Nelson Gang | The Cisco Kid (07-01-54)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast Summary

Episode: Nelson Gang | The Cisco Kid (07-01-54)
Host: Andrew Rines
Release Date: May 13, 2025

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Introduction to the Story

In this gripping episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns, listeners are transported to the rugged town of Foothill during the tumultuous 1870s. The narrative unfolds with the infamous Nelson Gang, led by the ruthless Kirk Nelson, plotting their next move. Andrew Rines sets the stage, immersing the audience in the tension-filled atmosphere of the Wild West, enhanced by meticulously restored audio that brings every creak, gunshot, and horse hoof to life.

The Bank Robbery

The episode kicks off with Kurt Nelson and his lieutenant, Matty Songo, strategizing their bank robbery. As they approach Foothill around three o'clock in the afternoon, the villains discuss their plan to exploit the sheriff's daily nap time, ensuring minimal resistance.

Notable Quote:
Matty Songo (03:19): "Yeah, they're riding in from the other end of town. They'll keep outside watch."

The robbery commences smoothly as Matty manages to manipulate the banker, Jackson, into opening the safe. However, tensions rise when Jackson catches a glimpse of suspicious activity, hinting at a possible double-cross.

Notable Quote:
Kurt Nelson (05:23): "Somebody will sweat for this. Don't take that warrant. Come on, let's get out of here fast."

Interaction with the Sheriff

As the Nelson Gang makes their escape, the legendary Cisco Kid and his companion Pancho intercept the scene. Sheriff Walt Haney, portrayed as somewhat inept, attempts to apprehend Cisco, mistaking him for a member of the Nelson Gang.

Notable Quote:
Sheriff Walt Haney (07:28): "Probably Cisco's the ringleader. Come on with us. Get behind them boys."

The tension escalates as Cisco Kid proves his innocence, while the sheriff remains unconvinced. The interplay between Cisco and the sheriff highlights the classic Western theme of justice versus corruption.

Notable Quote:
Cisco Kid (07:54): "So your Sheriff Pancho and I never heard of that Nelson gang you just mentioned. We are merely riding through your town."

Cisco Kid's Intervention

Throughout the episode, Cisco Kid emerges as a heroic figure, striving to mediate between the accusing sheriff and the innocent suspects. His interactions with Sheriff Haney reveal his cleverness and unwavering commitment to justice.

As the plot thickens, the Nelson Gang contemplates their next move, planning to confront Banker Jackson to secure additional funds. Their concerns about Cisco Kid's potential interference add a layer of suspense, foreshadowing an inevitable showdown.

Notable Quote:
Kurt Nelson (11:08): "But what about him? He's quite an umbre for law and order, they tell me."

Climactic Confrontation

The climax builds as the Nelson Gang executes their plan to extract a combination from Jackson, only to realize they are not the only players in town. Cisco Kid's timely intervention disrupts their scheme, leading to a tense standoff with the sheriff's posse.

Notable Quote:
Cisco Kid (14:00): "Run for the house, Senor. I'll try to hold him off, Sheriff."

In a dramatic turn, the sheriff's incompetence becomes evident as he fails to grasp the true dynamics at play, ultimately allowing the Cisco Kid and Pancho to outmaneuver the gang.

Conclusion of the Episode

The episode concludes with the thwarted plans of the Nelson Gang and the affirmation of Cisco Kid's role as the protector of Foothill. The narrator leaves listeners eager for the continuation of these timeless Wild West tales, promising more adventures and heroic deeds in future episodes.

Notable Quote:
Narrator (14:39): "So a muddle headed sheriff prevents Cisco from helping banker Jackson. In just a moment we'll return to the Cisco Kids."

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Final Thoughts

Nelson Gang | The Cisco Kid showcases the enduring appeal of Western dramas, combining suspense, action, and moral dilemmas. Andrew Rines' expert digital restoration enhances the listening experience, making classic tales accessible and engaging for modern audiences. This episode not only entertains but also preserves the rich storytelling tradition of the Old Time Radio era.

Notable Quote from Host:
Andrew Rines (00:45): "Hope you enjoy. And let's get into it."

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Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the Old Time Radio Westerns, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into the Wild West, brought to life with clarity and depth. Tune in to experience the adventures of the Cisco Kid and the nefarious Nelson Gang, masterfully narrated and vividly portrayed.

