Sam Crow | Have Gun Will Travel (10-09-60)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast Summary

Episode: Sam Crow | Have Gun Will Travel (Original Air Date: October 9, 1960)
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Host: Andrew Rines

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Introduction

In this captivating episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, listener Andrew Rines presents a digitally restored classic Western radio drama titled "Sam Crow," originally aired on October 9, 1960. This episode of Have Gun Will Travel introduces listeners to a blend of suspense, friendship, and the timeless struggle between good and evil set against the backdrop of the Wild West.

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Main Characters

• Paladin (John Dana): The protagonist, a skilled and honorable gunfighter who arrives to assist his friend in need.
• Skeeter Hickshaw (John Dana): Paladin's long-time friend, a retired miner residing in the small town of Hamburg near the Oregon border.
• Sam Crow: A unique character central to the conflict, portrayed initially as a bird but later revealed to possess extraordinary qualities.
• Mrs. Pennybrook: The antagonist, head of a women's committee intent on eliminating Sam Crow due to personal grievances.
• Winifred Merriwell (Irene Tedro): A member of the committee who shows curiosity rather than hostility towards Paladin's plea.

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Plot Overview

The episode unfolds with Paladin receiving a desperate telegram from his friend, Skeeter Hickshaw, pleading for help to save Sam Crow from an imminent threat. Upon arriving in Hamburg, Paladin discovers that Sam Crow, believed to be a troublesome bird, is at the center of a conflict orchestrated by a local women's committee led by Mrs. Pennybrook.

Key Plot Points:

1. Arrival and Tension ([00:43] - [05:47]): Paladin journeys from San Francisco to Hamburg to aid Skeeter, who fears for Sam Crow's safety. Initial conversations hint at Sam's peculiar behavior, including making inappropriate remarks and minor thefts, which have upset the townsfolk.

2. Understanding the Conflict ([05:47] - [10:33]): Skeeter explains that the women's committee plans to shoot Sam Crow, whom he considers a cherished companion rather than just a bird. Paladin seeks to understand the committee's motivations, revealing that Mrs. Pennybrook harbors a personal vendetta against Sam.

3. Attempted Negotiation ([10:34] - [15:50]): Paladin attends a committee meeting to advocate for Sam Crow, facing hostility from Mrs. Pennybrook and her group. Despite Paladin's efforts and a slight opening from Winifred Merriwell, the committee remains resolute in their decision to eliminate Sam.

4. Confrontation with Antagonist ([15:51] - [20:37]): The situation escalates when Mrs. Pennybrook hires Wiley Turlock, a gunfighter, to carry out the mission against Sam Crow. A standoff ensues, highlighting Paladin's resolve and strategic thinking to protect his friend.

5. Resolution and Twist ([20:38] - [24:22]): Paladin devises a plan to swap Sam Crow with a wild crow to satisfy the court order condemning Sam as a public nuisance. The plan unfolds successfully, leading to skepticism from Skeeter as Sam Crow gains unexpected attention in San Francisco, culminating in Paladin's clever maneuvering to ensure Sam's safety.

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Key Scenes and Notable Quotes

• The Urgent Plea ([00:02] - [01:40]):
  John Dana (Skeeter): "Thousands of impoverished suffering people in Israel can't afford food or life-saving supplies for less than a dollar a day. You can help IFCJ provide them with life-saving support today."

• Introduction of the Conflict ([07:00] - [08:00]):
  John Dana (Paladin): "The people of a town don't form committees and go around shooting men for the reasons you've given me. It doesn't make sense."

• Revelation of Sam Crow's Significance ([09:30] - [10:33]):
  John Dana (Paladin): "How would you feel if your best friend is going to be shot?"

• Committee Meeting Confrontation ([11:24] - [12:37]):
  Mrs. Pennybrook: "We've already decided that crow has to be removed."

• Standoff with Wiley Turlock ([14:08] - [15:50]):
  Wiley Turlock: "We consider it kind of unhealthy to argue with me."

• Paladin’s Strategic Swap ([17:21] - [18:35]):
  John Dana (Paladin): "We're going to switch him with Sam."

• Final Resolution and Success ([22:25] - [24:22]):
  Skeeter Hickshaw: "I had to marry Winifred. There he goes, sir."

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Themes and Insights

1. Friendship and Loyalty: The unwavering bond between Paladin and Skeeter underscores themes of loyalty and the lengths one will go to protect a friend.

