Coopers Unconditional Surrender | All Star Western Theatre (03-30-47)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: "Cooper's Unconditional Surrender"

All Star Western Theatre (03-30-47)
Featuring: Guest star Jackie Cooper, Riders of the Purple Sage
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: January 5, 2026
Original Air Date: March 30, 1947

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns revives a classic from the All Star Western Theatre archives. Titled "Cooper's Unconditional Surrender," the drama mixes cowboy camaraderie, gentle romance, comedic rivalry, and a hearty dose of Western music. Hollywood child star Jackie Cooper guests as a luckless but charming cowboy who tries to win over a tough ranch boss—while getting more than he bargained for. As always, the Riders of the Purple Sage bring their signature harmonies, lending authenticity and warmth to the frontier setting.

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Key Discussion Points, Story, & Musical Highlights

1. Introductions and Setting the Scene

[02:35–04:11]

• The show begins with vivid musical performances from the Riders of the Purple Sage, immersing listeners in cowboy life and its musical traditions.
• Narrator: "Singing held a prominent place in the life of the old time cowboy...he'd sing to the cows to keep them calmed and quiet."

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2. Opening Musical Performance: Spirit of the Range

[03:13–04:11 & 05:24–07:54]

• Songs capture the longing and loneliness of the cowboy ("I Want to Ride My Pony Over the Prairie" and "No One to Cry To").
• The group’s renditions create atmosphere and set up the episode's themes of yearning and companionship.

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3. Arriving at the Lazy K Ranch

[09:05–14:23]

• Cooper (Jackie Cooper) and three cowboys wander lost, looking for work at the Lazy K Ranch.
• They encounter Janie Knapp, a young but commanding woman who runs the ranch.
• Light banter establishes character contrasts—Cooper is immediately smitten and bemused by Janie's authority.
  • Will Boy Willing: "She ain't nothing else previous and hard boiled too.” [14:04]
  • Jackie Cooper (about Janie): "And what's more, she's cold as a Christmas turkey at a well digger's thickness. It just don't seem possible." [14:07]

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4. The Bet: Melting the Boss Lady's Ice

[14:41–15:57]

• The cowboys rib each other about the "tough" boss. Cooper wagers he can win her over within a week.
  • Jackie Cooper: "I'll bet my pay against yours that before the week's up, I have her eating out of my hand." [14:45]
  • Will Boy Willing: "I'll take that bet." [14:54]

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5. The Plan of 'Unconditional Surrender'

[15:57–16:34]

• Cooper outlines his strategy to win Janie over, likening it to setting a trap for a mouse.
  • Jackie Cooper: "You might call it Cooper's plan of unconditional surrender. … That's the way it works." [15:59–16:07]

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6. Developing Romance and Comic Misunderstandings

[15:13–21:14]

• Janie tries to befriend Cooper, but he responds awkwardly, always polite but reserved ("yes, ma'am")—which only confuses her more.
• Cooper’s friends mock his lack of progress, but he sticks to his plan to intrigue Janie by being stand-offish.
• A plot turn: Cooper feigns that his horse is lame, leading Janie to offer him a ride—bringing physical closeness and giving romance a foothold.
  • Janie Knapp: “I hope you don't mind riding double with me.” [20:31]
  • Cooper: “No, ma’am, I just hope you don't object to my arms being around you like this. Gotta hold on, you know.” [20:34]

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7. Truth Revealed, Love Confessed

[21:14–22:44]

• Riding together, Janie admits her feelings. Cooper confesses that his pursuit began as a bet but declares his true affection.
  • Janie Knapp: “Oh, my darling, I've waited so long for you to say that. I've been in love with you since the first moment I met you.” [21:32]
  • Cooper: “Well, would it matter if I told you I made a bet with the other boys that within one week I could make you say you love me?” [22:14]
  • Janie forgives him, and the couple agrees to marry.

