Billy The Kid with Tex Ritter | All Star Western Theatre (10-06-46)

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Billy The Kid with Tex Ritter | All Star Western Theatre (10-06-46)"

Introduction

In this riveting episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rines delves into the classic radio drama "Billy the Kid," originally aired on October 6, 1946, as part of the All Star Western Theatre. Featuring the charismatic Tex Ritter in the titular role and a special musical appearance by Colleen Summers (also known as Mary Ford), this episode masterfully brings to life the tumultuous journey of one of the Wild West's most infamous outlaws. The episode not only showcases exceptional storytelling but also highlights the rich musical interludes that enhance the narrative's depth and emotional resonance.

Musical Performances

The episode opens with Tex Ritter performing "A Song Under a Western Moon," setting the tone for the adventure that is about to unfold. Ritter’s rendition is imbued with the quintessential Western charm, capturing the essence of cowboy life and the untamed spirit of the frontier.

Later in the episode, after the dramatic conclusion of Billy the Kid’s tale, Tex Ritter returns to perform "You Will Have to Pay," a song that poignantly reflects the moral lessons imparted by the story. Colleen Summers also contributes with her heartfelt performance of "Someone Won Your Heart," adding an emotional layer to the narrative and deepening the listener's connection to the characters.

Main Story: The Rise and Fall of Billy the Kid

The heart of the episode centers around the life and eventual downfall of Billy the Kid, portrayed with intense realism by Tex Ritter. The story begins with Billy's early life in the 1870s, highlighting his transformation from a law-abiding youth into a notorious outlaw.

Early Life and Friendship with Pat Garrett

Billy, though born to poor parents, enjoys a typical childhood until his close friendship with Pat Garrett teaches him the art of gunmanship. At [09:57], Cotton Seed Clark narrates, “Although from poor parents, his youth was like that of any normal law-abiding boy of the early 1870s.” Under Garrett’s mentorship, Billy becomes adept with a six-shooter, practicing relentless quick draws that would later define his violent tendencies.

The Turning Point: Becoming an Outlaw

Billy's first act of violence is spontaneous, marking his irreversible descent into a life of crime. At [12:53], Marty Montana articulates Billy’s internal conflict:

"Billy was your best friend. Was it right, Pete. But Billy turned out to be a heartless, cold blooded killer."

This moment underscores the tragic transformation driven by Billy's boastful nature and newfound skills.

Conflict with Ranchers and the Formation of a Gang

The narrative escalates as Billy becomes entangled in the violent disputes between ranchers John Cheetham and Alec McSwain, who seek to monopolize the stock grazing business in Pecos Valley. At [15:04], Cotton Seed Clark explains:

"John Chisholm and his partner, Alec McSwain, were determined to establish a monopoly of the stock grazing business and make themselves the cattle kings of the Pecos Valley."

Billy’s alliance with Chisholm results in a spree of killings, including the murders of his own companion, Joe McCluskey, and two rival ranchers, thereby escalating his notoriety.

The Pursuit: Sheriff Brady and Deputy Hindman

Sheriff Brady and his deputy, George Hindman, become relentless in their pursuit of Billy. At [16:21], Brady expresses his apprehension:

“I got a feeling we won't come out of this. And alive.”

Despite their determination, Billy evades capture, further cementing his legend as an elusive desperado.

The Reunion and Final Confrontation with Pat Garrett

Two years after Brady and Hindman’s death, Pat Garrett, now a deputy U.S. Marshal, seeks to capture Billy. In a poignant twist, Garrett arrives at the Maxwell ranch, where Billy hides under the reluctant protection of Pete Maxwell and his daughter Mary. The tension culminates in a dramatic showdown between former friends.

At [20:07], Garrett confronts Billy, delivering a heartbreaking ultimatum:

“Billy. Now look, boys, this might have no gunplay in here... I was sent here to get you, Billy. And I aim to do it.”

Billy’s conflicted emotions surface as he reflects on their shared past:

“I never known you to miss your man before. Didn't see you."

The confrontation ends tragically with Garrett drawing first, symbolizing the inescapable consequences of Billy’s life of violence.

Moral and Conclusion

The episode concludes with a moral reflection delivered by Marty Montana:

“Boys and girls, it's an old, old story, but one I hope you will all remember as you grow up. In all history, never has it been known that crime has a reward other than hardships and suffering to oneself and to other people.”

