Shotgun Gang | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (10-30-53)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: "Shotgun Gang"

Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (Aired 10-30-1953)
Podcast Release: November 8, 2025
Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Episode Overview

This digitally restored episode of the classic radio drama "Wild Bill Hickok" whisks listeners back to Santa Fe, where U.S. Marshal Wild Bill Hickok and his lovable deputy, Jingles, face off against the nefarious "Shotgun Gang." The duo investigates a daring and noisy daylight robbery of the express office, leading to high tension, gunfights, comic moments, and a clever resolution with a Wild West flair. The restoration brings out the flavor of mid-century radio adventures—complete with delightful sponsor spots, sound effects, and the offbeat humor and warmth that defined the golden age of Westerns.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Highlights

Introduction and Setup

[01:43]

• Jingles (Andy Devine) introduces himself and Wild Bill (Guy Madison) in a cheerful, boisterous style, promising a "Rootin Tootin" adventure.
• Playful banter about Kellogg’s products sets the scene (skip jumble of pre-content sponsor material).

The Shotgun Gang Strikes

[04:17-05:51]

• Jingles is engrossed in the Farmer’s Almanac, missing a raucous commotion outside the Marshal’s office.
• Wild Bill alerts him to a drive-by shooting—buckshot embedded above Jingles' head—a close call for the oblivious deputy.
• Wild Bill: “That's a blast of buckshot that would have knocked your head right out from under your hat if it had been a foot lower.” (05:33)
• They saddle up to investigate the gunfire and dust rising at the edge of town.

Investigating the Hold-Up

[06:34-07:43]

• Arriving at the express office, Hickok and Jingles find Jake, the clerk, wounded after a gang of four men made off with $10,000 intended for the Rocky Ridge mine.
• Quick deduction: the gang used excessive noise to draw attention, a puzzling tactic for a robbery.

The Pursuit and Ambush

[08:26-11:16]

• Wild Bill and Jingles follow the gang’s trail through the woods. Jingles, ever-distracted, offers comic relief with more almanac trivia.
• Hickok spots signs of a planned ambush: “They’re setting a trap for the first riders to come down the trail after them. And that’s us.” (09:25)
• Ace Brandon, the gang’s leader, reveals his vendetta: “Don’t tell me he’s the one that sent me to prison for five years. Now that I’m out...I’m gonna get rid of Hickok once and for all.” (10:15-10:30)
• The gang lays in wait with four shotguns, planning to bushwhack the Marshals.

Narrow Escape

[12:58-14:00]

• On the trail, Jingles gets distracted by a bear cub (“Bill, I always wanted a bear cub for a pet!” (13:16)), innocently causing a delay that saves their lives: the gang’s ambush goes awry when they stop just short of the deadly trap.
• “If we hadn’t stopped for that bear cub of yours, we’d have been dead by now.” – Wild Bill (13:51)

Face-Off at the Blue Parrot Café

[15:33-18:50]

• The gang, pursued back into town, seeks refuge at the Blue Parrot Café, trying to bribe Casey, the proprietor, for an upstairs hideout.
• Wild Bill and Jingles arrive hot on their trail, confront Casey, and, despite resistance, push upstairs—leading to a scuffle, ending with both lawmen gaining the upper hand.

Showdown: The Final Capture

[19:17-25:21]

• Ace and his men, shotguns drawn, corner Wild Bill and Jingles upstairs.
• Ace taunts Wild Bill: “At last I got you right where I want you.” (21:46)
• Tense standoff—Ace slaps Wild Bill, but Jingles intervenes. In the ensuing chaos, Ace threatens Jingles' life to force Bill’s surrender.
• A timely diversion enables Wild Bill to rally, subdue Blackie and Casey, and finally corner Ace behind the bar.
• The lawmen decide to tip the bar over to flush Ace out:
  • “Why don’t we just leave him in there and tip the bar over on top of him?” – Wild Bill (24:18)
• Ace, battered, is disarmed and the notorious Shotgun Gang is captured.

