Kilroy And Prickley Pete 1947-07-23 One Hundred Sixty Dollar Prize For Kilroy

Summary

Summary of "Kilroy And Prickly Pete 1947-07-23 One Hundred Sixty Dollar Prize For Kilroy"

Introduction

In this captivating episode of Harold's Old Time Radio, titled "Kilroy And Prickly Pete 1947-07-23 One Hundred Sixty Dollar Prize For Kilroy," listeners are immersed in a classic radio drama that harkens back to the Golden Age of Radio. The episode masterfully weaves together engaging dialogue, interactive storytelling, and period-specific advertisements, offering a nostalgic experience reminiscent of family gatherings around the radio before the advent of television.

Main Characters

• Kilroy: The charismatic host orchestrating a playful manhunt for himself.
• Prickly Pete: The tenacious outlaw determined to capture Kilroy.
• George Olson and His Orchestra: Musical interlude performers adding ambiance to the narrative.
• Sheriff: A minor character involved in the pursuit of outlaws.

Plot Overview

The episode centers around Kilroy's inventive manhunt, where he playfully challenges the audience to identify his whereabouts based on a series of clues. Prickly Pete takes on the role of the relentless pursuer, adding tension and excitement to the storyline. The narrative is interspersed with authentic 1940s-style advertisements and musical performances, enhancing the immersive experience.

Detailed Breakdown

1. Opening and Introduction of Prickly Pete (00:26 - 01:07)

The episode begins with Prickly Pete making a grand entrance, setting the stage for his pursuit of Kilroy.

Prickly Pete [00:37]: "What I want to know is just this. Where's this here Kilroy hombre? Let me at him. I'll drill him so full of holes he'll think he's a nylon hairnet."

2. Announcement of the Manhunt and Introduction of the Prize (01:07 - 01:35)

Kilroy officially announces the manhunt, offering a $160 reward for his capture, and introduces Prickly Pete as the lead of the posse.

Kilroy [01:07]: "Good morning, friends. This is Kilroy calling you again with the official clues to the manhunt. The famous outlaw is worth $160 today."

Prickly Pete [01:32]: "I'm a coming to get him. And I'm a coming to shooting."

3. Interactive Advertisement Integration (01:35 - 02:44)

Kilroy pauses the narrative to present an advertisement for the AC Radio and Appliance Company, seamlessly blending it into the storyline. This ad not only promotes real products but also serves as a crucial plot device, providing the first clue for listeners.

Kilroy [01:48]: "The AC Radio and Appliance Company, 32 S. State St. Has big news for all housewives. The AC has recently received a large shipment of hard-to-get appliances..."

4. Dance of Dialogue and Tension (02:44 - 07:12)

Prickly Pete expresses his frustration and determination to capture Kilroy, while Kilroy seeks to de-escalate the situation, hinting at revealing further clues.

Prickly Pete [02:39]: "Just getting ready to meet this here curo feller."

Kilroy [02:42]: "Well, take it easy, partner. You don't want to shoot him."

5. Musical Interlude: George Olson and His Orchestra (03:02 - 05:56)

George Olson and His Orchestra perform a lively Western-themed song that adds authentic period atmosphere to the episode. The music narrates a tale of rustlers and law enforcement, paralleling the main storyline.

6. Kilroy Reveals the First Clue (06:01 - 09:20)

Kilroy begins dispensing the first clue to his location, enhancing the interactive element of the manhunt.

Kilroy [06:01]: "He'll be wearing a red tie."

This clue directs listeners to focus on specific attire, aiding them in identifying Kilroy's presence.

7. Bing Crosby's Musical Interlude (09:51 - 10:09)

Bing Crosby delivers a performance from his picture "Welcome Stranger," providing a melodic respite while maintaining the episode's engaging pace.

8. Kilroy Explains the Manhunt Mechanics (12:03 - 13:10)

Prickly Pete attempts to apprehend Kilroy, leading Kilroy to explain the rules of the manhunt, including the importance of a password, thereby deepening the interactive experience.

Kilroy [12:15]: "No, Prickly, you can't do that. You have to have a password. Now, today the password is Circle ac."

9. Final Clues and Conclusion (14:44 - 15:13)

Kilroy reiterates his final clues, emphasizing his location near the AC Radio and Appliance Company and his distinctive red tie, encouraging listeners to participate in the manhunt.

