Wild Bill Hickock ep002 The Missouri Kid

Summary

Summary of "Wild Bill Hickock ep002 The Missouri Kid" – Harold's Old Time Radio

Podcast Information

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Episode: Wild Bill Hickock ep002 The Missouri Kid
• Release Date: April 22, 2025

Introduction "Wild Bill Hickock ep002 The Missouri Kid" transports listeners back to the thrilling days of the American Wild West, where legendary figures and cunning outlaws roamed the frontier. Hosted by Harold's Old Time Radio, this episode spotlights the adventures of Wild Bill Hickok, portrayed by Guy Madison, and his trusty sidekick Jingles, voiced by Andy Devine. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous town of Hangtree, the episode weaves a tale of mistaken identity, betrayal, and redemption.

The Arrest and Escape ([02:24]–[03:06]) The episode opens with Wild Bill Hickok and his jovial companion Jingles amidst another of their escapades in Hangtree. As the townsfolk revel in the night at the Golden Dollar Saloon, Wild Bill is unexpectedly arrested under the mistaken belief that he is the notorious outlaw, the Missouri Kid.

• Andy Devine (Jingles): "We wouldn't have to do all this if Wild Bill Hickok hadn't gone and got himself arrested." ([02:31])

Determined to clear his name, Wild Bill and Jingles orchestrate a daring escape from the local jail. Using a cleverly tied rope, they slip out unnoticed, leaving the confused patrons of the saloon behind.

• Guy Madison (Wild Bill): "Quiet. Off your horse, Jingles." ([03:06])

Introducing Tad Lawson ([03:11]–[05:02]) As Wild Bill and Jingles flee, they encounter Tad Lawson, the young son of Sheriff Lawson. Tad reveals his father's distrust of Deputy Frank Perry, the man responsible for Bill's wrongful arrest.

• Tad Lawson: "My father's a sheriff there." ([03:34])

Recognizing an opportunity, Wild Bill enlists Tad's help to navigate the treacherous terrain and gather information about the true identity of the Missouri Kid. The trio heads towards the old Skeleton Mine, a strategic hideout that promises safety from their adversaries.

Unveiling the Conspiracy ([05:20]–[07:19]) At the Skeleton Mine, the plot thickens as Deputy Frank Perry and Marty Slade, the saloon owner, conspire to eliminate Wild Bill and Tad. Their plan involves planting dynamite to seal the mine entrance, ensuring that Wild Bill is silenced forever.

• Frank Perry: "I wish he'd hurry. We far enough away here?" ([07:19])

However, as they proceed with their nefarious scheme, two mysterious figures observe their every move, hinting at deeper layers of betrayal within Hangtree.

A Web of Deceit ([09:36]–[13:21]) Wild Bill and Jingles discover that Deputy Frank Perry is not only deceitful but is also actively hunting them down. Tad Lawson's mother, Mrs. Lawson, becomes an unwitting accomplice, leading to a heightened sense of urgency.

• Guy Madison: "I got a hunch that fire just didn't start by itself." ([13:21])

The tension escalates when Wild Bill realizes that someone close to Tad may have inadvertently tipped off Perry, complicating the pursuit.

The Climactic Confrontation ([21:03]–[23:19]) The episode reaches its peak as Wild Bill and Jingles track down Perry and Slade. In a dramatic showdown at the saloon, it is revealed that Frank Perry is, in fact, the elusive Missouri Kid. His admission unravels the conspiracy and clears Wild Bill's name.

• Frank Perry: "Yeah, I'm the Missouri Kid." ([23:07])

Wild Bill's quick thinking and unwavering sense of justice ensure that Perry's deceit is exposed, restoring peace to Hangtree.

Conclusion ([24:03]–[24:29]) As the dust settles, Wild Bill and Jingles reflect on their adventure, reaffirming their commitment to upholding the law and protecting the innocent. The episode concludes with a heartwarming nod to Kellogg's Corn Pops, reinforcing the era's culture and the show's nostalgic charm.

• Guy Madison: "Meanwhile, Andy and I hope you'll be eating Kellogg's Corn Pops like we do." ([24:10])

Notable Quotes

• Jingles on the Arrest ([02:31]): "We wouldn't have to do all this if Wild Bill Hickok hadn't gone and got himself arrested."

• Wild Bill on Strategy ([03:06]): "Quiet. Off your horse, Jingles."

• Tad Lawson on His Father ([03:34]): "My father's a sheriff there."

