Roy Rogers 51-03-04 ep127 Wagon Raiders

Summary

Podcast Summary: “Roy Rogers 51-03-04 Ep127 Wagon Raiders”

Podcast Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: Roy Rogers 51-03-04 Ep127 Wagon Raiders
Release Date: July 26, 2025
Description: Relive the Golden Age of Radio with classic western tales featuring iconic characters such as Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and the lovable sidekick Clackety. This episode, “Wagon Raiders,” takes listeners on a thrilling adventure filled with mystery, action, and heartfelt moments.

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Introduction to the Adventure

The episode kicks off with the familiar warm greetings of Roy Rogers, the beloved "King of the Cowboys." Accompanied by his trusty sidekick Clackety (played by Horace Murphy) and the graceful Dale Evans, Roy sets out on a mission to Squaw Creek to address pressing issues faced by isolated ranchers.

Notable Quote:
“Well, howdy, folks. This is Roy Rogers.”
— Roy Rogers [00:00]

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Setting the Stage: The Problem at Squaw Creek

Roy Rogers explains the dire situation in Squaw Creek, where snowbound trails have left ranchers cut off for weeks. Beyond the isolation, rumors hint at additional troubles plaguing the community, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict.

Key Points:

• Isolation of Ranchers: Snowbound trails prevent supplies from reaching remote areas.
• Rumored Troubles: Hints of ulterior motives behind the supply destructions.

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Introducing the Antagonist: Cliff Bogard

As Roy and his team prepare for their journey, tension arises with Cliff Bogard, a man with questionable intentions. A heated conversation unfolds about Bogard's refusal to assist in freighting supplies, leading to suspicions about his involvement in the recent troubles.

Notable Quotes:
“Cliff Bogard won't hold supplies for a man who sells cattle through somebody else.”
— Roy Rogers [01:28]

“They get attacked along the road, your.”
— Cliff Bogard [01:40]

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The Quest for Supplies and Confrontation

Determined to help the ranchers, Roy, Clackety, and Dale Evans embark on their mission to transport essential supplies and money to Squaw Creek. Tensions escalate as Cliff Bogard accuses Roy of jeopardizing the freight business, hinting at sabotage and lawlessness.

Key Points:

• Mission Objective: Transport supplies and bank funds to aid isolated ranchers.
• Cliff Bogard's Accusations: Suggests Roy’s actions endanger the freight operations.

Notable Quote:
“I aim to hire me a wagon and team from the Liver stable and make another try to get home this morning.”
— Cliff Bogard [04:12]

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Building Suspense: Threats and Tensions

As the group travels toward Squaw Creek, the atmosphere thickens with the fear of impending attacks by raiders. Clackety expresses anxiety over the safety of their mission, emphasizing the precariousness of their situation.

Notable Quotes:
“If them there buzzards is a coming after us, I wish they'd come.”
— Clackety [06:36]

“Don't relax for a single second. If you do, we may be whipped.”
— Roy Rogers [06:48]

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The Showdown at Three Points Cabin

Upon reaching the cabin near Three Points, Cliff Bogard and his gang confront Roy and his companions. A tense standoff ensues, with Bogard demanding information about the transported money. Roy, sensing betrayal, prepares for a showdown, leading to a fierce confrontation.

Key Points:

• Standoff: Cliff Bogard and his men seize Roy and Clackety, demanding the money.
• Roy’s Strategy: Anticipates betrayal and sets a trap to expose Bogard’s involvement.

Notable Quote:
“If Bogard's behind these raids, the money will be a little extra inducement.”
— Roy Rogers [05:27]

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Conflict Escalates: Fighting for Justice

A brutal fight breaks out as Roy defends himself against the outlaws. Despite being outnumbered, Roy showcases his legendary skills, managing to subdue several attackers. The struggle highlights the courage and resilience of Roy and his allies against the lawless elements represented by Bogard.

Notable Quote:
“We know about your trouble. Nort. When do you want these gunslingers?”
— Roy Rogers [08:00]

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Law Enforcement to the Rescue

Amidst the chaos, Dale Evans and the sheriff’s posse arrive to intervene. The tension peaks as negotiations falter, leading to a decisive action by the sheriff to restore order. Cliff Bogard and his gang are apprehended, thanks to Roy's strategic maneuvers and the timely support of law enforcement.

