Red Foley Tex Ritter Never Trust A Woman | Grand Ole Opry (12-05-48)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns - "Red Foley Tex Ritter Never Trust A Woman | Grand Ole Opry (12-05-48)"

Hosted by: Andrew Rines
Release Date: May 15, 2025
Original Air Date: December 5, 1948
Guests: Red Foley and Tex Ritter
Setting: Grand Ole Opry, R Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee

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Introduction

Andrew Rines welcomes listeners to the "Old Time Radio Westerns" podcast, highlighting the digital restoration efforts that enhance the audio quality of classic Western radio dramas. He directs fans to explore more Western and non-Western content available through the podcast's various channels. Rines introduces the featured episode, originally aired on December 5, 1948, hosted by Red Foley and Tex Ritter, titled "Never Trust a Woman."

Timestamp: [00:58 - 03:12]

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Grand Ole Opry Performance

Opening Remarks and Song Introduction

Red Foley takes the stage, introducing the theme "Never Trust a Woman," a song that humorously warns men about the deceitful nature of women. Tex Ritter joins him, creating a dynamic duo that captivates the audience with their chemistry and musical prowess.

Notable Quote:
Red Foley (03:39): “Never trust a woman again.”

"Never Trust a Woman" Song Segment

The song features witty lyrics portraying women as untrustworthy, emphasizing themes of infidelity and deception. Humorously exaggerated scenarios illustrate the challenges men face, reinforcing the playful jest typical of the era's musical storytelling.

Notable Quote:
Tex Ritter (04:46): “The light of day.”

Timestamp: [03:39 - 05:38]

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Guest Performances and Musical Interludes

Claude Sharp and the Old Hickory Singers

Claude Sharp leads the Old Hickory Singers in performing "Dear Old Girl," a classic barber shop quartet piece that evokes nostalgia and warmth. The harmonious vocals and tight harmonies transport listeners back to simpler times.

Notable Quote:
Red Foley (06:07): “To a sunny day in June and the Virgin all in.”

Timestamp: [06:07 - 07:31]

Tex Ritter's Performance of "Old Bow Weevil Song"

Tex Ritter delivers a lively rendition of "Old Bow Weevil Song," blending humor and storytelling. The song narrates the antics of a weevil searching for a home, showcasing Ritter's charismatic performance style.

Notable Quote:
Tex Ritter (08:08): “Not a farmer say to the wee what make your head ser?”

Timestamp: [08:08 - 10:12]

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Storytelling and Audience Engagement

Folksy Anecdotes and Humor

Red Foley shares humorous anecdotes set in the fictional town of Grinder Switch, Tennessee. Stories about characters like Tilly Twitchell and Hogshead Werkle bring to life the everyday humor and community spirit of small-town America. These narratives enhance the episode's charm, making it relatable and engaging.

Notable Quote:
Red Foley (11:21): “Sometimes you think you're getting a soul mate and he turns out to be a heel.”

Timestamp: [11:01 - 14:04]

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Sacred and Emotional Performances

"For Their Love" - A Sacred Song

Tex Ritter and choir members perform "For Their Love," a moving sacred song that delves into themes of faith, understanding, and brotherhood. The heartfelt lyrics and sincere delivery provide a poignant contrast to the earlier humorous segments.

Notable Quote:
Tex Ritter (14:15): “We're all made to wonder why it should be us all the day long.”

Timestamp: [14:04 - 15:57]

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Interactive Segments and Comedy

Audience Interaction and Comedy Bits

The hosts engage in light-hearted banter and comedy skits, including a humorous exchange about taking pictures at Cuthbert Henson's Emporium and Uncle Sipe's attempts to teach manners to his son Bulo. These segments showcase the performers' versatility and enhance the show's entertainment value.

Notable Quote:
Red Foley (22:31): “Mama a Danny bell I got big.”

Timestamp: [16:14 - 22:31]

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Final Musical Numbers and Closing

"Have I Told You Lately That I Love You"

Tex Ritter performs "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You," a romantic ballad expressing deep affection and love. The soulful rendition adds an emotional depth to the episode, resonating with listeners.

Notable Quote:
Tex Ritter (25:10): “Could I tell you once again somehow.”

Timestamp: [25:10 - 27:35]

Closing Remarks

Andrew Rines wraps up the episode, encouraging listeners to like, rate, and follow the podcast. He provides contact information and expresses gratitude for the audience's support, ensuring a smooth conclusion to the richly packed episode.

