
Original Air Date: June 12, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Grand Ole OpryPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Andrew Ryans
Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Ryans and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This episode is one of many released every month, totaling over 80 episodes so far. Each one is meticulously digitally restored and stored in the cloud for your convenience and a process that incurs costs. To help cover these expenses, you might hear some advertisements throughout the episode. While we do retain the original commercials for historical authenticity, you may also encounter modern ads which help keep the lights on. If you prefer an ad free experience, we offer a couple options. You can listen to the episodes on YouTube. You can also support us by becoming a patron on our Patreon page. For more information, go to otrwesterns.com donate again otrwesterns.com donate I do want to emphasize that we are committed to providing this content to you for free. But also we have to be transparent about the financial realities to bringing this to you. Now let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be Grand Ole D'Opry Original Air Date is June 12, 1959 and we've got Roy Acuff as the Master of ceremonies. Let's get into it.
Roy Acuff
From Nashville, Tennessee, the country music capital of the world, here's the Pet Milk grand no Opry brought to you by Pet Evaporated Milk, New Pet Instant Non Fat Dry Milk and Pet Ritz Frozen Pie. Now here's the Star of This week's show, Mr. Country Music himself, Roy Acup.
June Webb
In sunny Tennessee down south My home's in sunny Tennessee down in sunny Tennessee.
Oswald
That'S where I long to be Back home in sunny Tennessee Roll on, buddy, roll on. Roll on, buddy, roll on. I know just like no one knows Roll on, buddy. I'm a long buddy, go with me. I'm a long buddy, go with me I'm going with me down to sunny Tennessee oh, I'm a long body, go with me. Come along, buddy, roll on. Roll on, buddy, roll on.
Roy Acuff
Roy Acoff and bashful brother Oswald would roll on, Buddy, roll on. Welcome, Roy. Welcome once more to the Pet Mill Grand Ole Opry. You know all about the Pet Mill Company, I guess, don't you, Roy?
June Webb
See, I do. They make that good pet evaporated milk.
Roy Acuff
Handiest milk you can get, Roy.
June Webb
And that wonderful new pet instant non fat dry meal.
Roy Acuff
Your greatest bargain in the good things.
June Webb
Of milk and pet rich frozen pies.
Roy Acuff
The real fruit country pies, Roy. The real fruit country pies.
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Roy Acuff
But let's forget about the sponsor a minute and talk about your trip to Australia.
June Webb
Hold on, Titamio. Don't we. We can talk about that a little. A little bit right now. We better tell the folks about the show.
Roy Acuff
Oh, shucks, Roy. They know you're doing the honors. Along with June Webb, Howie Forrester, bashful brother Oz over there, Jimmy Riddle, Grand Theft the, Jordan Ayers, Marvin Hughes and all the Pit Mill gang.
June Webb
Just a minute, T. Tommy, aren't you forgetting somebody? Melbourne Montgomery. She's a Smoky Mountain boy. Melba was. Melba was one of the finalists last year in the first Pit Milk Grand Ole Opry talent contest. And ever since then, she's been playing and singing with our group.
Roy Acuff
It's like I always say, Roy, entering that Pit Mill Grand Ole Opry talent contest can actually change a person's whole life. But you know something? It's hard to believe that a whole year has slipped by since the first talent contest took place. And now here it is, almost time for the finest and the second annual Pet Mill Grand Ole Opry Talent Contest to be brought in here to Nashville.
June Webb
They'll be here along about next week. T, comma, I know it.
Roy Acuff
I know it. The officials are notifying those seven local winners and are arranging their transportation. They got their rooms all reserved over at the Dinkler Andrew Jackson Hotel, one of the famous Dinkler hotel chain and certainly one of the South's finest places to stay when traveling.
June Webb
I say it is.
Roy Acuff
And I know that Hickory Records are getting that recording contract ready for the final winner.
June Webb
Well, I know that we're getting all set out on my place on the lake to entertain all the contestants and officials and Pet Milk folks want to be a big Tennessee barbecue topped off.
Roy Acuff
By a visit to the old Ryman Auditorium and an evening at the world famous Grand Ole Opry.
June Webb
That's right, T. But we can't talk about the contest forever. We got to do some music right now. So let's listen to the fine quartet who can sing those real great spirituals, the Jordaneers, with Search me, Lord.
Oswald
I.
Roy Acuff
Will Search me lo. Search me, Lord. I will turn lights from heaven on my soul. Well, if you find anything that shouldn't be, take it out and scream.
Oswald
I want to live right. I want to be safe. Want to be whole. Well, you know all my thoughts.
