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Gene Autry 50-09-xx Heart As Big As Texas
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Gene Autry 50-09-xx Heart As Big As Texas
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I'm back in the desert again out there. That's right, folks from Chicago, Illinois. Your friendly local merchant in pals and displays helpful, refreshing, delicious Devil man, pure and gum. Invite you to a visit with all the gang here at Melody Ranch. Gummy Bob, the Cass County Boys, the Pinafores, Kyle Kauchner, and yours truly, Charlie Lyons. But right now, meet the boss man himself, America's favorite cowboy, Gene Ostre. I've got a heart as big as headstone and it filled its fills with love for you I looked around all over Texas Till I found I found someone to it always seemed the same as any others but when you came along it grew a new I've got a heart as big as headshot and it filled it's filled with love for you I've got a heart as big as Texas and it's filled, it's filled with love for you I looked around all over Texas Till I found I found someone so it always seemed the same as in the other but when you came along it through and drew. I've got a heart as big as day and it still is filled with those mornings. Well, hello there, friends and neighbors, and once again, welcome to Melody Ranch. Seems like everybody's here for our little Saturday night get together. But just in case you're not, we'll leave the gate open for the late comers. Cause I know when they see that Melody Ranch sign, they'll hurry on as fast as they can. And folks, when you see that double mint display at your friendly local merchant's, I hope you'll get yourself a couple of packages of that refreshing, delicious double mint chewing gum too. You know, one thing's sure, I can promise you a lot of pleasure and satisfaction chewing that grand double mint gum. You see, I know because that smooth pheasant chewing is one of my favorite pastimes. And that swell, long lasting double mint flavor is a mighty fine taste treat. So enjoy it often. Every day. That's refreshing. Delicious double mint chewing gum. Just an echo in the valley and it brings back sweet memory from you and you hear it through the twilight when it answers I love you, I do. How I wish we were here Just like we used to be. Since you have gone there's nothing left for me Just an echo in the valley and it brings back sweet memories of you How I will be with you, you Just an echo in the valley but it brings back sweet memories from you. Thank you very, very much, folks. Thanks a lot. Okay, Caruso, now hold it. Just. Just stay quiet. What's the matter? Well, that's what I want to know. Why the sudden outburst of song? Oh, that. Well, to tell the truth, old pal, I was just kind of recalling the days when I was a bullfighter down in Mexico way. You, a bullfighter? That's what I said. As a matter of fact, I was a picador. You don't say. I do say. Why, whenever I walked out into the arena, they turned the bull loose. The people would all scream and shout, picador, Picador. And something hit you like you did. Butram. Yes. So what did you do? Just what they said to do. I picked the door and got the heck out of. Brother, that's the end. That's it. But, hey. I'll never forget one day, though. The happiest day of my life, in fact. What was that? The bull saw Red and charged his harden as fast as he could go, churning, biting, snarling. And the more he saw red, the madder he got. I can understand that. I get mad when I see red too. But, Johnny, why should you? Why should that make you so happy? Red was my brother. I figured as much. Let's suppose we just forget about that Bond the bullfighter, okay? Good. All right with me. Instead, let's talk about Bond the lover. You a lover? Yes. Some of them sweet little senoritas I used to know down there. You see, I was quite a real Casanova thing. Yeah, I can see by looking at you. I bet you were at. That was I? Well, I remember one night I was serenading a lovely little senorita under her balcony. I can just hear me now. Juanita. Juanita, Lovely Juanita. What happened? Nothing. Her name was Susie. Go on, King Noah. Let's go along. Susie. And now, folks, hear the Cass County Boys singing. Choo choo choo choo choo choo choo choo choo Shy to to Idaho Come on, let's go let's choo choo shoot to Idaho so, Mr. Engineer, let's hear that whistle Bow to let them oh, we're on our way to Idaho hey, there's Alabama According to my landmark valley Tell the folks back home and shy tell them to goodbye let's choo choo choo choo choo choo To Idaho what a trip it's terrific on that Union Pacific what a change from that covered wagon day if those old 49ers echoes up to date Streamliners they commute clear purpose to Ida Wave when we pass the Francis border Lay my suit down can the first and Western boots out if I'm Going west today might as well go all the way you buy Os choo choo choo To Idaho Come on, let's go to Idaho Come on, let's go, let's choo choo choo choo choo to the hills in Idaho. Well, thanks for the family there. Boys that was traveling to the Idaho what you saw. And that's the way. You know, I like to travel too. You know, folks, sometimes folks, even when it comes to a thing like refreshment, I make mine western style. What's more, I'm sure that I have a lot of company because every real cowhand is a great gum chewer. Now, I don't know how or when it started. Maybe some cow folk just noticed how good that smooth, pleasant chewing goes along with the rhythm of riding. But however it began chewing refreshing, delicious government gum sure is the western thing to do. In fact, chewing delicious double mint gum goes so swell with our busy life that I figured it ought to go the same way for your active boys and girls, too. So I hope that all of you young friends of mine will enjoy my favorite western style treat often, every day. That's refreshing, delicious double mint chewing gum. Let me