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Clem Norman’s Story with Ken Curtis | All Star Western Theatre (09-15-46)
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Original Air Date: September 15, 1946Host: Andrew RhynesShow: All Star Western TheatrePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Ken Curtis• Griff Barnett• Harry Lang• Foy Willing• Al Sloey• Johnny Paul• Jimmy Dean Announcer:• Cottonseed Clark Song List:• ...
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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 date is September 15, 1946 title of this episode is Clem Norman's Story and this one's got Ken Curtis in the lead role. Let's get into it and I hope you enjoy.
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The Bakers of Weber's Bread present your All Star Western Theater Lifting a long thing in a storm under a weather From Hollywood comes your all star Western theaters starring America's great western singers, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Our guest star today is Columbia Pictures. Fine you singing cowboy king Ken Curtis in a story of the west written especially for him. My name is Cottonseed Clark and here are the Riders of the Purple Stuff. In a little while I'm gonna ride into town and every cowboy town I know will limp his feeling so with payday rolls around and so we're feeling fine because there's lots of time until we're all home we're found to work and play with cab and sweat and swear in battle until fay day rolls around Wonders do when all of his work is through Just what I'm going to do now with money to spend and jingle off into town to mingle with all the friends I allow I'm dressing up in style for in a little while I'm going to ride into town and every cowboy town overlifted Feeling going payday rolls around and going feeling fine because there's lots of time until we're all all homes were found to work and play with cattle sweat and swear in battle until payday rolls around. The events that you western fans witness when you attend to rodeo today were all a part of the routine of operating a great cattle ranch. In the old days, any cowboy worth his wages could handle a gun and rope and ride as a matter of course. But his greatest responsibility was getting beef to the market in prime top condition. He was the guardian of an important food source. The bakers of Weber's Bread are the guardians of an important food source too. It is their responsibility to see that Southern California families have good bread. And Weber's Bread is always good bread. It's well mixed and well baked. The firm, even texture and delicious flavor of Weber's Bread make it blend well with other foods. Whoever's bread is always good and always a welcome addition to the daily menu. Buy a loaf of Weber's Bread next time you go shopping. Guest star time at your All Star Western theater Today brings to our microphone Columbia Pictures Brightest new Western singing star. He man looks a fine singing voice in a western way of doing things has made him millions of friends and fans all over the country. And we know you Folks will share the pleasure his personal appearance affords us. Friends and neighbors from the west, to you comes Ken Curtis. Our guest star is heard in a story of the west that is designed to revive our memory and appreciation of those pioneering men of the old west who made such great sacrifice and contribution to our world of today. It has its beginning back in the early 70s. When the sixth gun on a man's hip was judge and jury. And the late draw was conviction and sympathy. To honest, God fearing men like Clem Norman, this kind of law was wrong. It held no future and no reward for mankind. Clem Norman was a man with foresight and a thorough knowledge of writing. Tell Sam Kincaid what I said. I don't want any part of his or his dealings or anything like him. Well, if I was you, Norman, I'd think a long time before I put out that kind of talk to Sam Kincaid. He didn't invite me into this country and I didn't tell him I was coming. And I'll guarant guarantee you I ain't going to let him dictate to me. Now go on, get off my property. All right, Norman. It's your funeral, not mine. And you can also tell him that if he sends any of his gun slicks to call on me, they'd better come loaded for bear. Gettin over here. An honest man ain't got a chance anymore. Mr. Narland. Oh, hello, Jimmy. How are you, son? Dad sent me over to ask you to have supper with us tonight. That's awful nice of him, Jimmy. But I reckon you'd better not count on me tonight. Got some problems to figure out. And besides, he's going to be mighty disappointed. He's planning on a big checker