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8. Resolution and Final Reveal

[23:01–24:59]

• The boys learn Janie has married—Cooper!
• Their practical joke is trumped by real love and quick wit.
  • Janie Knapp: "You see, I was married this afternoon." [24:16]
  • Cooper: “This, my friend, is Cooper's plan of unconditional surrender.” [25:01]

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9. Uplifting Musical Closers

[25:11–29:34]

• The Riders perform “That’s How Much I Love You” and “Trail to Mexico,” echoing the episode’s themes of devotion and journey.
  • Memorable Lyric: “Now if you were a horse fly and I an old gray mare, I'd stand and let you bite me and I'd never move a hair. ‘Cause that’s how much I love you, baby.” [27:00]

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10. Cast Farewells and Jackie Cooper Interview

[28:16–29:16]

• Host and cast thank Jackie Cooper for joining, with playful banter about his latest film project.
  • Will Boy Willing: “…what’s the title of this picture?” [28:46]
  • Jackie Cooper: "It’s to be called Kilroy Was Here.” [28:52]

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Memorable Quotes

• Jackie Cooper (on Janie):
  "Well, if you ask me, that's all just an act. Give me two days in this new job of mine and she's going to be purring like a kitten." [14:14]

• Janie Knapp (to Cooper):
  “Mr. Cooper, just because I am your boss, lady, there is no need for you to be so evasive.” [15:13]

• Cooper (confessing the bet):
  “Well, would it matter if I told you I made a bet with the other boys that within one week I could make you say you love me?” [22:14]

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Notable Moments (with Timestamps)

• [14:45–14:55] – The “eating out of my hand” bet is established, setting the main comic plot in motion.
• [21:32–21:39] – Janie confesses her love for Cooper, fulfilling his wager’s terms.
• [24:16–24:48] – Janie’s reveal that she married Cooper, with the boys’ comedic disbelief.

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Western Music Highlights

• “No One to Cry To”: [05:24–07:54]
  Melancholic and evocative of classic cowboy loneliness.
• “That’s How Much I Love You”: [25:11–27:13]
  Warm, playful, celebrating loyalty and affection.
• “Trail to Mexico”: [29:34–32:01]
  Nostalgic Western travelogue, ending the show on a lively note.

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Closing

In classic All Star Western Theatre style, the episode blends humor, romance, and music, wrapped up with heartfelt banter between host Andrew Rhynes, Jackie Cooper, and the cast. Their genuine camaraderie and the episode’s playful tone make "Cooper’s Unconditional Surrender" a standout for fans of golden age audio dramas and Western nostalgia.

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For more Old Time Radio Westerns, tune in next week via otrwesterns.com!

Transcript

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[Will Boy Willing]

The.

[Jimmy Dean]

West.

[Narrator/Announcer]

From Hollywood comes your All Star Western Theater, starring America's great Western singers, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Our guest today is the screen's outstanding.

[Jackie Cooper]

Young star, Jackie Cooper.

[Narrator/Announcer]

My name is Cotton Sid Clark, and here are the Riders of the Purple Sage.

[Jimmy Dean]

I want to ride my pony over the prairie out on the open rain Herding the cattle Dusty and weary out on the open plain I want to see the sunset over the mountain Leaving the moon full plain I want to hit the saddle Herding lazy cattle out on the open rain. I want to see the sunset over the. I want to hit the saddle Herding Lady Cabin out on the Open.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Singing held a prominent place in the life of the old time cowboy. He'd hung to himself as he jogged over the range, sometimes improvising words to fit a tune he'd heard. Then he'd sing to the cows to keep them calmed and quiet during a long night watch. And whenever he got together with his friends around a campfire or in the bunk house, there were sure to be songs and ballads recounting some cowboy history or adventure. And today, the Bakers of Weber's Bread are proud to bring you these authentic songs of the Old West. Just as they are proud to supply your community with good Weber's Bread. Just as you will find the songs on All Star Western Theater pleasing, so will you find Weber's Bread to be firm and even textured with a golden brown crust and a distinctive flavor. Serve Weber's Bread regularly. The entire family will agree that it's always good bread. Your favorite men of the musical west turn now to one of their newest heart song recordings for majestic the Riders of the Purple Sage. Sing the song you've been asking for no one to cry to.

