Dodge City or Bust | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (03-20-53)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast: "Dodge City or Bust | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok"

Host: Andrew Rines
Release Date: February 8, 2025
Episode: Dodge City or Bust | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (03-20-53)

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1. Introduction and Mission Setup

The episode kicks off with Andrew Rines welcoming listeners to the "Old Time Radio Westerns." Shortly after, the narrative introduces Charlie Odom, a cattle baron determined to drive his herd of prize steers to Dodge City, facing threats from bandits and rustlers lurking along the trail.

Charlie Odom seeks the expertise of Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty deputy, Jingles (voiced by Andy Devine), to ensure the safety of his cattle. As Charlie states at [02:40], "I don't know how to tell you and Jingles how much I appreciate your coming on this drive with me."

2. Assembling the Team

Despite Jingles' initial reluctance and humorous complaints about handling a chuck wagon, Wild Bill persuades him of their crucial role in the mission. Jingles quips at [03:57], "It ain't enough that I gotta choke on dust all the way to Kansas. Now I gotta fight a hitch of hammerheaded mules and fix three squares of sourdough and beans for 20 bad tempered cowpoke," highlighting his apprehensions about the new responsibilities.

3. Encounter with the Antagonists

As the trio progresses, they encounter Glebe and Pete Hiss, the antagonists intent on sabotaging Charlie's drive to Dodge City. Glebe offers a paltry sum of "$6 ahead" at [11:24], which Wild Bill dismisses, pointing out, "The price has gone down a little, hasn't it?" ([11:26]). This interaction sets the stage for the ensuing conflict, revealing Glebe's ulterior motives to seize the herd.

4. Strategic Planning Against the Rustlers

Understanding the cunning of Glebe and Pete, Wild Bill devises a plan to outsmart the rustlers. During a campfire meeting at [14:39], Wild Bill shares his strategy: "It's a long chance, but let's go," signaling the commencement of their nighttime maneuver to drive the cattle through a narrow canyon, minimizing the rustlers' advantage.

Jingles contributes a pivotal idea at [15:26], proposing, "In the daytime? Hey, he couldn't see to hit him at night, could he Now? Dog gone it. Well, why didn't I think of that?" This leads to the decision to execute their plan under the cover of darkness, thereby reducing the risk of an ambush.

5. The Night Operation and Confrontation

Under the cloak of night, Wild Bill, Jingles, and Charlie begin driving the herd through Dog Canyon. Tensions escalate as they face relentless attacks from Glebe and Pete, who trigger explosives to hinder their progress. Wild Bill remains calm, instructing [08:34], "Charlie, go get the boys to circle the lead stages. Get the herd to Millen just in case," illustrating his leadership and quick thinking.

As daylight approaches, the confrontation intensifies. Glebe reveals his hidden explosives at [12:05], threatening, "Just try driving this herd on through the canyon. You'll be buried alive with them critters." Undeterred, Wild Bill remains steadfast, urging his team to stay the course despite the looming danger.

6. The Final Showdown

The climax unfolds as Glebe and Pete attempt to ambush the herd. Jingles and Wild Bill engage in a battle of wits and gunfire, using their skills to outmaneuver the rustlers. At [20:26], Jingles triumphantly declares, "By gum, you got him, Bill. I never seen anything to beat the way you and Jingles handle them varmints," after successfully capturing Glebe.

Wild Bill ensures the safety of the herd, stating at [20:50], "Well, that's our job, Charlie. Now you can take that herd on into Dodge City without any more trouble," reinforcing the successful resolution of their mission.

7. Resolution and Departure

With Glebe and Pete apprehended, Charlie Odom celebrates the successful drive. Jingles humorously ties up loose ends, saying, "Well, Bill, we gotta take these two wrestlers to jail. So I'll just hitch them up with the mules to the chuck wagon so I can watch them and eat at the same time," adding a light-hearted end to the intense adventure.