game with you. Yeah, I'm afraid I wouldn't make very good company tonight, son. Tell him I'm sorry. You look worried, Mr. Norman. Is anything wrong? To be honest about it, Jimmy, I'm having trouble with Sam Kincaid. He's trying to force me to sell him 100 acres off my east section. I hear he's bad medicine. Yeah, that's what's worrying me. Everybody that's defied Kincaid landed in trouble. You know what happened to Ed Phillips? Yeah, somebody burned his place to the ground. It was Ken Cage. Cutthroats pound majors locked horns with him. And two nights later a fire wiped out 400 acres of palm wheat crop. You know, it looks like something could be done about it. Son, in this country, the man what can draw his guns the quickest rules the roof. And Kincaid has Enough gunmen on his payroll to do most anything he takes a notion to. Well, being newcomers here, we don't know much about him. But what we've heard makes up for it. As soon as my son Ken gets here, things will be different. I'm anxious to meet him. You talk so much about him, I feel like we're old friends. I haven't seen Ken since he was 15. He was a full grown man then. And that was 10 years ago. He's been living with his mother. When do you expect this? Most any day now. I wrote him about the trouble I was having. And he seemed to think he could help me get things straightened out. That boy is a real fighter, Jimmy. Why, when he was 15, he could handle two men his own size. You're mighty proud of him, aren't you? Well, begging, it's just natural. When Sam Kincaid gets a look at him, he'll think twice before he starts sending anybody down to burn me out. That boy of mine's a real man. Howdy, Clem. Waiting on the stage? Yep. My boy's coming in. Didn't know you had a kid. Well, I'll tell you now, he ain't a kid big as both of us. Gonna put him in charge of your spread. Well, I'd like for him too, if he decides to stay. He's been in the Midwest with his mother for the past 10 years. Hey, Mormon. I've been looking for you. What do you want? Kincaid wants to have a talk with you. Well, he'll have to make it some other time. I'm waiting for my son on the noon stage. Well, I wouldn't put it off if I was you. If Sam Kincaid wants to talk with me, he knows where my place is. Well, I'm telling you, Norman, we're inviting trouble. Don't you go threatening me. Here comes the stage. Clam. Where? Well, yeah, I reckon it's time to get nervous. And I. I sure am too. I know how you feel, Clamp. Yeah, well, if he's as stubborn as you are, Norman, he's gonna have a hard time of getting along in this country. Tell him that and see how far you get. And that goes for Kincaid and all the rest of this of his entrance. You talk like this son of yours is a killer. Oh, no, he ain't no killer. But he can take care of the likes of you. I wonder who that dude is getting off the stage. Hello, dad. Don't you know me? Why, son, you changed so hard I hardly knew you. It's been a long time, hasn't it? Yes, a long time, son. How's your mother? Ah, she's fine. It's back, missy. Thank you, my good man. Hey, Clem, is this that man killing son of yours? I don't want no talk out of you, Pete. Or any of the rest of you either. There's something wrong, dad? Oh, nothing, son. Nothing at all. Now, you come with me. The buckboard's over across the road. Well, maybe he'd rather ride side saddle, Clem. Look here, Pete Duncan, If I was 20 years younger, you wouldn't be talking. Just a minute, dad. Huh? What's the trouble you're having with this gentleman? Oh, none, son. None at all. Come on, let's go. Well, it wouldn't be any of your business if we were having trouble, would it, junior friend? I don't know who you are, but you appear awfully insulting to my father. Now, ain't that too bad? Yes, it is. I object to it. No, son, you better come along with me. Well, what you going to do about it? He's left me no choice other than what this holy smokey that keeps throwing the cucumber. Now, if any of the rest of you gentlemen care to insult my father, now's the time to do it. My son. You. You. What do you know? Boys, this is my son, Ken. Hello. Well, let's be going, Ken. We got a lot of talking to. So, son, you see what I'm faced with. When Kincaid wants something, he goes after it. And when he goes after it, he gets it by hook or crook. What's been done to oppose him? Well, every man who's opposed him so far has met with trouble. He's got the whole country scared of him. Right now he's trying to force me to sell in that hundred acres of pasture land off my east section to take care of the cattle he's probably stolen off of someone else. From what I gather, you can't afford to let that much land go, especially Pastor. Why, son, I