Timestamp: [27:35 - End]

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Conclusion

This episode of "Old Time Radio Westerns" masterfully blends humor, heartfelt storytelling, and musical performances, encapsulating the essence of the Grand Ole Opry in the late 1940s. Red Foley and Tex Ritter's chemistry, combined with classic songs and engaging narratives, offer listeners a nostalgic journey into America's musical heritage. The digital restoration enhances the auditory experience, making these timeless tales accessible and vibrant for contemporary audiences.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Red Foley: “Never trust a woman again.” ([03:39])
• Tex Ritter: “The light of day.” ([04:46])
• Red Foley: “Sometimes you think you're getting a soul mate and he turns out to be a heel.” ([11:21])
• Tex Ritter: “We're all made to wonder why it should be us all the day long.” ([14:15])
• Tex Ritter: “Could I tell you once again somehow.” ([25:10])

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Commercial Announcer]

It's grand o time.

[Red Foley]

Anymore.

[Commercial Announcer]

Go back.

[Red Foley]

Light up your Everyone will have some fun at the grand.

[Commercial Announcer]

This is Lou But Ladies and gentlemen, present the stage of the R Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, the Folk Music center of America. And as always, it would be impossible to cram one more person in. They're all here to see and hear Red Foley and to greet Red's very special guest, Tex Ritter. Singing style and a winning smile. Red Foley.

[Red Foley]

Never trust a woman again.

[Commercial Announcer]

Now if you ain't a man with a lot of trust, a doggone woman will turn you to dust. You can't trust one to the corner nowadays. Got to watch her do or she'll cheat you blind. A woman ain't got but a one fact mind, you'll find out it's the man that always says. She'll feed you a line that'll turn your head and you'll marry her. And when you're in bed, she'll come through all the pockets in your pants. And if you object, there'll be a big fight and chances are it'll last all night. I'm telling you man, you just ain't got a chance.

[Red Foley]

You just make a monkey out of you. Hey.

[Commercial Announcer]

Though women are handy around the house, they can't be trusted by man or mouse. It's a shame the way they drag a good man down. It's a well known fact to talk too much. They dig up dirt about the neighbors and such and Paul Revere the gossip all around town. And you'll blow your top when they get in your hair. And they'll drive you to drink men, I'll swear you wish you'd never seen.

[Tex Ritter]

The light of day.

[Commercial Announcer]

So I'm tipping you off. Your goose is cooked when one of them females get you hooked. So you better think it over while.

[Red Foley]

You may you be trying to do never, never trust me out of you.

[Commercial Announcer]

I'm telling you man, it's a dirty shame to come home late from a poker game to a little wife that's gonna give you head. She's sitting alone with a rolling pin and she'll let you have it when you walk in. And when she gets through with you, you'll be a wreck. And if you had a little nip and she smells your breast, you'll start in there, give you half a to death and bud, you'll have to put up with that for life. Cuz the preacher said for better or worse, until you ride that big black hearse, you just naturally got yourself a wife.

[Red Foley]

Never, never, never make a monkey out I All my good friends, I got.

[Commercial Announcer]

The big occasion when we get Tex Ritter to be with us on the Opry. And we're going to swing the Opry house doors wide open with a welcome that starts off with Claude Sharp and the Old Hickory Singers with a fine old barber shop number of yesterday called Dear Old Girl.

[Red Foley]

To a sunny day in June and the Virgin all in.

[Tex Ritter]

Two when the preacher said the words.

[Red Foley]

That made us one and you were a faithful one through the changing single man.

[Tex Ritter]

Wonder.

[Red Foley]

And I become my Al and my broken heart is holy morning for you.

[Commercial Announcer]

This Ritter has been a guest here with us before today. He said to me, he says, red, don't. I don't want you to treat me like company, old buddy. Just call my name and I'll sing the song. So folks, here he is, a really great guy, Tex Ritter. Well, Sid, we've asked Tex to do a repeat performance on what we think is one of his greatest songs, the old Bow Weevil song. Texas.

[Guest Performer]

Not a boll weaver lamb a little black bug I'm from Mexico they say huh. Come all the way to Texas Looking for a place to stay he's looking for a home he's looking for a.

[Commercial Announcer]

Home.

First time I see the boll.

[Guest Performer]

Weaver He's a sitting on the square Next time I see the bo weave all I hear the family there he looking for a home Gotta have a.

[Commercial Announcer]

Home.

[Guest Performer]

Not a farmer say to the wee what make your head ser? We will say to the farmer It's a wonder ide looking for a home B Looking for a home and a farmer King the weevil put him in the red hot sand Weevil see the mighty heart but will stand it like a man It'll be my home Gotta.

[Red Foley]

Have a hawk.

[Guest Performer]

The farmer take the weevil and he put him in the lump of eyes the weevil says that the farmer lauded a mighty cooling night It'll be my home I have a.

[Red Foley]

Home.

[Guest Performer]

Farmer take the weeds Put him in the red hot bar we will say to the farmer Loud here yeah he'll be my home Gonna have a home Will it be my home? Eat a captain see to the missus.