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Roy Acuff
You know I'm where I go. You know just what I. Now if there's something there that I'm unaware. Oh, well, take and move and keep me in your head.
Oswald
Well, search me, Lord.
Roy Acuff
Search me.
Oswald
Search me, Lord. Search me lo. Will I turn the lights from heaven on my soul? Will any find anything that shouldn't be? Take it out and strip. I want to live right. I want to be safe. I want to be home.
Roy Acuff
Well, you know when I'm right, you know. You know when I'm wrong. You know where I go. You know where I belong.
Oswald
Now if there's something that I'm unaware of. Oh, well, search me, search me, search me for a while. Search me lo. Well, I heard the lights from heaven on my soul. But let me find anything that shouldn't be Take it out and stream. I want to live, Lord, and I want to be saved. I want to be whole. Well, search me, Lord, search me Lord search me Lord Search me Lord well now turn the lights from heaven Honor my soul well if you find anything that shouldn't be, take it out and sprinkle I want to live right I want to be Slave.
June Webb
Me Large by number from their album Heavenly Spirits. Thank you Jordan Errors. Thanks a lot. Now T Tommy, what have you got to say to the folks about that good new pet instead?
Roy Acuff
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June Webb
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June Webb
Nice time. We had a little dancing around here and liven up the program. And Oswald, you're the boy that can do it. Thank you.
Oswald
Oh when I see that southern moon I want a crew I want to meet my sweetheart there in the lane Hear them people only refrain oh Southern moon shine down again and blue and lonesome and lonesome and sand that only farther Southland and the best time I have had oh when I see that southern moon I want to prune a lonely tune I want to read My sweethearts are in the land here there people lonely refrain O sudden mo.
June Webb
Oh.
Oswald
She moving down The R. Stop and wait for me. I will help you with your car. Go. If you ride me free oh, when I see that that Southern moon I want to cruise along with the I want to meet my sweethearts are in the land Getting people lonely refrain oh, Southern moon Die now and again.
Roy Acuff
Wasn't just good.
June Webb
It was great.
Roy Acuff
Say, Roy, tell me something. Did you see many pretty girls while you were away?
June Webb
So? Lots of them, Tommy. But I'll tell you this. None of them were any better looking or nicer than our own little smoky Mountain girl, Ms. June Webb. So let's listen to June sing one of her fine recordings on the Hickory label. Conscience.
Oswald
Conscience Keeper of my heart Let me live and let me love Conscience, set me free Conscience, please don't fall asleep and please don't fall Call it shame Be so free to look like out as just an evil thing Will I take my heart's advice or will I follow you? Will I choose the one I love or the one that I am tied to Heart defense life honestly Take this devil from my soul oh, conscience, set me free Will I take my heart or will I follow you? Will I choose the one I love or the one that I'm tied to Conscience, tell me my way to face life honestly Take this devil from my soul oh, can't you set me free Leave her alone.
June Webb
You're alone. Very nice, June. Very nice. Really a great number.
Roy Acuff
Sure is, Roy. And I just want to take a minute to say that it's mighty nice to have Junebug back with us on the show.
June Webb
Thank you, Tommy.
Roy Acuff
But now I know just a whole lot of the folks out there waiting to hear you sing a song.
June Webb
Oh, I don't know about that. Tea.
Roy Acuff
Oh, gone. I know what I'm talking about. You got a Hickory record I've called so many times that they're just dying to hear.
June Webb
Well, I hope you're right, son, because that's just exactly what they're going to get right now. June Oz, step up here and give me a hand and shot. When you get ready, take off. So many times, will you.
Oswald
So many times so many times I've waited, hoped and prayed you would come back and say you were mine for so many hours for so many days I wanted you to come back home to stay they say you'll never miss the water till the well goes right now I found out the hard way by cheating seven lies so many night I walked the floor Just hoping that you'd soon walk through that door sa so many times I've waited folks, and pray you can come back and say you were mine. So many hours, so many days. I want you to come back home and stay. All right?
June Webb
Okay. Thank you. Thank you just a whole lot. We're mighty nice, folks. You're wonderful to us. Safety. Tommy, what's up? You act like you were up to something.
Roy Acuff
Listen, Roy, you hear what Marvin's playing over there?
Oswald
Sure I do.
June Webb
That's the Wedding March. How comes he's playing that?
Roy Acuff
It's just a reminder that this is the month for weddings. And as a married man yourself, what advice would you give to all the June brides?
June Webb
Well, gee, Tommy, most brides are anxious to make an impression as a good cook. So my advice is to start right off cooking with Peter Evaporated Milk.