2. Perception vs. Reality: Sam Crow is initially perceived as a mere troublesome bird, but as the story progresses, his true nature and the depth of his relationship with Skeeter are unveiled, challenging stereotypes and superficial judgments.

3. Community and Conflict: The episode explores how personal vendettas can escalate into community-wide conflicts, highlighting the dangers of collective prejudice and the importance of understanding individual circumstances.

4. Clever Problem-Solving: Paladin's ability to devise creative solutions, such as the strategic swapping of Sam Crow with a wild crow, showcases intellect and resourcefulness typical of Western heroes.

5. Gender Dynamics: The portrayal of the women's committee led by Mrs. Pennybrook adds a layer of gender dynamics, illustrating women's agency in community decisions, albeit depicted through the lens of 1960s radio drama.

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Conclusion

"Sam Crow" serves as a compelling installment in the Have Gun Will Travel series, blending traditional Western motifs with unique character dynamics and moral dilemmas. Through Paladin's journey to save his friend and the enigmatic Sam Crow, the episode delivers a narrative rich in suspense, ethical considerations, and the quintessential spirit of the Wild West. The digital restoration enhances the auditory experience, allowing modern audiences to appreciate the nuanced performances and storytelling that defined the golden age of radio.

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Transcript

[John Dana]

Thousands of impoverished suffering people in Israel can't afford food or life saving supplies for less than a dollar a day. You can help IFCJ provide them with life saving support today. Please be the difference in the life and donate [e-mail].

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines. And before we get into this episode, I wanted to remind you to check out our other western podcasts released daily by going to otrwesterns.com or searching OTR Westerns in your podcast app of choice. I also wanted to invite you to check out our other podcast channel releasing non western shows by going to otnetcast.com or by searching otnetcast in your podcast app of choice. Now let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be have Gun Will Travel Original air date is October 9, 1960 and the title is Sam Crow. Hope you enjoy. And again, thanks for listening.

[John Dana]

The people of a town don't form committees and go around shooting men for the reasons you've given me. It doesn't make sense. Have Gun will travel starring Mr. John Dana as Paladin San Francisco, 1875. The Carlton Hotel, Headquarters of a man called Paladin. Good morning, hey boy. I was just coming up to your room. Well, I decided to have breakfast in the dining room this morning. Boy, is a telegram come for you. Oh, thank you. Hey, what's not with your neck? Why do you keep rubbing it? Oh, hey boy, I miss you. Wanna go for a walk in moonlight last night? What's that got to do with it? Oh, we go looking for falling stars, hold heads back too long, get a stiffy neck. Ms. Wong, too. Well, was it worth it? Did you see any falling stars?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

1.

[John Dana]

Did you make a wish?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Wish?

[John Dana]

Yeah, an old custom. When you see a falling star, you make a wish and it's supposed to come true. Oh, hey boy not notice it. Must look again. I have many wishes to make. Yes, well, not too long at a time, hey boy. You might wind up with your head in a permanent stargazing position. Oh, you. So you saying I such a telegram? Oh, yeah. Let's see. Ah, need your help. They're going to murder my friend Sam Crow. Hurry. Signed Skeeter Hickshaw. Who? Ah, Skeeter Hickshaw, hey boy. An old prospector friend of mine. Oh, he sound very upset, hey boy. When Skeeter sends a telegram for help, he's not only upset, he's desperate. Most Americans are proud of their country and of its high standard of living. Today we have more leisure time, more extensive and better highways and recreational facilities than ever before. We are also proud of our country's scenic beauty. But do we always remember to keep it beautiful? Whenever we throw fruit skins, candy wrappers or tissues from an automobile window, or leave a pile of litter at the beach, in a park or along a stream, we are actually destroying the country's beauty. What's more, we're endangering health and safety. A piece of paper thrown from the window of one car can blow against the windshield of the automobile behind it and cause an accident. Objects lying half hidden in grass or in the sand at the beach are safety hazards. Won't you help keep America clean and beautiful? Here's how. Carry a litter bag in your car for travel trash. And always dispose of litter in a proper receptacle. This is your country. Take care of it so you'll continue to be proud of it. Skeeter Hickshaw lived in the small town of Hamburg, near the Oregon border. He was one of the lucky few miners who had managed to save enough money from prospecting to retire in a reasonably comfortable manner. I'd first met him some years before in Nevada. We became good friends, and it wasn't long after that when he gave up prospecting and settled down to a life of relaxation. It was late afternoon when I finally arrived at his place in Hamburg.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Hey, what y' all ain't gonna miss next time, mister. So you just climb back in that saddle and move out.