Kilroy [14:44]: "Remember, he'll have a red tie and will be within 200ft of the AC Radio and Appliance store, 32 S. State St."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Prickly Pete [00:37]: "I'll drill him so full of holes he'll think he's a nylon hairnet." (00:37)

• Kilroy [01:07]: "The famous outlaw is worth $160 today." (01:07)

• Kilroy [06:01]: "He'll be wearing a red tie." (06:01)

• Prickly Pete [09:20]: "A red tie? Hey, with that I could spot him from that fur ridge yonder." (09:20)

• Kilroy [12:15]: "Now, today the password is Circle ac." (12:15)

• Kilroy [14:44]: "Remember, he'll have a red tie and will be within 200ft of the AC Radio and Appliance store, 32 S. State St." (14:44)

Integration of Advertisements into the Narrative

The episode skillfully incorporates advertisements not merely as interruptions but as integral parts of the story. The AC Radio and Appliance Company serves a dual purpose by promoting products while providing essential clues for listeners to identify Kilroy's location. This blend of commerce and storytelling exemplifies the radio programming of the era, where advertisements were seamlessly interwoven into the content.

Conclusion

"Kilroy And Prickly Pete 1947-07-23 One Hundred Sixty Dollar Prize For Kilroy" stands as a quintessential example of Old Time Radio's charm and ingenuity. Through its interactive manhunt narrative, character-driven dialogue, and strategic incorporation of advertisements and music, the episode offers a rich and engaging experience. It not only entertains but also invites listeners to actively participate, embodying the communal spirit of radio entertainment in the pre-television era.

Transcript

[Kilroy]

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[Prickly Pete]

Howdy. Howdy.

[Kilroy]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a Prickly.

[Prickly Pete]

Peter speaking from behind the horse.

[Kilroy]

Our Call Hoss Stables, that is.

[Prickly Pete]

What I want to know is just this. Where's this here Kilroy hombre? Let me at him. I'll drill him so full of holes he'll think he's a nylon hairnet.

[Kilroy]

Good morning, friends. This is Kilroy calling you again with the official clues to the manhunt. The famous outlaw is worth $160 today. Here to lead the posse is that famous character of the old west, the bold legged, one eyed poor man from Foreman, that is from the Call Horse Nursery. None other than Prickly Pete. Him.

[Prickly Pete]

I'm a coming to get him. And I'm a coming to shooting.

[Kilroy]

Now just a minute, Prickly. Would you mind sitting there on the top rail for a minute while I read a message from our Kilroy sponsor? You just sit there, old man.

[Prickly Pete]

All right. I'll do that little thing for you. I'll take good care of you.

[Kilroy]

Thank you, Frickley. The AC Radio and Appliance Company, 32 S. State St. Has big news for all housewives. The AC has recently received a large shipment of hard to get appliances. Now available at the AC are washing machines, refrigerators and automatic mangle irons. Stop by the AC and see the large selection of new appliances which includes food mixers, waffle irons and electric alarm clocks. Take advantage of the easy payment terms and make the AC your household appliance headquarters. And by the way, the AC has a complete repair department. When your radio or household appliances are in need of repair, take advantage of the expert attention and fine Service at the AC Radio and Appliance Company, 32 South State. Hey, prickly, what are you trying to do, shoot up the joint?

[Prickly Pete]

Just getting ready to meet this here curo feller.

[Kilroy]

Well, take it easy, partner. You don't want to shoot him.

[Prickly Pete]

I'm a goin to get him. That's what I'm going to do.

[Kilroy]

Or put those firing arms back in their holsters, Prickly. I'll see and tell you how to find Kiloid peaceably right now. George Olson and his orchestra report in from their prairie patrol.

[George Olson]

Which way they go. They let that away Saturday, Saturday matinee There's a cowboy picture on today Kids in line hate their dime now they'll rise that'll rain to suppertime they went that away they went that away which way they go? They went this away that away where away? What a way that away man, that's probably the stagecoach trail. The sheriff stole 10 granny gold get em boys before the trail gets cold it's way to go they went that away they went that away Went way to go they went Bundy bump Bundy bump Bundy bump Bundy bump that away Kids are rooting tooting Shooting from their panels on the aisle at the Western Picture show Here they come riding hard chasing rustlers cross the prairie land Sheriff's.