• Frank Perry on the Plan ([07:19]): "I wish he'd hurry. We far enough away here?"

• Wild Bill's Realization ([13:21]): "I got a hunch that fire just didn't start by itself."

• Frank Perry's Admission ([23:07]): "Yeah, I'm the Missouri Kid."

• Wild Bill's Closing Remarks ([24:10]): "Meanwhile, Andy and I hope you'll be eating Kellogg's Corn Pops like we do."

Final Thoughts "Wild Bill Hickock ep002 The Missouri Kid" masterfully captures the essence of the Golden Age of Radio, blending suspense, drama, and camaraderie. Through engaging dialogues, intricate plotting, and memorable characters, the episode delivers an enthralling narrative that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to Wild Bill's adventures, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into the heroic endeavors that define the legendary figure of Wild Bill Hickok.

Transcript

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[Andy Devine]

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[Narrator]

Kellogg's Corn Pops brings you Wild Bill Hickok, starring Guy Madison as Wild Bill and Andy Devine as his pal Jingles. And now to the western town of Hangtree. It is late at night with only the sound of laughter from the Golden Dollar Saloon, tinny music from the ancient player piano. If the citizens could know what's happening at the local jail right now, they'd be singing a different tune. At the barred window, a large but quietly moving figure steals up, slips a rope around the bars and ties it fast. Then he runs silently to his horse, ties the other end of the rope to the saddle horn.

[Andy Devine]

Yah. Yah. Yank.

[Narrator]

The bars in the jail give way and the prisoner leaps through the open window. He's on his waiting horse and riding off with his rescuer as the excited patrons pour out of the saloon in confusion.

[Andy Devine]

Gee whiz, Bill, I'm getting tired.

[Guy Madison]

We'll pull up here, Jingles.

[Andy Devine]

Good.

[Guy Madison]

Across the river to cover our trail.

[Andy Devine]

Across the river? Right on the hard ground. Don't tear your clothes on the brush. We wouldn't have to do all this if Wild Bill Hickok hadn't gone and got himself arrested.

[Frank Perry]

Whew.

[Andy Devine]

Bill, what'd you do it for?

[Guy Madison]

People say things in front of an outlaw they won't around a U.S. marshal. Jingle.

[Andy Devine]

But I was.

[Guy Madison]

Hold it.

[Andy Devine]

Huh? Now what?

[Guy Madison]

Quiet. Off your horse, Jingles.

[Andy Devine]

Head cover. Oh, me? Trouble, trouble, trouble. I should have stayed a stagecoach driver.

[Guy Madison]

Go get him, Jingles. He's your size.

[Andy Devine]

I'll get him.

[Guy Madison]

All right, Jingles, you've got him.

[Andy Devine]

Holy gee. What occurs hey, it's just a boy. A little rascal of a squealing boy. Looks like a drowned mouse.

[Tad Lawson]

I'm not squealing. And you look just as drowned, fatso.

[Andy Devine]

Hey, now, no smarty stuff. Now, mousie, I'll throw.

[Guy Madison]

Hold it, Jingles. What's your name, son?

[Tad Lawson]

Chad. Chad Lawson.

[Guy Madison]

And where do you hail from?

[Tad Lawson]

Hang Tree. My father's a sheriff there.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, me. Shall I throw him back in the river? Bill.

[Tad Lawson]

Bill. Hey, I knew I was right. He called you Bill.

[Guy Madison]

He talks too much.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, no, no, no. You see, I. I made a mistake. Mousey, this is the Missouri Kid.

[Tad Lawson]

Oh, no, he's not the Missouri Kid. I knew it when the deputy arrested you. That's why I rode out after you. Gosh, Wild Bill Hickok. My dad sure talked about you. He saw you in Abilene once.

[Guy Madison]

Where's your dad?

[Tad Lawson]

He's out combing the hills for the real Missouri Kid. Over near Big Rock. He never would have let him arrest you if he'd been in town.

[Guy Madison]

Ted, are you sure you weren't followed?

[Tad Lawson]

No, I don't think I was, Bill. But we could move on. Hey, I'll show you a good hideout. The old Skeleton Mine.

[Andy Devine]

I hate hitting leather again. I'm tired.

[Guy Madison]

Show us away, Ted.

[Tad Lawson]

Okay, but like I was telling you, that deputy that arrested you. Well, I never did like him. I don't think my dad trusts him either.