[Tex Ritter]

What do you think of that? Oh weevil done maidenairs in my best.

[Guest Performer]

Sunday hat Gonna have a home Gotta have a home hey it a weevil say to the farmer Better leave me alone Done it all your cotton Now I wanna start on your.

[Narrator]

Oh, Con.

[Guest Performer]

I'll have a home Going to have.

[Tex Ritter]

A home.

[Guest Performer]

If anybody should ask you who it would have made this song, tell them to the dark complected Z with a pair blue ducking on Ain't got no H Ain't got no home.

[Commercial Announcer]

Right now, your weekly ration of red hot news from Grinder Switch, as dished out by Cousin Minnie.

[Narrator]

I'm just about to be here.

[Red Foley]

Well, before I start, I'd like to.

[Narrator]

Say that I'd like to make announcements to the ladies I want to tell you all. I want to warn you before I do anything else that don't forget. Sometimes you think you're getting a soul mate and he turns out to be a heel. I'll tell you one thing though. I don't want y' all to be like Tilly Twitchell down in Grinder. Swig. Last Sunday, Tilly's in church and she asked the parson to pray for her husband. And the parson says, well, Tilly, you ain't got no husband until he says, I know. That's why I want you to pray for one husband for me. Well, I wish some tall handsome fellow would kidnap me.

[Red Foley]

I do.

[Narrator]

I don't even care if he ain't talking. I remember when Uncle Nabob, once upon a time he thought he'd been kidnapped. He come home early one morning, looked in his bed and he wasn't there. They worried him for about a week. A fella up at Grinders which named Hogshead Werkle. Though he's just about lazy as anybody in Grinders. I reckon he's got six trapping sons just as lazy as he is. And then other day they was all a laying on the porch and Hogshead said to one of the boys, he says, lies, what's that making all that commotion? Fellow can't hear himself sleep with all that Rupert's going on. And Lige says, I don't know, Pa. Ask Lace, she's looking in that direction. So Lace says, that's Mammy. She chopping up some of them old flaws. And Hogshead said, boys, I'm ashamed of you a letting your mammy stand out there chopping them hard oak logs. Take her around the back where she can work on some of that there soft pine.

[Red Foley]

Mama a Danny bell I got big.

[Narrator]

I like to sing that thing called I am Spanking tonight My blue eyed fellow.

[Red Foley]

Let her figure I am spanking tonight of my blue eyes who said it for a mercy I am thinking tonight of him on the blue eyes Now.

[Guest Performer]

I doubt if he ever thinks of me.

[Red Foley]

Could have been better for a.

[Commercial Announcer]

Joy. Ross is leading us into one of the really beautiful old sacred songs called for their love.

[Andrew Rines]

And fried.

[Tex Ritter]

We're all made to wonder why it should be us all the day long While there are others living about us Never molested though in the road.

[Commercial Announcer]

Father.

[Tex Ritter]

Along We know all about it Father alone We'll understand why Cheer up my brother Lives in the sunshine we'll understand it all by.

[Red Foley]

Father long we understand why Cheer up my brother Earth live In the sunshine we'll understand it all by and by.

[Commercial Announcer]

Next winner. That Panola County, Texas boy. This he's got a song he's just been saving for all his. One of. Here, take it. Please don't hit.

[Tex Ritter]

I used to have a sweetheart but now I've got none since she's gone and left me I cannot for one since she's gone and left me Contented I'll be But she loves another one better than me Green grow lilac so sparkling with the dew I'm lonely, my darling Sense of parting with you and by the next meeting I hope to prove true the chains of green I look through the red, white and blue I passed my love's a window Both early and late the look that she gave me well, it made my heart ache the look that she gave me was harmful to see but she loves another one better than me I wrote my love a letter in red Rose in a line Sent me an answer all twisted in twine if you love a letter I will keep mine right to your sweetheart and I'll write to mine Green gold I look so sparkling with the view I'm lonely, my darling since the partner with you by the next meeting I hope the truth soon change the green lilac to the red, white and blue.

[Commercial Announcer]

They sure must be quiet on a Saturday night in Horn Wall, Tennessee, because the town's favorite son always comes to the big city. And here he is, dressed in the latest new look for men.