Lighthearted Wrap-Up

[25:22-25:59]

• Jingles jokes about Small Sidewinders in the New Mexico almanac—a wink to five “snakes” now headed for jail:
  • “It said that in New Mexico there are lots of small rattlesnakes known as sidewinders. And you know it’s right. We got five of them right here.” (25:32)
• Wild Bill and Jingles tease the next episode, “The Secret of Sandy Hook.” (26:11)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jingles, oblivious after near death:
  • “Well, what do you know? I didn’t even notice. You know, I was reading in the almanac...20ft of snow in Springfield, Pennsylvania in 1857.” (05:38)
• Wild Bill, pragmatic and dry:
  • “Maybe you’ll keep your eyes open after this.” (06:09)
• Jingles, classic bluster:
  • “Doggone it, I’ve been reading that almanac for two days. I ain’t found anything in it that tells you what to do when somebody’s waiting to blow your ears off with a shotgun.” (09:36)
• Ace Brandon, vengeful leader:
  • “Now that I’m out, he’ll be riding my trail again every time I make a move. So what are you gonna do? ... I’m gonna get rid of Hickok once and for all.” (10:25)
• Jingles’ animal distraction:
  • “Bill, I always wanted a bear cub for a pet.” (13:16)
• Comic closing quip:
  • Jingles: "It said that in New Mexico there are lots of small rattlesnakes known as sidewinders. And you know it’s right. We got five of them right here.” (25:32)

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Important Story Timestamps

| Timestamp | Key Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------------| | 01:43 | Episode and cast introduction | | 04:17 | The Shotgun Gang attacks; Jingles' near miss | | 06:34 | Investigation at the express office | | 08:26 | Trailing the gang—discussing the odd robbery tactics | | 09:25 | Discovery of ambush plans | | 12:58 | Jingles’s bear cub distraction—saving their lives | | 13:51 | Realization they missed an ambush | | 15:33 | Gang’s hideout at Blue Parrot Café | | 18:43 | Wild Bill and Jingles confront Casey, then the gang | | 21:46 | Ace Brandon corners the lawmen with shotguns (finale) | | 25:32 | Closing joke about sidewinders; episode tease | | 26:11 | Next episode preview: “The Secret of Sandy Hook” |

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Tone & Style

• Warm, humorous, brisk: Jingles’ banter and childlike distractions (Almanac facts, bear cub) play against Wild Bill's steady resolve and laconic delivery. The interplay keeps the story lively, even as the stakes rise.
• Classic Western bravado and camaraderie: Quick-witted exchanges, physical comedy, and a clear divide between plucky lawmen and villainous outlaws.
• Authentic feel: The digitally restored soundscape highlights the tactile details of Old West radio (clopping hooves, gunfire, saloon doors), enhancing immersion for modern listeners.

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In Summary

The "Shotgun Gang" episode is a quintessential slice of 1950s Western radio—a blend of suspense, laughs, and Western justice. Wild Bill Hickok and Jingles once again prove their mettle, outsmarting villainous foes and providing plenty of entertainment along the way, all set against the unique charm of vintage radio narrative, now rejuvenated in digital clarity for Old Time Radio Westerns fans.

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Sarah]

What do you think makes the perfect snack?

[AM PM Spokesperson]

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[Sarah]

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[AM PM Spokesperson]

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[Sarah]

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[AM PM Spokesperson]

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[Sarah]

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[AM PM Spokesperson]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

United States Marshal Wild Bill Hickok and his big Deputy Jingles met the law breakers of the Old West. From the cactus covered desert to the high mountains. But some of their wildest adventures started right in front of the United States Marshal's office in Santa Fe. That's where the two lawmen first ran into the dangerous shotgun gang.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Bill, this is the most interesting book I ever did read in my whole life.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

It must be. You've been sitting here on the porch with your nose in it for an hour.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

It says here that the biggest catfish ever caught was in Brown's Lake in Nebraska in 1860. It weighed 23 pounds.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That's very interesting, but I got some work to do, even if you haven't. I'll be in the office if anybody wants me.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Bill, did you know that the tides in the Bay of fundy are 40 foot high? Says so right here in the Farmer's Almanac. Hey, you ought to read this book, Bill. It's just full of interesting facts. Well, what do you know? It says here that the raccoon is the most intelligent of all animals. Wait till I show that the joke.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Jingles. Jingles. What was that?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