This poignant message underscores the timeless lesson of justice and the personal costs of a life plagued by violence.

Closing Musical Tribute

Tex Ritter reprises the theme with "You Will Have to Pay," reinforcing the episode’s moral through evocative lyrics that echo the consequences of Billy's actions. The song serves as a haunting reminder of the inevitable reckoning that follows a life of crime.

Teaser for Next Episode

The episode wraps up with Cotton Seed Clark announcing the next week’s feature: Johnny Mack Brown hosting a story about Wild Bill Hickok, promising another enthralling tale from the annals of the Wild West.

Notable Quotes

• Marty Montana ([07:39]): "Howdy, ladies and gentlemen and boys and girls and cotton seed."

• Pat Garrett ([20:14]): "I was sent here to get you, Billy. And I aim to do it."

• Marty Montana ([21:42]): "Let's ride in together this time, Billy. It'll be a lot easier that way."

Conclusion

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns expertly blends dynamic storytelling with compelling musical performances, offering listeners an immersive experience into the legendary tale of Billy the Kid. Through rich dialogue, intense character portrayals, and evocative music, the podcast not only entertains but also imparts valuable moral lessons about the repercussions of a life driven by violence and rebellion. Whether you're a longtime fan of Western dramas or new to the genre, this episode offers a captivating journey into the heart of the Wild West.

Transcript

[Marty Montana]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old time radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be All Star Western Theater Original air dates October 6, 1946. And the title is Billy the Kid. And this one's got Tex Ritter in the lead role. We also have a special musical guest of Colleen Summers. Now, some of you may go. I don't recognize that name. This comes from 1946. Who? How would I know? Well, believe it or not, Colleen Summers is also known as Mary Ford. And again, you're probably going, who the heck's Mary Ford? Well, a little small tidbit on Mary Ford also Colleen Summers was that she was married to Les Paul and had three kids with him. So there's your little info for the day. Let's get into this episode again. Original air date is October 6, 1946 and the title is Billy the Kid. Let's get into it. And again, thanks for listening.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

The Bakers of Weber's Bread present your.

[Marty Montana]

All star Western City lifting along singing.

[Tex Ritter]

A song under a western moon.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Yes, it's your all star Western theater, brought to you by the bankers of Weber's Bread, featuring four William and the writers of the purple stage, Colleen Summers, Weber's grand host, Monty Montana and his special guest Western pictures. Hard rising, straight shooting cowboy singing star Tex Ritter in the title role of our western theater production of Billy the Kid. My name is Cotton Steve Clark and here are the riders of the purple sage Yippee a yippee O In the.

[Tex Ritter]

Day home we go For a cowboy has to sing and a cowboy has to yell or he falls Heart would break inside of him at the gate of the home corral when this new day is born I go riding Yippee air wide O B O S I.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Roll Yippee o Till the sun in.

[Tex Ritter]

The hills goes high Yippee a last when I get home Yippie yay Yippee O In a day home we go For a cowboy has to sing and a cowboy has to yell or his heart would break inside of him at the gate of.

[Marty Montana]

There's a tired pony.

[Tex Ritter]

Glad that it's over for tonight we'll be dreaming of over Yippee a O yip e O Until the day we die Yippee a Yippee o In the day home we go For a cowboy has to sing and a cowboy has to yell or his heart would break inside of him at the gate of the home corral.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Yes, folks, the Bakers of Weber's Bread have planned a grand half hour of Western entertainment which we all hope will be to your liking about this time of day. And now a word for Weber's Bread from Ed Sandler. In the tradition of the Old west, hospitality plays a mighty important part. Yes, Western hospitality is world famous. Certainly a part of that Western hospitality.

[Marty Montana]

Is the fine meal served to all.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Who come to visit, friend and stranger alike.

[Marty Montana]

And of all the good food served.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Good bread plays its important part. True, Western hospitality is still with us. And so that you can be sure you're serving your guests one of the finest of all Western food products, see to it that you have plenty of good Weber's Bread on hand at all times. Then you'll be prepared to serve your guests expected or unexpected. Sandwiches, you can be sure are good. Webers are proud of their position as bread leaders in the West. Good Weber's Bread. And here is something that's mighty good for a heavy heart. The grandest of all heart song singers, Ms. Colleen Summers with Someone won your heart, little dollar.