[Guy Madison]

Who does your dad trust?

[Tad Lawson]

Well, I reckon the only real honest man in town is Mr. Perry. Frank Perry? He runs the newspaper.

[Guy Madison]

Go on.

[Tad Lawson]

Well, naturally there's others. But not that deputy. He's always hanging around with. Marty Slade, that owns a saloon. My dad's had a lot of trouble with them boys.

[Andy Devine]

Well, maybe you ought to have a talk with this man Perry, Bill.

[Guy Madison]

Yeah, I guess so. Jingles. Tad, you show us where the old skeleton Mine is, will you?

[Tad Lawson]

Oh, sure.

[Guy Madison]

Then I'll ride into town and see Perry.

[Andy Devine]

Well, what about me?

[Guy Madison]

You stay at the Skeleton Mine.

[Andy Devine]

Skeleton Mine? Well, I'll. Who, me.

[Guy Madison]

Mr. Perry, eh?

[Frank Perry]

Oh, that's right.

[Guy Madison]

Pleased to know you.

[Frank Perry]

Who are you?

[Guy Madison]

The deputy that arrested me. Figured I was the Missouri Kid.

[Frank Perry]

You? You're the man that broke jail.

[Guy Madison]

But I'm not the Missouri Kid, Mr. Perry.

[Frank Perry]

Well, of course you wouldn't admit it.

[Guy Madison]

Her name is Hickok, Mr. Perry. Bill Hickok.

[Panhandle Jim]

Hickok?

[Frank Perry]

Wild Bill?

[Guy Madison]

I've been called that.

[Frank Perry]

Wild Bill Hickok, the United States Marshal?

[Guy Madison]

Right again, Mr. Perry. I've been told I can trust you.

[Andy Devine]

Why?

[Frank Perry]

Why? Why, of course Bill, I. I'm always on the side of the law. What do you want from me?

[Guy Madison]

Think you can find out why somebody tried to pass me off as an outlaw, get me hung?

[Frank Perry]

I. I could try. Start asking questions around town if I get some information. Bill, where can I find you?

[Guy Madison]

I'm holed up with my partner in an old mine outside of town.

[Frank Perry]

Not the old skeleton mine?

[Guy Madison]

That's the one. Tad Lawson led us to it. You can find me there.

[Frank Perry]

Ted Lawson, huh? Well, fine, fine, Bill. Glad you told me. And I'm sure I'll be able to bring you something soon. Can you see him down there by the mine? Slade? What's keeping that fool deputy?

[Marty Slade]

Oh, take it easy, boss. Takes time to plant dynamite. Besides, it has to go off just right to blast the mine entrance. Close it off.

[Frank Perry]

He'll make sure they're in there. You warned him about this Bill Hickok?

[Marty Slade]

He's heard of him. But when we're through, nobody else will ever hear of him or his partner either.

[Frank Perry]

I wish he'd hurry. We far enough away here?

[Andy Devine]

Sure.

[Marty Slade]

Relax, Perry. Nobody's ever gonna find the real Missouri Kid. These two marshals will disappear just like the last one.

[Frank Perry]

We killed one already. Let's get rid of these two.

[Marty Slade]

Don't be so nervous.

[Frank Perry]

Hell, I'll see you better when I hear that explosion.

[Marty Slade]

You'll hear it.

[Frank Perry]

What's the devil's keeping him? You should have gone yourself, Slade.

[Marty Slade]

What were you saying, boys?

[Frank Perry]

Yeah, well, that's more like it. Hey, you're all right, Slade. All right. So long, Mr. Wild Bill Hickok. You can add two more to the old skeleton mine.

[Panhandle Jim]

Say, this mystery of Wild Bill's got old Panhandle Jim on the edge of his chair. I'm feeding my face with Kellogg's Corn Pops fast as I can grab them. Yeah, sure is a good thing these Corn Pops are a two way cereal. That's right. You can eat Kellogg's Corn Pops two ways. One way is right out of the box. Like I'm eating them now. Yes, sir, they're a real tasty snack with the sweetening already on them. Now, the other way to eat Corn Pops is out of a bowl with milk. But remember what I said about the sweetening. Don't go dumping a lot of sugar on Kellogg's Corn Pops. They're already sweetened for you tasty puffed up hearts of corn all ready to go. They're not only good, but mighty good for you. Why, partner, they're a real two gun, two way cereal with B vitamins. Vitamin D. And with important minerals and food energy, too. That's important to all you youngins who want to grow up big and strong and you can eat all you want. So if you aren't already settled back enjoying Kellogg's Corn Pops right now, you better sashay down the store tomorrow and get a load of them. You'll need plenty. Because the whole family's gonna be gobbling your Kellogg's Corn Pops all up. Now, listen to this little saying. Kids love Pops. Moms love Pops. Pops love Pops. Well, sir, I'm busting to get back to the show. How about you? Let's go.