What? Oh, oh, the raccoon.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

No, no, no, no. What was all that shooting and yelling about?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

What shooting and yelling? I didn't hear anything.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You didn't hear anything? Well, a half a dozen riders just went by here with their guns blazing. Look here on the wall right above your head.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Where? Hey, what is that?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That's a blast of buckshot that would have knocked your head right out from under your hat if it had been a foot lower.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Well, what do you know? I didn't even notice. You know, I was reading in the ALM they had 20ft of snow in Springfield, Pennsylvania in 1857.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Jingos, hit the saddle. Let's go find out what the excitement's all about.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

All right, I'll bring the almanac with me. I can hardly wait to find out what's on the next page. Bill, wait a minute.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now what?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

I just happened to think somebody let go at me with a shotgun.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That's right, partner.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

But that's a dangerous weapon. I could have been killed.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sure you could. Maybe you'll keep your eyes open after this.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Hold still, Joker. Why don't they use their six guns? I'd rather have one great big hole in me than all them teeny little little ones.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now. I don't know. Cordon, are you ready?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Yeah, I'm ready. Get moving, Joker. Bill, I see a crowd of dust over at the other side of town. Wonder if that's the bunch we're looking for.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Could be Jingles. Come on, let's get over there, Joker.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Ho ho. H. I see him, Bill. Four of them just riding away from the express office.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, and there's Jake coming on after.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Billy's shooting at him. I wonder if they held him up.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Looks like a jingles.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Ooh, buckshot. Let's go, Joker. Get after those jaspers. Hold it, Jingles. Hold it.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Takes work.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

But Bill, those coyotes are getting away. Let em go. We'll trail em later.

[Ace Brandon]

Whoa.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Whoa.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Whoa. Joker. Wolf. Jake.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Jake, you all right?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Where'd they get you Jake?

[Ace Brandon]

No, I'll be all right, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I just got an awful crack on the head.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

How'd you and Jingos get here so fast? One of them crazy owl hoots went busting by the office, whooping and hollering and shooting up the town with shotguns.

[Ace Brandon]

Yeah, that's them all right. Four of them.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All carrying scattered guns. What'd they get from the express office, Jake?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Plenty.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

They got that ten thousand dollar payroll I was holding for the Rocky Ridge mine.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Ten thousand dollars? That's an awful lot of money.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

They must have known all about it, Bill. They slugged me with a gun butt, blasted open the express box and had the money in less than a minute. We'll get right after him, Jake. But there's one thing I can't understand.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

What's that, Bill?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

If they want to pull a hold up, why'd they ride through town making all that noise?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Yeah, that does seem kind of silly. Why should a bunch of stick up men go around advertising that they're going to start some trouble?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, we'll find out when we catch up with them. Come on, Jingle I'd like to go.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

With you, Bill, but I'm still a little dizzy. Well, you stay here and take care of that cut on your head, Jake. Bill and I'll run down those jaspers in short order.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

They must be riding good horses, Jingles. They're sure moving fast.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Well, so are we, Bill. We can't be too far behind them.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Look out for tricks, Jingles. This bunch sure doesn't work like most hold up gangs.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

I'll say they don't. I still can't figure why they rode through town making all that commotion before they held up the express office.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I can't either. I watch it going through these trees, Jingles. Men we're after might be hiding in there.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Yeah. You know, those are Douglas fir trees, ain't they?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, that's right. What'd you ask that for?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Well, it says in the almanac that the California redwoods are the biggest trees in the whole world. And the Douglas firs are neck.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hold up a minute. Whoa.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Whoa. Whoa, Joker. What's the matter, Bill?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Look at the tracks.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Jingles sure is a mess of them.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, they stopped the horses here and started to hide behind the trees. Then they changed their minds and went on down the trail.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Wonder why.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, they probably started to get set for an ambush and then decided they could do better somewhere else.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Wonder who they figured to bushwhack.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That's easy, partner. It is?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Sure.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

They're setting a trap for the first riders to come down the trail after them. And that's us.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Bill, all of a sudden I ain't happy about this thing at all.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Neither am I. And I want that gang. So let's go.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

How, Hooker? Doggone it, I've been reading that almanac for two days. I ain't found anything in it that tells you what to do when somebody's waiting to blow your ears off with a shotgun.