[Colleen Summers]

Someone won your heart little dolly Now I'm all alone Someone took my place and left an empty place in my heart When I love you oh, you found another when you think of me as the world the one who won your heart little darling I will if you didn't know Someone won your heart little darling all that and pour it all apart when it took your love for me if I could turn back the page of yesterday to the love that we are here Someone on your heart now.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

It was Will Rogers who once said, I never met a man I didn't like. Well, we're going to take the words of that fine gesture of a great man and give it another meaning. Here is a man of the west that is liked by every person that ever met him. Friends and neighbors, one of the greatest cowboys of all time, Weber's All Star Western Theater host, Marty Montana.

[Marty Montana]

Howdy, ladies and gentlemen and boys and girls and cotton seed. It makes me feel pretty good to have you say such nice things about me.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Well, Marty, all the folks who know you know that I'm dead, right. And I also know that's why the folks at Webbers are proud to have you represent them. But I'm not trying to embarrass you.

[Marty Montana]

Before all of these folks.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

So suppose you just break down and tell everybody what the All Star Western Theater has in store for them today.

[Marty Montana]

Three things, Cottonseed. One is the story of the Old west, the life of that notorious bad man, Billy the Kid.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

And number two is that great star.

[Marty Montana]

Of western pictures and my mighty good friend, Text Ritter. And here he is in person. Hello, Monty, ladies and gentlemen. Well, Text, I guess. Just a minute, Monty. You're kind of rushing me, boy. Yeah, how's that? I said howdy. Ladies and gentlemen. You didn't give me time to say hello to the boys and girls. For that text, I owe you a real apology. If it wasn't for the boys and girls, us western folk wouldn't be in business. You're right there, Tex. They didn't mighty good to me too. Besides, they eat a lot of Weber's bread. Would you mind saying that again? You heard me. Now suppose we get into our story of Billy the Kid, my time.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Just a minute, Muddy. You're overlooking something. You said you had three things in store for the folks, so what about number three?

[Marty Montana]

I was summoned to that. And it's a surprise to you, Tex. As well. As for the folk placement, a good friend of ours dropped in to give us a hand with our story of Billy the Kid. Another great favor to the western screen, Dennis Moore. Hello, folks. Hiya, Tex. Now anything can happen. Don't start on me, Tex, or I'll tell the folks how I whipped you in that last picture we made together. Dennis, you and Tex kind of let up on each other now and we'll get on with our story. And before we tell this tale of a bad man, Monty, I'd like to ask for all the boys and girls listening to give a lot of thought to something that we should all remember. But I think I'll save that until after our story's over. Perhaps it'll have more meaning then. And here he is, folks, Tex Ritter as Billy the Kid. With his sidekick, Dennis Moore as Pat Garrett. Cotton Seed, supposing you take over the scene.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

The story of Billy the Kid is that of a boy whose opportunities in early life were far removed from the.

[Marty Montana]

Career followed that of a ruthless killer.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Although from poor parents, his youth was like that of any normal law abiding boy of the early 1870s. It was his closest friend and pal, Pat Garrick, who taught this future bad man of the west how to handle six guns with the deadly accuracy of the truest era. To ride like the wind and to defend himself against physical encounter. For hour upon hour, the Kid would practice a quick draw of his gun. His aim became almost perfect. It might be said that the crime career of Billy the Kid just happened. For his first killing was cruelly committed on the spur of the moment. Pat Garrick seemed to sense that Billy was destined to Stray from the life he led as a youth, the Kid was a little too boastful of his ability with the gun. It was a fall Day in 1878 that his lifelong friend Pat Garrick suggested that the two of them ride into the county seat town of White Oaks, New Mexico, and apply to Sheriff Brady for jobs as deputy sheriffs to assist in keeping law and order in Lincoln County. With a lack of anything else to do, the kids submitted to Garrett's suggestion and together they rode for White Oaks. As they reached Twin Forks Road, Garrett could see that something was troubling the Kid.

