Poncie Ponce

Films and club dates

The show led to parts in a handful of films, In 1963, Ponce joined the promotional staff of television station HSV 7 in Melbourne, Australia. Beginning December 29, 1964, Ponce began a four-week engagement at the Checkers Club in Sydney, Australia. In February 1965, Ponce played the Getsusekai club in Tokyo. June 9–16, 1965, Ponce was appearing on radio and television in Buenos Aires. Ponce, who lived in California, sometimes entertained at events in Las Vegas. Long after the show ended, Ponce was booked at nostalgia events.

Recordings The television show also opened opportunities for Ponce to record for Warner Bros. Records. In 1961, Warner Bros. released Ponce's single Ten Cent Perfume / No Huhu. Billboard magazine gave the single a three-star rating for "Moderate sales potential". The magazine explained its three-star rating as, "...these frequently will be of interest for disk jockey programming." In 1962, Warner Bros released the album Poncie Ponce Sings. Billboard gave the album a four-star "Strong Sales Potential" rating, saying, "He does his best work on novelties."

Later years In 2000, Ponce underwent heart surgery. That same year, he made an appearance at a Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters luncheon honoring his friend and former co-star Connie Stevens, where the two old friends sang the Hawaiian Wedding Song. In 2006, Ponce, who was home on Maui for a high school reunion, gave locals a thrill by performing an impromptu jam with stand-up comic Augie T. After retiring, Ponce spent time with Sherry Luke Ponce, his wife of over five decades, as well as his three daughters and his grandchildren.

Discography Hawaiian Eye (soundtrack) (1960) Warner Bros. 1355, (2006) re-released, Collectibles 7779 Ten Cent Perfume / No Huhu (1961) Warner Bros. single 5244 Poncie Ponce Sings (1962) Warner Bros. W5-1453

Filmography Portrait of a Mobster (1961) Speedway (1968) The World's Greatest Lover (1977) G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987)

Television appearances

77 Sunset Strip (1959–1960) The Gallant Men (1963) Hawaiian Eye (1959–1963) The Red Skelton Hour (1953–1963) The Woody Woodbury Show (1968) Family Feud (1983) Michael Nesmith in Television Parts (1985) Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986)