[Ace Brandon]

It's the place, man. Pull up.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What are you stopping again for? Ace, don't you know that Hickok and that big deputy Jingles are right behind us?

[Ace Brandon]

Sure, I know it. This is working out just the way I figured.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What do you mean? Don't tell me you want to tangle with Hickok.

[Ace Brandon]

Yeah, I want to tangle with Hickok where he hasn't got a chance. Why do you suppose we rode by his office making all that noise? So he'd be sure and follow us.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Ace, your loco. That's Star Packer's dynamite.

[Ace Brandon]

Don't tell me he's the one that sent me to prison for five years. Now that I'm out. He'll be riding my trail again every time I make a move. So what are you gonna do? I'm gonna get rid of Hickok once and for all. Pile off and scatter out in these rocks. Man, you're asking for trouble, Ace. Hickok's the one who's gonna have trouble, not me. When he and Jingles come storming down that trail after us, they're gonna run smack dab into four big shotguns. Four shotguns at close range. We can't miss.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hey, what's up, Slim? Looks like you're having a little argument with the boys.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh, shucks, it's nothing much, Charlie. Some of the fellers just can't believe that anything as good tasting as Kellogg's Marshmallow Crispy Squares can be so doggone easy to fix.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, now, fellas. And that goes for you wranglers at home, too. Let me tell you, that Slim is 100% right. It's a snap to fix up a batch of those wonderful treats called Kellogg's Marshmallow Crispy Squares. The simple no muss, no fuss recipe is right on the box of Kellogg's Rice Krispies. You just follow it and nine minutes later you'll have yourself one of the most lip smack and taste tempting treats you've ever had the pleasure of eating. Big, sweet, plump marshmallows mixed together with fresh crisp Kellogg's Rice Krispies. Sure sounds powerful good, doesn't it? Why don't you fix up a batch for the whole family tonight? Or maybe mom would rather surprise them herself. Just make sure you've got a package of Kellogg's Rice Krispies. Some marshmallows. You'll find the simple to follow recipe on the Kellogg's Rice Krispies box. Believe me, partners, Kellogg's Marshmallow Crispy Squares are real tasty. While Bill, Hickok and Jingles, trailing the bandits who had held up the express office were heading straight for a shotgun ambush. Ace Brandon had hidden his gang in the rocks at the turn of the trail and had given them orders to shoot the two lawmen on sight.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

They sure left us a plain trail to follow, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, and they're not far ahead of us, Jingles. But keep your eyes open. They're sure tough outfit.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

You don't have to tell me. I don't want to ride into all those shotguns.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I'm afraid we going to have to. I want that gang in jail.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Bill. Wait a minute. What joker?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now what's the trouble?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Look at there. Right Beside the trail, a little baby bear cub. Bill. I always wanted a bear cub for a pet.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Jingles, won't you ever grow up? Here we are chasing a bunch of stick up men and you stop for a be cub.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Pile off and help me catch him, Bill. It won't take but a minute.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh, all right. Might as well. You'll be here all day.

[Ace Brandon]

Gone wrong, man. They stopped.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Bill. Who's that?

[Ace Brandon]

Let him have a blast.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Get on, Jiggles, quick. So much lead went flying over my head I thought it was a thundercloud. What happened, Bill?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That shotgun gang was waiting to bushwhack us. We hadn't stopped for that bear cub of yours, we'd have been dead by now.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Yeah. Oh, I wonder where that little bear went to.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Keep your head down, Jingles.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Doggone those Henry Dry gulchers. That blast took the whole top off my hat.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I think I'll let them know we're still alive.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

That gave him something to think about.

