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I Came From Texas with Tex Ritter | All Star Western Theatre (10-13-46)
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Original Air Date: October 13, 1946Host: Andrew RhynesShow: All Star Western TheatrePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Tex Ritter Special Guests:• Joe Forte• Harry Lang• Helen Gerald• Al Floyd• Jimmy Dean• Johnny Doherty Announcer:• Cottonseed Clar...
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Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be All Star Western Theater. Original air date is October 13, 1946 and the title is I Came from Texas. And this one's got Tex Ritter in the lead role. Let's get into it and I hope you enjoy.
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The Bakers of Weber's Bread present your All Star Western Theater. From Hollywood comes your all star Western Theater, starring America's great western singers, Floyd Willing and the writers of the Purple Sage. Our guest star today is that great singing cowboy from the western screen, Dex Ritter, in a story of the west prepared especially for him. Now, here are the writers of the Purple Sage. A golden sun in the sky A silver tribal and by they make me feel like I should be where rocky roads are calling me I don't know just where I'm bound I know I won't settle down Just like I see the wild wind so I'll just pack my saddle and my ponytail braddle and go riding down the rocky road Means that I was born to tow the heavy load and ride the rocky road forever but it's down the rocky road where two friends stand and travel hand in hand together A golden sun in the sky A silver star, golden vine they make me feel like I should be where rocky roads are calling me I don't know just where I'm bound I know I won't settle down if I can see the wild wind I'll get back my saddle and my pony down the rocky road before the law came to the frontier to say our great Southwest was the stamping ground for all sorts of desperate characters. Gunslingers, hold up men and cattle rustlers would have wrecked the old west if it hadn't been for the individual cow punchers who held the evildoers at bay and made a great contribution to the community. Today the bakers of Weber's Bread make a great contribution to the community too. It's a different sort, but equally important, for they bake famous Weber's Bread, the bread that's always good bread. Southern California housewives know that when they serve Weber's Brad for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the entire family will really enjoy its distinctive flavor and longer lasting freshness. Look for Weber's Bread and the blue gingham wrapper. Next time you go shopping, buy a little and serve it to your family. They'll like it. Now, by special request, the writers of the Purple Safe repeat a song did a few weeks ago. One of the nation's all time favorites. To each his own. A rose must remain with the sun and the rain. For its lovely promise will come true. To each his own. To each his own. And my own dream. What good is a song if the world gone and the dream must be unfortunately war me. If a flame is to go. There must be a door to open. Each door there's a key. I need you. I know I can't let you go. Your touch means too much to me. Must not consist on two more to begin. Or they'll never know what love can do. Each his own. I found my own one and only time at your all star Western Theater. And today we welcome a return visit from America's great cowboy singing star of western pictures and Capitol records, Tex Ritter. Our story today is written especially for our guest star is entitled I Came from Texas. Tex Ritter is heard as a carefree, fast drawing, quick thinking, hard riding man from Texas. Our scene is the wild, untamed cow town of Spur City, Wyoming. Back in the days when a quick draw was law. You know, Pete, a stranger's got a better chance in this town since that Apexis brought our boat in and made himself acquainted. You know, being a stranger myself, I know what you mean. Yes, sir, that fellow really made him sit up and take notice. Anybody know anything about him? No, and he didn't mean for him to find out either. When anybody asked him where he was from, he just said, I came from Texas. And he said it in such a way that, well, you didn't have a hankering to ask him anything else. You know, it's funny about fellows like them. Nobody knows nothing about them. Blows in, takes over and then takes out. Wish I'd have known him. He was sure some man. I'll never forget when he first came riding into Spur City. I was sitting down in front of Slick Gaynard's saloon when he came a riding in singing a song. Seemed like the most peaceful man in the world. But that was what fooled about. You've robbed my folk pocket of the silver and gold. Easy. Howdy, stranger. Making a man put up for the night. Well, they can take care of you in Slick Gayer's place here how you'd like the diamond Jack the crown. You've been a downfall. Name your poison, stranger. I'd be much obliged for the biggest glass of water. You serve water your ears don't lap over. I said water. You know, the stuff that falls from up there. I'm thirsty. Oh, water. Well, coming right up. Here you are. How much Obliged. Fill her up again. You mean you want more of that stuff? How'd you guess? Say, stranger, it ever occurred to you that this farm might be in business for a profit? What business is that of yours? I happen to own the place. Well, that don't quench my thirst a bit. How'd you Blige? Barkeep, here's a dollar for you. Don't go in the register. What? Look