[Jimmy Dean]

No one to cry to no one to say good night no one to tell my trouble to. No one to die to no one to hold me tight no one to cheer me when I'm. I go home to my lonely room and find there's no one there and each night I beg of you Please answer this one prayer and give me someone to cry to Someone to say I do Someone to whisper I love you. If I done something very wrong oh please forgive me, dear Won't you promise from now on I'll always find you new Please give me someone to cry to Someone to say I do.

[Jackie Cooper]

Someone.

[Jimmy Dean]

To whisper I love you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The writers of the Purple Sage have as their guest today a young man whose success story is one of the brightest pages in the motion picture history of Hollywood. One of the outstanding child stars of all time, he has maintained his great popularity throughout the years. Let's give a real Western welcome to Mr. Jackie Cooper, Our Guest stars heard with the writers of the purple stage. And a story of the west written especially for him entitled Cooper's unconditional surrender. With Ms. Helen Gerald as Janie.

[Jimmy Dean]

Under a western moon.

[Jackie Cooper]

Yeah, here they come, riding your way.

[Narrator/Announcer]

With another weekly adventure of the West. There's no way to predict just what will happen, but if we spring along, we will more than likely see them becoming involved in any number of peculiar situations. So, what do you say we all ride along with them and see what takes place?

[Will Boy Willing]

You know, we ought to be getting pretty close to Knapp's Lazy K Ranch.

[Jackie Cooper]

They told us in town it was only five miles.

[Will Boy Willing]

Seems like we'd come ten already.

[Jimmy Dean]

Yeah.

[Jackie Cooper]

You know, if I had a place to lay my poor old body I'd be the happiest cowboy that ever plumped the guitar.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, here comes some fellow riding this way. Maybe he knows where the Lazy K Ranch is.

[Jackie Cooper]

It's gonna be dark pretty soon.

[Will Boy Willing]

Howdy, stranger.

[Jimmy Dean]

Howdy.

[Jackie Cooper]

Wonder if you men could tell me where Naps Lazy K Ranch is.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, that was what we was going to ask you. Didn't you pass it?

[Jackie Cooper]

Not that I know of. They told me back in Lockwood. It was about five miles down the road. Seems like I've already ridden 10.

[Will Boy Willing]

They told us the same thing back in Paint Rock.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hey, there it is, off the road there.

[Jimmy Dean]

See that sign?

[Jackie Cooper]

It sure is glad we stopped to.

[Will Boy Willing]

Say hi to you, stranger. Otherwise we'd have probably wound up in Lockwood.

[Jackie Cooper]

And me and Paint Rock. And us without jobs. And me starving to death. Were you men looking for work?

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, that's the general idea.

[Jackie Cooper]

Heard in Paint Rock that they were.

[Will Boy Willing]

Hiring all comers at the Lazy Cage.

[Jackie Cooper]

Same thing in Lockwood. You fellas go ahead.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'll wait here.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, there's only one of you and three of us. If you can tie up with them, then we'll ride in.

[Jackie Cooper]

What do you say we all try it together? Good enough for us? Fine. My name's Cooper.

[Jimmy Dean]

Jack Cooper.

[Will Boy Willing]

Mine's Willing. This is Alo and Jimmy Dean.

[Jackie Cooper]

Hello. Hi, fellas. You know, they ought to be able to use four of us as well as three. Well, we'll soon know.

[Will Boy Willing]

Let's ride in and find out.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, who's going to knock on the.

[Jimmy Dean]

Golden Door and talk with the ball?

[Will Boy Willing]

How about you and me, Cooper? We'll try it together.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, I'm ready. Let's go. All right.

[Will Boy Willing]

What part of the country are you from?

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, started out from Montana. Been drifting ever since.

[Will Boy Willing]

Oh, we hail from Texas, but we kind of like it here in the States.

[Janie Knapp]

Yes, what can I do for you?

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, howdy, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Will Boy Willing]

Is the man of the house in?

[Janie Knapp]

Well, he isn't available at the moment. Won't I do?

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, you'll do all right, but. Well, that is.

