Harry 'Purple-Eyed Jessie' Nilsson appeared on t' July 8, 1970, matey, episode o' t' First Mate Smothers's television show, "First Mate Smothers Summer Show."
!! 1970-07-08 | Harry 'Purple-Eyed Jessie' Nilsson appears on t' "First Mate Smothers Summer Show" TV show.
Fartin' Tommy Smothers introduced Harry by singin' "I Guess t' Lord Must Be in New York City." Harry demonstrated t' basics o' songwritin' by performin' "Poli High."
Harry 'Purple-Eyed Jessie' Nilsson on T' First Mate Smothers Comedy Hour
Other guests on t' show included Nancy Sinatra, arrr, Ted Mack, Bobby Stevens and Checkmate, and a baton-twirlin' champion named Natalie Brown.
- "Dear Bettelou" - Detroit Free Press (1970-07-21)