Transcript

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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. And before we get into this episode, let's go ahead and do a quick programming Note. This is only a partial episode. All that exists. If we ever do find the original with the beginning or ending correctly done, we will definitely bring it to you. Sorry again, this will be a shorter episode than usual. Hope you enjoy. And let's get into it.

[Narrator]

Here's adventure, here's romance. Here's the famous Robin Hood of the old West.

[Sheriff]

Cisco. He's sharing. He is getting closer this way.

[Narrator]

Pancho the Cisco Pip.

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[Narrator]

Now the Cisco Kid in our exciting story, the Nelson Gang. In the list of Southwestern outlaws during the 1870s, the name of Kirk Nelson stands out. Black in infamy. For Nelson, bank robber and killer, had not one generous drop of blood in his body. He was merciless. As our story opens, we find Kurt Nelson and his lieutenant, Mattie Songo, riding into the town of Foothill. The time? About three o'clock in the afternoon.

[Kurt Nelson]

Rest of the boys in on this job, Kurt?

[Matty Songo]

Yeah, they're riding in from the other end of town. They'll keep outside watch.

[Kurt Nelson]

The bank will be closed by the time we get there.

[Matty Songo]

That's what I want. Matty Jackson will be figuring up today's business, but he'll let us in. I've been to that bank a couple of times before. Just after closing time just to get Jackson in the habit of opening up for me.

[Kurt Nelson]

You think every angle, Kurt.

[Matty Songo]

Well, you have to in this business. Another reason for hitting that bank at this time is because the sheriff takes a nap every day at this time.

[Kurt Nelson]

That sheriff couldn't stop us anyway, even if he was weak.

[Matty Songo]

Yeah, I know he's pretty stupid, but you can't ever Tell there's the boys just coming in to the other end of the street.

[Kurt Nelson]

Here's the thing. We gunned Jackson down. Curtis?

[Matty Songo]

Sure, after he gets the safe open. That's why I'm going to give him a couple of big bills. So you have to open the safe. Who is it? It's me, Kurt Nelson. Can you let me in, Jackson?

[Jackson]

All right. Morning. But I sure wish you'd get here before closing time, Kurt.

[Matty Songo]

This will be the last time I'll inconvenience you. Jackson, will you change these two bills for me?

[Jackson]

Yep. Let me have him.

[Matty Songo]

Throw your gun. Let me get that safe open.

[Kurt Nelson]

All right, Curtis. Hey, he ain't stopping at the safe. He's walking right past it.

[Matty Songo]

Wait a minute, Jackson. Where you going? He's breaking by the back door, Maddie. Let him have they blasted mirror in the back of the room. He saw a straw.

[Kurt Nelson]

I'll go after him, Kurt.

[Sheriff]

Oh, never mind.

[Matty Songo]

I'll get the money out the till. Here, sweet Mart. Here, into this sack.

[Kurt Nelson]

What's the matter with that gang? Why don't they gun him down?

[Matty Songo]

Probably rode up to the other end of the street.

[Kurt Nelson]

That's all the money in sight, Kirk.

[Matty Songo]

Somebody will sweat for this. Don't take that warrant. Come on, let's get out of here fast.

[Sheriff]

Pancho not remember this country, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

There's good reason why you should not remember, Pancho. We've never been here before. Never.

[Sheriff]

Ever been to the town of Foothill before?

[Cisco Kid]

No.

[Sheriff]

Then we not know nobody here, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Except for Sheriff Walt Haney.

[Sheriff]

We do not say a Haney sheriff in this county, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

So I've been told, amigo.

[Sheriff]

This county must be harder for the sheriff Sisco. That Seymour Haney not know enough to go out in the rain.

[Cisco Kid]

Now, the expression is he does not know enough to come in out of the rain, Pancho.

[Matty Songo]

Well, out in the rain.

[Sheriff]

In and out of the rain. He not know enough.

[Cisco Kid]

Well, he's a loud, fast talker. That is why he got elected, I imagine. Still, let us give him credit, Pancho. He is honest.

[Sheriff]

Honest with Gom Fancho. Think who is riding, Cisco?

[Cisco Kid]

I do not know, but they are riding at Fort Gallop.

[Sheriff]

Get out of the way, Maverick. Look out, Cisco. Heat the other gun.

[Cisco Kid]

Why that coyote?

[Sheriff]

We go after those hombre, Cisco?