here, stranger, I don't know who you are, but I think you did that for my benefit. You're exactly right, my friend. I don't like your looks and I don't like your attitude. But I like your place of business. So reckon I'll stick around for spell. Is that so? Well, I have a special committee of one to welcome fellas like you. Hey, Frankie. Frankie Lyons, come in. I'm too proud to meet him. What is it, Slick? Show this gentleman out the door. He doesn't like my look. Glad the two would, Slick. All right, stranger. Slow. You're getting a little warm, friend, so maybe I better fan you. All right, stranger. You're making trouble in the wrong place. I know they don't reach for that gun. You'll wish you hadn't. I ain't reaching. Don't you think you better move on? You ain't asked me nice enough yet. Who are you and where you from? None of your business who I am. I'm from Texas. Texas, ain't it? Yeah, that's the state he bought you. Give me another glass of water. How about Slick? Oh, I don't think Slick object. Do you, Slick? Now look here, Texas. You're looking for trouble, and you came to the right place to find it. Tell you what I'll do, Slick. You don't like me and my dog gone shore don't like you. I'll cut, you hike hard to see which one gets down on his knees and apologizes to the other. What's the idea? Well, I'm giving you an even break. Cause if me and you don't start getting along with each other, one of us is going to get hurt. Ain't going to be me. Hand me a deck of cards, Joe. All right, Texas. We have to see who gets down on their knees. Take a card, sleep. Here it is. And a heart. I'll try my luck, Jack. A diamond. Now look here, stranger. You carried this too far. All right, six. Start kneeling. You can't get away with this. I'll bet you my horse and saddle that before I leave here, you're gonna kneel down and Tell old Texas that you're sorry. I don't like to be kept waiting. If any of my boys were around here, you wouldn't get by with it. Why don't you wake that one up? I put to sleep a few minutes ago. Maybe he'd like to help. Come on, Slick. You made a deal with me and you're stuck with it. Let him have a joke. All right, Slick, come through. Fooling around before I get nervous and let this gun go off again. You start tearing out your end of the bargain. That's fine, fine. Now say, Texas, I'm sorry. Texas, I'm sorry. And from now on, I'll be a good little boy. Now look here. You heard me. From now on, I'll be a good little boy. That's fine. Now get up off your knees and I'll buy you a drink. You're in a half of me, stranger. I ain't forgetting this. I reckon it will be kind of hard to forget. Just see to it. But you make yourself scarce in these parts. You hear me, Flick? I have too much fun with you to want to leave this town. I'll be seeing you later. Yes, sir. Pete, he was a dog. Goneest fellow you ever heard tell of. Wasn't afraid of nothing then. Anybody else that had had a run in with Flint Gaylord like that would just been too bad for him. But this fellow had a charmed way of doing things. The very next afternoon he was crossing the street headed towards Flick Place. When old Tom Edwards stopped him. Tom had been having some trouble. Make talk to you a minute. Yes, sir. What's on your mind? I was in McDaler's place last night and I just wanted to tell you. Admire a man who can stand up again. The likes of him. Well, he kind of got my hair, so I just figured I'd comb him out. Shane, there ain't more men around here don't buck up to him like you do. I was 20 years younger, he wouldn't be running me around like he's doing. What's he doing for you? I had to lean against my ranch. And he up and decides that he'd like to have my fleece. So he bought my paper from the bank. Now he's trying to close me and my daughter out. How much has he got against you? $4,000. But I ain't got a chance to raise it with Falls. And he's in cahoots with a banker, old Sam Lawson. Looks like I'm stuck. What's your next move? I'm going to go and see him. Now, that's what I was down last night for. But after you left, he was in no condition to talk with anybody. How much time you got to raise this money? Only till tomorrow morning at 10 o'. Clock. Look, Edward, don't see Gaylord yet. Just leave him to me. Yeah, but I've got a throw for you. I know this don't make sense, but if you'll trust me, I'll settle the whole thing and be at your house tomorrow morning at 10 o'. Clock. And they won't foreclose on you and your daughter. I don't know why, but I'm going to do what you say. Good. You see, I got an awful bad habit of putting my nose into other people's business. But I kind of enjoy it. Thanks. I sure hope you can help it. I'll figure it out some way. See you in the morning. Thanks again. So long. Here. How you doing, Joe? Oh, it's you again. What do you want, more water? No, Joe ain't thirsty today. How's that hole I put through your gun hand last night? Poor life. Look, Texas, I didn't want to draw on you. Forget it, Joe. Where's Slick? Well, he's out on some business today, if you'll take my advice. You won't let him catch you in here. He's carrying enough gunmen around here to start another civil war. That's good. My figure fingers kind of itchy. Man, you talk Bucky out of your head sometimes. Think I'll set in on this card game for a spell. They welcome all comers at that table. That's the strangers with money. Well, I'm a stranger and I'm packing a few dollars. So there goes watch and flow. That's obliged, Joe. Oh, and by the way, make me a big pitcher of ice water. I might get thirsty. Well, Pete, I was watching him. He set some games. I could tell the way the boys was figuring on trimming him. But they was being mighty careful about it. Cause they'd seen what had happened the night before. But doggone if he didn't have the finest freak of luck I'd ever seen. I guess. Luck? At any rate, he was taking them slow. But sure, that must have been a sight. Then what happened? Well, the game went on until around 10 o' clock that night. That was when the old Texas boy made his big killing. He dealt a hand, a five card stud. After the last card had been dealt, all three players had caught a jack. The next biggest card up was a ten spot with Old Lang with a hold of it. That's when the veterans really farted me. All right, Texas. I'll bet you 200. I call and raise two each. My hand. You can't be holding the case, Jack. I'll raise that 500. 