[John Dana]

Hey, Skeeter, is that you?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

You heard what I said. Now get.

[John Dana]

Now, hold on, hold on, Paladin.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I don't care who. Who, Paladin. Why didn't you say so? Come on in.

[John Dana]

Are you sure it's safe?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Of course. Of course it's safe. God dang you. It's about time you got here, too.

[John Dana]

Hi, Skeeter.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh, I'm glad to see you.

[John Dana]

Come on in. You sure that everybody comes to your place?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh, now, you know I didn't know that as you.

[John Dana]

No, I figured with some shifty character they'd hired to get Sam. Yeah. What's this all about, Skeeter?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Why, dad, they're fixing to shoot him, that's what. But you ain't gonna get away with it. The God dang fool's.

[John Dana]

No, sir. Leave.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I tell you, I would engage you.

[John Dana]

Oh, now, see there? Look at me. Getting all riled up already.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

And I ain't even seen you in the coon's age.

[John Dana]

Grab yourself a chair there, Paladin.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I got some coffee going, if you Can.

[John Dana]

Why not? I always said your coffee was a test of a man's strength. And after being shot at, I want to see if I've got any left.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

You know, you ain't changed nothing at all since I last seen you.

[John Dana]

Oh, I changed? We all do, Skeeter. Yeah, well, you ain't. You ain't lost your shooting eyes, have you? I said you ain't lost that because.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

That'S what I'm going to need.

[John Dana]

Yeah. Why do you need me, Skeeter? Who is this friend of yours? Somebody's after Sam Crow.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

And he is the best dang friend I ever had.

[John Dana]

Fine, fine. But what's his problem? Oh, they formed a stinking committee.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

That's why I say that's what.

[John Dana]

And they ain't shoot Sam. What? Why? What's he done that's so bad? Nothing.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Nothing.

[John Dana]

Leastwise, nothing that deserves him being shot. Well, you must have done something, Skeeter, or what was it? Well, he. He took a few things here and there. He took a few things? Like what?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, you know, jewelry and thing. Oh, but.

[John Dana]

But folks always get everything back. Yeah.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I say I always give it back.

[John Dana]

You always give it back? Yes. Sam brings his stuff here, so I give it back. All right. Your friend Sam is a thief. Now, what else?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

That's all, I tell you. That's all.

[John Dana]

Oh, well, except maybe he does kind.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Of cuss at the ladies.

[John Dana]

Cuss at the. Skeeter. Nothing you've said makes any sense. The people of a town don't form committees and go around shooting men for the reasons you've given me. You're.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, they do in this town.

[John Dana]

It ain't the town's people, it's the town's women. Women? Yeah. You mean this committee you're talking about is made up of women?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh, they are the ordinariest bunch of females I have ever seen. Now, look, I tell you, pal, that I ain't never seen nothing like it. Just. Just a passing of busybody. That's what they are. I ain't never shot a woman before, but I'm sure enough thinking about it now.

[John Dana]

I skitter. Will you calm down a minute?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh, calm down. If you. How would you feel if your best.

[John Dana]

Friend is going to be shot? Well, maybe he won't be shot. Now, there's. There's got to be more to this than you're telling.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

But there ain't, I tell you.

[John Dana]

Why, where is this friend of yours? Is he hiding out somewhere?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Hiding? Hiding? Heck, no. He's right in the next room.

[John Dana]

The Next room. Well, get him in here. Maybe if I hear his side of it, this whole thing will make some sense.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I have told you everything there is to tell.

[John Dana]

Just get him in here, will you, Speeder?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh, sure, Paladin. You're just as stubborn as you ever was. Close the door. Oh, dang it. Come here.

[John Dana]

Come here, boy. Well, here he is, Paladin. What do you mean Sam Crow is a bird? Well, I never said he wasn't. All the way from San Francisco. You make me come all the way from San Francisco because you were worried about a bird?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

He ain't a bird. He's Sam Crow. And he's my friend.

[John Dana]

Skeeter. It took me four days of hard riding to get here. Four days. And all because I thought you needed my help.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, I do need your help. But you can go. Dang well, get. If that's the way you feel about it.