[Ace Brandon]

Get your horses, man.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Let's get out of here.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

We'll keep undercover. If that hiccough gets a bead on you, that'll be the last move you ever make. You're getting away, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Not much we can do about it, Jingles. If we tried to get over to those rocks, we'd run into a storm of buckshot. Okay.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

That's right. Hey, Bill, I know that boy.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

So do I, Jingles. That's Ace Brandon.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Sure didn't waste any time. He's been out of prison two weeks and he's got his gang back together again already.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, he's going back to prison just as soon as I can catch up with him.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Now, Bill, you be careful. Ace said the first thing he was going to do when he got out was to put you in a pine box six feet under the ground.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I don't think I'd like that, Jingles. I'm going to see if I can keep Mr. Ace Brandon from doing it too. Come on, let's hit the trail.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Oh, wait a minute, Bill. I want to look around for that little bear. After all, he saved our lives.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hey, that sounds like Mama Bear coming to look for Junior. You still want to stick around?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

On second thought, maybe we got more important business. Some of those mama bears are just as big as I am and twice as mean. Come here, Joker. Let me into that saddle and let's travel.

[Ace Brandon]

Clear around the mountain right back into town. That Hickok hasn't caught up with us yet.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All right. We've been lucky so far. Now what do we do? Your scheme to bushwhack Hickok blew up. And we got the toughest law man in the west on our trail.

[Ace Brandon]

Stop worrying. I'll take care of things.

[Narrator/Announcer]

How?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

We got no hideout, no place to go.

[Ace Brandon]

Oh, yes, we have. I got friends in this town.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Pull in here at the Parrot Cafe. That's the first place Hickok could look for us.

[Ace Brandon]

I'm getting tired of your moaning, Blackie. I'm running this gang now. You do what I say for a change. Tie up your horses and follow me and let me do the talking. Okay?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Howdy, Ace.

[Ace Brandon]

Howdy.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Howdy, gents. What do you have?

[Ace Brandon]

Nothing. You sell here, Casey?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, then, what brings you here?

[Ace Brandon]

Boys and I thought maybe you might have room for us upstairs for a few days. We've been working hard. We need a little rest.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Seems to me you'd rest a lot better over at the hotel.

[Ace Brandon]

You don't seem to get the idea. Folks over at the hotel ain't as friendly as you are.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I get the idea, all right. Who's after you? Wild Bill Hickok. Hickok? Well, I ain't as friendly as you think, Ace. I don't want no trouble with that man. He's poison.

[Ace Brandon]

We'd pay pretty well for a spot to hide out for a while.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You'd have to pay plenty. You got a tough man on your trail. Hey, Ace, I hear horses coming down the street.

[Ace Brandon]

Go take a look, Blackie.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

My advice to you, Ace, is to hit the trail and get as far away from Santa Fe as you can.

[Ace Brandon]

But I don't want to leave. I promise, Hickok, When I got out of prison, I'd get even with him for sending me up, and I'm gonna do it.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Not in the Blue Parrot, you're not. I don't want to get mixed up in this.

[Ace Brandon]

Hey, Ace.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

It's Hickok and Jingles. They've spotted our horses.

[Ace Brandon]

Quick, Casey, take a look at this satchel.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Wow, that's a lot of money.

[Ace Brandon]

$10,000 cash. How would you like an even split on that? Well, make up your mind quick.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Okay, take your boys upstairs.