500? How much you got in front of you? I got 1200 left. I'll bet 1200. I'll call with a pair of 10. What do you got? I ain't looked at my hole card yet. I got a hunch it's there. Oh, it's time to fluff me, huh? I'll let you know in a minute. Turn this little card over and see. Jack of diamonds. This is perjack. Just wait a minute. This looks phony to me. Ordinarily, for a remark like that, that I'd shove a deck of cards down your gullet. Oh, yeah? Since you're the heavy loser, I'll just forget it then. See what you can do about this. There's a dollar, boys. When he wakes up, tell him to have a drink on old Texas. Well, Joe, you better give me another glass of water. Got it ready and waiting for you, Texas. That's obliged. Here. Here's a hundred bucks. Buy your kids some Christmas toys. But it's six months for Christmas, Texas. Then I'll take it back and give it to you then. Oh, no, that. That's all right. I'll save it for him. Better wonder why Slick ain't been in today. I don't know. It must be something mighty important to keep him away this long. I'll tell him I'll see him in the morning. All right, Texas. And thanks to the hundred, the chisel. Sure appreciate it. Oh, don't lie to me, boy. This kid will never see that money. He is the dog. Goneest doggone feller I ever seen in my hole put together. Yes, I'd like to see Mr. Edward. Haven't you heard about him? Oh, what do you mean? He was killed last night. Killed? That's right. His body was found late last night over near the river crossing. Just what'd you want to see him about, Texas? Well, I was gonna help him on a little business matter this morning. Jane, this is Texas, a friend of your father's. Hello, Texas, honey. Ma'. Am. Sorry about everything, but I had a talk with your father yesterday afternoon and I arranged a loan for him. Told him I'd come, and I. This morning. It's too late now. I don't know what to do. Miss. I hate to have to talk to you at a time like this. But I can help you if you'll tell me what you need. Mr. David was supposed to be here this morning for his money. You'll find the full amount in this envelope. We'll arrange the loan details later. I don't know what this is all about. He said before I change. All right, miss. Now tell me. Do you have any idea as to who would have wanted to shoot your father? I didn't have an enemy in the world. I know it. But it's just his business. Difference in distress. That's all I need to know. I'm sorry to have troubled you, ma', am, but I have to be gone. I'll see you again tomorrow. Thank you so much. Are you the sheriff? That's right, stranger. Was it for you? Come with me. I'm going to give you a job to do. What are you talking about? I'll take care of everything. I just want you standing by to clean up the mess after I get through. Come on. All right, dealer, start talking. Where were you last night? What are you talking about? Sheriff? What are you doing with this man? I don't know, Slick. He just asked me to come with him. All right, Texas. Peter, we're gonna have real trouble if we tangle again. Answer my question. Where were you last night? What do you want to know for? Tom Edwards was shot in the back last night. Yeah? What's that got to do with me? Plenty. Where were you? Well, for your information and the sheriff's, I was over at Rocktown last night. I played cards in my brother's saloon all night. Ain't that right? That's right. I was with him. Well, I reckon that first view of this stranger's acquisition stick. Not so fast, Sheriff. Slick, I see you're lying. Now look here, Texas. You ain't gonna get by with that kind of talk this time. That's right, stranger. You can't accuse a man of murder unless you know what you're talking about. And what if I prove what I say is true? But he's lying? Well, that's different, of course. All right, Slick, what do you think of this? You say that you were at your brother's saloon in lockdown all night? That's right. Then I don't reckon you heard the news. What news? Your brother's saloon burned to the ground Yesterday evening about 6 o'. Clock. Why, you. Stand back. I got your cover. I better put that gun down, Slick. Cause I'm coming in to take it away from you. You better not. I'll shoot. Don't come any Further. All right, sheriff, that's your man. Well, Slick, looks like you're in for it. Texas, I'll get you someday for this. Where you're going? After you reach the end of that rope, you won't be bothering anybody. For you, stranger, you should have told me about these things and let me handle the case. I'm the sheriff here. Well, I'd just like to work things out my own way, sheriff. Well, it looks like you're doing it this time. Well, Slick, come on. We'll get that gun hand of yours packed up and head to the county seat. Texas. I was sure thinking for a minute there that you was in trouble. I'm telling you. Where