
Original Air Date: September 08, 1946Host: Andrew RhynesShow: All Star Western TheatrePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Dale Evans Announcer:• Cottonseed Clark Song List:• Meet You in San Antonio• My Heart Went That Away• Nobodies Darling But Mine...
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Andrew Rines
Foreign 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 8, 1946 and the title is Dude Ranch Serenade with Dale Evans. Let's get into it and I hope you enjoy. The Bakers of Weber's Bread present your All Star Western Theater. 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 that famous queen of the Western screen, Ms. Dale Evans. My name is Cotton Seed Clark, and here are the Riders of the Purple Sage. San Antonio ran away with Tony if you see her just let me know and I'll meet you with Bad Antonio Just as the moon was peeping over the hill Just as the word was through There sat a cowboy in his hardener bed Cowboy was feeling blue don't mind your old gal I know she's cold pal if what you say is true Come down to town, pal down into town, pal Good time for me and you where is she now, Bill cry cowboy just replies San Antonio I've known her pony ran away with Only if you see her just let me know and I'll meet you in balance all the A cowgirl had to be mighty sharp in the days when cattle ranching and lawlessness flourished side by side in the great Southwest. She had to be ready to do a man's work at an instant's notice. In addition to her ordinary household chores, her day might include hours of riding horseback or helping to defend the herd or the ranch from Indians or dest. Yes, our great grandmothers really worked hard, but they always took time out to see that their men folk had good food, just like the wives and mothers do today. That's one reason why Weber's Bread is so very popular with Southern California families, because modern housewives know that Weber's Bread is good food. Weber's is known for its consistent quality, flavor and freshness. When you serve Weber's Bread as coast in the morning, sandwiches at noon, or with more elaborate evening meals, you can be sure the entire family is getting added enjoyment from the menu. Buy a loaf of Weber's Bread. On behalf of all of you allstar Western theater listeners today we're happy to welcome a return visit from America's queen of the Western screen, Ms. Dale Evans as the leading lady of that great king of the Cowboys, Roy Rogers. Ms. Evans has won for herself millions of fans and admirers all over the world and a position in the field of Western entertainment achieved by no other feminine star on the air. She has been your favorite singing star on such great programs as the Duranty Moore show, the Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy show and many others. And now as the star of the forthcoming Roy Rogers program. And here she is in a story of the musical west prepared especially for her. And titles. Dude Ranch Serenade. Friends and Neighbors. Sweet and lovely, Ms. Dale Evans. For several weeks, JP Cross has been making an effort to find a buyer for his Nevada Crossbar Ranch. You see, things haven't been going so well at the ranch. It's been a mighty hot year and the water supply is very low. The sun has done a scorching job on the pasture land and the cattle are pores of snake. Cross himself lives in Los Angeles. But the affairs of the ranch are in the capable hands of Gil Jones, better known as Jonesy. Suppose we look in on Jonesy and the ranch hands. Perhaps we'll find out just how bad things really are. It's the end of another hot work day and they're all lazily discussing an old man course of shoes. I'd unload this layout on one of them smart Hollywood fellows who wants to call himself a rancher. You can say that again. There ain't enough good grass on this place to chink the cracks between the ribs of a sandfly, much less feed a herdy cat. Yeah, what's so funny about that? Oh, I was just thinking. Thinking that's an unusual sport for you to be taking part in. In it? Oh, I ain't so dumb, Top. What were you thinking? Well, last year it rained so much everybody was wishing they drove fins instead of feet. And all of you was complaining about it. And this year it's hot enough to slip hair on a bear on your companion. About that. Now, my question is, what do you want, rain or shine? Just a little bit of each, top. Enough for a happy medium. Well, then you