[Marty Montana]

What's on your mind, Billy? You haven't had much to say. Nothing. I was just thinking. You're not figuring on backing out of this deputy job, are you? Well, it's like this, Pat. I got a little business over the Pete Maxwell spread. You ride in to see the sheriff and tell him I'll drop by tomorrow. What's over to Pete Maxwell's that you're so interested in, other than his daughter? What's over to Maxwell's that's interesting, other than his daughter? Look, Billy, I don't want to tell you what to do, but I wish you'd string along with me. The county needs good deputies and. Now listen, Pat, to be honest about it, I don't want to be no deputy. That ain't my idea of making an easy living. Making a living ain't supposed to be easy, Billy. Well, don't make sense. You mean making an honest living don't make sense this day and time? A man's life is as good as his brawl. And I'm about the fastest in these parts, that's why. You'd make a mighty good piece, Officer. Billy. Yeah? Then tell me why I should be working for the sheriff when I know more than he does. He should be working for me. That's a wrong idea, Billy. If you keep on thinking that way, them guns of yours might get you in a whole pack of trouble someday. I'll be the judge of how to handle my guns. Right now, I'm taking the left fork for Pete Maxwell spread. I wish you'd change your mind. Sorry, Pat, but we don't think alike. I'll see you later.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

That was Billy the Kid's first outright admission of a wayward leaning. Billy and Maxwell's daughter seemed to hit.

[Marty Montana]

It off pretty well together.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

But during the next two or three weeks, he paid steady court to her. It was rather late one night when the Ted left Maxwell's place and rode into White Oaks, apparently to Pass the time of night at Peg Martin's Palace. He dismounted and strolled through the batwing.

[Marty Montana]

Doors up to the bar.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Not being a drinking man, he ordered his favorite sarsaparilla. A rough, unshaven gunslick was standing to his left.

[Marty Montana]

What was that you ordered, son? Sarsaparilla. Sasparilla. You must be the teetotalembre they called Billy the Kid. That's right. I hear tell you mighty handy with your shooting irons. That's right. Hear tell you paying steady court to Pete Maxwell's daughter? That's right. And I hear tell she's teaching you how to crochet. Yeah. You know, that little Maxwell filly is a mighty pretty girl. I wonder how she'd feel if a real man was that coal on her. Partner, I don't know who you are or where you come from, but I got a feeling you ain't going back. What do you mean by that, punk? I mean you'd better start drawing. Cause I'm gonna put a hole right through your heart. Why, you little spun up. I hear tell you ain't gonna be heard from no more. Hey, young fella. I saw that. I might also add that you handle yourself mighty smooth. Like I can take care of myself. Ah, I'd like to have a little talk with you. My name's John Cheetham. Oh, yeah, I heard of you. How about riding over to my spread in the morning? I got a proposition that might interest a man like you.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

John Chisholm and his partner, Alec McSwain, were determined to establish a monopoly of the stock grazing business and make themselves the cattle kings of the Pecos Valley. It was a dangerous business and trouble between the ranchers was a daily occurrence. The smaller band also got together. Men who had important cattle interests and were anxious to defend them.

[Marty Montana]

Both sides were prepared for what was.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Destined to become a deadly conflict. Chisholm lost no time in hiring the Kid that next morning. He liked the Kid's daredevil ways. His cool manner and his deadly marksmanship. All combined with what seemed to be.

[Marty Montana]

An absolute delight in murder.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Within a short period of time after his deal with Gibbon, the Kid added three more notches to his gun. That of his own Companion, Joe McCluskey, and two ranchers of the opposing forces, Billy Martin and Frank Baker. The news of the killing spread fast, reaching the ears of Sheriff Brady and his deputy, George Hyman. Now the Kid was a hunted man. Early one Thursday morning, Sheriff Brady and Hindman rode for the home of the Kid. Knowing of his record of cold blooded killings. They Fully recognized the fact that their chances of coming back alive were hardly equal.

[Marty Montana]

I don't like this, Brady. You're not afraid, are you, George? No, not exactly. You know, we've been on some mighty tough manhunts before, and so far we've always been on the winning side. But somehow or other, I got a feeling we won't come out of this. And alive.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

As the Sheriff and Hindman approached, the kids spread. Little did they realize that they were in the focus of a powerful set of binoculars in the hands of Billy the Cat.

[Marty Montana]

What do you see, Kid? Who are these? The law. Two of them on horseback. One of them is Brady. What you going to do? What am I going to do? Either me or them two gunmen are going to die.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

The Kid then stepped inside the barn from view and placed himself in redditor. 15 minutes had elapsed when Brady and Hindman rode up and approached the Kid's henchman, who was leaning against the corral gate next to the barn. Howdy, stranger. I'm Sheriff Brady.

[Marty Montana]

How are you, Sheriff? What's up?

[Cotton Seed Clark]

We're looking for Billy the Kid.