Key Points:

• Sheriff's Intervention: Posse surrounds the cabin, ready to act against the outlaws.
• Resolution: Cliff Bogard and his men are captured, bringing peace back to Squaw Creek.

Notable Quote:
“We’ve got a posse here. Roy.”
— Dale Evans [10:36]

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Resolution and Reflection

With the antagonists subdued, Roy, Clackety, and Dale reflect on the events that transpired. The episode concludes with a heartfelt message about the importance of community, law, and unity in overcoming adversity.

Notable Quotes:
“What this country needs more than anything else is a good old fashioned talk with the Lord.”
— Dale Evans [22:34]

“This is Roy Rogers saying to all of you, from all of us, goodbye, good luck and may the good Lord take a liking to you.”
— Roy Rogers [24:09]

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Conclusion

“Wagon Raiders” delivers a quintessential western tale, encapsulating themes of courage, betrayal, and justice. Through dynamic characters and riveting plot twists, listeners are transported to a time when heroes like Roy Rogers upheld the values of integrity and community. This episode not only entertains but also imparts timeless lessons about standing up against wrongdoing and the power of unity in the face of adversity.

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Production Credits:
The episode is masterfully directed by Tom Hargis, with scripting by Ray Wilson and music composed by Frank Wirtz. Presented by the Armed Forces Radio Service, it remains a testament to the enduring legacy of old-time radio storytelling.

Transcript

[Roy Rogers]

The king of the cowboys, Roy Rogers. Transcribed from out of the west and into your home. Riding the range of mystery and adventure. Blazing the trail of western story and song with Roy Rogers writers. That bungling wrangler, clackety, played by Horace Murphy. The queen of the West, Dale Evans. And in person, the king of the cowboys himself, Roy Rogers. Well, howdy, folks. This is Roy Rogers. Buckaroos, Quackity and I are fixing to ride to Squaw Creek on a little business for the bank. We haven't been over that way for quite some time now. Because the trails have been snowbound, some of the ranchers out there have been isolated for several weeks. And from rumors we've heard, they've been having other troubles, too.

[Cliff Bogard]

How long will it be before you can get this stuff freighted out to my place? Dick, they won't. You sold your last bunch of cattle.

[Roy Rogers]

Through Bruce Baker, didn't you?

[Cliff Bogard]

Well, yes. What's that got to do with it? You mean Cliff Bogard won't hold supplies for a man who sells cattle through somebody else? Well, Baker offered me. No, no, no, no. Bogard don't refuse.

[Roy Rogers]

But here's what happens. I go to Bogard and ask him to haul these things out to your place, and he turns me down, says it ain't safe. Then you hire somebody else to take them. And by golly, Boulgard's right.

[Cliff Bogard]

They get attacked along the road, your.

[Roy Rogers]

Supplies get destroyed, driver gets shot up. I don't know there's any connection nort. All I know is what happens.

[Cliff Bogard]

Well, I need these supplies, but I ain't gonna be scared by a poor flusher like Cliff Bogard. Ain't nobody gonna stop me from getting them home. Hey. Yup.

[Dale Evans]

Yeah.

[Cliff Bogard]

Come on, you mountain Canadians. Pull this wa. Hold on here. I didn't do nothing. Get off that wagon. That's it. Pour oil under, stop Clearfield, then touch a match to it.

[Roy Rogers]

I'll run the team out.

[Cliff Bogard]

Uh, Dale, can I get a room here?

[Dale Evans]

Why not? Whatever's happened to you?

[Cliff Bogard]

I had a little trouble. Ain't nothing important.

[Dale Evans]

Yeah, but you ought to be over at the doctor.

[Cliff Bogard]

Just a bullet went through my leg. And, Dale, you know a gunslinger I could hire? I need one with me when I start home in the morning. The man who'll shoot first and ask questions later. A mean man you happen to know anybody can fill that bill.

[Dale Evans]

Well, I. I may ignore it, but you need some rest. If I can find the man I'm thinking of, I'll have him here to meet you in The. Here he is, North.