[Narrator]

Now back to the adventures of Wild Bill Hickok, the deputy who blew up the mine for Slade. And Perry rides away from the scene, unaware that high on the ridge, two figures have been watching his every move.

[Andy Devine]

Bill, that ornery, potent cat tried to blow us to kingdom come. I seen him with my own eyes. I seen him plant that dynamite in the opening of the mine.

[Guy Madison]

That's right, you did. But there was someone else around we didn't see.

[Andy Devine]

What, you mean?

[Guy Madison]

You heard that horse when he across the canyon, didn't you?

[Andy Devine]

Say, that's right. And it wasn't the deputy's horse either. Hey, you think somebody else was up there watching?

[Guy Madison]

And maybe that somebody told the deputy what to do?

[Andy Devine]

Hey, Bill. Bill, I just thought of something. How'd that deputy know we was staying in the mine? Only Tad and Frank Perry knew about it.

[Guy Madison]

That's right.

[Andy Devine]

You don't think that boy told anybody, do you?

[Guy Madison]

Without meaning to, maybe.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, now, I don't reckon he'd tell anyone except that maybe his pa. And we know the sheriff's over at Big Rock, do we? Huh?

[Guy Madison]

Maybe he's back.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, now, Bill, you ain't seen.

[Guy Madison]

Let's go get the horses. Come on.

[Andy Devine]

All right. Come on. Now, here, listen, Bill.

[Guy Madison]

Saddle up, Jingles. We'll ride over to the other side of the canyon and see what we can find.

[Andy Devine]

Oh. Any signs of them, Bill?

[Guy Madison]

Over here. According to the tracks, looks like the party split up.

[Andy Devine]

Sure does. One of the writers headed back to town.

[Guy Madison]

Deputy, probably. He must be real anxious to tell the citizens in Hangtree that the Missouri Kid got killed in a mine cave in.

[Andy Devine]

Hey, look, Bill. Look over here. The other riders must have headed up the road into the hills.

[Guy Madison]

Sheriff Lawson lives over that way, doesn't he?

[Andy Devine]

He sure does.

[Guy Madison]

Let's go, hi H.

[Andy Devine]

Well, there's the sheriff's place down there in the hollow, Bill. But I. I don't see Anybody around?

[Guy Madison]

Didn't expect anyone.

[Andy Devine]

Well, I reckon you was right, Bill. Them riders must have turned off where we lost the trail back then. Hey. Hey, look. There's somebody coming out on the porch.

[Guy Madison]

Sheriff's wife, maybe.

[Andy Devine]

Sure hope she's got breakfast going. I got me an appetite something fierce.

[Guy Madison]

Morning, ma'am.

[Tad Lawson]

Morning. Heard you coming down the road. Figured it was the sheriff.

[Guy Madison]

He's not back from Big Rock yet?

[Tad Lawson]

No, but I'm expecting him back soon. Won't you come in? Coffee's on.

[Andy Devine]

Well, thank you, ma'am. That's real nice of you.

[Tad Lawson]

Say, hadn't I seen you somewhere before?

[Guy Madison]

Me, ma'am?

[Tad Lawson]

Well, yes.

[Andy Devine]

Yes.

[Tad Lawson]

Your face looks right familiar.

[Guy Madison]

Could be maybe an Abilene. That's where your boy said.

[Tad Lawson]

Bill Hickok. Wild Bill Hickok. Of course. Tad was telling me about what happened last night and, well, I reckon he shouldn't have told me, not after he promised.

[Guy Madison]

That's all right, ma'am.

[Tad Lawson]

Well, I really can't blame the boy. He was all fired. Excited about meeting you and all. Wow. Bill.

[Guy Madison]

Morning, Ted.

[Tad Lawson]

And Jingles.

[Andy Devine]

Howdy, son. Say, ain't you all dressed up?

[Tad Lawson]

My, my, real pretty ma and me's fixing to go to church picnic after a while. Gosh, what are you doing here? I thought.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, now, there was an accident at the mine, Tad. Some dirty varmint. Excuse me, ma'am. Some dirty skunk tried to blow us up. What?