Wild Bill concludes the episode by reassuring Charlie, "Thanks for being with us today, folks. And we'll be back your way again on Friday with another Wild Bill Hickok story for you. So long, kids," leaving listeners eagerly anticipating future tales.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Charlie Odom [02:40]: "I don't know how to tell you and Jingles how much I appreciate your coming on this drive with me."
• Jingles [03:57]: "It ain't enough that I gotta choke on dust all the way to Kansas. Now I gotta fight a hitch of hammerheaded mules and fix three squares of sourdough and beans for 20 bad tempered cowpoke."
• Wild Bill Hickok [11:26]: "The price has gone down a little, hasn't it?"
• Jingles [15:26]: "In the daytime? Hey, he couldn't see to hit him at night, could he Now? Dog gone it. Well, why didn't I think of that?"
• Glebe [12:05]: "Just try driving this herd on through the canyon. You'll be buried alive with them critters."
• Jingles [20:26]: "By gum, you got him, Bill. I never seen anything to beat the way you and Jingles handle them varmints."
• Wild Bill Hickok [20:50]: "Well, that's our job, Charlie. Now you can take that herd on into Dodge City without any more trouble."

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Conclusion

"Dodge City or Bust | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" delivers a thrilling narrative filled with strategic maneuvers, conflict, and heroism typical of classic Western dramas. Through the dynamic interplay between Wild Bill, Jingles, and Charlie Odom, listeners are transported into a gripping tale of bravery and wit against the perils of the Wild West. Andrew Rines' meticulous digital restoration not only preserves but enhances this timeless story, allowing modern audiences to experience the rich audio landscape of the golden age of radio.

Transcript

[Wild Bill Hickok]

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

[Jingles]

Hi, folks. Hold onto your hats and pass those Kellogg sugar. Cause here comes Guy Madison as Wild Bill Hickok and his pal Jingles. Which is me, Andy Devine. We've got another Rootin Tootin Wild Bill Hickok adventure story for you from the cereal you can eat out of the bowl or out of the box. The cereal with the sweetening already on it. Kellogg's Sugar Pop.

[Narrator]

Today, Kellogg's Sugar Pops, the cereal with the sweetening already on it brings you Wild Bill Hickok.

[Charlie Odom]

Ch.

[Narrator]

Transcribed in Hollywood and starring Guy Madison as Wild Bill and Andy Devine as his pal Jingles. There's a thrill a minute spills aplenty out at the Cheyenne, Wyoming Frontier Days in July. And you. Yes, you can see them all. See them right up in front. See them with Guy and Andy sitting next to you. And without it costing you one red cent. It's an experience you'll treasure for a lifetime. And in just a few minutes, I'll tell you all about how it can happen to you. The thunder of hooves mixed with the thunder of guns. When the big Texas cattle drives moved up the trail to the Kansas railheads. Bandits and rustlers waited at every turn to make their kill. And that's why Charlie Odom sent for United States Marshal Wild Bill Hickok and his big deputy, Jingles. Charlie was determined to get his herd of prize steers to Dodge City or bust.

[Charlie Odom]

Ho, ho, ho there, Nelly.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Whoa.

[Charlie Odom]

Yeah. Well, Bill, I don't know how to tell you and Jingles how much I appreciate your coming on this drive with me.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Glad we can make it, Charlie.

[Jingles]

Well, I ain't so sure I am.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now, Jingles, don't go looking on the dark side.

[Jingles]

Well, Bill, you know darn well that nobody ever just up and sends for us unless they got some trouble brewing.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You must have got a on the wrong side of the bed this morning for you.

[Jingles]

Bed? Bill Hickok. You know, I ain't seen a bed in three weeks. Now we got to turn right around and follow this herd of critters to Dodge City. And that'll take six weeks if we're lucky and more if we ain't.

[Charlie Odom]

Well, I'm going to make it real easy for you, Jingles.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, you see, Jingles, you're always hollering before you hurt.

[Charlie Odom]

Hey, Colorado, keep circling that herd to keep them quiet.