[Jimmy Dean]

See, we.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, what he's trying to say, ma', am, is that.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, that is.

[Janie Knapp]

Do either of you know exactly what you're trying to say?

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, sure, sure. Yes, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am. We're.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We're just.

[Jackie Cooper]

We're looking for a job.

[Janie Knapp]

I'm glad you told me. We can certainly use a few good men.

[Jackie Cooper]

Mighty handy things to have around.

[Jimmy Dean]

All right.

[Janie Knapp]

Won't you come in?

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, thank you, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am. Hey, what are we supposed to do?

[Will Boy Willing]

Just take it easy. We'll be back in, oh, say, an hour or two.

[Jimmy Dean]

Did you hear that?

[Jackie Cooper]

And did you see her?

[Janie Knapp]

I suppose you do any kind of ranch work?

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, yes, ma'.

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[Jackie Cooper]

Well, that goes for all of us. Who do we have to talk to? Who's the boss here?

[Janie Knapp]

I am.

[Jackie Cooper]

You mean you operate this ranch?

[Janie Knapp]

I do.

[Will Boy Willing]

Say, this is going to be all right.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, now, what do we have to do? And when do we go to work?

[Janie Knapp]

Well, let's see now. There are four of you. I can use three of you to tend herd in my east section.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, we can handle that all right, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Will Boy Willing]

I'm as good a cowpuncher as you'll find in these parts.

[Janie Knapp]

I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure you'll do a good job.

[Will Boy Willing]

You can depend on that.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, that takes care of you three men. But what'll my job be?

[Janie Knapp]

You look very dependable, so I would like for you to accompany me each day as I make my tour of our property.

[Will Boy Willing]

Now, wait a minute. Just a dog gone minute, Lady.

[Jackie Cooper]

I'm one of the best accompanists you'll find in these parts.

[Janie Knapp]

Oh, I'm sure you are. Now, what are your names?

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, my name is Willing Boy Willing.

[Jackie Cooper]

Mine's Cooper.

[Jimmy Dean]

Jack Cooper.

[Janie Knapp]

I'm glad to know you. I'm Janie Knapp. Are the other two boyfriends of yours?

[Will Boy Willing]

Yes, ma'. Am. They're pals of mine.

[Janie Knapp]

Oh, good. Well, then I'll make you responsible for the three of you. Mr. Cooper, I usually ride into town each morning about 8:00'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Clock.

[Janie Knapp]

From there we will tour as much of the Lazy K as we can cover in a day's time. I don't mind telling you, it's a job that becomes very saddle weary.

[Jackie Cooper]

Ma', am, for a job like This I would gladly ride bareback.

[Janie Knapp]

That won't be necessary, Mr. Cooper. I'll have Sam show you to your bunks and he will help you put your horses up for the night. And by the way, your Pay will be 50amonth and your keep.

[Will Boy Willing]

Oh, that's all right with us, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, fine, fine. And just in case you think that's too much, I'd rather work cheaper than lose this job.

[Janie Knapp]

Oh, Sam. Yes, Miss Janie, Come here a moment.

[Jackie Cooper]

Yes, Miss Jenny. What can I do for you?

[Janie Knapp]

Well, Sam, this is Mr. Cooper and Mr. Willing. I wish you would show them and their friends to the bunk house and help them put their horses away for the night.

[Jackie Cooper]

I'll be proud to do so, Miss Janey.

[Will Boy Willing]

You men going to be working for us, are you? Well, that's right, Sam.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, then we'll be going, Miss Janey. I'll report to you at 8 o'.

[Will Boy Willing]

Clock in the morning.

[Janie Knapp]

Very well, I'll expect you, Mr. Willing. I'll have my foreman drop by with your instructions later in the evening.

[Will Boy Willing]

Yes, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Janie Knapp]

Goodbye to you.

[Jackie Cooper]

Right this way, boys. Are you trying to tell me that that sweet looking young thing that opened.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The door is the boss of this layout?

[Will Boy Willing]

She ain't nothing else previous and hard boiled, too.