[Guy Madison]

That's right, Mrs. Lawson. Say, Tad, you didn't tell anybody besides your mother about us being up there at the mine, did you?

[Tad Lawson]

Oh, no, no, honest, Wild Bill, I didn't tell anybody.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, well, now, come on, let's get inside. I sure could use a cup of coffee.

[Guy Madison]

Hold it, Jingles.

[Andy Devine]

Just one cup and, well, maybe some bacon.

[Guy Madison]

Look over there.

[Tad Lawson]

Yeah. Fire. Hey, look, Ma, Smoke's coming out of the canyon. Come on, let's go see.

[Guy Madison]

No, Ted, you better stay here with your mom. Jingles and I'll ride over and have a look.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, all right. And, ma'am.

[Tad Lawson]

Yes?

[Andy Devine]

Keep that coffee arm. Hey, look there, Bill. He ain't much of a fire at all, but sure, a lot of smoke.

[Guy Madison]

I got a hunch that fire just didn't start by itself.

[Andy Devine]

What you mean?

[Guy Madison]

Get back, Jingles. Here, behind these boulders.

[Andy Devine]

Hey, what in tarnation's going on around here?

[Guy Madison]

That fire was set to get Tad up here. I reckon they were surprised to see us.

[Andy Devine]

Hey, look, Bill. There they go. Come on, we'll head them off.

[Guy Madison]

After seeing us, they'll probably be on their Way to the sheriff's house. It's Tad they want. Come on.

[Andy Devine]

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. There they are, Bill. Just pulling up to the house. I'll take the one on the pinhole.

[Guy Madison]

Careful, Jingles. You don't want to hit Mrs. Lawson or Ted.

[Andy Devine]

They're breaking for the trees.

[Guy Madison]

Let's get inside the house. Mrs. Lawson. You all right?

[Tad Lawson]

Yes, yes, I'm all right.

[Guy Madison]

Bill, where's Tad?

[Tad Lawson]

He's right here.

[Guy Madison]

Down, down, all of you. Jingles, take that side of the house.

[Andy Devine]

I'll take it.

[Tad Lawson]

Who are those young men? Who are they? Wild Bill.

[Guy Madison]

Well, I'm right sure. One of them is Frank Perry, ma'am.

[Tad Lawson]

Perry? But I don't understand.

[Guy Madison]

He and slade want us, Mrs. Lawson. And they want Tad.

[Tad Lawson]

Ted.

[Andy Devine]

But why?

[Guy Madison]

Because Tad knows that I was up in the mine, not the Missouri Kid.

[Andy Devine]

Watch your Bill. One of them sneaking around the barn.

[Guy Madison]

I see him.

[Andy Devine]

Doggone it.

[Guy Madison]

What's the matter?

[Andy Devine]

Oh, look at what one of them skunks did, Bill. Shot a whole pump through the coffee pot.

[Guy Madison]

Hold it, Jingles.

[Andy Devine]

Hey, they're getting away, Bill.

[Guy Madison]

We'll get them. But first we got to see to it that Nothing happens to Mrs. Lawson and Tad.

[Tad Lawson]

Oh, we'll be all right. I got Dad's rifle. I can take care of things.

[Guy Madison]

Sorry, son, but I don't think you and your mother ought to stay here.

[Andy Devine]

If there's someone you could stay with for a spell, man.

[Tad Lawson]

Well, yes, there's the Crowleys. Their place is just at the edge of town.

[Guy Madison]

Plenty of men folk around?

[Tad Lawson]

Oh, plenty.

[Guy Madison]

All right, let's ride, then.

[Tad Lawson]

Oh, I hate to put you to all this trouble, Wild Bill.

[Guy Madison]

No trouble at all, ma'am. Jingles and I have business in town.

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[Andy Devine]

No purchase necessary. VGW Group void. We're prohibited by law 21 + terms and conditions apply. Bill, this is plum loco. You walking right into town this way in broad daylight. Too many folks still think you're the Missouri Kid.

[Guy Madison]

Sure they do. But the Missouri Kid is supposed to be dead.

[Andy Devine]

Well, there ain't nothing to stop him from Shooting at his ghost.

[Guy Madison]

Well, in that case, you cover the other side of the street and keep a sharp eye on the windows.

[Andy Devine]

You ain't told me yet where we're going.