[Jingles]

How you going to make it easy for me, Charlie?

[Charlie Odom]

Well, seeing as how you're so tired riding horseback, I figured maybe you might enjoy something easy like driving a chuck wagon. Hey, Rusty, hitch up that wagon.

[Jingles]

The chuck wagon.

[Charlie Odom]

Of course, you'd have to do a little cooking on the side.

[Jingles]

I knew it. I doggone well knew it.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Easy, Jingle. Watch your blood pressure.

[Jingles]

It ain't enough that I gotta choke on dust all the way to Kansas. Now I gotta fight a hitch of hammerheaded mules and fix three squares of sourdough and beans for 20 bad tempered cow Poke.

[Charlie Odom]

Well, if you ain't up to it, Jingos, I reckon I'll have to get somebody else not up to it.

[Jingles]

Now hold on there, Charlie. You know darn well I'm the best mule skinner and cook that ever ate the dust of a trail herd. Can't nobody say that I'm not up to it. No, sir, Re Pop, sir.

[Charlie Odom]

Well, good. I sure do appreciate it, Jingles. Boys will too. They know how good you are.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Then it's all settled, partner.

[Jingles]

H Settle, Dog Got it. Anyway, how do I talk myself into things like this? Me and my big mouth.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You about ready to move, Charlie?

[Charlie Odom]

Yeah, Bill. Hey, Rusty, man. Colorado, cut out those lead snares. Get them ready to move up the trail.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You better look for that truck. Wagon, Jing.

[Jingles]

Now, don't rush me, Bill Hick. I ain't sure I made up my mind yet.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

These more your riders coming, Charlie?

[Glebe]

Riders?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Where?

[Charlie Odom]

Oh, no, dad blast it. That's the his brothers, Glebe and Pete. Glaves are bigger.

[Jingles]

Who are they?

[Charlie Odom]

I reckon you'll know that in a pair of minutes, Jingles.

[Glebe]

Well, Charlie, I figure you'd be just about ready to start them critters up a perilous morning.

[Charlie Odom]

That's right, Glade.

[Glebe]

Me and Pete come out to make our last offer.

[Charlie Odom]

I told you before, Glade. I'm not selling my herd to you or nobody else. I'm driving them to Dodge City.

[Glebe]

You're being a jugheaded fool, Charlie Odom. We'll give you $8 ahead right where the stand.

[Charlie Odom]

$8?

[Jingles]

Why, that ain't nothing.

[Glebe]

That's a good price, stranger.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

They're worth 12 to 15 ahead of the Dog City Shoot.

[Glebe]

Reckon you better tell your friend to keep his chin out of this, Charlie Leslie wants a match lead.

[Jingles]

Match lead. Now you're being downright childish, mister.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Easy, Jingles.

[Charlie Odom]

You better be riding on Glade. You're wasting your time.

[Glebe]

Not so fast. These two gents you got with you are asking for it.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

We're not looking for trouble, mister. We just don't like seeing a friend get a bad deal.

[Glebe]

Give it to him, Gle. He's ask it all right. Yeah, and I'm going to take care of Bill. I'll get him, Gle.

[Jingles]

No you don't.

[Charlie Odom]

I tried to give you a chance to leave peacefully, Gle. I guess I should have told you that. This is Wild Bill Hickok and Jingle.

[Jingles]

Hick and Jingle Glebe.

[Glebe]

It's a marshall. Let's get out of here.

[Jingles]

Yeah. Don't wait to pick up your gun.

[Glebe]

All right, we're getting. But you'll never drive those critters into darn city, Charlie Odom.

[Jingles]

Come on, Pete. Bill, I told you there was a reason Charlie Odom once sent for us.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That the answer, Charlie?

[Charlie Odom]

You guessed it, Bill. Those two varmints have been hounding the life out of me. Now I know we're in for it somewhere along the trail.