cry on your shoulders it's the least that you could do I gave you my heart Though I knew from the start I could never win with you Let me cry on your shoulder For a dream turned out wrong I know that I think someone just filling in until you're re dream along Let me cry on your shoulders it's the least that you do I gave you my heart Though I knew from the start I could never ever since with you Let me cry on your shoulders For a dream that turned out wrong I know that I did Someone shout until your ear came along thank you very, very much, folks, and thanks a lot. Now, James B. Yeah? Here's a letter that one of the boys just brought in from town for you. Who's it from, Johnny? Well, if he. You want me to open it up for you? Why, sure, go ahead. I'll look on the back here and see who it. Oh, it's from M. Carter, whoever that is. Oh, that must be my car. Well, go ahead. Ain't you gonna open it up and see what's inside? No, no, no need to that. I already know. What do you mean you already know? Well, if you'll be quiet a second, I'll tell you. Okay, Mr. Wise Guy, go ahead. Well, Johnny, I guess the story behind what's in that envelope all began on a Monday morning not too long ago. Back in Sheriff Jim Dillon's office. Anyway, I remember as I walked in, he was sitting there with a very clever, confused look on his face. He nodded for me to sit down and then finally said, gene, the reason I asked you to stop by here is that, well, I've got a slight problem yet. So far I haven't been able to come up with a single right answer. Well, I've had these like that myself, Gene. What seems to be the trouble? Five robberies in just as many nights, Gene. And all of them, as far as I can determine, pulled by the same guy. What makes you say that? Now I'll show you, Gene. You see this map here? Yeah. Looks like Center Street. It is center street, with every store shown and identified. Stacy's Drugstore, Wilson's Five and Dime and so on down the street. Now, here's what I'm driving at. Every one of these five robberies to date have been nuisance stuff. You know, just petty cash, cheap novelty stuff. Trinkets like that go on. When I circled in red, the five stores held up so far. Now here's my hunch, geek. Working on the patterns of the crime up to now, there's only one logical place for the next robbery. You mean Alan's Variety Store? Exactly. All the other places are either too big or too tough to crack. So what have you got in mind? Well, just this. If it's okay with Eugene, we're going to hide out in the back room of Alan's shop tonight. That way, if this guy is working true to form, we can nab him. Does it make any sense? Up to now? It does. Let's wait and see what happens tonight. Night. Two o' clock. And. Looks like I guessed wrong, don't it? Maybe you got wise well on this trail, Jim. I doubt it. Gene. Wait a minute. Quiet. What's the matter? I thought I heard something. Listen. Yeah. Yeah, that must be him now. You got your gun ready? All set. Good. Now we'll wait till he gets inside, then you get the lights and I'll take care of him. Right now, Gene. Okay, Mr. Reacher. Hey, look, I'll be doggone. It's only a kid. I'm 14. And keep your dirty hands off. No, wait just a minute, youngster. I said keep your hands off of me. What's your name, son? None of your business. Okay, where do you live then? That ain't none of your business neither. It's a cinch you don't live around here, Gene. At least I've never seen you before. They tell me Son, do your mother and dad know you're pulling this kind of stuff? I ain't got no mother and dad. I ain't got nobody. Now, why don't you leave me alone? You caught me. So lock me up. Okay, kid, if that's the way you want it, that's the way it's going to be. Come on with me. So, Johnny, I headed back to the ranch and started to go to bed. But I never made it. Somehow I couldn't stop thinking about that kid and wondering how he ever got into a mess like that. Matter of fact, I was still thinking about it when the. The next morning. So I saddled up Champion and rode into town. Yeah? Who is. Oh, hi, Gene. Come on in. Come in. Thanks. Well, what's on your mind, Gene? Justice. Jim. I want you to release that kid in my custody. What, are you crazy? Maybe, but I don't think so. Gene, that kid's bad through and through. No kid's bad through and throughs. Yeah, that's why I'm asking you to give that kid a chance. I'll assume all responsibility. You do that. Well, I'd like to try. What about it? You know, you amaze me. What possible good you can see in that kid, I don't know. But one thing I do know, Gene. If you're willing to give your time and effort to try and make something of him, I'm certainly not going to stand in your way. Then you approve? I not only approve, I'll give you a medal if it works. And so, Johnny, my little experiment began. I did all I could to make Mike feel at home. Gave him his own room, paid him a salary, even gave him a few small responsibilities. But it didn't work. After two weeks, he was still the same. Tough, innovative kid with a chip on his shoulder as big as a house. Nice night, isn't it? Yeah. Look, Mike, I gave you a break once. Don't you think I deserve the same thing? Okay, see, they gave me a break and kept me out of reform school. But that don't mean I have to like it here, does it? But you haven't even tried. I do my job. Sure you do, Mike, but don't you see that's not the point? I want you to feel that this is more than just a place to work. Look, if I want a sermon, I'll go to church. I'm not trying to preach any sermon, Mike. All I'm saying is that you were headed the wrong way before. At least give my way a chance. You owe me and Yourself that much of a break? Okay, what do you want me to do? Well, for one thing, get out of that shell that you're shut up in. And most of all, get that chip off your shoulder. Cause whether you know it or not, nobody wants to fight with you. Maybe you're right. Maybe I am. Maybe I'm not. All I ask is