[Guy Madison]

To the saloon. That's where we might find the deputy.

[Andy Devine]

Good. That's one hombre I'm hankering to have a few words with.

[Guy Madison]

Now, you let me handle him.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, just let me bang his head against the wall a few times, Bill. Just a few teensy weensy times. That's all I have.

[Guy Madison]

Oh, all right. Let's go. In.

[Andy Devine]

The Missouri kick. I thought he was dead.

[Marty Slade]

Howdy, strangers. What'd it be?

[Guy Madison]

Seen the deputy sheriff around, bartender?

[Marty Slade]

Why, no. No, I, I.

[Panhandle Jim]

Hello there. Couldn't talk for a spell. I was eating Corn Pops. You know, it's bad manners to talk with your mouth full. Especially when you got nothing to say. I got something to say, though. Something big. It's about Kellogg's Corn Pops, that wonderful eating cereal that's already sweetened for you. Now, listen close here. Corn Pops are hearts of corn, all puffed up big and crisp, with plenty of tasty sweetening on them. Now, you can eat Kellogg's Corn Pops the way I eat them when I listen to Wild Bill the Hickok. Right out of the box, by the handful. But come breakfast time, pour them out in a bowl and add a little milk. But don't go putting any sugar on Kellogg's corn pots. No, sir. Because like I just said, Corn Pops already got the sweetening right on them. Every single Corn Pop. Now, if you're eating them right now, look at the bag inside the box. Well, that bag is pure aluminum. Keeps Kellogg's Corn Pops fresh up to 10 times longer. And your mom will want to know this. That bag's wonderful for storing things in the refrigerator for wrapping sandwiches in. Now, don't go fussing with one box of Kellogg's Corn Pops. Get your mom to load up big and keep them on the pantry shelf. Then out of the box or out of the bowl, you can have all the Kellogg's Corn Pops you want. Now, let's tell everybody who loves Corn Pops. Kids love Pops. Moms love Pops. Pops love Pops. Now you're talking.

[Narrator]

Now back to Wild Bill Hickok, who ran straight into gunfire when he started looking for the deputy in the saloon.

[Guy Madison]

You must have a bad memory, bartender. Or bad eyesight.

[Tad Lawson]

Yeah.

[Andy Devine]

That deputy was standing right behind the piano.

[Guy Madison]

Get him on his feet, Jingles. He's not hurt.

[Andy Devine]

It'll be a pleasure, Bill. A pleasure.

[Marty Slade]

Gee, stranger, you ain't I mean, you.

[Guy Madison]

Couldn'T be the Missouri Kid. What do you think?

[Marty Slade]

I know you ain't. Not with a draw as fast as that one. The Missouri Kid, I hear tell, ain't much of a gunfighter. He gets others to do his killings for him.

[Guy Madison]

So I heard too.

[Marty Slade]

There's only one man I ever hear to have had a draw as fast as yours, stranger and that's Wild Bill Hickok.

[Andy Devine]

And that's just who he is. Bartender, Wild Bill is sell. Come on, deputy. Come on, now. Leave me alone. Well, what'll we do with this critter, Bill?

[Guy Madison]

Ask him a few questions first, and.

[Andy Devine]

I'll bet he answers too. Won't you, Deputy? Won't you?

[Frank Perry]

Where's Frank Barry?

[Guy Madison]

Where's Frank Barry, Perry?

[Marty Slade]

I don't know.

[Guy Madison]

He doesn't know, Jingles.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, sure he does. Sure he does.

[Panhandle Jim]

Wait, wait, wait.

[Guy Madison]

Where is he?

[Andy Devine]

Maybe up at the cabin, Lone river way.

[Frank Perry]

I don't know.

[Guy Madison]

All right, Jingles, that's enough.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, Bill, just one more time around, please.

[Guy Madison]

No. Oh, we'll take him down to the jail, then. We're riding after Slade and Perry. And I've got a hunch we'll find the Missouri Kid too.

[Andy Devine]

Now, them hombres sure made it easy for us to trail them. Bill. Look at them tracks here along the river. Can see them a mile away.

[Guy Madison]

Yeah, maybe they made it a little too easy for us. Maybe they're expecting us.

[Andy Devine]

You reckon so?

[Guy Madison]

Pull up a minute. Listen.

[Andy Devine]

Don't hear a thing except the river.

[Guy Madison]

Sure you do.