[Jackie Cooper]

And what's more, she's cold as a Christmas turkey at a well digger's thickness. It just don't seem possible.

[Will Boy Willing]

She's all business.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, if you ask me, that's all just an act. Give me two days in this new job of mine and she's going to be purring like a kitten.

[Will Boy Willing]

Oh, now you're bragging.

[Jackie Cooper]

All right, call her what you want, but all I can say is that that business talk is just an act. Ah, she's too young and pretty to be fretting herself with big business problems. Just give me time, fellas. Give me time.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, we got to get up early in the morning, so I'm going to hit the.

[Jackie Cooper]

Hey, me too.

[Will Boy Willing]

A lot of work you got to do. Riding around with a boss lady just taking life easy.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, if she's as tough as you say she is, I wouldn't care for that job myself. I'll bet my pay against yours that before the week's up, I have her eaten out of my hand.

[Will Boy Willing]

I'll take that bet.

[Jimmy Dean]

It's a deal.

[Jackie Cooper]

And I'll bet my job against yours that I win.

[Will Boy Willing]

And that's a deal. Now, this is Monday. By Saturday night, you win or lose.

[Jackie Cooper]

I'll win.

[Jimmy Dean]

You'll lose. We'll see.

[Jackie Cooper]

I'll go to bed.

[Janie Knapp]

Mr. Cooper, just because I am your boss, lady, there is no need for you to be so evasive.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, what do you mean, Miss Janie?

[Janie Knapp]

Well, for two days now, you've never spoken unless you're spoken to. Want you to feel free to at least talk with me occasionally.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, I'm sorry, ma'. Am. Just ain't had nothing to say.

[Janie Knapp]

Well, after all, just because I'm your employer is no reason why you can't be sociable.

[Jackie Cooper]

Yes, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, how'd you make out with the pretty young thing today?

[Jimmy Dean]

Just right.

[Jackie Cooper]

You mean the ice is melting? Nope. In fact, it's getting a little colder.

[Will Boy Willing]

Yeah, and I'm getting closer to your month's pay.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, this is only Tuesday night. I got four days to go. And if things go according to plan, I don't think you've got a chance.

[Will Boy Willing]

What is this plan of yours?

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, you might call it Cooper's plan of unconditional surrender. Well, what kind of a plan is that? You ever see a mouse get caught in a trap? Sure. Many times. That's the way it works.

[Janie Knapp]

Now, Mr. Cooper, we'll ride over to the north pasture and then we better get home. It's getting rather late.

[Jackie Cooper]

Yes, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Janie Knapp]

Mr. Cooper.

[Jimmy Dean]

Yes, ma'. Am.

[Janie Knapp]

Is yes, ma' am all you can say?

[Jimmy Dean]

Yes, ma'? Am?

[Jackie Cooper]

I mean, no. No, ma'.

[Janie Knapp]

Am. I can't understand why you refuse to talk. All you ever say to me is yes, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, Miss Janie, I. I haven't wanted to bring this up.

[Janie Knapp]

Well, go right ahead. If something is on your mind, I'd like for you to speak up.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, I hope you won't take me wrong, ma', am, but. Well, if you'll excuse me saying so, you're very beautiful. And you're. You're pretty, too.

[Janie Knapp]

Yes, go right ahead.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, I. I can't tell you. Miss Janie, if you don't mind, I'm not feeling well. I'd like to ride on in, but you.

[Janie Knapp]

You were about to say something.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, it's not important. I'll see you back at the ranch.

[Janie Knapp]

But I don't understand. I. You were saying.

[Jackie Cooper]

Never mind, ma'.

[Will Boy Willing]

Am.

[Jackie Cooper]

It wasn't important.

[Jimmy Dean]

I'll see you later.

[Janie Knapp]

Why does he have to treat me this way?

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, Jack, this is Wednesday. How's the iceberg?

[Jackie Cooper]

Beginning to melt, or you just got three days left?

[Jimmy Dean]

Just two. Two?

[Jackie Cooper]

What do you mean?

[Will Boy Willing]

This is Wednesday, isn't it?