[Jingles]

In for it's right. Why those Hiss brothers are just about two of the meanest looking snakes I've ever seen. Sour do and sidewinders. This is sure gonna be some cattle.

[Narrator]

Today's Wild Bill Hickok story continues. In just one minute with the threat of the his brothers hanging over them like a cloud, Wild Bill Hickok and Jingle started north with Charlie Odom's trail herd. Bill rode alongside Jingles and his chuck wagon.

[Charlie Odom]

Yeah, looks like you're right, Bill. We're coming into Dog Canyon and no signs of trouble yet.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Let's hope we make it on through.

[Jingles]

Dog on you blasted long eared jugheads. Get up there.

[Charlie Odom]

Oh, Bill. Looks like jungle's having a job getting his mules to take this rocky grade.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

We'd better give him a hand. Get over that buckshot.

[Charlie Odom]

Yeah, those views. He's gutter might stubborn.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I reckon that won't bother Jingles. He's the best hand with mules I ever saw. Charlie, get out there.

[Jingles]

Ha ha ha. Think I got all day, mule?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hold on, Buck. John. What's the matter, Jingles? Need some help?

[Jingles]

Me need help, Bill. No. These are the orneriest four footed creatures I ever ran afoul of, Charlie. You must have bought them from old Nick himself.

[Charlie Odom]

Now Jingles, those are Good mules.

[Jingles]

Good mules for nothing, you mean.

[Charlie Odom]

Hey, Bill, here comes trouble.

[Jingles]

Doggone it, I ain't got enough trouble with this team. Now, somebody's got to start shooting. I'll show them.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What are you shooting at?

[Jingles]

I don't know. But if anybody wants to start a battle, I'm ready. Bring them on.

[Charlie Odom]

Hey, there. Up on the side of the hill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, they can't hit anything from up there. I wonder what their game is.

[Jingles]

Might be trying to start a stampede.

[Charlie Odom]

And if they do, we'll lose half the herd. I'll bet a buck on it.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Charlie, go get the boys to circle the lead stairs. Get the herd to Millen just in case.

[Charlie Odom]

That's a good idea, Bill. I'll get right on it. Hey, man, Colorado, turn those leaders. Be quick about it.

[Jingles]

What's the idea, Bill?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hold that wagon here, Jingles.

[Jingles]

Whoa. Well, that's what you've been wanting to do all the time. Now do it.

[Charlie Odom]

Whoa.

[Jingles]

Whoa.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now, whoever that is will have to make the next move.

[Jingles]

I don't get you, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Top of this canyon is narrow, Jingles. We rode on through in broad daylight. Somebody'd be bound to get shot.

[Jingles]

Or they could start an avalanche down on the herd.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sure could. Two men could hold an army off up there.

[Jingles]

You reckon it's the hits? Brothers Glaive and Pete?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, that's my guess, Jingles. But there's many a rustler loose along this cattle trail.

[Jingles]

You just gonna make us sit here and wait?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, I figured that's the best thing to do, partner.

[Jingles]

Well, then I think I'll just open up this chuck wagon and get a batch of sourdough biscuits going. Might take a long time. And I sure hate fighting on an empty.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I don't think it'll take that long.

[Charlie Odom]

Yeah, we got the herd to milling like you said, Bill. And now, what you got in mind?

[Jingles]

Bill says we just got away, Charlie. So I'm making a batch of biscuits.

[Charlie Odom]

Wait. But, Bill, we can't do that.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I figure that's the best way, Charlie.

[Jingles]

And when Bill says that, you'd better go along with him.

[Charlie Odom]

But why, Bill? Let's go up and smoke the Varma Chow.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That would give them the advantage, Charlie. We don't know who or how many's up there until they tip their hand.

[Jingles]

Oh, Bill, here comes the rider.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah. Didn't have very long to wait, did we, Bill?

[Charlie Odom]

It's Glaive.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

His.

[Charlie Odom]

I'm gonna fix him for good this time, Charlie.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hold it. Give me that gun. That's better.