[Ace Brandon]

Come on, men, let's get out of sight. And, Casey, when Hickok comes in, tell him we were here and all that. I'll handle him, all right.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I don't know about this, but that satchel's got a lot of money in it. Well, how you do, Marshall? Afternoon, Jingles. What brings you two to the Blue Parrot?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Well, I guess we're here on business, Casey.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Judging from those lathered Horses out in front. I'd say that Ace Brandon and his bunch might be here. Well, they might be, but they ain't.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

You sure about that?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yep, I'm sure. It was here for a little while.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

And then they left.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

It didn't go far without their horses. Which way were they headed? I didn't see you. I got plenty to do running my business without keeping tabs on my customers. All right, I'll take your word for it, Casey. But I think I'd better have a look upstairs before I go. What for?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Cause the law man never overlooks a bet.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You ain't going upstairs, Hickok. I say I am. This is my place and what I say goes. Come on, Jingles. We're gonna have a look upstairs.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Watch out for him, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I will, Jingle.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

You made a big mistake when you started to fight, Casey.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I've thrown bigger men than you out of this piece.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

I'll chop you down like a tree.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I've had enough.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Well, I warned him what would happen to him.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now, Jingles. Let's have a look upstairs.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Bill, look out. He's got a nut.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Drop that, Casey.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Grab it, I said. You're breaking my arm. All right, all right. Well, he don't catch you in very quick, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now start talking, Casey. You act like you're part of Ace Brandon's gang. No, I'm not, Wild Bill, honest.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Then what are you doing? Fighting their battles for them?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Ace offered me plenty of money if I'd hide him and his men and keep you from finding it. Then they are here. Yeah, they're upstairs.

[Ace Brandon]

No, we're not. He cried.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Bill. It says.

[Ace Brandon]

You bet it says. Get your hands up, both of you.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Howdy, Ace.

[Ace Brandon]

Don't turn around, Hickok. You and Jingles have got four shotguns pointing right at your backs. At last I got you right where I want. You.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Say, wranglers. Listen to this great news about something you'll want and they're free of extra cost.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Somebody giving something away for free? Something good, Charlie?

[Narrator/Announcer]

You bet, Slim. Something every cowboy and cowgirl listening will want. Especially with Halloween coming up. Oh, boy.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I know. The cutout mask on the backs of the large size Rice Krispies and all Corn Flakes packages.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Right as rain, Slim. And Wrangler pals. Wait until you see these cut out masks. Funny ones, weird ones, scary ones, spooky ones. Pirates, gorillas, witches, snarling tigers, painted African warriors with pointed teeth. Just about any kind of mask you want for a Halloween party or for trick or treat and you get them free of Extra cost when mom buys Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Kellogg's Corn Flakes.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

And listen to this, wranglers. There are 12 masks in all. Four on the backs of large size Kellogg's Rice Krispies packages and eight on the backs of Kellogg's Corn Flakes packages. Twelve different masks in all. And you'll want one of each kind, that's for sure. But you gotta get hustling. You gotta tell your mom about these masks so the next time she shops, she'll remember to get both Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Kellogg's Corn Flakes so you can cut out the mask and have lots of fun. Ask mom to shop today.

[Narrator/Announcer]

While Bill Hickok and Jingles entering the Blue Parrot on the trail of Ace, Brandon and his gang ran into another ambush. In the excitement of the fight with Casey, they forgot to watch the stairs. And Ace and his men came down and covered the two lawmen with shotguns.

[Ace Brandon]

Hey, Kirk. I said I'd get even with you, and this is the time.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Well, what are you gonna do to us?

[Ace Brandon]

Just fill you full of buckshot, what else?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Stop talking about it, boss, and let's get it over with.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Why?

[Ace Brandon]

There's no hurry. I want to see Hickok squirm a little bit first.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I'm afraid I can't help you out there, Ace. I don't feel like squirming.

[Ace Brandon]

Oh, you don't, huh? Maybe you need a little work done on.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

You like this dog gone. You, Ace, if you didn't have all those shotguns back in your play, you wouldn't be slapping Wild Bill in the face.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You want to try that again, Ace? Yeah.

[Ace Brandon]

Yeah, I'll be happy to try it again like this.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hey, he grabbed Ace. Let him have it.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

No, no, don't shoot.

[Ace Brandon]

You'll kill me with those scatter guns.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Hold on to me, Bill. Copper.

[Ace Brandon]

Jingles. All right, stand there, Jingles. Oh, now, Hick, either let me go or I'll have the boys blast Jingles right out of this world.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Don't you do it, Bill. They get a clear shot at you, they'll kill you.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I haven't got much choice, Jingles.