[Cliff Bogard]

Both of them boy. Rogers and Tackerty. Odile. I asked you for a gunslinger.

[Roy Rogers]

Don't you think we can handle a gun? Nort?

[Clackety]

Why don't you give him a demonstration, Roy?

[Cliff Bogard]

What the thing I wanted a gunslinger. Forward.

[Dale Evans]

Sit down here, North.

[Roy Rogers]

We know about your trouble. Nort. When do you want these gunslingers?

[Cliff Bogard]

I aim to hire me a wagon and team from the Liver stable and make another try to get home this morning.

[Roy Rogers]

You load your wagon Nart Placket in. I have one call to make. It won't take over a few minutes and then we'll be ready to leave.

[Cliff Bogard]

What else is on your mind, Rogers?

[Roy Rogers]

Oh, nothing much, Bogard. Just wondering what price you were paying for cattle these days.

[Cliff Bogard]

Well, now you know.

[Clackety]

How's the freighting business, Peppy?

[Cliff Bogard]

Fine.

[Clackety]

Why used to wondering.

[Roy Rogers]

We promised to help North Spitzer do a little freighting herself this morning, Bogard.

[Cliff Bogard]

You did, eh?

[Roy Rogers]

Yeah. It'd be too bad if anything happened to us while we were helping Nort though. We'll be carrying money the bank here is transferring over to Squaw Creek. In addition to the supplies North's taken out these ranch.

[Cliff Bogard]

Terrible mistake.

[Clackety]

Terrible.

[Dale Evans]

Why'd you do it, Roy? Why'd you tell Bogard you'd be carrying all that money on this trip?

[Roy Rogers]

If Bogart's behind these raids, the money will be a little extra inducement.

[Dale Evans]

Inducement for what? To have his raiders come at you?

[Roy Rogers]

Exactly, Dale. As soon as you have time, I wish you'd ask the sheriff to fix up an ambush just outside the cabin near 3.5. I kind of think we'll be visiting there before this job's done.

[Norton Spitzer]

Norton Spitzer is seated on a wagon load of supplies driving across the snowbound country toward his ranch. Roy and Clackety are on their horses, following closely. As yet nothing has disturbed the calm of the winter's day.

[Clackety]

Nothing happened yet. Monotonous, ain't it?

[Roy Rogers]

Just be patient, Quackity.

[Clackety]

If them there buzzards is a coming after us, I wish they'd come. This here waiting is a giving me the weak trembles.

[Roy Rogers]

There's still plenty of time. Don't relax for a single second. If you do, we may be whipped.

[Clackety]

Well, it's all over, I guess.

[Roy Rogers]

I'd have sworn they would at least made a try for us.

[Clackety]

Guess leaving the money at the bank just a waste of time, huh? And now we'll have to make another trip for it. Terrible thing.

[Cliff Bogard]

I got the horses tended to. You're way eating money, don't you?

[Roy Rogers]

And Craig North. Fine. About all we've accomplished this trip was to get your supplies here.

[Cliff Bogard]

Well, that's something.

[Clackety]

All this time wasted. I could have took a nap.

[Roy Rogers]

I'm sorry, Plackety.

[Clackety]

Oh, that's all right. When I take naps, I don't sleep at night. That gives me the miseries.

[Cliff Bogard]

Take em to real quick. Look out, Clackety.

[Norton Spitzer]

The door closes. Men leap from the shadows of the room. A fist plunges toward Clackety. The next he goes down.

[Roy Rogers]

8 men.

[Norton Spitzer]

10 brush the limping north and Spitzer aside to gang up on Roy. He defends himself bravely, sending one outlaw after another sprawling to the floor. But the others, there are too many of them. They hit, they kick, they gouge. Roy can't stand up for this many. He's going down beaten by the sheer weight of numbers.

[Cliff Bogard]

Roy is on the floor. You got their guns, Clearfield? All of them. Including the sneak guns. I heard Roger phone. Yeah, we got them all. Bugger.

[Roy Rogers]

You heard wrong.

[Cliff Bogard]

Bugger.

[Roy Rogers]

When I carry guns, they're in my belt where they can be seen.