better start paying a preacher a little more regular like. Say, here comes old Thad Gilbert. Well, howdy, Thad. Get off your horse. In a little while. Haven't got time. Jonesy. Got a telegram here for you. All right, Thad. Much obliged to you. Maybe somebody's see you later, boys. Goodbye, Harry. I wonder who'd be sending us a telegram. Must be from old man Cross. Hope he don't want me to come into Los Angeles again. Well, well, come on, Jonesy. What does it say? Boys, I'm afraid I got some bad news. Well, quit talking here and let's hear about it. Well, we've all been sticking it out here because of our loyalty to old man Cross. Hoping that he'd sell so we'd have an opportunity to dig us a new hole somewhere. So what's happened here? I'll read this telegram. The solar ranch. You want to insist that you boys stay on the job and help convert the Quartz Bar into a dew grange. Sorry I had to include you men in on the deal. Why, that dirty rat. After all we've done for him. Yeah, if he thinks he's going to make a dough rancher out of me, he's crazy. Wait, wait, wait. Here's the worst part. Your new boss will arrive at the Cross Bar tomorrow morning. She is Ms. Judy Gale, the radio singer. Judy Gale? Kiddin. Yeah, let me, let me see that. Tell her. But what's all the excitement? Well, she's just about the biggest singing star in the western business, that's all. And what in a care hat has that got to do with this ranch and you men? Plenty. Well, you said yourself we had the best singing act that you ever heard and that we ought to be on the radio. And you figured Judy Gay will give you that chance? Why not? If she hears us and likes us. Well, he's big enough to do anything she likes. Well, I'm a guinea ranchin will always be here. But radio is just one of them passing fancies or something. Marauder. Jimmy, you go get the guitar. We got some rehearsing to do. Now look boys, you ought to be driving up most anytime now. Leave everything to me. And before night comes on, I'll talk her into giving us one of them. What? You? McCall? It auditions? Yeah, auditions. And after she hears us, she'll send that text Lopez and his line riders back to the farm. Hey, yonder comes Jonesy. He's still mad. Yeah, I think I got a way to win Jonesy over. Say now, let's just perform one miracle at the time. Now look here, boys. Better not start in on that thingy business with this gal. In the first place, it's all a lot of nonsense. And in the second place. You know, Jonesy, since this radio business came up, I've been thinking about something. It's about time you started thinking. With a voice like yours, it wouldn't surprise me at all that you'd make a heck of a good radio announcer. I wouldn't because. What'd you say? Oh, I've been listening to you talk here late. I've compared you with a lot of them fellas on the radio. And you're as good as any of them. Well, now, you know, I might be a pretty good announcer at that. Yes, sir. And if I was you, I'd play up to Ms. Hughes. She might be able to swing a big deal for you. My golly, you're right. I'll watch my talking. Now she comes. Oh. Oh, boy. Now, look. Now remember, man, leave it to me. When the right time comes, I'll proposition her. About that audition. Ms. Kale, Ms. Gail, on behalf of me and the boys and for the courtesy of the Cross Bar Ranch, welcome.
Dale Evans
Hello, boys. Gee, I didn't expect such a nice welcome.
Andrew Rines
Well, it's the least we could do. This is Gil Jones speaking.
Dale Evans
I'm glad to know you, Mrs. Jones.
Andrew Rines
Oh, just call me Josie. These are the boys, Miss Judy, Lopey, Jimmy and Johnny.
Dale Evans
Well, it's nice to know you boys. And I'm sure we'll all get along just wonderful.
Andrew Rines
My name is top, Ms. Judy. I do the cooking.
Dale Evans
Then I know we'll get along fine.
Andrew Rines
I've got a great big meal ready to serve you, and I'm just hungry.
Dale Evans
Enough to eat it all.
Andrew Rines
We'll bring your things in if you make the drive down from Hollywood.
Dale Evans
Well, let's see. I Left there at 7 this morning and it's now.
Andrew Rines
The correct time is now 12:35, courtesy of Gil Jones, spelled T I M E. Miss Judy, do you plan to go back to Hollywood this weekend for your radio program?
Dale Evans
No. I thought perhaps there'd be so much to do getting ready to open my dude ranch that I'd better stay here. So I transcribe my program. It'll be played by record at the regular time.