[Jackie Cooper]

That's right. But tomorrow, you and I are going to change jobs. You don't make sense. Not to you, but I think I know what I'm doing.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, what am I supposed to tell her?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, report to the house at 8.

[Jackie Cooper]

O' clock in the morning and tell her I took your place in the east section and gave no explanation as to why. And I'm not given one.

[Will Boy Willing]

Man, you're really going to lose your money now. Turn me aloof with her for one day and she'll throw rocks at you.

[Janie Knapp]

And he didn't give you any explanation for his action?

[Will Boy Willing]

None at all, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Will Boy Willing]

It was just like I said.

[Janie Knapp]

Perhaps he's forgetting who is.

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[Janie Knapp]

You tell Mr. Cooper that I will expect him to report to me as usual, regardless of how unpleasant my company may be.

[Will Boy Willing]

Oh, I'll tell him, ma'. Am. In the meantime, what do you say to me and you getting a little more friendly?

[Jimmy Dean]

Life.

[Janie Knapp]

I don't understand.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well.

[Will Boy Willing]

Let'S go into town tonight, you know, and kick up our heels.

[Janie Knapp]

I beg your pardon?

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, that takes care of that.

[Jimmy Dean]

Boy.

[Will Boy Willing]

I'll tell you, Jack, if you melt the ice on that baby's shoulder, then I'll give you two months pay.

[Jackie Cooper]

If you want to make that a bet, I'll call you.

[Will Boy Willing]

It's a deal. All that sweet looking beauty she possesses is a phony. Her heart's as cold as an empty jug.

[Jackie Cooper]

You want to make that three months pay?

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, I hate to take your money, but you sorted it. In the meantime, you better get a good night's rest because she's going to rake you over the coals tomorrow. And tomorrow's Friday.

[Janie Knapp]

Mr. Cooper, I can't understand why you acted as you did Wednesday. Not to mention the fact that you refused to ride with me yesterday.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, maybe I can explain it sometime, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Jackie Cooper]

Whoa. Whoa, boy.

[Janie Knapp]

Why are you getting off your horse, boy?

[Jackie Cooper]

He's acting kind of lame, Ms. Chaney.

[Jimmy Dean]

Just a moment.

[Jackie Cooper]

I'll take a look at his feet.

[Janie Knapp]

I haven't noticed him limping.

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, yes, ma', am, he's been limping pretty bad. Well, what do you know? He's throwing a shoe.

[Janie Knapp]

Oh, I'm sorry.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, I guess I shouldn't ride him. If you'll ride slow, Ms. Janie, then I'll just lead him the rest of the way in.

[Janie Knapp]

Well, I wouldn't hear of you walking. You may ride double with me.

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, that's awful nice of you, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Janie Knapp]

Well, just climb right up.

[Jimmy Dean]

Thank you, ma'. Am.

[Janie Knapp]

I hope you don't mind riding double with me.

[Jackie Cooper]

No, Ma', am, I just hope you don't object to my arms being around you like this. Gotta hold on, you know.

[Janie Knapp]

No, no, it's quite all right.

[Jimmy Dean]

Thank you. Ma', am.

[Janie Knapp]

About last Wednesday at the end.

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, I'm sorry I acted like I did, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Janie Knapp]

But you started to say something to me and you didn't finish it.

[Jackie Cooper]

I better not, ma'.

[Jimmy Dean]

Am.

[Janie Knapp]

Will you please stop calling me ma'? Am?

[Jackie Cooper]

I'm sorry, miss.

[Jimmy Dean]

Ma'. Am.

[Janie Knapp]

I'm sorry too. I didn't mean to speak to you like that. I just wanted to know what you were trying to say.

[Jackie Cooper]

Maybe someday I'll tell you.

[Janie Knapp]

You said that I was beautiful and. And pretty, and I meant it.

[Jackie Cooper]

Miss Janie, I never met anyone in my life like you.

[Janie Knapp]

Do you really mean that?

[Jackie Cooper]

Yes.

[Will Boy Willing]

Yes, I do.

[Janie Knapp]

Oh, my darling, I've waited so long for you to say that. I've been in love with you since the first moment I met you.