[Sheriff]

Man lost the trail Lost the trail.

[George Olson]

Of the cattle Rushman band which way they go? They went that away which way they go? They went that away which way'd they go? They went Giddy up giddy up giddy up, giddy up Thataway Abandoned bucks and banks and blowing shapes Their labyrinth at the lawn Picking fights and shooting on the draw which way they go? They went that a way and they were mighty desperate they wanted to take me with them.

[Prickly Pete]

Oh, ma'am, they couldn't have been that desperate.

[George Olson]

Dealers fighting, stealing, double dealing Bending slap the dough at the Webster Picture Show Robbed the bank shot him dead Sheriff said we've gotta right this wrong Paddle up. Yeah men then we'll find us a limb that time's wrong they went this a way that a way where away what a way that a way Gang was bustling cattle drinking red eyes Shooting up the town Sheriff knows he's gotta track em down which way they go.

[Sheriff]

Oh, you won't talk, eh?

[George Olson]

You can bet he'll get them in the end. He always does. You know, at the peanut popcorn Western Picture Show.

[Prickly Pete]

A fine old western tune.

[Kilroy]

Prickly, what's that you've got under your arm? And I'm a goin to ride out.

[Prickly Pete]

In peace and post these here posters.

[Kilroy]

On some pies and oak trees. Well, let me see em. Hey, you can't post these.

[Prickly Pete]

Why not? I'm the law around these here parts, ain't I, sonny?

[Kilroy]

Of course. But this says wanted dead or alive. $160 reward.

[Prickly Pete]

Well, it is 160 bucks, ain't it?

[Kilroy]

Yes, prickly, it's $160 all right. But this dead or alive business. Kilroy hasn't committed any crime.

[Prickly Pete]

Then what's everybody a huntin him fur?

[Kilroy]

Because it's a game. The person who identifies him from the Clues we give on this program wins a price of $160. That's all you mean to say there.

[Prickly Pete]

Ain'T no charge against this fer at all? No stick up nor nothing?

[Kilroy]

No Prickly. Now listen. This is the first clue of the day. Today Kilroy will be found within 200ft of the AC Radio and Appliance store. 32 S. State St. That means he'll be in the street. I mean on the sidewalk. That is, he'll be on the sidewalk, not in a store, not in a car. But on the sidewalk within 200ft of front of the AC Appliance and Radio store, see? At 32 S. State St. You get that prickly?

[Prickly Pete]

Sure. He'll be a playin AC doocy with a state official.

[Kilroy]

Now listen again. He'll be on State street within 200ft of the AC Radio and Appliance store. AC Doocy. That's a stupid remark.

[Prickly Pete]

Look a here young feller. When you see that smile, them sprightin words where I come from.

[Kilroy]

All right then, let's fight.

[Prickly Pete]

I ain't where I come from.

[Kilroy]

Besides, I forgive you.

[Prickly Pete]

What time is Kilroy going to be at this here place?

[Kilroy]

Well, between 2 and 3 o'clock this afternoon.

[Prickly Pete]

I'll be there sure as shooting.

[Kilroy]

No Prickly, no gunplay. Say, how would you like to hear some more music?

[Prickly Pete]

Sure. It'll give me a chance to dance, then a rip.

[Kilroy]

It's by Mickey Rooney and he says treat me rough.

[Bing Crosby]

When I was born they found a silver spoon in my mouth I had a barber just to curl my hair if winter came the mater carried me to the south the point is that I had the best of care Women and head waiters fawned on me Life was just a bore Till it dawned on me that if I'd ever want to be a man amongst men I'd have to be manhandled now and then. Don't treat me rough Moss my hair. Don't you dare to handle me with care I'm no innocent child, baby Keep on treating me wild Treat me rough, Pinch my cheeks Kiss and hug and squeeze me till I'm weak I've been pampered in love, baby so keep on.

[Kilroy]

Treating me wrong well now folks, here's your second Kilroy clue today. He'll be wearing a red tie.

[Prickly Pete]

A red tie? Hey, with that I could spot him from that fur ridge yonder.

[Kilroy]

Anybody should be able to see that, huh? Kilroy's anxious to be caught too.

[Prickly Pete]

Well, why don't he give Himself up, then.