[Marty Montana]

Do you know where he is? No, I ain't seen him, Sheriff. What do you want him for? You know what we want him for. Cold blooded murder. Here I am, Sheriff.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Start drawing. When the smoke cleared, Brady and Hindman lay dead. Billy the Kid's bold defiance of the law, the reign of terror and bloodshed spread far and wide. He formed a band of gunmen, and for two years following the killing of Brady and Hyman terrorized the country. Always two. Always the dashing desperado, he seemed to bear a charmed existence. A hundred bullets sped towards him, but not one reached its mark. He had now brought his known death toll to 11. It was early July 1881, two years after the killing of Brady and Hyman, that a deputy United States Marshal arrived in White Oaks. Sent by the government to capture Billy the Kid, dead or alive, this man was Pat Garrett. Yes, the same Pat Garrett that was the boyhood pal of Billy the Kid. Meanwhile with POTS is searching far and wide for him. The Kid decided his best move was to hide where his pursuers would least expect to find him, in the home of his old friend, Pete Maxwell. Although this did not please Maxwell in the least, he agreed with his daughter Mary to allow the Kid a couple.

[Colleen Summers]

Of days to figure.

[Marty Montana]

Billy, it's mighty risky, us keeping you in hiding here. They'd never think they're looking for me here, Pete.

[Colleen Summers]

But Daddy, we can't turn them out.

[Marty Montana]

Oh, all right. Belly. But I'm doing this because I'm Mary. Not with my better judgment. I'll move on in a couple of days. But I've got to get some rest before I can write.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

The finger of fate was now at work. And the next night the new marshal, Pat Garrett, made a friendly call at the Maxwell ranch to renew old acquaintances. Not in the least suspecting that he was walking into the very hiding place of Milly the Kid, his boyhood pal.

[Colleen Summers]

How about the door, the back room?

[Marty Montana]

More than likely old Jim Matthews and renegade. Hello, Pete. Why, Pat Garrett. What are you doing in these thoughts? Official business for Uncle Sam. But I figured a little social visit would be in order tonight.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

How are you, Mary?

[Colleen Summers]

Fine, fine, Pat. Glad to see you.

[Marty Montana]

Yeah, sit down, Pat.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Sit down.

[Marty Montana]

Tell me about this official business you're on. Well, Pete, the boss man sent me down to get Billy.

[Colleen Summers]

To get Billy?

[Marty Montana]

That's right, Mary. Of course, I know that you was mighty fond of him once, Pat.

[Colleen Summers]

How could you do such a thing?

[Marty Montana]

Billy was your best friend. Was is right, Pete. But Billy turned out to be a heartless, cold blooded killer. And I've got a job to do. Then you'd better get to doing it, Pat. Billy. Now look, boys, this might have no gunplay in here.

[Colleen Summers]

Pat, you can't teach.

[Marty Montana]

You and me respond. I can be quiet and perhaps got some business to settle. I reckon you know why I'm here, Billy. Yeah, I heard. But don't draw on me, Pat. You've made quite a name for yourself since I left this country. That's right. So have you. I think I'm a little prouder of my name than you are of yours. Now look, boys, you old friends. Let's settle this thing. Peaceable life. That's up to pet. I was sent here to get you, Billy. And I aim to do it. How you gonna do it? Dead or alive? And you can make it mighty easy on everybody by coming along peaceable path. I hate to kill you, but if you so much as bat an eyelash at your gun, you're a dead man. You're forgetting who taught you how to draw that quick. And you're forgetting that I never miss my mark. I'm not overlooking a thing. You still thinking about drawing on me right now, Billy? I'm thinking about that morning when you and me headed down to town to become deputy sheriff.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

We came to a fork in the road, remember?

[Marty Montana]

Yeah. I took the left fork and I.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Took the right fork.

[Marty Montana]

Let's ride in together this time, Billy. It'll be A lot easier that way. I reckon you'd better draw, Pat. This is the crossroad again. That's right. And I'm still taking the right road. Sorry, Billy, but I had to do it. I reckon you done me in past. This had to come someday. Oh, I guess so. But I hate. I hate that it had to be you that did it. You beat me to the draw and fired first. I've never known you to miss your man before. Didn't see you.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Didn't see me.