Andrew Rines
Do you mean we'll be sitting here with you a listening to you a thing to you from Hollywood?
Dale Evans
Something like that, Pop.
Andrew Rines
What are your plans about ranch, Ms. Judy?
Dale Evans
Well, first, boys, I want to sell what cattle I got for my deal with Mr. Cross. Then we'll modernize the place. We'll get a good stock of gentle saddle horses and we'll build some additional accommodations for the guests. And in the meantime, we'll start advertising our grand opening on the radio and in the newspaper.
Andrew Rines
I reckon you'll be running back and forth to Hollywood a lot trying to keep your radio program going.
Dale Evans
No, Lopey. Beginning three weeks from this Saturday, my broadcast will originate right here at the Cross Bar.
Andrew Rines
Are you kidding?
Dale Evans
I am not. Where that will be the day of our grand opening. We'll have enough guests, I hope, to make up an audience and I'll have the line writers and my announcer and engineer drive down each weekend. Say, by the way, boys, how do you like my program?
Andrew Rines
Oh, you're great, Miss Judy. Yeah, everybody knows you're about the best western singer in the country.
Dale Evans
Oh, you're just nice fellas. I want to ask you something. What do you think of. What do you think of Tex Lopez and the line writers?
Andrew Rines
Well, to tell the truth, Miss Judy, they're not strong enough to support a star like you. And personally, Miss Judy, I think you're announcer Clark Cotton stinks.
Dale Evans
Why, boys, I'm surprised to hear you say that. The listener seems to think they're all grand.
Andrew Rines
Now, you take us, Miss Judy. We sing the kind of music that would do justice to a big star like you.
Dale Evans
Oh. Oh, I see. You boys sing.
Andrew Rines
You see, Miss Judy, we figured if you would give us a. Well, maybe we could.
Dale Evans
Look, boys, I've only been here about an hour, but I've already taken a great liking for all of you. And I know we're all going to get along just fine. But suppose we forget about wanting to sing?
Andrew Rines
But Miss Judy, we've.
Dale Evans
Lopy, all of you. My sponsor is very happy with a line writer. If I heard you sing, I'd have to tell you no and that would hurt your feelings. And. Well, fellow sing singers need experience. And you boys at Callahan. So please don't ask me to listen to you, will you? I'd like to be your friend.
Andrew Rines
Well, Miss Judy's been here three days and we ain't no better off before she came as far as radio is concerned. Now look, I've got an idea. Take my advice and we'll be on that first broadcast from the Cross Bar. Now you're talking in riddles. But look, don't mention singing around here anymore. I'll let you know my plan in plenty of time. Say, Miss Judy's program is on from Hollywood at 7 o' clock. We don't want to miss that. Hurry up, Top. Get that wire plugged in at 7 o' clock. We don't want to miss any of Miss Judy's program. Just leave it to old Top. I'll Josh. Miss Beauty. Here we are with you, affixing to listen to your radio program. I bet there's a million people who'd like to be doing the same thing.
Dale Evans
Jimmy, you embarrass me. I'm the one who's proud to be here with you boys. After all, maybe I'm not as good as you think I am. And you can tell me how to improve.
Andrew Rines
Well, what are you going to sing on your first program?
Dale Evans
It's a new song written by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans called My Heart Went that Away. It's a cute song and Roy made a wonderful recording of it. But they all. Well, frankly, I don't care so much for him.
Andrew Rines
Oh, no, you. You sing much better than she does. Miss you.
Dale Evans
Thank you, Lopez.
Andrew Rines
She's all ready, folks. Then turn it on top. It's seven o' clock. Right on the nose. Now everybody be quiet. We don't want to miss nothing. Oh, there. Friends and neighbors, this is Clark Cotton bringing you America's Queen of the West. Ms. Judy Gail. And here she.
Dale Evans
Hello, folks. It's good to be with you again tonight. I'd like to start my program with a brand new song written by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans entitled My Heart Went that Away. You know, I was on their set out at Republic the other day and they told me how they came to write it. It seems so many of the cowboys use that expression, they went that away. That Roy and Dale thought it might make a good song. That is, if they added a little romantic. They came up with a title, My Heart Went that Away. And an hour and a half later they'd finished it. And I hope you like it.