[Jackie Cooper]

You mean that?

[Janie Knapp]

Maybe this will convince.

[Jimmy Dean]

Darling.

[Janie Knapp]

I love you so.

[Jackie Cooper]

Now, look, honey, I don't think this is right.

[Janie Knapp]

What do you mean? I love you. And you do love me, don't you?

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, that's just it. Look, Janie, I have to tell you something.

[Janie Knapp]

You don't have to tell me anything, darling. I love you and nothing else matters.

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, would it matter if I told you I made a bet with the other boys that within one week I could make you say you love me?

[Janie Knapp]

You didn't do that?

[Jackie Cooper]

I'm afraid I did. But now I mean it, honey, when I say that this is the real thing, darling.

[Janie Knapp]

Then nothing else is important. I love you so much.

[Jackie Cooper]

I love you, Jean.

[Janie Knapp]

Then we'll get married, you know.

[Jackie Cooper]

You're proposing to me.

[Janie Knapp]

And what is your answer?

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, after thinking it over a couple of seconds, the answer is yes.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, here comes the great lover.

[Jackie Cooper]

Yeah. How'd you do today, Jack? Oh, pretty fair. Tomorrow's your last day, you know. Yeah, I know.

[Will Boy Willing]

And then you'll be working for nothing for the next three months.

[Jackie Cooper]

You know, I hope you boys will take it kind of easy with me, though. You know, lend me a few dollars now and then.

[Jimmy Dean]

Oh, sure. You can count on me, old boy.

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, by the way, Ms. Janie's coming over to have a talk with us in a few minutes. You better put the shirt on, Dean. Sure, right away.

[Will Boy Willing]

Say, here she comes now. You know, she looks a shade mad about something.

[Jackie Cooper]

I can't understand to save me how.

[Will Boy Willing]

Anybody so pretty can be the hard boy.

[Janie Knapp]

Well, boys, I want to have a talk with you.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, come right in, Miss Janie. Here, have this chair.

[Janie Knapp]

Thank you. It has come to me that you boys have been betting among yourselves and that I am the subject of those bets.

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, now, Miss Janie, we didn't mean anything by it, did we, boy?

[Will Boy Willing]

Oh, no, no, ma'. Am, we wouldn't do anything to hurt you at all. You know, it's just a little gag between us fellows.

[Janie Knapp]

Yes, well, I want you to know that I'm broad minded enough to overlook such practical jokes among you.

[Will Boy Willing]

That sure makes us feel better, Miss Teeny.

[Jackie Cooper]

Yeah, we didn't mean any harm. Oh, no, no. We wouldn't hurt you feelings for anything.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, I want to apologize for my part in this, Miss Janie. In fact, I tell you what we'll do. We'll just call all the bets off right now. It was all just in fun.

[Janie Knapp]

Oh, no, no, I. I'd rather you wouldn't call the bets off. I'll try to be sport enough to let you have your little fun. You see, I was married this afternoon.

[Jimmy Dean]

Yeah.

[Jackie Cooper]

No, you don't mean it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, that's fine.

[Will Boy Willing]

Congratulations, Miss Jeanie. Of course, since you don't object to the little bet we had up. Well, I guess that makes me the winner.

[Jackie Cooper]

Reckon you're out three months pay, Jack.

[Jimmy Dean]

Yeah.

[Janie Knapp]

I'm so sorry for the loser.

[Jackie Cooper]

By the way, Ms. Janie, just who did you marry? I think the boys would like to know. Yeah, Who'd you marry, Janie?

[Janie Knapp]

I married you, Jack, darling. And I love you very much.

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, you married Jack, that's what.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What, are you kidding me down?

[Jimmy Dean]

Why, he's kissing her at the real mc.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Wait a minute.

[Will Boy Willing]

This is unfair. This is unfair to union labor.

[Jimmy Dean]

I don't get it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What's all this about?

[Jackie Cooper]

This, my friend, is Cooper's plan of unconditional surrender.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Thank you, Jackie Coper. Our guest star will return in a few moments. Friends and neighbors, here again are the writers of the Purple Sage singing the song sensational western hit song. That's how much I love you boys.