Thank you, miss. Thank you, Miss Foley. Thank you, sir. Hodgy, friend, it ain't so hot tonight either. I ain't kidding about that either, but I'm telling you, Nashville and Middle Tennessee has had a cold snap three inches deep, ain't it? Oh, it's a mess. I'm telling you, it's a. Hi, friend. Glad to be here tonight. Glad to get to be here tonight. If I look toward the dog eared, it's because I ain't had much sleep. Yeah, I didn't sleep. I wink last night hardly. I just rolled and tossed and rolled and tossed all night. Just rolled. But I come out $2.15 ahead. I went over to get my picture took. Well, I had $2 there and I went over to get my picture took. I wanted to start to check up on my little looks. I. Ever since our looking glass got broke, every time I pass it, I look sort of half cracked. I went over. I went over to Cuthbert. I went over to Cuthbert Henson's Emporium and Studio there. Picture taking Emporium and It's a nice little place. It's a picture taking place. It's right between this fram theater and the Sniff Mountain Bite restaurant there. And it's right down that street there. Anybody can see it. It's right out there. You can see it. Everybody knows where it's at. It's a good little place. He's got it fixed up. Good gracious, he's got it fixed up. He's got nice slick floors in there and pictures on the wall. And a powder room. Powder room. That's where he keeps his flash powder. Well sir, I opened the door and I walked in there and I stepped on one of them throw rug. I know it's a throw rug cuz that thing throws me about 10ft. Old Cusp, Old Cuthbert, he come over and he picked me up and he backed me up against the wall there. That had a piece of scenery on it. It was a desert scene. A desert scene. They had pyramids and cactus bushes and all desert. Nothing but desert. It was so natural I had to stop and pour the sand out of my shield. That's the truth. Well, he took my picture and then I went over to the house to visit with the folks there a little while. That my folks are sort of worried. That they're sort of worried all on account of my old maid Ain't Lizzie. Ain't Lizzie, it seems, is in a tizzy. She ain't. Lizzie has been all unstrung ever since she fell in love with that piano tun. Then. Then we sat down. We sat down to eat supper there. Then a little bit later on and Uncle Sipe was over there. Him and his little boy Bulo. He's got a little boy named Bulo. And he ain't got no manners, Bulo ain't. And Uncle Sipe's been trying to teach Bulo some manners. And all of a sudden Bulo reached.

[Guest Performer]

Over and got him a great big.

[Commercial Announcer]

Mouth full of mashed taters. And Uncle Sipe says son, another bite like that young man and you'll leave the this table. G says, well Paul, nothing bite like that, I'll be ready to leave.

[Red Foley]

Goodbye.

[Commercial Announcer]

Well sir, Grandpa Jones must be planning to have us all out for country ham tonight. Cuz he wants to know how many biscuits can you eat?

[Red Foley]

Oh, how many biscuits can you eat this morning?

[Commercial Announcer]

This morning?

[Red Foley]

Oh, how many biscuits can you eat this morning? This morning? How many biscuits can you eat, Pony? Nine and a ham of meat this morning for breakfast. Dumping. Well look at the biscuit in that man's over there.

[Commercial Announcer]

Come on in this morning oh, look.

[Narrator]

At the biscuit in that man Double.

[Red Foley]

In the morning this morning look at the biscuit in that man.

[Commercial Announcer]

For breakfast.

[Red Foley]

Well if you get tired before I do this morning this morning Hope you get sad before I do this morning this morning if you get there before.

[Commercial Announcer]

I do Tell them all I'm coming.

[Red Foley]

To this morning for breakfast so how many riches can you eat this morning this morning oh, how many this morning how many r can you eat on a nine in a hail meets the coin.

[Commercial Announcer]

Well, when it comes to rocking the good old specials, I think you'll find Wally Fowler and his boys just about heading the list. Tonight's Oak rid quartet put their heads together and go rocking on the way I see all come the summer still.

[Red Foley]

A time other side I'm rocking, rocking rocking on the ocean way when the raging temper flows so high Knowing he will hear me when I pray he will save me in the fire.

[Commercial Announcer]

You know, to some of us, some songs have a special meaning. So that particular song seems to grow on us more and more every time we hear it. I've always had a feeling that way about the one I'm going to sing for you now called have I told you lately that I love you. Have I told you lately that I love you?

[Tex Ritter]

Could I tell you once again somehow.

[Commercial Announcer]

How I told with all my heart.

[Tex Ritter]

And soul How I adore you well darling, I'm telling you now.

[Commercial Announcer]

This heart would break into if you refuse me.

[Tex Ritter]

I'm no good without you anyhow.

[Commercial Announcer]

This world would end today if I should lose you. Well gang, that brings down the curtain on another grand old opera. This is the United States Armed Forces Radio Service information and education. This heart would break into if you.

[Tex Ritter]

Refuse me I'm no good without you.

[Commercial Announcer]

Anyhow.

[Tex Ritter]

This world would end today if.

[Commercial Announcer]

I should lose you.

[Tex Ritter]

Oh darling, I'm telling you now.

[Commercial Announcer]

Join hand and bash to the middle Swing the honey keep time of the fiddle lady around the.

Lead again Bum goal lady around again.

[Narrator]

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[Andrew Rines]

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