[Cisco Kid]

No, that would be a waste of time, Pancho. It may be that that hombre in the lead was only shooting over our heads to try to frighten us.

[Sheriff]

And the bullet comes too close to a Pancho's head.

[Cisco Kid]

Remember what he looks like in case we meet up with him again.

[Sheriff]

Santa Morais come.

[Cisco Kid]

This time we'll be ready in case any more shooting. Well, the Sheriff Haney and a posse.

[Sheriff]

Be ready for em, boys. They're dead.

[June]

Desperate man.

[Sheriff]

Make a circle around him and we'll have it. Well, by thunder, if it ain't the Cisco kids. Sheriff, he look like rain. Say, Sheriff, you go in and out of it. No rain. What are you talking about, rain? It ain't going to rain. Ain't no sign of rain. I never heard such a foolish remark. Look at that sky with a cloud in it. Rain.

[Cisco Kid]

If you can get off the subject of rain for a moment, Senor Sheriff, why are these hombres surrounding us?

[Sheriff]

Why? Cause you're bandits, that's why. They're both of you. You're bandits and I'm arresting you. Bandits is what. You hombres belong to that Nelson gang. No doubt about that in my mind. Probably Cisco's the ringleader. Come on with us. Get behind them boys.

[Cisco Kid]

So your Sheriff Pancho and I never heard of that Nelson gang you just mentioned. We are merely riding through your town.

[Sheriff]

I don't believe you, Cisco. Doggone if I do. You're here on mission. You're the ringleader of that gang.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, a gang just rode past us, Senor Sheriff. They're the tracks of their horses.

[Sheriff]

Don't know who they are and I don't care. I make past arrest, Cisco, and right now I'm arresting you. Don't give me no trouble.

[Cisco Kid]

Very well, Senor Sheriff. Why don't you and I go with you and see what this leads to.

[Sheriff]

Jackson will identify you.

[Cisco Kid]

Huh? And who is this Jackson?

[Sheriff]

Jackson's the banker, Cisco, and he's the fellow that. Why, you know doggone well who he is. You just robbed his bank. Come on now, get up, Leslie. You know what, Cisco? Fast. I even think the sheriff know what rain is.

[June]

It's a good thing for you I insisted on putting that mirror up in the bank, dad.

[Jackson]

Yeah, you're right, June. It's a mighty good thing for me I happened to look in that mirror in time to see those hombres draw their guns.

[June]

If you hadn't.

[Jackson]

Anyway, I don't think they got much money. They couldn't have. They weren't in the bank long enough. I'll go back over there a little later on and see.

[June]

Oh, I wish you wouldn't, dad.

[Jackson]

Oh, there's no danger now, June.

[June]

I'm not so sure. Now who's this coming?

[Jackson]

It's the sheriff and his posse. Oh, by George, you got a couple of strangers with him.

[Sheriff]

Yeah. How's that for quick work, Jackson? Got two of the bandits right here. The best dog gun, Sheriff, west of the big river. That's me. Come down over that porch there, Jackson. Identify these two, and I'm going to take them to Jacob.

[Jackson]

These aren't the two men who were in the bank, Sheriff.

[Cisco Kid]

What's the.

[Sheriff]

They ain't, dad.

[June]

That's the Cisco Kid, aren't you?

[Cisco Kid]

Si, senorita.

[Matty Songo]

Pancho, senorita.

[June]

Why, of course. I saw Cisco in Denver, dad. He went there to help out our friend for Morton's. And those Blackmailers were after Mr. Morton.

[Jackson]

Yeah, yeah, of course. As far as I'm concerned, Sheriff, you got the wrong men here.

[Sheriff]

Yeah, but this here Cisco's off the bat, Hombre Jackson.

[Jackson]

Not in this case. He wasn't in the bank. Neither was Poncho. And neither of them was with the outside riders.

[Matty Songo]

Oh, shucks.

[Cisco Kid]

I would like to hear the story of this bank robbery, Senor Jackson, from you.

[Jackson]

Come in, Cisco, and I'll be glad to tell you about it.

[Sheriff]

But dog on it, here I go. And I. Oh, what's the sense of making any arrests?

[Jackson]

Come on, boy.

[Cisco Kid]

He said it.

[Sheriff]

It's going to rain, though. Oh, who care?

[Kurt Nelson]

You got it all counted, Curt?

[Matty Songo]

Yeah.

[Kurt Nelson]

How much money did we get?