[Ace Brandon]

Now you're making sense. I'll count to three.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

No, Bill, don't do it. One.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You want your boss, Blackie?

[Ace Brandon]

Two.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Here he come. Get him. All right, Blackie, drop it. Okay, two of them folded up in the corner, and I got Blackie covered. Bill, where's Ace?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

He's hiding behind the bar. I'm going in after him.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Watch out, Bill. He's wearing his six guns.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I'll watch out. You better come out, Ace. You can't win.

[Ace Brandon]

Come and get me, Hiccup.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Easy, Bill. Casey, you come over here where I can watch you.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All right. I don't want no part of this kind of fighting. All right, Ace. I'm coming after you.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Bill, watch out.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Really hold up in there, Jingles. Hiding behind a couple of barrels.

[Ace Brandon]

Little smarter than you thought, eh, Kirk?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hey, Jingles, tie up black in Casey so you can give me a hand here.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

All right, Bill. All right, turn around, you two, and stick your hands behind you.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Go ahead. That crazy Ace has got me into all the trouble I want for one day.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Now you're getting smart. I'm afraid it's a little late. There. Now you, Casey.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I ain't gonna give you no trouble.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

I'm just making sure. There, that ought to hold you. Now, both of you sit down on the floor facing the wall. All right, Bill, what's the idea?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, Mr. Brandon doesn't want to come out from behind the bar, that's what he said. And when we try to go in after him, he shoots at it.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

That's right.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

So why don't we just leave him in there and tip the bar over on top of them?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Now, that sounds like a real good idea.

[Ace Brandon]

Yeah, I'd like to see you try it.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Of course, Ace, if you want to come out, we'll forget about it. Nothing doing.

[Ace Brandon]

I'm staying here. All right, Jingle.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Oh, it's heavy, Bill.

[Ace Brandon]

Rock it a little bit.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Okay, One, two, three. Bill, it's awful quiet in here all of a sudden.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

How about it, Ace? You had enough?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Don't answer.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Maybe he got hurt.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Haul him out and see.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

There he is. Get him.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Okay. Take those guns off of him before he wakes up. He's got a bad habit of trying to kill people.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, that takes care of this gang, Jingles. They didn't stay in business very long.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

No, but while they did, it was real exciting.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Just dump him over there, Jingles, and we'll haul them all off to jail.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

You know, Bill, with all the excitement I plum forgot about reading the Farmer's Almanac. And I was just getting into the part that was real interesting.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What part was that, Jingles?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Well, it was on page 179. It said that in New Mexico there are lots of small rattlesnakes known as sidewinders. And you know it's right. We got five of them right here.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And now here are the stars of Wild Bill Hickok, Guy Madison and Andy Devine.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Andy I hope Wild Bill and Jingles never run into four shotguns again like they did today. Say, what's our story for Monday, Guy?

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

There's a bucket of mystery mixed in with a barrel of gun smoke and danger. It's called the Secret of Sandy Hook.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

So long, kids.

[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

See you Monday.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Tell dad and mom about it. Wranglers October is restaurant month. Time to eat out because a restaurant meal is a wonderful change. You'll like it and so will mom because it gives her a break from the hot stove and cooking. Now remind dad and mom to eat out several times during restaurant month. And for breakfast. Remember, at restaurants everywhere, you'll find those appetizing individual packages of Kellogg's cereals. All different kinds, just like you get in Kellogg's variety pack at home. Be sure to eat at a restaurant several times this month. Kellogg's the Greatest Name in Serials has brought you another exciting story of Wild Bill Hickok, starring Guy Madison and Andy Devine in person. Today's cast included Byron Kane, Alan Reed and Fred Shields. Our story was written and directed by Paul Pierce, music by Dick Orant. This is a David H. Production Transcribed in Hollywood now. This is Charlie Lyon speaking for Kellogg's the Greatest Name in Cereals reminding you to listen again Monday, same time, same station for another adventure of.

[Ace Brandon]

This has.

[Andrew Rines]

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[Jingles (Andy Devine)]

Sam.