can't spare an acre of it. Well, dad, since you don't have organized law here, why don't you round up the other ranchers and fight back? You've got the right idea, son. I thought of it, but I guess you never did anything about it. As long as you all stick together, Kincaid won't be as quick to make his demands. Son, I'm taking your advice. Beginning tomorrow, I'm going to make a few rounds and see what kind of cooperation I get. No, you're doing things the right way. By the way, I'm going into town in the morning. I want to stop off at the bank on some business and then mail a letter to Mother. All right, son. By the way, since that run in you had with Pete Duncan, it might be wise to wear your gun. My gun? Yes, didn't you bring it? I never wear a gun. Why should I? Look, son, you've been living in a different part of the country. Out here, it's every man for himself. You know how to handle guns, don't you? Why, sure, I can knock a squirrel's eye out at 90ft, but I can take care of myself without killing someone. That's not the idea, son. Look, dad, don't worry about me. I can take care of myself. Well, after seeing you handle Pete Duncan today, I guess I should be convinced. By the way, I have some everyday clothes here that might fit you if you didn't want to wear your nice thing. I get it, Dad. I didn't think about the kind of clothes I had on today being so much out of place. And until I got here. Come to think of it, you did look mighty duded up in that rigging. Well, son, it's getting late, and I want to start making the rounds early in the morning. I'm ready for bed myself. I wouldn't lose too much time on that business either. But Kincaid is the kind you say is. You're right, son. You're right. Say, if you get home tomorrow before I do, drop in at the next ranch and meet the Johnsons. They're mighty fine people. All right. I'll do that, Dad. I won't be in town long. Amen. Are you Mr. Kincaid? That's right. What can I do for you? My name is Norman. Ken Norman. Oh, so you're Clem, Norman's boy. I heard how you made your entrance in the town by slapping some sense into one of my men. I hope it did him some good. Well, maybe he'd be careful who he opens his mouth around from now on. What brings you to see me, Norman? I understand you're trying to buy a hundred acres of pasture land for my father. That's right. I might be anxious to make a deal with him. That's the reason I dropped by to see you. He won't sell. Well, to say the least, you're mighty blunt about it. Now, look, Mr. Kincaid, let's understand each other right now. From what I've learned, you've got this country under your thumb. And when you want something, you let nothing stand in your way. I've been mighty successful operating that way, son. Now get to the point. The point is this. My father will not sell to you under any circumstances. And if you make trouble for him, you'll have to answer to me. So I'll have to answer to you. Is that bad? Very bad, Mr. Sincade. Because if you resort to unfair play against him, I'll personally come back here and snap your neck right off your body. Now, look here, Norman. You're not going to threaten me that. Hey, what do you mean by breaking in here like that? Clem, Norman is organizing the ranchers again. Where'd you hear this? One of Tom Werner's hands told me about it. He's making the rounds. All right, son. What do you know about this? Plenty. I suggested that he do it. Then right now, I'm going to make a suggestion. You go find your own man and tell him if he wants to stay healthy, he better stop that kind of business right now. I'm glad you said that. What do you mean? That puts us on even terms. I've threatened you and you've threatened me. It's your move. Who is this feller, Sam? It happens to be old man Norman's son who jumped your friend Pete yesterday. I've been wanting to meet up with you. All right, you've met me. Now, what is it? All right, Sam. If I mess up your office with him. You might have a good idea at that, Slim. Go right ahead. I'd advise you not to try it, Mr. Slim. Here's my advice to you. Hey, now we've got love for boy. Watch him there now. Look out there like you gave him the wrong advice, Mr. Kade. You and that old man of yours are in for some real trouble, Norman. Now get out of here. I remember I warned you it was a threat, Mr. Kade. Goodbye to you. Well, it's about time you got home. Oh, Jimmy. I thought it was dad coming in. No, I just. He's a little later than usual tonight. Your dad is outside, Ken. Good. I was getting worried about him and I. Is anything wrong? Clem is in my wagon, Ken. He's dead. Who did it? I don't know. I found him just below Eagle Pass as I was driving in from town. Was