[Charlie Odom]

Now what you Doing hiccough, I'd have shot him down like the varmadeers.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sorry I had to do that, Charlie. But if you'd fired this gun at Gleb, no telling what might have happened.

[Jingles]

He's right, Charlie.

[Charlie Odom]

I don't get you.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

No crooked Jasper rides out in the open like this unless he's got an ace up there sleeve.

[Charlie Odom]

Yeah, but what ace can he have?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

We're about to find that out right now.

[Jingles]

Yeah. Hurry up and ride up here, you two. Headed Salamander. And state your business quick.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Easy Jingles. He might hold a bigger ace than we know.

[Jingles]

Oh, yeah. I guess I'll get back to my biscuits.

[Glebe]

Don't see no particular hurry, boys. Just come to pay my respects.

[Charlie Odom]

Now, we know better than that, you double dealing coyote.

[Glebe]

Oh, blasted cowman calls Gleve hits a coyote, Charlie and Limps to tell her.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Easy, Gleb. We've got three guns to your one here.

[Jingles]

Yeah, Bill shot one out of your hand back at the ranch, remember?

[Glebe]

All right, I'll say what I got to say.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I figured you would.

[Glebe]

I got another offer to make for this herd, Odom. This time you better take it.

[Jingles]

You give up right hard, don't you claim?

[Glebe]

Shut up your big bag of wind. I'm talking here.

[Jingles]

Oh, excuse me. Well, I'll just wait and have the last word.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hold it, Jingle. What's Your offer, Glade?

[Glebe]

$6 ahead.

[Charlie Odom]

$6?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

The price has gone down a little, hasn't it?

[Glebe]

Yeah, and it's going lower from here on out.

[Charlie Odom]

And sure, you Glebe hiss right down in a hole on Boot Hill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hold it, Charlie. What if Charlie doesn't take up your offer, Glade?

[Glebe]

Well, now, I'm glad you asked that, Hickok. Cause I just happen to have an ace in the hole. Oh, here it comes at the top of Dog Canyon. It gets mighty narrow. I got barrels of blasting powder dug into the sides of the cliff. And Pete's setting up there where he can get a beat on every barrel with his rifle.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You've been right busy, Glenn.

[Glebe]

Yeah, Just try driving this herd on through the canyon. You'll be buried alive with them critters.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Looks like he's got his whip, Charlie.

[Glebe]

And if you think of trying to get me now or when I ride away, forget it. I got men posted to shoot the first man that makes a move.

[Charlie Odom]

Yeah, if Bill says we're whipped, we're sure done for.

[Glebe]

Hickok's smart, Charlie. Might as well hand over.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Just a minute, Gleb.

[Glebe]

Now what?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

It's a big Shock to Charlie. You better give us a night to let him get used to the idea.

[Glebe]

Well, what's your idea?

[Jingles]

Just what he said, you hammerhead. Now come back in the morning and do your dirty work.

[Glebe]

Well, why not? There ain't nothing else you can do. Less than you want to kill your herd. Driving around the country looking for another way north.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All right, we'll be looking for you sun up tomorrow morning.

[Glebe]

Sure, sure. I'll be here at sun up with my boys to take over the herd. So long, suckers. Yep, and I thought Wild Bill Hickok.

[Jingles]

Was such a smart, hungry Bill. You ain't letting that salamander get away with this.

[Charlie Odom]

I sure never thought I'd see the day when you got outsmarted, Bill Hickok.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I'm not so sure he's got us outsmarted yet, Charlie. Jingles, you better feed all hands an early supper. We got a big night ahead of us.

[Jingles]

Now you're talking, partner. You know, I knew you had something stewing up there in that head of yours.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

It's doing all right, Jingles. I just hope it doesn't get us all buried alive.

[Jingles]

Buried alive. Now, Bill, before we jump into anything, I reckon we better talk this over.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All right, partner, we will. After supper.

