitter.com/tCiOfI2Jub
— ferunc (@ferunc) December 2, 2017
RIP Jim Nabors.