[Cliff Bogard]

Just stand there quiet, Rogers. When you want something from you, we'll say so. How about that load of supplies, Griffield? We got to keep the head man happy. Jack went out to burn the supplies. Hey, you want any help tying their wrists? No, it's all done. Now, Rogers. We'll give you a little attention. Now wait a minute, bugger. I'll handle this. Now look, Rogers, nobody likes to kill a man. That's something we won't do unless we have to. If you're smart, you'll tell us where the money is and go free.

[Roy Rogers]

How do I know I will go free though?

[Cliff Bogard]

We'll leave you in a safe place, all three of you. And send a message to the sheriff telling where you can be found. Now where's the money?

[Roy Rogers]

I know you might try that old cabin out near Three Points. I figured we might get into trouble on this trip, so I didn't try bringing it along.

[Cliff Bogard]

Well, thanks, Rogers. See buggy? That's how it's done. Yeah, we'll have the boys take Spitzer off to the place that didn't run. You and me will go to that cabin at Three Points. What about Rogers? Him and his partner will go with us. You don't mind, do you, Rogers?

[Roy Rogers]

No. In fact, I'm anxious to go the Three Points with you.

[Cliff Bogard]

You'll go into the cabin first, Rogers, you and your partner.

[Roy Rogers]

Sure.

[Cliff Bogard]

You first, Rogers. We'll follow.

[Roy Rogers]

All right.

[Cliff Bogard]

That money better be here. Close the door, will You, Parker. You in with Rogers. Break your head.

[Norton Spitzer]

Who is that?

[Cliff Bogard]

This is the law. We've got the cabin surrounded. The law.

[Roy Rogers]

I'm afraid it's all over, gentlemen.

[Clackety]

We're asleep.

[Cliff Bogard]

Come on out with your hands in the air. Rogers has tricked us. Barter.

[Norton Spitzer]

I'll take care of him.

[Clackety]

You can't do that to Roy.

[Cliff Bogard]

Now hold it, Barger. We got troubles enough. Don't start nothing more. Come on in. Sheriff.

[Dale Evans]

We've got a posse here. Roy.

[Cliff Bogard]

Here where you are, Sheriff. First man who moves towards this door, Chase Lynn. We're moving in. You better handle dangerous. Now get back. Don't come any closer. Keep Dale out of the way. Sheriff.

[Dale Evans]

I'm all right, boy.

[Norton Spitzer]

Let's kill him.

[Cliff Bogard]

Let's kill Rogers right now. We'll have to blast him out, man. Hold it, Wagy. Sheriff, I'm telling you something. First man who starts for this cabin. The first shot that's fired in this direction, Rogers and his partner died. You can't bluff the load. You try it and see. And here's something else. We'll coming out of the cabin, walking to our horses and riding away. You try to stop us and we drop Rogers.

[Dale Evans]

Sheriff, they mean it.

[Cliff Bogard]

Come on, Sheriff. Come on. Don't let them call your hand. You can't bargain with the law revealed. We're coming in. We're waiting for you, Sheriff.

[Roy Rogers]

The law can't back down now from.

[Cliff Bogard]

These rattlers no matter what they say they'll.

[Norton Spitzer]

Roy and Clackety are being held by the two outlaws in a cabin at three points outside. Dale and the sheriff have a posse surrounding the cabin ready to move in on them. Until now hesitated because of the outlaws threat to kill Roy and Clackety. But Roy has urged him to disregard the threats. And the sheriff has made up his mind.

[Cliff Bogard]

You can't bother with the law, Clevie. We're coming in. That's it, Sheriff. Come on. There's something you law men out there don't know. Rogers and Clackety are helpless. Their hands are tied.

[Clackety]

Rattler, if I could get my hands loose.

[Dale Evans]

We're not coming in there, Roy. Sheriff, we'll have to let him go.

[Cliff Bogard]

Forget it, Sheriff. You're the law. All right, Cliffy, you win. We won't try to come in and we can't blast you out. But we will sit right here and hold you where you are until hunger or thirst or cold changes your mind and you walk out with your hands in the air.

[Norton Spitzer]

For the first few hours, the battle between the passe and the outlaws is deadlock. The only action is an occasional shot fired by one of the outlaws who sees, or thinks he sees a member of the sheriff's posse outside. The posse does not dare fire back for fear of wounding Roy or Clackety. When darkness comes to Paradise Valley, the situation remains the same.