Andrew Rines
Gosh, that announces stinks. Shut up, Jones.
Dale Evans
Unless you're in that beauty thing, it isn't that important.
Andrew Rines
Boys.
Dale Evans
I went to town to look around and hit the old tie but when I saw you passing by My heart went that away now you know why and so do I I almost went astray but when I saw you passing by My heart went that away look at me I used to be a Roman all around but today you came my way Guess I have to settle down there's not a thing that I can do or nothing you can say but when I saw you passing by My heart went that away now lots of boys are very nice I meet them every day but when I saw you passing by My heart went that away I knew a boy when I was young I loved him till today but when I saw you passing by My heart went that away look at me I used to be a Roman all around but you passed by I caught your eye I won't to settle down there's not a thing that I can do or nothing you can say Cuz when I saw you passing by My heart but that I was.
Andrew Rines
Well, Ms. Judy, we've done a lot of work around here the past three weeks. Yeah, and we're all ready for the Big broadcast tomorrow.
Dale Evans
Oh, you boys have been grand. You know, if our dude ranch is a big success, I'll owe it all to you.
Andrew Rines
Oh, shucks, Miss Judy. You're just saying that. Say, when do you expect Tech Lopez and his line riders?
Dale Evans
Well, they'll come down in the morning, Mel. No, our engineer will get here this afternoon and get all the technical equipment ready. Bob Frubel, a producer, is here now.
Andrew Rines
Anyway we can help. Just let us know, Miss Judy.
Dale Evans
Oh, that's nice of a Jonesy Saint.
Andrew Rines
That's our ring top. Better anchor it.
Dale Evans
Don't forget the chairs, boys.
Andrew Rines
Don't worry about a thing. Los Angeles. Just a minute, Miss Judy. It's long distance for you.
Dale Evans
Good. Perhaps that's a radio station calling. Hello? Hello, Claude. Oh, splendid. Everything's in order here. Listen, you boys have your numbers well rehearsed. Then when you get here, all we'll have to do is run a timing and we'll be ready for the air. Good. Make it as early as possible, will you? All right. Bye.
Andrew Rines
Is everything in order, Ms. Judy?
Dale Evans
Oh, fine. Clark Cotton and the boys won't be able to be here until about two hours before air time, but that'll be all right. They have a show in Hollywood in the morning.
Andrew Rines
Do they know what road to take? You know, it's mighty easy to get lost in these parts.
Dale Evans
Well, I wrote them the instructions. I told them to take Canyon Road after they left the highway. It would bring them right to our door. Hey, by the way, how are reservations roll out?
Andrew Rines
Miss Judy, we'll have the place overflowing with dudes by noon tomorrow.
Dale Evans
That's wonderful.
Andrew Rines
Jimmy, you and Johnny come with me. I've got a job for you. Now, look, here's what I want to do. Well, never mind what you want us to do. That broadcast comes off tomorrow and you promised us you had a plan all figured out. Now, what is it? Yeah, what about it? Well, just keep your shirt on. That's what I'm coming to. Now, look, I want you and Jimmy to take the truck about noon tomorrow and drive down to Canyon crossroads. Are you crazy? Now, wait a minute. Listen, I want you to park right there at the crossroads and wait. Now, look here, Lopey. Well, let me finish. I want you to wait there until you see that radio gang of misduties heading this way. Yeah, and escort them back to the ranch. I quit. Oh, if you don't shut up and listen, I'm going to hit you with an axe panel. Now, look, take down the sign with the directions on it they're bound to stop and ask how to get to the crossbar and which road to take. I want you to send them on the doggone this wild goose chase they ever went on. Well, it's three o' clock and according to Ms. Beatty, they'll be here at the ranch about four. And that's about an hour's drive from here. Yeah, I hate to think what's going to happen if this don't work out. Look, here comes a car. By golly, I believe that's them. They're slowing up. They see this crossroads. Yeah, this will confuse anybody that's taking a turn down. You do the talking. I got little religion and I don't want to lose it by telling them such a lie. Yeah, just leave it to me. Say, I wonder if you men could tow us into town. Sorry, old boy, we haven't got time. Say, we're in a big hurry to make a broadcast. Which of these roads do we take to reach the Crossbar Ranch? Are you kidding, friend? Why, no. What do you mean, am I kidding? Why, you're on the wrong road to the Crossbar Ranch. The wrong road? Did you hear that guy? Oh, tell us, how do we get there? Well, you could go back to the main highway where you turned off about 75 miles back. But Miss Judy, baby, they'll drive in most any minute.