[John Dana]

Well, maybe I will.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

We'll go on and see if I care. Say, see if I care.

[John Dana]

What do you know about friends?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

How would you know about how I found this poor critter lying outside all.

[John Dana]

Broke up and hurt?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

And how I fixed him up? And then I learned him how to talk. Say, learned him how to talk. I'll tell you something, Paladin. All my life I've been lonely. But with Sam, I ain't lonely no more. That's the kind of friend he is.

[John Dana]

I. Skeeter, I'm sorry. I didn't know that he meant that much to you. Well, he does. Well, now, tell me, who is in charge of this women's committee that wants to shoot Sam? I think I'll have a talk with her tomorrow. Do no good.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I tried talking to her.

[John Dana]

What's her Name? Penny Brook?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Mrs. Bard?

[John Dana]

Pennybrook.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Any.

[John Dana]

Well, I guess there's something else you should know. What's that? Well, Mrs. Pennybrook seems to have an in particular special hate for Sam Crow, I guess. Cause Sam keeps calling her by special name. What's that? Well, guess it ain't very nice, but. Oh, there's no need for me to repeat it in front of him now. Oh. Oh, I see. Now, who taught him this special name in the first place?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, I did, but I've been trying.

[John Dana]

To unteach him ever since.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

But he doesn't want to change.

[John Dana]

Yeah, I understand. And I can't say I really blame this Mrs. Pennybrook for being offended.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Ain't no course to shoot him. Kill him. Kill him.

[John Dana]

The next day, when I went to Mrs. Pennybrook's house, a committee meeting regarding Sam Co was in progress when I introduced myself and to the ladies. I was there in behalf of Skeeter Hickshaw. The reception I got was anything but friendly, although, notice one little lady they called Winifred, who seemed more curious than angry. I tried to explain to the committee that Sam Crow was more than just a pet to Skeeter, and perhaps something could be worked out other than shooting the bird. However, my plea was met with cold stares and from Mrs. Pennybrook, harsh words.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Caroline, you look like a gunfighter to me. Is that what you are? A gunfighter?

[John Dana]

Mr. Pennybrook, I came here to try to find a solution to problem, not to discuss personality.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, the only solution is to kill that bird, and that's just what's going to happen. I think it's only fair that we listen to Mr. Paladin's suggestion. Well, that's fine for you to say, Winnipeg Mary. Well, that Steven Crow hasn't stolen anything from you. Oh, now, that isn't so. Just the other day, he flew in through my window and took a bracelet off the bureau. But I got it back. Mr. Hickshaw always gets everything back. Well, I'll wager his precious bird doesn't swear at you every time you walk down the street. Oh, I've heard my. After all, Mr. Hickshaw and Sam spend a certain amount of time in the saloon. It's only natural the bird would pick up some undesirable language. Now, you listen to me, Winterfield. We've already decided that crow has to be removed. So if you don't agree, then you can just retire from the commission.

[John Dana]

But.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, I think it's silly that that poor bird doesn't know he's doing wrong. Well, we all.

[John Dana]

What? Ladies. Ladies. Mrs. Pennybrook, let's be reasonable, shall we?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Reasonable? Reasonable? Is that what Peter Hickshaw was when he hired a like you to protect that silly crow?

[John Dana]

Ms. Pennybrook, he didn't hire me.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, you're here, aren't you?

[John Dana]

Well.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, just let me tell you something, Mr. Paladine, or whatever your name is. If Skeeter Hitchoff gets someone like you, then so can we. And we'll do it. Just mark my words, we'll do it. Now, shut up.

[John Dana]

I'm sorry, Skeeter. I tried. Well, I. I told you he was talking. Them busy bodies just ain't going to listen. Oh, there was one who wanted to listen. Oh, yeah? Who's that? Her name was Winifred Merwell. Well, is that a fact?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

What do you know about that?

[John Dana]

Look, Skeeter couldn't You take Sam out of town for a while. Just long enough till things cool down.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

No, sir. God dang it, no, sir. I got a right to keep Sam, and I aim to do it. There ain't nobody going to be.

[John Dana]

Well, I'll be. What's the matter? Look at that. Look at that. Here comes that Mrs. Pennybrook, and they're man with her. Ah, so I see. He's carrying a gun, too. Stinking old bitties. They went out and hired a gunfighter. Ah, you stay here, Skeeter. I'll go out and talk to them. No, sir. Eve, me and Sam, we'll go with you. Oh, all right. Suit yourself.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, the picture. Are you ready to give up that crow peacefully, or do we have to take it by force? Ain't nobody going to take Sam. Open it. Even OB you see, he always talks that way.