did I go? Thought it. Give me a glass of water. Yes, sir. He sure pulled a fast one on old Threat. Is there what became of him? Well, it seems as if he kind of got stuck on that Edward shell. He stayed around about a week, and when anybody wanted him, they knew right where he'd be. Out to see that pretty Jane Edwards. Alison, I wish you wouldn't talk about leaving here. I'd like to stay around, Miss Jane, but I ain't so much on settling down. I wish you would dip them in that respect. I do too, Miss Jane. Please don't call me Miss Jane. I'm sorry, mister. I need help on the ranch. After that, you've got a bunch of good men. Well, I'd like to stay around, but something tells me not to. What tells you not to? I don't know. I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll cut a deck of cards. Any card from ace to seven means I'll go to work for you. An ape to a king means I'll ride on. Oh, I always carry them myself. Here, shuffle them up. This is fun. And if I lose, I figure I'll lose either way. Well, he rode away. And believe me, more people than just Ms. Jean hated the scene. Leave. I wonder where it went to. I've been wondering myself. Pete. Funny, but I can just picture him right now riding into some town or singing that song on that diamond. Unloc. You've robbed me my pocket of the silver and gold. Whoa. Whoa, boy. Whoa. Easy. Howdy, stranger. Where can a man put up for the night? Well, you have to make me take care of you in my green saloon. What's your blast? At the time, at the time there been a downfall. What'll be your pleasure, stranger? I'd like a big glass of water. Water your ears don't lap over. I said water thank you. Test Ritter for a grand performance. Heard with Tex and our cast today, we're Joe Forte, Harry Lang, Helen Gerald, Al Floyd, Jimmy Dean and Johnny Girardi. Tex will be back with you in just moments. The early west was filled with restless men forever on the move. They couldn't settle down, these pioneers. They were always riding on, anxious to see what lay beyond the next kill. But they accomplished a lot of good in passing. And they were good friends, the home builders. Today, the bakers of Weber's Bread are good friends to the home builders, too. For by supplying good bread, they relieve the modern housewife of her baking chores. And Weber's Bread is good bread, well mixed and well baked. There's a firm, even texture and a distinctive flavor that your entire family will really enjoy. Yes, for breakfast, lunch, in between snacks and dinner, Weber's Bread is always good. Buy a loaf of Weber's Bread at your groceries next time you go shopping. You'll find that Weber's Bread is the bread your family really likes. Now here is Foy willing, returning to the microphone with our guest star, Tex River. Tex, it was good having you back with us once again. Much obliged. Boy, it's nice keeping company with you boys and all the folks again. Well, Tex, you know, that just about brings us up to song time. Now, don't ask me what I'm gonna sing because you already know. Just tell me when I'm supposed to do it and I'll sing. Then I'll go home, leave all the folks alone. You know, if the folks had their way about that text, you'd never get home. But right now, we're ready and waiting for you to sing your latest capital recording relief. When you leave, don't slam the door. Then crank up your band and I'll give it a try. Dishes are piled up in the sink and you've been gone all day. I don't want you anymore. Pack your trunk and suitcase and away from me cleanly. Don't slam the door. You met a dozen different guys and always ran around. It's my time to time. I'm going to paint the town. I'm a change in all my ways. No more traveling days when you don't slam the door. If I see you on the street, I won't even speak. There's no room inside my heart for liar and asleep. There's nothing more to say. Please be on your way when you leave. Don't slam the door. Critter, it's been great having you as our guest. The writers of the triple stage have a special treat in store for you folks today as they bring you their latest recording release. Horse Me co just bought me a great low ticket gonna use it at 4pm so you can call your secret love and break the news to him you thought your little romance was on the street you see if you want your freedom PDQ you voice me C O D I won't be round to hear you cry I'm Texas bound and by and by reach me down in Dallas general delivery if you want your freedom PDQ divorce me Cod I'll agree there still might be just as many fish swimming in the sea Keep on fishing and maybe some time some for fish will nibble at your mind when he does I bet you say the best one I had got away there's gonna come a day gal when you be feeling blue you find that you can't pay your bill for the little old IOU with dynamite you're playing with maybe TNT if you want your freedom pity Q divorce me crg I won't be wrong to hear you cry I'm Texas love and buying mine kingdom and doubt Emma and Everett if you want your freedom it is you because me O D now babe there ain't no use to pretty please Cause I've been learning all my ABC he's no college special ain't got no prediction if you want your freedom PDQ your boy 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 writers of the Purple Sage. Our guest today has been that great star of the Western screen, Tex Ritter. Next week, another great star in A Story of the West. This is Dave Bale speaking. This program came to you from the studios of KNX, Columbia Square.
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Andrew Rines
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