Dale Evans
Are you kidding? It's five minutes the last time. What am I gonna do? No music, no announcement, no singers.
Andrew Rines
Miss Judy, we'd be glad to help you. I play guitar.
Dale Evans
Oh, that's impossible, boys. You couldn't possibly do it. And think of all our dude ranch customers who are expecting to see this broadcast.
Andrew Rines
But I'm telling you, Ms. Judy, we can do it. We have a guitar, a bass, fiddle and an accordion. A clarinet and take a load.
Dale Evans
Just wait till I get my hands on that Clark Cotton and that Tex Lopez. I'll ring their necks like a chicken.
Andrew Rines
Well, Ms. Judy, we're better than nothing at all. Yeah, and it's almost air time and our instruments are all tuned up and ready to go.
Dale Evans
I don't even have an announcer.
Andrew Rines
I beg your pardon?
Dale Evans
Oh, not you, Jonesy.
Andrew Rines
I swiped that script of yours last night. I've memorized every line of it. It's about that time. Shall I talk to Hollywood in the.
Dale Evans
Line of Cancel out and ruin everything? After I've advertised this thing for three weeks to the four corners? Not much. Grab those instruments, boys. Here's a script, Jonesy. We're going to do an air show. If it Kills me and the listeners too.
Andrew Rines
What's your first number, Miss Judy?
Dale Evans
Nobody's darling but mine in the field. Let me see. Plaster.
Andrew Rines
Don't worry, Miss Judy. We'll make it good.
Dale Evans
Just do your best, boys. What else can you do? Come on, let's go to the broadcast room. Everybody's waiting. Ladies and gentlemen, we're sorry to have kept you waiting right up to broadcast time but we've had some difficulties on our first broadcast which we will not undertake to explain at this time. It's now only a few seconds to go, and we'll ask you to be quiet, please. And throughout the broadcast, remember to follow the instructions of our announcers.
Andrew Rines
Mr. Mr. Gil Jones, folks.
Dale Evans
Mr. Gil Jones. Don't you. Please be a good announcer, Justice.
Andrew Rines
It's in the bag, Miss Judy. Five seconds. Quiet, please. From the famous Crossbar dude ranch in Nevada comes America's Queen of the West, Ms. Judy Gale. And here she is.
Dale Evans
Thank you, Jonesy. And hello, folks. It's good to be with you again. Tonight we're broadcasting our program from my new dude ranch in Nevada where we hope to be seeing you real soon. To get things underway on our first dude ranch broadcast I'm going to ask some of my ranch hands, Lopey Willingham and his boys, to join me and an old favorite of yours, nobody's Darling But Mine. Come sit by my side, little darling. Only you can handle my drum. Promise me that you will never Nobody's Darling but mine.
Andrew Rines
You're sweet as the flowers of springtime. You're as pure as the dew from the bones. I had rather be somebody, darling. Telephone.
Dale Evans
Nobody, darling but my love. Be honest, be faithful, be true. Promise peace that you will never be nobody, Darling. That winds up our program for this week. We hope you'll all be back with us again next Saturday night. And until then, this is Judy Gale saying so long and goodbye to you all.