[Jimmy Dean]

Now if I had a nickel I know just what I do. I'd spend it all for candy and I'd give it all to you. I spend it all for candy and I give it all to you. Cause that's how much I love you, baby. That's how much I love you. Now if you were a fisher I'd hang you on the wall. I'd sit where I could see you and I'd never move at all. I'd sit where I could see you And I'd never move at all. Cause that's how much I love you baby. That's how much I love you. Now if you were a kitten with pretty glossy fur. I'd take you up and stroke you and listen to your purr. I'd take you up and stroke you and listen to your purr. Cause that's how much I love you baby. That's how much I loved it you. Now if you were a horse fly and I an old gray man. I'd stand and let you bite me and I'd never move a hair. I stand and let you bite me and I'd never move a hair. Cuz that's how much I love you baby. That's how much I love you baby.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Life on the range in the early days was rugged and full of sudden emergencies. And in order to be a success in the cattle business. It wasn't enough that a man be good once in a while. He had to be good all the time. Today, the same thing applies to the bread baking business. And that's why the bakers of Weber's Bread. Our top favorites in Southern California. For Weber's Bread is not only good bread. Its fine quality is consistent, well mixed and well baked. The firm, even texture and distinctive flavor of Weber's Bread. Make it a welcome item on any menu. And with any combination of foodstuffs. Serve Weber's Bread in your home. Friends and family alike will enjoy Weber's the bread in the famous blue gingham rapper. And now let's get ready to visit again with our guest star for Here Comes Foy Willing. Back to the microphone with Jackie Cooper.

[Will Boy Willing]

Jackie, this is your second visit with us. And I want to speak on behalf of our cast, our sponsors and the listeners of the All Star Western Theater. And say thanks a lot for your personal appearance. It's been a real pleasure for us all.

[Jackie Cooper]

Oh, boy, you're making me feel awful good. I can truthfully say that these visitors with all of you. Is a real thrill and a pleasure to me too.

[Jimmy Dean]

Jack.

[Will Boy Willing]

We understand that you're now filming your newest picture out at Monogram.

[Jimmy Dean]

That's right.

[Jackie Cooper]

We expect it'll be released in the near future.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, and just in case we go to the movies that night, what's the.

[Jimmy Dean]

Title of this picture?

[Jackie Cooper]

Well, perhaps. Excuse me, you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You folks have never heard of it.

[Jackie Cooper]

It's to be called Kilroy Was Here.

[Jimmy Dean]

Then.

[Will Boy Willing]

Jackie, perhaps you can solve a problem that has puzzled me and a lot of folks all over the country for a long time.

[Jackie Cooper]

Just who is Kilroy.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Me.

[Will Boy Willing]

Well, believe me, we're glad to find that out. And it's been a real pleasure having Kilroy with us in person today. Thank you and come back real soon. Jackie Cooper.

[Jackie Cooper]

Go along everybody. It's been good being with you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Here they come. Folks are riding your way. Men of the west from out of the west with another of your favorite songs of the West. America's great Western singing stars, Paul Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage.

[Jackie Cooper]

They sing the trail to Mexico made.

[Jimmy Dean]

Us my mind early morning to leave my home where I was born to leave my native home a while and travel with for many a a month was in the springtime of the year you came to me and said my dear, don't leave your home oh please don't leave gold don't ride the trail to Mexico oh take your gold and your silver too oh take the gold. I'm going down to the Rio grave and take a job where the cowboy man made up my mind in the early morning to leave my home where I was born to leave my native home a while and travel west for many a mile.

[Narrator/Announcer]

From Hollywood you've heard your All Star Western set a VM Bear production starring America's great Western singers. Boy Railing on the riders of the Purple Sage. Our guest star has been Jackie Cooper, soon to be seen as the star of his newest spring production, Michel Roy was in My name is Captain Seatback inviting you back again next week for your All Star Weapons Theater. This program came to you from knx, Columbia Square, Los Angeles.

[Jimmy Dean]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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