Roy Acuff
You know, that's just about the best advice I've ever heard. Because, ladies, Double Rich Pet adds double delicious flavor and richness to your cooking. Makes creamy smooth soups, sauces and gravies. Extra tasty casseroles and main dishes, luscious desserts. And of course, nothing brings out the satisfying flavor flavor of coffee like Double Rich Pet. So, ladies, take Roy's advice. Stock up on Pets right away so your very first meal will be a big success. Double Rich Pet, handiest milk you can get.
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June Webb
Thank you, T. Now here's Howard Forster and Jimmy Riddle to play for you. The Jesse Pocah, fellas.
Oswald
That's.
June Webb
How about that? Jimmy Riddle and Howard Forster with the Jess of poker. Those boys get an awful lot out of those instruments, believe me. But speaking of boys, here are my good friends, the Jordaneers with a journey to the sky. Fellas.
Roy Acuff
There is only one thing that I long for When I reach my home on my to see my Jesus in his glory and to reign with him on high I'll be So glad to see my mother who has gone Gone unto that land oh, but I long to see my Jesus stand by Decide to stand Without a friend.
Oswald
So many sorrows I have known but I.
June Webb
Know.
Oswald
To remember.
Roy Acuff
In the sky I.
Oswald
Shall rain shall reign with him with him forever in the sweet home by and by by so many times my.
Roy Acuff
Heavy burdens have borne Borne me to.
Oswald
My knees but I pray oh blessed.
Roy Acuff
Jesus, won't you help me? If you plead if you will hasten.
Oswald
To my rescue I no longer have to cry so I'll keep my savior with me on my journey Journey to the sky well, well, well. Without a mother Without a mother I want to make this Jo Journey to the sky.
June Webb
Wonderful. Jordan AR Wonderful. Thank you so much for singing it for us. Now, T. Tommy, don't just stand there. Say something. Say something about pet rich pies.
Roy Acuff
Got a lot of pie eaters around the house. How about serving them a pet rich cherry pie? They're gonna like this pie. Lots of juicy, tart, sweet cherries heaped high in a thin, tender, butter flaky crust. The Pedritz folks use only firm red tree ripened cherries for their pies. Make them in the realm fruit country tradition. Then all you do is bake. Treat those pie eaters to a pet Ritz cherry pie. Or to any of the delicious pet Ritz frozen fruit pies. Real fruit country pies.
June Webb
It's the truth, neighbor, if ever I heard it. But now, T. Tommy, a while ago we were talking about Melba Montgomery and the fine job she's done with the outfit ever since she appeared on the pet Milk grand Ole Opry talent contest last year.
Roy Acuff
Right.
June Webb
So what do you say that we get Melba and June up here and let them sing one of their fine duets?
Roy Acuff
Couldn't suit me better, Roy. Just couldn't suit me better.
June Webb
All right, girls. Sing that fine number that everyone will enjoy. Send me the pillow that you dream.
Oswald
You know that I still care for you Send me the pillow that you dream on so darling, I can dream on it at night when I'm sleeping oh, so lonely I'll share our dreams in love that won't come true send me the pillow that you dream on the darling, I can dream on it too. Send me the pillow that you dream on maybe time will let our dreams come true then meet up in love that you dream on so darling, I can dream on it too I'm waiting so long for you to write me but a memory is all that's left of you Send me up you know that you dream on. So darling, I can dream on it too.
June Webb
Thank you, Melville. Thank you, June. Now Tami, I want you to talk to the lady ladies for a minute.
Roy Acuff
Talking to the ladies. What I like, Roy, what I like best.
June Webb
Yeah, I know, but I want you to talk to them about pet.
Roy Acuff
What else, Roy? What else? How much time do you ladies figure you spend just planning meals? I'll bet it's a considerable amount. Usually it's because you just run out of ideas. Well, here's all you do, ladies. Reach for a can of pet evaporated milk. There's a fail proof Merrily Taylor recipe on the label of every every can of Pet. Plan your meals around such taste treats as chicken baked pork chops, savory beans and meatballs, golden tuna scallop, and for dessert there's pineapple chiffon pie, baked lemon pudding, fudgy brownies, and do these dishes taste good? That's because they're made with double rich pet handiest milk you can get. So let Mary Lee Taylor help you with your meal planning. There's one of her family pleasing recipes on the label of every tall and small can of pet evaporated milk.
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Roy Acuff
Now it's time for Roy and the entire gang to sing I like Mountain music.
June Webb
Smoky mountains of Tennessee Came a hula girl from over the sea Sparkling eyes and lips of red she looked.