Andrew Rines
Join us again next week at the same time when you will hear America's Queen of the West, Ms. Judy Gale. This here is. I mean, this is Jill Jones speaking. All right, you're off the air. Almost. Judy.
Dale Evans
Yes, Bob?
Andrew Rines
Your sponsor is on the broadcast line, who wants to talk with you.
Dale Evans
All right, here goes, boys.
Andrew Rines
How do we do, Miss Judy?
Dale Evans
Oh, I know you did grand, boys, but I was numb from the moment we hit the air. We'll know in a minute. The sponsor's on the wire.
Andrew Rines
Well, just talking to the microphone, whose voice will come through the loudspeaker?
Dale Evans
Well, here it comes. Hello, Mr. Nat Seger.
Andrew Rines
Music. Where's Clark Cotton and that gang of no good musicians. They.
Dale Evans
They didn't show up to the broadcast, Roy.
Andrew Rines
Then who was that crew of hillbillies you had playing and singing for you?
Dale Evans
Well, there were some of our ranch hands.
Andrew Rines
Then put them under contract. Don't let him get away. They're the best I ever heard. How do you like them? We're the best. Likes them very much too. Now she's going to pick up Killpantric in San Francisco and bring him down to the broadcast next week.
Dale Evans
Oh, I'm so glad you like them.
Andrew Rines
Hey, that's the best show you ever put on. I'm doubling your salary and another year's contract. I know.
Dale Evans
The meter else is my ranch foreman, Gil Jonesy.
Andrew Rines
They're beginning right now. He's got a steady job. I'll be down in a few days to see you. Goodbye.
Dale Evans
Well, boys want to know about that?
Andrew Rines
Oh, get some water quick boys. Ms. Judy's famous. Get some water. Ah, thank you Ms. Dale Evans for return for visit to the All Star Western Theater. Our guest star will return in a few moments. Friends and neighbors, life wasn't easy in the days when men were fighting each other and the elements to carve a home from the rough and ready frontiers. And history is rich in the many stories of the heroic women who helped to bring the spirit of homemaking to the lawless old West. The development of the great cattle country would have taken a lot longer if it had to been for the women who stood staunchly by the side of their men who endured hardships to build homes and raise families. That tradition has been handed down to the women of today too. It is still woman's task to be the home builder to see that her family has the proper care and plenty of good food. And that includes plenty of Weber's bread. Because Weber's bread is good food. With its firm, even texture, golden brown crust, appetizing flavor, Weber's bread adds extra enjoyment to every meal. Remember Weber's bread in the blue gingham wrapper. And now here is four willing with our grand guest star, Ms. Dale Evans. Dale, you about the nicest thing that has ever happened to our all star Western theater. And we want to thank you for taking time out from a busy republic picture schedule to visit with us once again.
Dale Evans
Boy, it's always nice visiting with my friends and all of you western theater boys are really my friends. But let's get on to business. How about another song from the writers of the Purple Saint?
Andrew Rines
All right, Dale. I think maybe the folks would like to hear to each his own.
Dale Evans
We'd love it.
Andrew Rines
A road must remain with the sun.
Dale Evans
And the rain or its lovely promise won't come true.
Andrew Rines
To each his own. To each his own. And my own is you. What good is a song if the words don't belong?
Dale Evans
And a dream must be a dream for two.
Andrew Rines
No bird alone. To each his own. For me there's you. If a flame is to grow there must be to open each door There's a sea I need you I know.
Dale Evans
I can't let you go you attach me too much to me.
Andrew Rines
Your lips must insist on to more to be healed or they'll never know. I don't know can do my own One and only you. Lifting alone From Hollywood you've heard your All Star Western Theater, a V.M. bear production starring America's great western singers, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Our guest star today has been that queen of the Western screen, Ms. Dale Evans, whose latest Republic picture with Roy Rogers is my pal Trigger. My name is Cottonseed Clark. This program came to you from the studios of KMX Columbia Square Foreign. This has been a presentation of OTRWesterns.com and we hope you enjoyed. Please take some time to like and rate our shows in your favorite podcast application. Follow us on Facebook by going to otrwesterns.com Facebook subscribe to our YouTube channel by going to otrwesterns.Com YouTube and send us an email podcasttrwesterns.com you can call and leave us a voicemail 707-986-8739. This episode is copyright under the Attribution non Commercial Share Like Copyright. For more information go to otrwesterns.com copyright have a great day and thanks for listening.