[Cliff Bogard]

How much longer they going to stay out there, Rogers? For your information, soon as it's light enough outside so we can see, I'm going to press the sheriff a little more. Well get out of here then. All right, or you won't live.

[Roy Rogers]

You talk big Chris. Heal. Before you put any lead through us. We'll give the sheriff all the evidence we have against both of you. And Cliff Bogard too.

[Cliff Bogard]

Bogard?

[Roy Rogers]

You're working for Bogard? You have to be outside of the men at the bank. Bogard's the only man who knew we were carrying the money. So you had to get your information from him.

[Cliff Bogard]

We better check to see that posse ain't sneaking up on us. You take that end of the cabin. I'll take this one again. Yeah, Wouldn't be bad to pick off a few lawmen tonight. Yeah, wait till it's light. We'll do all right then.

[Clackety]

Claggedy. Be real still. Don't move.

[Roy Rogers]

Uh huh.

[Clackety]

Roy, if you need to let em look over here, do something to attract their attention your way. What do you got in your mind, Roy? Well, this is a long chance, Quagty. It may work though. And if it does, we'll be free.

[Norton Spitzer]

Roy slides closer to the wood box near the fireplace. His hands still tied behind his back, he manages to take a twig from the box. Now he moves around with his back to the fire until he is as close as the heat will permit. He draws out a glowing piece of wood. With the twig he slides it to within a few inches of where he is sitting. Now he places his wrists directly on the glowing wood. The ropes. Roy is trying to burn the ropes off his hands.

[Clackety]

Roy, no. You got to get loose, Quackity. But not that way. You'll burn yourself.

[Cliff Bogard]

Anything Barger. Nothing at all on this side. Nobody out here either.

[Clackety]

Say Roy, let me do that. Save yourself for the fight.

[Roy Rogers]

I'll be all right.

[Clackety]

Well how can you be? Your wrist don't burn. My nest just broke.

[Cliff Bogard]

I wonder if they could have left without our seeing them.

[Clackety]

I be if I ever get loose, I'll tear them their buttons. Making you do the thing like this here, Roy. I got it, Quackity. The ropes burned through. I'll have my hands pretty as Quick as I get these loops unwound.

[Cliff Bogard]

There's nothing out there.

[Clackety]

Hurry, Roy.

[Cliff Bogard]

Well, let's go to word panel. Rogers, this is what I've been waiting for.

[Clackety]

Sit tight. Don't move. I'll have to take them along.

[Cliff Bogard]

Rogers, we want that money. And this time we're not fooling.

[Roy Rogers]

He wants the money.

[Cliff Bogard]

Ain't you, Rogers? Sheriff.

[Dale Evans]

Come on. We're taking them.

[Norton Spitzer]

Roy leaps toward Mara, driving hard. Sledgehammer blows which cover Bara from his jaw to his waist. Lara drops. He's down.

[Clackety]

Finished.

[Norton Spitzer]

Roy turns to Criffield, hitting him hard in the midsection. Criffield is unhurt, but he has knocked off balance. Foot shoots out and trips Cripfield.

[Cliff Bogard]

Cripfield falls.

[Norton Spitzer]

He's down.

[Roy Rogers]

Great work, Plackety.

[Cliff Bogard]

All right.

[Dale Evans]

I didn't expect to see you on your feet.

[Cliff Bogard]

Come on, you two, get up.

[Clackety]

Somebody untie my hands.

[Cliff Bogard]

These two, the men who've been bothering the freight wagons right here.

[Roy Rogers]

They're part of the crew, Sheriff. The rest of the gang is at Indian Run and Cliff Bogard's our boss.

[Clackety]

Somebody untie my hands.

[Dale Evans]

What did you say, Clackety?

[Clackety]

Somebody untie my hands.

[Cliff Bogard]

Feel like over them, Roy.

[Roy Rogers]

Sheriff, you head these two towards jail. Dale and Clackety and I will get boll guard and the rest will be eas.

[Clackety]

Bogard's probably still in his bed asleep. Boy, let me go in and get him.

[Roy Rogers]

Come on, Quaggity. Dale, you keep watch on the door.