[John Dana]

How about it, mister? You going to make me shoot that crow right off your shoulder? That wouldn't be very smart. Oh, I suppose you're the one they call Paladin, huh? That's right. My name's Turlock. Wiley Turlock. Ever hear me? Should I have? Most folks around here know the name. They consider it kind of unhealthy to argue with me. Oh, now, Mrs. Pennybrook here, she and that ladies committee hired me to shoot a crow. I aim to do it. And you better aim at something else, Turlock. Hey, now, if you didn't hear real clear what I said, Pallon. You know what I think, Turlock? I think you're full of a lot of talk, and that's all. I told you, mister. Folks hereabouts don't consider it healthy to go against me. Well, I don't happen to be from around here, Turlock. So if you've got any notions about shooting Sam Crow, you better figure on drawing on me first. Look.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

No, no, no. Don't you let him talk to you like that, Mr. Turlock.

[John Dana]

No. Shut up, lady.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

What?

[John Dana]

How about it, Turlock?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I.

[John Dana]

Yeah, that's what I thought. I suppose you just turn around and get out of here before you get in real trouble.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Don't listen to him.

[John Dana]

Ain't no sense having a shootout over a little bird.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I'm leaving, Mr. Turlock. You come back here. Come back here this instant, do you hear?

[John Dana]

He's not coming back, Mrs. Pennybrook.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, I never. Hark ark old Minnie, is it? Only black bird. That nasty blackbird. Well, his manners ain't the best, Mrs.

[John Dana]

Pennybrook, but just cause he swears a little and just cause he stole some.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Of your jewelry, ain't no reason to try and shoot him. That is a seat, Skeeter Dick. Sure. And he'll be punished just like any other criminal. I tell you he will. You mark my words.

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[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, where the God dang heck have you been?

[John Dana]

Trapping.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Trapping?

[John Dana]

Trapping what? That you got there. That skater is a crow. Huh? A wild crow.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Where did you trap him for?

[John Dana]

Remember I told you about Winifred Merriwell and how she was on your side of the committee meeting the other day?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

But I don't.

[John Dana]

Well, I talked to her yesterday and she told me Mrs. Pennybrook had gone over to Horse Creek and picked up a court order. What kind of a cool order? One that declares Sam Crow a public nuisance.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Wake up. All the low down miserable goddamn tricks I ever hear.

[John Dana]

Just calm down. Calm down. Maybe we can save Sam yet.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, how are you going to do it?

[John Dana]

Just how. That's why I trap Wild Crow. We're going to switch him with Sam.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Switch him?

[John Dana]

Switch him.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

What? Good that.

[John Dana]

Oh, oh, I get you. When that old Betty comes in with a court order, we'll give her this.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Here wild bird instead of Sam.

[John Dana]

That's it exactly.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Scott Smart. Found it, I say. Yes, sir, pretty smart.

[John Dana]

Now the only thing is, we're going to have to move Sam out of here for a while.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Now hold on. I told you before, I ain't going to do that.

[John Dana]

Even if we leave with Winifred Marwell, she offered to keep him for you for a while. No.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Yeah, I don't. I don't like it. Sam ain't used to females.

[John Dana]

Maybe it'd be good for Sam to be around a woman for a while, Skeeter. He might learn some decent language. Yeah. Yeah, I suppose he could stand that right now. Ah, who knows? He might even learn to give up stealing.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Well, that. That'd be something.

[John Dana]

All right, pal, then I'll do her. I'll let that Winifred Merrill take care of Sam for a while. But just a while, mind you. Good. Now where. That sounds like old Pennybrook.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

You Come outside and bring that nasty bird with you. I have something to show you.

[John Dana]

Where's Sam, Skeeter? He's locked up in the next room. All right, we'll leave him there for now. Here, you carry this cage with a.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

W. You heard me. Skeeter. Hit y. Get out here. Course I hear you. You gang female. Everybody's down here. Oh. Well, what's that you got?

[John Dana]

It's the crow.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

You here led me to bring him out, didn't you? Well, why is he in a cage? He's never been in a cage before.