[Jingles]

Well, that ain't gonna be long. All right, you cow poke, come and get it for us. Throw it out. We're all gonna get killed tonight. You better crowd up here and eat right.

[Narrator]

Today's Wild Bill Hickok story continues in just one minute. Knowing that they were being watched every minute while Bill kept the whole camp from doing anything that might look suspicious to Glave and Pete Hiss. Then after dark, he gathered Charlie Odom and his riders around the campfire.

[Jingles]

Okay, Bill. Everybody here?

[Glebe]

Good.

[Charlie Odom]

What's your plan, Bill?

[Glebe]

What's going on?

[Jingles]

All right, all right. Quiet down, you feather heads. Now, come on now. Give Bill a chance to spill what's on his mind. Well, that's a sight better. Go ahead, Bill. How are we gonna outsmart those sneaking coyotes up on the hill?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I'm not so sure we will, Jingles. But it's worth a try if everybody here is willing to take a chance.

[Charlie Odom]

You can count on my boyish Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All right, all right. Here it is, Blades. Ace in the hole. Is that lineup of Blasting Potter up on the cliffs.

[Jingles]

Yeah, that's what he's counting on to whip us.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

And the only way he's got us setting it off is for Pete to shoot a rifle slug into each barrel.

[Jingles]

Yeah, Bill, but that's real Easy. He could bring down the mountains from both sides and cover the trail.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You're right, partner. He sure could in the daytime.

[Jingles]

In the daytime? Hey, he couldn't see to hit him at night, could he Now? Dog gone it. Well, why didn't I think of that?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You just did. Pardon?

[Jingles]

I did. Well, what do you know?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

So we drive the cattle through at night. Tonight.

[Charlie Odom]

Now, that's a real smart idea, Bill. But what of the hearers?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

It'll mean a running gun fight. But that's better than being buried alive by an owl, huh?

[Jingles]

It sure is. Well, let's get moving.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

The sooner the quicker. Jingles. Charlie, get three riders on each side of the point, Jingles and I'll start the leaders through. It's dark enough right now.

[Charlie Odom]

Sure thing, Bill. Colorado, you know what to do. Take Ben and the boys and hit the saddle.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

No time to waste, Jingles. Take all night to move this mini kettle through that narrow pass at the top of the canyon. Teddy, Buck shot.

[Jingles]

Yeah. Let me make it all now. Easy, Joe.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All right, Jingles. Here goes nothing. Have a ch.

[Jingles]

Ride with you, Bill. Jump, Joker. We got a full night's work to do. Yeah, get along there, you critters. Move out. Find the waste and bite them, Joker. Bite them. How they coming at the head end, Bill?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Mighty good, Jingles, but not quite good enough.

[Jingles]

Yeah, I know what you mean. Getting on for the sun up and we ain't through the canyon yet.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah. Now's when we can look for Glade to make his move. Partner, you keep watching those cliffs.

[Jingles]

Well, if he makes it now, he's going to catch you and me right in that fancy trap of your Jingles up there. Where, Bill? What do you see?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Light on arrival barrel. And keep zigzagging, Bill.

[Jingles]

It's getting light enough to see us. That shot was too close for comfort.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, two can play at that game, Bill.

[Jingles]

That one come from the other side.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

We're in for it, Jingles.

[Jingles]

Yeah, but we're dragging up the trail into the herd. We can't get through the path till those cows do get on. You critters.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Let's hope they don't get enough light to hit those powder barrels.

[Jingles]

You said it. We're right under those cows cliffs now.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Shooting at the cliffs over our heads.

[Jingles]

Then we haven't got a chance if they hit that powder.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Look ahead there. Maybe we have.

[Jingles]

The herd's almost through the path. Let's run for it, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

It's a long chance, but let's go.

[Jingles]

They got one of them, Bill. Jump, Joker. Jump run.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

They got another one, Jingles.

[Jingles]

Here it comes, Bill. We'll never make it. Faster, Joker. Get me out of here and I'll buy you a gold bridle. Bill, a whole mountain's coming down on both sides. We haven't got a chance.