Dale Evans
Sam.
Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast Summary
Episode Title: Dude Ranch Serenade with Dale Evans | All Star Western Theatre (09-08-46)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: June 30, 2025
In this captivating episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rhines transports listeners back to September 8, 1946, with the classic radio drama titled "Dude Ranch Serenade" featuring the illustrious Dale Evans. This episode, part of the All Star Western Theatre, showcases the seamless blend of drama and music that defined the golden age of Western radio entertainment.
The storyline centers around Judy Gale, portrayed by Dale Evans, a renowned radio singer who partners with ranch hands at the struggling Crossbar Ranch in Nevada. Faced with a scorching drought and dwindling cattle, Judy arrives with ambitious plans to transform the ranch into a modern dude ranch, integrating radio broadcasts to attract guests.
Key Plot Points:
Introduction to Crossbar Ranch:
Arrival of Judy Gale:
Conflict and Resolution:
Successful Broadcast:
Judy outlines her plans to modernize the ranch, including selling cattle, acquiring quality horses, and expanding accommodations to attract guests. She emphasizes the integration of radio advertising to promote the grand opening.
Notable Quote:
Dale Evans (Judy Gale): "We'll start advertising our grand opening on the radio and in the newspaper." (09:54)
As the broadcast time approaches, ranch hands Top and Jimmy attempt to mislead Judy's crew, hoping to derail the broadcast. Their scheme almost jeopardizes the event but ultimately leads to a comical misunderstanding.
Notable Quote:
Top: "I want you to send them on the doggone wild goose chase they ever went on." (18:00)
With the host and announcer unavailable, Top and Jimmy seize the moment to perform live, showcasing their musical talents. Judy's initial skepticism turns into admiration as the broadcast proves successful, highlighting the hidden potential of the ranch hands.
Notable Quote:
Dale Evans (Judy Gale): "Probably I'm not as good as you think I am. And you can tell me how to improve." (12:42)
Judy Gale (Dale Evans): A strong, visionary leader determined to save the ranch through innovative methods, blending traditional ranch work with modern entertainment.
Gil “Jonesy” Jones: The pragmatic ranch foreman who bridges the gap between Judy’s ambitious plans and the ranch hands' skepticism.
Top and Jimmy: Represent the ranch hands' initial resistance but eventual support, adding depth and humor to the narrative.
Adaptation and Innovation: Judy Gale embodies the spirit of adaptability, demonstrating how blending traditional lifestyles with new technologies (like radio) can lead to success.
Community and Teamwork: The episode highlights the importance of community and teamwork, as the ranch hands overcome their differences to support a common goal.
Hidden Talents: The story underscores the idea that individuals may possess untapped talents that, when recognized and nurtured, can lead to remarkable outcomes.
"Dude Ranch Serenade" serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of Western radio dramas. Through compelling storytelling, memorable characters, and the seamless integration of music, this episode not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons on resilience, innovation, and the power of collaboration. Dale Evans' portrayal of Judy Gale remains a standout, epitomizing the grace and strength of women in the traditional Western frontier.
Andrew Rhines (Host): "Hello, Mr. Nat Seger." (24:11)
Dale Evans (Judy Gale): "My heart went that away." (13:28)
Top: "Are you crazy?" (18:30)
Jimmy: "We'll make it good." (19:38)
For enthusiasts of classic Western radio dramas, this episode offers a rich auditory experience, enhanced by meticulous digital restoration that brings clarity and depth to the original recordings. Whether reminiscing about the golden age of radio or discovering it anew, "Dude Ranch Serenade with Dale Evans" is a must-listen that encapsulates the timeless allure of the Wild West.
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