[Marty Montana]

Something crazy happened just as a distance reach for my gun. I saw a fork in the road not far in the wrong place. Well, Tex, we want to thank you for fearing on Weber's All Star Theater. And to you, Dennis Moore, for dropping in to give your old friend a helping hand. It was a real pleasure, Marty. And now, Tex, that special thought for the boys and girls you mentioned just before our story. Boys and girls, it's an old, old story, but one I hope you will all remember as you grow up. In all history, never has it been known that crime has a reward other than hardships and suffering to oneself and to other people. Remember the story of Billy the Kid. Thank you, Tex Ritter. And now here once more is Cotton Seed Clark.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Well, folks, I know you're all expecting a song from Tex Ritter, so we're going to hold him over long enough for just that. The title of this song seems to kind of fit the moral of our story today, but it so happens that it's the number one hit song of the nation on phonograph record by Tex Ritter himself. And here he is to sing for you. You will have to pay.

[Marty Montana]

You will have to pay for your yesterday you been living all along and allow you bro. Unkind words you spoke you recall them when I'm gone. I was good to you and you know it's true. I tried to please every way you.

[Tex Ritter]

All stone my heart broke it all apart.

[Marty Montana]

But someday you'll have to pay. You will have to pay for your yesterday it will all come home to you.

[Tex Ritter]

You'll pay for your sin time and time again. I won't even pity you.

[Marty Montana]

I was good to you and you know it's true.

[Tex Ritter]

I tried to please every witch.

[Marty Montana]

You all stone my heart broke it all apart. But someday you'll have to pay.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

So long till you text Ritter. Come back and visit with us again real soon.

[Marty Montana]

Been mighty nice, Cotton Seed Marty. So long, folks.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

So long, text. And now, here's another word from our friend Ed Chandler. Friends in the days with Pony Express and the Wells Fargo stagecoach. The watchword of the day was dependability. Cross country travelers could depend on the old stagecoach arriving at its destination. The United States Mail service in great measure depended on the Pony Express. Yes, dependability was and is a fine characteristic of any service or product. And I'd like to tell you a little bit about the dependability of Weber's Bread. When you serve Weber's good bread, you can always depend on its flavor, texture and freshness. It's uniformly and scientifically baked with the finest ingredients to assure that dependability.

[Marty Montana]

To say it simply, weber's Bread is always good bread.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Yes, Weber's Bread is always good bread. And here once more is America's great western singing stars, Boy willing. And the writers and the Purple sage, Al SL And Jimmy Dean are heading down Santa Fe way.

[Tex Ritter]

Right down to Santa Fe. Just beyond the mountains and across the way See that sun hang blowing the wet oh, the land I love him the best Here we go my old got to see a preach about a gal so I turn the trail and yonder we'll go Riding down the center say hey, riding down Riding down the Santa Fe Going to see the boss and I'll collect my pay Need a hundred dollars a month to get that ring she's been waiting for don't be fool I hope and O She'll be there waiting at the door Go across the trail and yonder will go Riding down a channel say hey, Riding down a channel.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

The writers of the Purple Sage. You know, folks, people in different parts of the country have different ideas about the cowboy, his life and his habits. But folks who really know him can vouch for one thing. A cowboy has religion. Perhaps he doesn't show it outwardly, but you can bet your bottom dollar he keeps in mighty close touch with his boss in the sky. Religion comes natural with him. Riding range at night under a full moon flanked by millions of stars. Well, a fellow can't help but think. And then suddenly he finds himself talking with somebody that understands him as no one else does.

[Marty Montana]

For the blue horizon where the mountain night I'll paddle up my faithful pinholes and bid the boys goodbye I'll say so long to mom and dad and tell sister not to cross. Heading for the blue horizon where the mountains meet the sky we're gonna ride, ride, ride, ride down the dirt we trail to the last not free.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Where.

[Marty Montana]

Hardship so prevail when my round of.

[Colleen Summers]

Days are over and I said my last goodbye I'll be up in the blue horizon.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Where the mountain.

[Marty Montana]

Dead the.

[Cotton Seed Clark]

Bakers of Weber's Bread have presented your All Star Western Theater with Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Stage, Colleen Summers, Weber's Western host, Marty Montana and his special guest Tex Ritter and Dennis Moore. Next week Marty's guest will be Johnny Mack Brown, famous star of Western Pictures and the story of Wild Bill Hickok. The writers of the Purple Sage appeared through the courtesy of Republic Pictures. Until next week then. This is Todd C. Clark reminding you to get Weber's Bread next time. You'll never have to be reminded again. Weber's Bread is good and it's good for you. This is a V Bear product.

[Colleen Summers]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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