he dead when you found him? No, he died on the way in. He told me to tell you that everything was up to you from now on. He didn't last much longer. Jimmy, will you do something for me? I'll be glad to help any way I can. Bring me Dad's belt and gun then. I'd appreciate it. A lot if you'd have your folks watch over him tonight. Ken, I don't know what you have in mind, but I'd sure be careful. If you're thinking about the Kinkaid gang, well, the odds are against you. This whole thing is my fault. I advised dad to organize and fight back. But I didn't think Kinkaid would turn to murdering him. Kinkaid would stoop to anything. Up where I was raised, we had law and order. You don't have it in this country. And you'll never have it. As long as the people around here let Kincaid bluff him. Somebody's got to make a play for a change. And I'm the one with a darn good excuse to do it. Jimmy, here's what I'd like for you to do. Round up the rest of the cat. How about it, Slim? Still thirsty? Yeah. Fill it up again. Solely. How about you, Pete? Yeah, I guess so. Same here. After that job we did tonight, I got the jitters. Yeah. Pick. I'm Sam now. Having a little drink, boys? Yeah. Don't you think we need it? Does everything go off all right? Just like clockwork, sir. Good. Maybe that'll throw the fear of the devil into the wise men he part. What about young Norman? My guess ain't wrong. He'll be calling on me tomorrow morning. You men stick close to me every minute. Then when the right time comes, give him what he's got coming. You don't have to wait a moment. Look. Coming in the door. Yeah. He's wearing guns. If he makes one move toward him, let him have it. All right, Kincaid. Let's get down to business. Hello, Norman. What brings you here this time of night? You know why I'm here. First I want the man that did it. Then I want you. What are you talking about? You want the man that did what? The man that you hired to murder my father in cold blood. I know nothing about it. And it's mighty dangerous to be accusing somebody of murder. I didn't come here to argue. Now, I want the man who did the job to start drawing. It's one of you. You're a little fast with your conversation, Norman. Come on, one or all of you start making a play for your guns. I'm giving you a chance. That's more than you gave him. You talk too much, Cringer. Now look here, Norman. You can't get away with this. I'm gonna try. Now, is there anybody else that feels up to drawing on me? You're coming from behind, Norman. That's the Oldest trick in the books, Kincaid. And you're minus another man. Well, look here. I don't know anything about your old man. You know he's dead because you had him killed. You're through bluff on this country with gun flicks, Kincaid. Now come on. You're coming with me. No. You ain't gonna get away with this, Norman. I got friends all over this town. If you've got a friend brave enough to keep me from leaving here with you. Then he'd better start some action. All right, let's go. Where you taking me? To visit with a committee of ranchers who are waiting at my place. They'll decide what's to become of you. I tell you, Norman, I. I got friends. You don't have a one that would die for you. And that's what's going to happen to the first one that tries to stop me. My dad died for his friends. And right now they're organizing a law enforcement body to see that you get what's coming for you. And that goes for every other man who thinks he can rule this country as you have now. Let's go. We're gathered here to pay our last respects to our good friend and neighbor, Sam Norman. So we're going to miss this fine man. His passing has brought about another milestone of progress and bringing low and order and decent of the West. It's brave, fearless men like Clem Norman who's going to make this country a better place for our children and their children. Men who are not afraid to give up their lives in the fight for rights. Or men who are not afraid to oppose wrong. The sun Ken has been sent to us with the same courage and leadership that Quinn had. I know that our lost friend would be even more happy in rest. If we all joined together and carry on with the crusade to win the west to his way of thinking. And may the movement spread to all sections of this great country. Until right is victorious. In his memory everything seem to change. Where are the power no more for me has gone that way to western stag. I live alone with my memories now as my souls are boys do. Shadows are ghosts about me. Across the sky a bright star shoot. And in the front house heaven Here the parade of empty bridge. May each step be one of courage that will make a trail for you One that