[Andy Devine]

Hey. Hey, you're right. Horses somewhere in back of us.

[Guy Madison]

Not far behind, either.

[Andy Devine]

Them varmints double back on us.

[Guy Madison]

Let's give them a surprise. Jingles, get behind those rocks.

[Andy Devine]

Must be Perry and Slade.

[Guy Madison]

Yeah, that's right. Here's where we meet the Missouri Kid.

[Andy Devine]

You're sure one of them is the Missouri Kid?

[Guy Madison]

That's right. And I want to hear him say so.

[Andy Devine]

Oh, don't worry. I'll make him talk.

[Guy Madison]

Quiet. Here they come. All right, boys.

[Andy Devine]

Reach, Hickok. Hit him.

[Guy Madison]

I said reach.

[Andy Devine]

Slay.

[Guy Madison]

But not for your gun. Now, both of you, get off those horses. Drop your gun.

[Marty Slade]

Look, Hickok, let me take care of my hand. It's bleeding bad.

[Guy Madison]

See what you can do for sleigh, Jingles.

[Frank Perry]

You can't get away with this. Hickok. I'm a respectable citizen.

[Guy Madison]

Save your breath, Barry. I know you're the Missouri Kid.

[Marty Slade]

That fool deputy must have talked, boy.

[Frank Perry]

Shut up, you fool.

[Andy Devine]

Look out for him, Bill.

[Guy Madison]

Come back, Barry.

[Andy Devine]

Shoot him.

[Guy Madison]

Bill, he hasn't got a gun. Jingle. I'm going in after him. Give up, Barry.

[Frank Perry]

Get away from me.

[Guy Madison]

That's as far as you go.

[Frank Perry]

Let it go.

[Andy Devine]

Let go.

[Guy Madison]

Who killed the marshal?

[Frank Perry]

I don't know.

[Guy Madison]

Okay, underwater with you. Who killed him?

[Frank Perry]

The deputy.

[Andy Devine]

Who's the deputy?

[Guy Madison]

On your orders.

[Andy Devine]

No, I had nothing to do with it.

[Guy Madison]

You had him killed because he was pretty sure you were the Missouri Kid.

[Frank Perry]

Yeah, sure, sure.

[Andy Devine]

Now let me go. Let me go.

[Guy Madison]

All right, Perry, let's go back to shore. I got some more questions.

[Frank Perry]

I know, I know. I'm finished. I told the deputy to grab the first stranger coming into town. Let it get around. He was a Missouri Kid. I didn't know it'd be you.

[Guy Madison]

Then there'd be a lynching. The Missouri Kid would be dead. The law would stop looking for you.

[Frank Perry]

Yeah. Yeah, I'm the Missouri Kid.

[Guy Madison]

I thought so.

[Andy Devine]

Jumping catfish. Bill. I thought you was both gonna drown.

[Guy Madison]

So did Perry.

[Andy Devine]

Hey, did he say he was a Missouri Kid?

[Guy Madison]

Yeah, after I held him underwater.

[Andy Devine]

Hey, you know something, Bill?

[Guy Madison]

What's that, Jingles?

[Andy Devine]

Well, we started out hunting. And then you went swimming and, well, you wound up fishing.

[Guy Madison]

That's right. And here's what we caught. A big fish who thought the law wouldn't catch up with him.

[Narrator]

And now here are the stars of Wild Bill Hickok, Guy Madison and Andy Devine.

[Guy Madison]

Andy and I sure hope you enjoyed our adventure today and that you'll be with Wild Bill and Jingles again next week.

[Andy Devine]

Yeah. And I guarantee you I won't take care of more than 30 or 40 bad men.

[Guy Madison]

If I know you, Andy, you'll have enough trouble just taking care of yourself. Meanwhile, Andy and I hope you'll be eating Kellogg's Corn Pops like we do.

[Andy Devine]

That's right. It's the great new cereal with the sweetening already on it.

[Guy Madison]

We think Kellogg's Corn Pops are great. So long.

[Andy Devine]

See you next week.

[Narrator]

Yes, sir. Be sure to listen. Next week, this same time, same station. When Kellogg's Corn Pops again bring you Wild Bill Hickok starring Guy Madison and Andy Devine in person. Directed by Paul Pierce. Music by Dick Orant. This is a David Hyre production. This is Charlie Lyon reminding you. Kids love Pops, Moms love Pops. Pops love Pops. Kellogg's Corn Pop.

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[Andy Devine]

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