that you try. Now, what do you say? Okay. It's a deal. Shake. Shake. Well, Johnny, from there on, the change in Mike was amazing. In fact, he was almost like an entirely new and different kid. So about a month later, I decided it was time for the final test. I had $50 to be deposited at the bank one day. So I called Mike in and asked him if taking Bench down for me. Well, sir, from the way he looked at me, I guess he thought I was crazy. And maybe I was. But I had to find out if he was gonna leave, that $50 would take him a long, long way. Finally, without batting an eye, he took it. And I sat back to wait. It was then 2 o' clock in the afternoon. The trip into town would take old Hackard lift most. But when dinner time came and went, he still wasn't right. I began to think that maybe the sheriff was right. Mike was just laying bad all the way through. Anyway, I guess it was about midnight when I finally turned into bed. Didn't sleep, though. I still wasn't giving up. And then I don't remember what time it was, but I thought I heard a noise downstairs. Quietly, I put on a robe, headed for the front room. It was Mike. I guess you thought I wasn't coming back, didn't you? No. On the contrary, Mike, I was pretty sure you would. Sooner or later I ran out on you. I don't know why I did it, but when I got to town with that money, something happened inside me. So I bought a train ticket and headed for Capital City. Oh, why'd you come back? I don't know why I came back. I just got off the train at Silver Springs and walked back. Sorry you did? No, no, I'm just sorry for all the trouble I've caused you. Oh, you haven't caused me any trouble, Mike. You know I'm proud of you. Then you mean you're not sore with me? Even if. Even if I spend part of your money for a railroad ticket? Oh, forget that, son. That's the best investment I ever made. Gosh, thanks, Mr. Autry. I feel a lot better now. Of course you do. Look, tell me, my Mike, did you ever hear of a Man named Kipling? No. Why? Well, because, son, he wrote a wonderful poem once about a kid just like you. I don't remember all of it, but it seems to me that it went something like this. If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming you. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, you make allowance for their doubting too. If you can wait and not be tired of waiting or being lied about don't deal in lies Are being hated don't give way to hating and yet don't look too good or talk too wild if you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by men to make a trap for fools or watch the things you give your life to Broken and stoop and build them up which worn out tools if you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue or walk with kings nor lose the common touch if neither foe nor loving friends can hurt you if all men count with you but none too much if you can fill the unforgiving minute with 60 seconds worth of distance run Yours is the earth and everything that's in it. And what's more, you be a man, my son. Well, Jonathan, my boy, that's the story. How'd you like it, boy? That was mighty fine, Gene, but, hey, what about this letter? You said you knew what was in it. I do. Okay. What? A canceled railroad ticket and $2.50. Open it up and you'll see them right now. Look, James, if you think for one minute that I'm. But, well, I'll be $2.50, just like you. And now, folks, here's a song written by a man who, for the most part, spends his time in the big cities. Yet he somehow captured the way a cowboy feels about this part of the country, as well as, if not better than, most of the guys who spend their entire life on the range. See if you don't agree as the boys and girls join me in singing Cole Porter's great western western classic. Let me roam my wildest rain O give me land, lots of land on the starry skies above don't dance me in Let me ride through the wide open country that I love don't dance me in Let me be by myself in the evening breeze Listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees Send me off forever But I ask you, please oh, don't fence me in just turn Let me saddle my old saddle Underneath the western sky on my kind let me wander over yond till I see the mountain rise I want to ride to the Ridge where the west commences Gaze at the moon Till I lose my senses can't look at harbors and I can't go and listen Let me straddle my saddle Underneath the western sk on my clothes Let me wander over yonder Till I see the mountains rise I want to ride to the ridge where the west commences Gaze at the moon Till I lose my moon and look at harbors and I can't stand the senses don't let me. Yeah, that was 12. One of the truly great Westing songs. And it sure says everything there is to say about a cowhand's philosophy. Oh, you're right. That words don't fit me and sums it up all right. Yes, sir, Calhoun does like to go along in his own way, free as a bird. But that doesn't mean that he's not a sociable guy. You know, he likes people. He likes good times. In fact, Vince, I can almost always make my own good time by chewing refreshing, delicious Double Mint chewing gum. You see, that pleasant, satisfying chewing and that grand Double Mint flavor can add a lot of extra enjoyment to just about anything you're doing. So why don't you try it and see, that's refreshing, delicious Double M Cost so little, tastes so good, lasts so long. Good friends, looks like like our little visit here in the winter city of Chicago is drawing to a close. But just as always, me and the whole Military Ranch gang will be holding open house next week at the same time at over these same CBS stations from New York City. Try and drop in, won't you? In the meantime, this is Gene Hunter for Double Mint Chewing Gum, asking you to keep thanking others. Yes, friends, we should record us again next week at the same time, appearing with his Big Catherine Rodeo, Madison Square Garden, New York City, Columbia Broadcast, WBM Chicago.