leads to mere pastures Like God intended it to do. Up on a hill a coyote wail A lonely old hotel hoops and in the funk house second year the parade of I thank the Ken Curtis for his appearance on your All Star Western Theater. Heard with our guest star in today's story was the screen fine supporting actor, Mr. Griff Barnett as Clem Norman. Mr. Barnett may now be seen in Paramount. To each His Own as the father of Miss Olivia de Havilland. The star, Harry Lang was heard as Sam Kincaid. Boy willing is Jimmy Al slow is Slim, Jimmy Dean as Pete Johnny Paul as the barkeep. Ken Curtis will return in a few moments with a song. Most of you western fans like horseback riding. But it's customary to take riding in small doses today. The average horseback rider isn't used to spending long hours in the saddle day after day. Like the cowpunchers of the Old West. Born and bred in the saddle. The true cowboy expends most of his energy on horseback. That's why cowboys are such notoriously big eaters. They work hard and they like good food and plenty of it. Good food is something that everybody likes. That's why Weber's Bread is so very popular. Weber's Bread is really good food. At toast for breakfast, Sandwiches for lunch. Or served in more elaborate meals. Weber's bread is a real addition to the daily menu. Weber's bread is always good because its firm, even texture and distinctive flavor blend well with other foods. Its quality is consistent. Buy Weber's Bread in the blue gingham wrapper. And now, here is four Willing with today's guest star, Ken Curtis. Well, Ken, it's song time for you. Good enough, boy. But first, I'd like to thank you fellows for asking me down to the All Star Western Theater. I'm a regular listener, you know. Believe me, it's a real pleasure being your guest. Well, that's fine, Ken. And just don't wait too long to come calling again. Now, name your music. Well, I'd like to sing one of my latest Mercury recordings. I learned to love you too late, my darling Good, Ken. And we'll give you a hand. I learned to love you too late, my darling that's why I'm lonesome and blue I learned to love you too late, my darling now you found somebody new this world has been funny Ain't fair to me it seems if I can can't have you, darling I can love you in my dream I learned to love you too late, my darling now you found somebody new I learn to love you to let my daughter that's why I'm hopeful and now you got somebody this world has been funny Ain't fair to me, it seems if I can't have you, darling I can love you in My dream I learned to love you. Too late, my darling. Now you found somebody. Come back and visit with us every time you can. King Curtis. Well, here they are, folks, America's great western singers with the new hit song of the country. You know, out here in Hollywood, we have a new radio singing star, one of the nation's greatest western guitar players. He's written a new song called Divorce Me COD his name is Merle Travis. Along with him was his pal Cliffy Stone. 4 willing and the writers of the Purple Sage have a very special rendition of this song prepared for our listeners today. And here they are with Divorce Me Cod Me a great long ticket. Speak to love and break the news to him. You thought your little romance was on the trick you see if you want your freedom See you divorce me CRB I won't be round to hear you cry I'm Texas bound and by and by Reach me down in Dallas general delivery if you want your freedom PDQ Force me code I'll agree there still might be just as many fish swimming in the sea Keep on fishing and maybe sometimes some poor fish will nibble at your line. When he does the best you say the best one I had got away don't come a day gal when you think feeling blue you'll find that you can't pay your bills With a little old IOU Dynamite you're playing with maybe TNT if you want your freedom P PDQ Divorce me CRD I won't be around to hear you cry I'm sex inspired by Meet me down in Dallas General delivery if you want your freedom PDQ Divorce meets me all day now babe there ain't no use to pretty please. Cause I've been learning all my ABC ain't no college SPer ain't got no PhD if you want your freedom be did you divorce me? See all these from Hollywood. You've heard your Allstar western theater a VM bear production starring America's great Western singers, 4 Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Our guest star for today has been Ken Curtis, who's latest Columbia picture is singing on the trail. My name is Cotton C. Clark. This program came to you from the studios of KNX Columbia Square. KNX Los Angeles, Columbia station for Southern California.
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