[Matty Songo]

$231. A fine holdup, that was.

[Kurt Nelson]

They're probably laughing at us right now.

[Matty Songo]

They'll be laughing out of the other side of their mouth before I get through with them. We're riding back to town tonight, Matty.

[Kurt Nelson]

Back to bank?

[Matty Songo]

Yeah. But before that, we're going to talk to Jackson.

[Kurt Nelson]

And what about?

[Matty Songo]

We're gonna make him give us a combination of that safe.

[Kurt Nelson]

After he does, then what?

[Matty Songo]

We've done him down, Matty. We go back to the bank and make our cleanup.

[Kurt Nelson]

Yeah, I guess that's all right.

[Matty Songo]

Yeah, Guess. What do you mean, you guess? Oh, it's gotta be all right.

[Kurt Nelson]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, sure, Kurt, you're the boss. I was just thinking if that there Cisco kids.

[Matty Songo]

What about him?

[Kurt Nelson]

He's quite an umbre for law and order, they tell me. Now, what if he mixes into this.

[Matty Songo]

And he's a dead man?

[Kurt Nelson]

Maybe it didn't help matters none for you to take that potshot at him on the way out. I recognized him soon as I looked at him.

[Matty Songo]

If this will get in my way, next time I'll drill him right from between the eyes. I shut up that kind of talk, Mattie, and get the boys together. Come dark, we're riding?

[Cisco Kid]

Well, that is quite a story, Senor Jackson. You had a narrow escape.

[Jackson]

I wouldn't want another experience like it, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Of course you would not.

[Matty Songo]

There's no fun when bullies go ding.

[June]

I wish dad wouldn't go back over to that bank tonight, Cisco. Can't you talk him out of it?

[Jackson]

But, but I gotta check up June.

[Cisco Kid]

I'll be glad to go along with your father if he wishes me to, senorita.

[June]

Oh, would you?

[Matty Songo]

Gee, I just got a feeling that.

[June]

Those outlaws are coming back to town tonight. What I hear of is Kurt Nelson. He doesn't give up easily.

[Cisco Kid]

He give up if Cisco get hold of him.

[June]

You think a lot of Cisco, don't you, Pancho?

[Sheriff]

Pancho think a lot of Cisco, don't you?

[Matty Songo]

Oh, no, no. Think nothing of Cisco.

[Sheriff]

Pancho not cut off his arm no more than up to here for Cisco.

[Jackson]

Why don't you come to the bank with me, Cisco? Then we'll come back here and maybe June will give us something to eat.

[June]

A very special meal tonight.

[Sheriff]

A very special guest food, Pancho.

[Matty Songo]

Say, here's your help the senorita with.

[Sheriff]

The very special foods, huh?

[Cisco Kid]

Perhaps the senorita does not want help, Pancho.

[June]

Of course I do.

[Jackson]

I'll be glad to have someone here with June too. You know, in case the hombres do come back. Well, let's get going, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Si, seor.

[Jackson]

It shouldn't be more than half an hour, June.

[Sheriff]

All right, dad.

[Cisco Kid]

You know, there is one thing I want to ask you, senor. How did you happen to elect Heney as your sheriff?

[Jackson]

Oh, I don't know, Cisco. That was your mistake. He means well enough, but he's a rattle brain. Loses his head in an emergency. That looks like him down the street now. Just coming out of his office, huh?

[Cisco Kid]

Riding this way.

[Matty Songo]

Good.

[Cisco Kid]

Madre Senior Jackson. Those hombres who shot at me.

[Sheriff]

Hurry boys. Ride him down.

[Cisco Kid]

Run for the house, Senor. I'll try to hold him off, Sheriff.

[Sheriff]

What's going on here? Bye for now, Sheriff. I will need your help. Grab Jackson, boy. Grab him. What you up to now, Cisco? I'm gonna rope you, that's what I'll do. We got Jackson. J.

[Cisco Kid]

What are you doing, Sheriff? Rope around my arms.

[Sheriff]

Are you crazy?

[Cisco Kid]

Those homies are riding away with Senor Jackson. Let go of that rope.

[Sheriff]

Let go nothing. I no blame where your guilty, Cisco. And this time you're going to jail.

[Narrator]

So a muddle headed sheriff prevents Cisco from helping banker Jackson. In just a moment we'll return to the Cisco Kids.

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[Sheriff]

Sam.