[Narrator]

Wild Bill Hickok will continue after this message.

[Glebe]

Well, Pete, we got Hickok and that overstuffed deputy of his anyway. Yeah, Glee. But we didn't get Charlie Odom's hurt. That's what we was after. Well, Hickok and Jingles out of the way. That's gonna be a cinch. Now, how do you figure?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Easy.

[Glebe]

A Charlie Odom always rides near the tail end of his herd. Yeah, but Hickok and that deputy been riding there. That's right. Now with them gone, Charlie's going to be back there again. So what does that get us? Well, we'll let him get those cattle almost to Dodge City. Then we'll ride up behind Charlie and pick him off. Yeah, the closer we get, we'll pick another one off. Now you're getting the idea, Pete. And like I said, it's going to be a cinch. Instead of paying $6 ahead, the whole herd's only going to cost us the price of a few lead slugs. I reckon you're a lot smarter than Hickok ever was. Glave. I'm the only one ever figured out a way to get him. And more than one's tried. All right, come on, let's ride.

[Jingles]

Call that right there, Gle. What? Yeah, and you too, Pete, you stinking lizard.

[Glebe]

Hey, but Sam Hickok and Jingle.

[Jingles]

Shoot him, Charlie. Old him right for your life. Pete, get up. Get me out of here. Bill, they're making a run for us.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

He won't get far. Jingles.

[Charlie Odom]

Come on.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Run him down high, Buckshot.

[Jingles]

Hi.

[Charlie Odom]

Let's get him.

[Jingles]

Get up there, Nelly.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All right, Jingles, get a loop in your rope. You take Pete on the left, I'll get Glave.

[Jingles]

I got you, Bill. Just like a rodeo back in east side Dahlia. Woo hoo. Right up, cowboy. My loops are swinging, Bill. Are you ready?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Just a little closer. Buckshot.

[Jingles]

All right, partner, now. Well, I got mine. Jump the poppy. You low down, barman.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You too, Blake.

[Charlie Odom]

Oh, keep your rope tight there, Bill. Glade's as tricky as your brain. My steer.

[Glebe]

Yeah, and I'm gonna take a pull out of you.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

We've been trying that for a week, mister.

[Jingles]

Now, I figure it's nice turn you got yours, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, partner.

[Jingles]

Then what am I waiting for Now Take this, you varmint.

[Charlie Odom]

By gum, you got him, Bill. I never seen anything to beat the way you and Zingles handle them varmints.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, that's our job, Charlie. Now you can take that herd on into Dodge City without any more trouble.

[Charlie Odom]

Ain't you coming on in with me?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, what do you say, Jingles?

[Jingles]

Well, Bill, we gotta take these two wrestlers to jail. So I'll just hitch them up with the mules to the chuck wagon so I can watch them and eat at the same time.

[Narrator]

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

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Thanks for being with us today, folks. And we'll be back your way again on Friday with another Wild Bill Hickok story for you. So long, kids.

[Jingles]

See you Friday. Choo Choo. Choo. Choo Choo. Choose your favorite cereal. You tell them, Andy from Kellogg's Variety Pack.

[Narrator]

Yes. Keep the whole family happy every morning for breakfast. Roll out freshness and variety. 10 individual serving size boxes with 10 assorted Kellogg's cereal favorites, including two ready sweetened treats that you get in Kellogg's Variety Pack.

[Jingles]

Choo Choo.

[Narrator]

Choose your favorite from Kellogg's Variety Pack at your grocer's. You've just heard another exciting story of Wild Bill Hickok starring Guy Madison and Andy Devine in person. Today's cast included Fred Howard, Jack Crucian and Jack Moyles. Our director is Paul Pierce. Story by Larry Hayes. This is the David H. Production transcribed in Hollywood now. This is Charlie Lyon speaking reminding you to tune this station again when we present another of the adventures of Will Bill Hick.

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