[Kilroy]

Well, that would take the fun out of it. No, just remember that red tie. That should be clue enough.

[Prickly Pete]

Red tie, huh? See, if you're anywhere around that there place, you better keep your tongue in.

[Kilroy]

Or they'll think you is him. Good idea, Prickly. I'll watch it. Now, would you like to hear some more music?

[Prickly Pete]

All right. Willing partner.

[George Olson]

Right.

[Prickly Pete]

Willing.

[Kilroy]

Well, then, here's Bing Crosby singing a number from his new picture, welcome Stranger. In this number, he tells everybody to smile right back at the sun.

[Prickly Pete]

Whose son is this?

[Kilroy]

Well, the best way to find that out is to listen.

[Sheriff]

Smile right back at the sun. You'll have a wonderful day. Smile right back at the sun and gloom will get out of your way. Just a cheerful expression. It's as easy as that. And you'll go walking on a great big welcome man, why don't you try it? Smile right back at the sun. The moment he catches your eye. Just depend on your friend in the sky. If you start with your four daydreams early, you can get a lot more done. So get up, get out and smile right back at the sun. Smile right back at the sun. You'll have a wonderful day. Smile right back at the sun and gloom will get out of your way. Just a cheerful expression. It's as easy as that. And you go walking on a great big welcome mat. Why don't you try Smile right back at the sun. Nobody catches your eye. Waking up can be fun Just depend on your friend in the sky. If you start your daydreams early, you can get a lot more done. So get up and get out and smile right back at the sun.

[Prickly Pete]

Well, I reckon I'll just hop a little paint and run it over to this here AC radio and appliance store. I'm going to get this here curoe. I'm ready.

[Kilroy]

Hey, wait a minute, Brickley. I haven't given you the password yet.

[Prickly Pete]

Password? I don't need no password. I'll just rope that critter and drag him in.

[Kilroy]

No, Prickly, you can't do that. You have to have a password. Now, today the password is Circle ac.

[Prickly Pete]

Is that a new outfit?

[Kilroy]

No, it's just a password. And a reminder to everybody that whenever they go shopping for anything in appliances and radios, to always Circle ac. Radio and appliances. Get it?

[Prickly Pete]

Okay, now I'm ready to go.

[Kilroy]

Well, let's see how ready you are. Now, you're called Skilroy, and I'm a member of the Kilroy posse. I walk up to you dazzled by your red tie and say you are called Skilroy Circle ac.

[Prickly Pete]

And then I see why you cross eyed calf lipped horse face gluten.

[Kilroy]

Don't flatter them prickly.

[Prickly Pete]

Okay, I'll just say no consounded I'm Prickly Pete of the Corl Horse nursery, right?

[Kilroy]

You deny it once. Then I say again you are calls Kilroy Circle ac. Then what do you say?

[Prickly Pete]

I say don't go on the partner. You got my roped and hog tied and ready for the branded iron. Come on up to the Carl Horse stables tomorrow morning and we'll give you a whole cash of cash. Doggone. I say. Doggone.

[Kilroy]

Well those are downright well chosen words partner. And here are some more. The AC Radio and Appliance Company, 32 S. State St. Has just received a shipment of exciting hard to get home appliances. Now available at the AC for immediate delivery are automatic roaster ovens, electric alarm clocks, waffle irons, sandwich toasters and automatic irons. Also available for immediate delivery with easy terms are washing machines and refrigerators. Be sure to drop in at the AC and see one of the most complete selections of appliances and gifts in town. It'll pay you to make the AC Radio and Appliance Company 32 South Appliance Company 32 South Appliance Co. 32 South Appliance Company 32 South State St. Your household appliance headquarters.

[Prickly Pete]

And always the setting sun. Always the setting sun. Squat down over the oak tree Watts down over the oak tree mountains. I want to say this is Prickly Peterson. Bonus 90s hombre.

[Kilroy]

Yes friends, that's Kilroy. He's been here and gone and he went that away. Remember, he'll have a red tie and will be within 200ft of the AC Radio and Appliance store, 32 S. State St. So good luck to you. $160. Good luck to you. $160 worth of that luck along Brickley.

[Prickly Pete]

So long I'm going to hop upon my coyote.

[Kilroy]

Ride.

[Prickly Pete]

I.