Oswald
At me and then she said I like my music Music no matter music Give me rhy let me swear I will I think the melodies are great I've heard how warriors play in the land of the Wiki Wacky But I.
June Webb
Must say you can't beat Turkey and straw by Cracky I Mountain music Good.
Oswald
Old man music playing fire in I.
Roy Acuff
Like.
Oswald
Melodies are grand I heard how.
June Webb
Warriors play in the land of the Wiki Wacky.
Oswald
But I must say you can't beat.
June Webb
Turkey Straw by cracking. That just about does it. For this time we should enjoy having you here out with us at the Pet Mil Grand o Lobbery. Listen next week when my friend Hank Snow will be running things and he'll have young Billy Glamour along as his guest. Till then, this is Roy Acres saying thanks. Be good by Pit Mill Products the next time you're in the store. So long.
Roy Acuff
God bless you. Listen next week for the tops in country music and entertainment on the Pit Mill.
June Webb
Foreign.
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Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast Summary
Episode: Roy Acuff | Grand Ole Opry (06-12-59)
Release Date: February 13, 2025
In this captivating episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rhynes transports listeners back to June 12, 1959, featuring the legendary country musician Roy Acuff as the Master of Ceremonies for the Grand Ole Opry. The episode showcases a blend of engaging discussions, heartfelt interactions, and mesmerizing musical performances that highlight the essence of the golden age of radio Westerns.
Roy Acuff warmly welcomes the audience from Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of country music. He sets the stage for an evening filled with music, camaraderie, and celebration of burgeoning talent within the Grand Ole Opry community.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the Grand Ole Opry Talent Contest, an event Roy elaborates on with enthusiasm:
Roy Acuff [07:25]: "It's like I always say, Roy, entering that Pit Mill Grand Ole Opry talent contest can actually change a person's whole life."
Roy discusses the anticipation surrounding the second annual Pet Mill Grand Ole Opry Talent Contest, highlighting the transportation and accommodations arranged for the seven local winners at the prestigious Dinkler Andrew Jackson Hotel. He emphasizes the opportunity the contest provides for emerging artists, including a potential recording contract with Hickory Records.
June Webb [07:46]: "They got their rooms all reserved over at the Dinkler Andrew Jackson Hotel, one of the famous Dinkler hotel chain and certainly one of the South's finest places to stay when traveling."
The episode is punctuated with several musical interludes, each showcasing the diverse talents within the Opry:
Jordaneers’ "Search Me, Lord"
The Jordaneers deliver a soulful rendition of "Search Me, Lord," blending harmonious vocals with spiritual depth.
June Webb's "Conscience"
June Webb captivates the audience with her heartfelt performance of "Conscience," a track that delves into the inner struggles of choice and morality.
June Webb [15:45]: "Conscience, Keeper of my heart. Let me live and let me love..."
Duet with Melba Montgomery
Roy and June invite Melba Montgomery to perform a poignant duet, "Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On," highlighting the emotional connection and lyrical storytelling characteristic of country music.
June Webb [28:51]: "Send me the pillow that you dream on, so darling, I can dream on it too."
The Jesse Poker and The Jordaneers
Further enriching the episode, The Jesse Poker and The Jordaneers present additional songs that resonate with the audience, maintaining the evening's lively and heartfelt atmosphere.
Final Number: "I Like Mountain Music"
Bringing the show to a close, Roy Acuff and the ensemble perform "I Like Mountain Music," a lively tune that celebrates the enduring spirit and traditions of mountain music.
Roy Acuff [34:11]: "Now it's time for Roy and the entire gang to sing I like Mountain music."
Throughout the episode, Roy engages in warm and candid conversations with his co-hosts and guests. Notably, he reflects on the impact of the talent contest:
Roy Acuff [08:35]: "I know that Hickory Records are getting that recording contract ready for the final winner."
June Webb shares insights into her experiences and the journey of Melba Montgomery since participating in the talent contest, underscoring the transformative power of such opportunities.
As the evening winds down, Roy Acuff extends his gratitude to the performers and listeners alike, reinforcing the communal and supportive nature of the Grand Ole Opry. He hints at future episodes, promising more stellar performances and guest appearances, ensuring that the legacy of country music continues to thrive.
Roy Acuff [36:42]: "Listen next week when my friend Hank Snow will be running things and he'll have young Billy Glamour along as his guest."
This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns masterfully encapsulates the charm and vibrancy of the Grand Ole Opry in the late 1950s. Through Roy Acuff's charismatic hosting, engaging discussions, and an array of stellar musical performances, listeners are offered a rich and immersive experience that pays homage to the timeless tales and traditions of the Wild West and country music.
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