[Clackety]

In case he tries to rush us. He won't get past me.

[Cliff Bogard]

What's the meaning of this, Roger?

[Roy Rogers]

We've come for you, Bogard.

[Clackety]

We gonna bust up your business.

[Cliff Bogard]

You can't bring into a man's house.

[Roy Rogers]

Get to one side, Quackity. Oh, use a gun on us, huh?

[Dale Evans]

Come in here, bud.

[Cliff Bogard]

Stay back. Quagity.

[Dale Evans]

Boy. What is it that shot this?

[Roy Rogers]

Rattler pulled a gun. Climb back on your feet, Bogard.

[Cliff Bogard]

Here, I want to know what this is all about.

[Roy Rogers]

I'll tell you what it's all about. You've been blackjacking ranchers into selling cattle through your agency. When they sold through Bruce Baker or somebody else. You refuse to freight their supply.

[Cliff Bogard]

There's no crime in that.

[Roy Rogers]

No, but there is crime and overturning and destroying wagons when ranchers try to freight their own supplies.

[Cliff Bogard]

You can't prove anything. You've already got proof.

[Roy Rogers]

And you're coming out to Indian Run and have your riders surrender peaceably. You're doing it in order to make your jail sentence as small as possible. Come on, Bogart. Call to him. Tell him to get out here.

[Dale Evans]

Don't fool with him, Roy.

[Cliff Bogard]

You fellows in there, the game is up. They've got us better come on out. Come peaceable. It's all over for us.

[Norton Spitzer]

The beaten riders file out at Indian Run Cave. Their hands in the air. Their day is over. Their savage faces frighten no one now. Within an hour they are with their chief, Cliff Bogard, and his two lieutenants, Harry Barger and Bob Criffield, in jail.

[Dale Evans]

Birds swinging high Cold like my heart is love on the fly Breathe fair in winter Reach for the sky only to die should they hurt me this winter day no, on the mountain they melt my poor fire so it can sleep.

[Cliff Bogard]

Show on the mountain earth swinging high.

[Dale Evans]

Hold like my heart is love on the.

[Cliff Bogard]

Trees Barren weather trees for the sky.

[Dale Evans]

Blooming in summer only to die Laughter of children why should they hurt me this winter day Please melt my poor heart so it can sleep.

[Cliff Bogard]

Hallelujah. Let's have a talk with the Lord what this country needs more than anything.

[Roy Rogers]

Else Is a good old fashioned talk with the Lord if we'd only try.

[Cliff Bogard]

It how happy we'd be we'd never have time to before Hallelujah.

[Roy Rogers]

Hear me talking, brother. Don't spend all your time all the things you can afford yes, what this country needs more than anything else Is.

[Cliff Bogard]

A good old fashioned park with the.

[Dale Evans]

Law what this country needs more than anything else Is a good old fashioned talk with the law if the politicians would ask him for help Then peace would be quickly restored there's no use of fighting with your fellow man he can live in perfect accord yes, what this country needs more than anything else Is a good old fashioned talk with.

[Roy Rogers]

The Lord what this country needs more than anything else yeah, good old fashioned talk with the law if we're always.

[Cliff Bogard]

Ready to help someone else Someday we'll receive our reward. After you have tried it it's easy.

[Roy Rogers]

To see deceased prayer can do much more than the soul More than the sword yeah, if what's it country needs more than anything else Is a good.

[Cliff Bogard]

Old fashioned talk with the law.

[Roy Rogers]

That's all for now, folks. This is Roy Rogers saying to all of you, from all of us, goodbye, good luck and may the good Lord take a liking to you. See you next week.

[Cliff Bogard]

Don't forget, I've arrived out of the.

[Roy Rogers]

Sunshine and a frown from a rainy day. Well, buckaroos, join us again next week at the same time and over these same stations when the Armed Forces Radio Service presents another western yarn with Horace Murphy as Clackity Dale Evans, the Roy Rogers Riders. And in person, that great motion picture star, the king of the cowboys himself, Roy Rogers. The Roy Rogers show is directed by Tom Hargis with script by Ray Wilson and music by Frank Wirtz. This is the Armed Forces Radio Service.