[John Dana]

Where's the rest of your busy body committee? I don't see him, Norris. No.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I'm the chairman, so it's my duty to do what has to be done. Besides, I got a court order to get rid of that old troll. We all know about that. Very well. Since you know, are you prepared to let me shoot the bird?

[John Dana]

Sure.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

What?

[John Dana]

I said sure.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

What's the matter, you Dee, there's something strange here.

[John Dana]

Look, you got the court order and.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

You brung a gun. Now you're going to shoot the goddamn.

[John Dana]

Crow or ain't you?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I still say to something strange. You're too eager.

[John Dana]

Mrs. Pennybrook, there's just one thing.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh?

[John Dana]

Since this poor burden has to be shot, I think it'd be only fair to take him out of his cage. Let him sit on the porch rail. That way he can die where he's happiest.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

No, it doesn't matter to me. Put him there if you want.

[John Dana]

That's very kind of you, Skeeter. Let him out. Yeah, sure.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

You better hurry up and shoot. You ain't very good shot, are you? You knew that crow would fly away. You know it. Oh, now. Now, you got the court order, Mrs. Pennybrook. So you're welcome to take a potshot at that crow anytime you see him flying around.

[John Dana]

Yes, sir. See? Just any time at all. Ain't that right, Paladin? Oh, the law says she's got that right.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

You better practice up on your shoot the old vinny.

[John Dana]

Yeah, that did my heart good. Well, I don't think your trouble is over, Skeeter. When she finds out that Sam Crow is still around, it'll start all over again. Golly, you're right. What am I going to do? As I said before, why don't you take him over to Winifred? Maybe she has a suggestion. Why don't you go and talk to her? But me, Skeeter, I think I've had enough of Sam Crow. No offense, mind you, but I Do have to get back to San Francisco.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Good evening, Mr. P. Oh, good evening. Someone is looking for you, sir. Hey boy. Try to find you in dining room. A missile try to find you in lobby.

[John Dana]

Well, it looks like you're the winner. Now, who wants to see me?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh, a gentleman, sir. When? Whiskey.

[John Dana]

Old gentleman with whiskeys.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

He carrying a bird on shoulder.

[John Dana]

Carrying a bird? Yes, carrying a bird.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh, there he is, sir. Excuse me. God dang you, Skeeter. Yeah, I've been looking all over for you.

[John Dana]

Well, what the devil are you doing in San Francisco? I left you in Hamburg four weeks ago. Well, what's the matter? Can't if ever come into big city.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Once in a while?

[John Dana]

Well, sure, but. Well, I see Sam's still alive. Did his visit with Winifred Merriwell help his language any?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Oh, yeah, he helped that right now. Yeah, and it helped his feeling too.

[John Dana]

Oh, well, then everything worked out fine. Oh, you did?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I say it did.

[John Dana]

Huh? Well, let me tell you something. This gol dang bird got to liking that female. Yes, he got to liking her so much he didn't want to come back to my place with me. And after all I'd done for him too. Oh, how did you get him back? How did I get him back? What do you think? I'm in San Francisco first. I'm on my honeymoon, that's what. The honeymoon?

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Yes, all dang right.

[John Dana]

That's the only way I could get this bird back.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

I had to marry Winifred. There he goes. There he is. Be sociable, have a Pepsi.

[John Dana]

That reminds me of a tip I've been meaning to give you. Whenever you buy Pepsi Cola, get an extra carton. This is the secret of effortless entertaining. You know by now that as the parties go, so goes the Pepsi. So face reality and be ready for any number of thirsts by making sure there's always plenty of the light refreshment on hand. People go for Pepsi because it refreshes without filling and does it in such a good tasting way. Come to think of it, why not buy a case of Pepsi? Then maybe there'll be enough for you to have some too.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Be sociable, work smart, keep up to date Pepsi. Drink refreshing Pepsi. Stay up and fair and debonair. Be, be sociable. Have a Pepsi.

[John Dana]

Have Gun, Will Travel Created by Herb Meadow and Sam Rolf is Rodeo Stand directed in Hollywood by Frank Paris and stars John Dana as Paladin with Ben Wright as Hey Boy and Virginia Greg as Ms. Wong. Tonight's story was specially written for have Gun Will Travel by Ray Kemper. Featured in the cast were Irene Tedro, Jack Mos, Shirley Mitchell, John James and Forest Lewis. This is Hugh Douglas inviting you to join us again next week when CBS Radio presents have Gun Will Travel.

[Skeeter Hickshaw]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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