The Bandit with Jackie Cooper | All Star Western Theatre (11-03-46)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: The Bandit with Jackie Cooper | All Star Western Theatre (11-03-46)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: August 25, 2025

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Overview

This episode transports listeners to the golden age of radio drama with a digitally restored presentation of “The Bandit,” originally broadcast on November 3, 1946, on All Star Western Theatre. The featured guest star, Jackie Cooper, leads a tale of romantic adventure, outlaw heroism, and Western justice, all set in old Wyoming. Interwoven with classic Western songs and nostalgic storytelling, the episode captures the spirit and drama that made radio Westerns a beloved American tradition.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Setting the Scene and Musical Introduction

• The episode opens with an introduction by Cottonseed Clark, lauding the popularity and quality of Weber’s Bread—a signature example of the period’s sponsorship reads.
• The Riders of the Purple Sage perform the lively “I’m Just a Happy Roving Cowboy,” setting a nostalgic Western mood.
  • [04:43 – 09:55]: Host and musical performances frame the story’s atmosphere and reinforce the theme of life on the frontier.

2. Campfire Gathering — Prologue to the Legend

• Cowboys gather around a campfire in Wyoming, swapping songs and tales at the end of a long day. This segment introduces the legendary tale of the Bandit.
  • [09:56 – 10:17]: “It’s getting late, you know, boys...I’d just as soon sit here and listen to you sing all night.” — Cowboy (unnamed)
• Monty Montana’s arrival triggers the retelling of the Bandit ballad.

3. Singing the Ballad of the Bandit

• The cowboys perform the “Ballad of the Bandit”—a poetic, mythic song about lost love and a notorious outlaw, setting up the coming drama.
  • [10:18 – 13:30]: “Long, long ago in old Wyoming, lived a name fair as the sweetest flower…” — Narrator

4. The Dramatic Western Tale Unfolds

• Marie Martin & Tom Dixon’s Proposal – Love vs. Obligation

  • Marie, pressured by Tom Dixon’s proposal, resists his attempts to merge their ranches for financial security, demonstrating independence and integrity.
    • [13:46]: “I appreciate your generous offer, Tom, but I’m not in love with you.” — Marie Martin
    • [13:52]: “No, Tom, we’re not for sale.” — Marie Martin

• Arrival of the Stranger (Andy/Sinky, played by Jackie Cooper)

  • A stranger arrives needing a blacksmith; sparks soon fly between him and Marie, while Tom’s jealousy surfaces.
    • [15:01]: “Tom Dixon, don’t you ever say that to anyone again as long as you live.” — Marie Martin
    • [15:59]:
      • “I call him Bandit. What’s yours?” — Andy
      • “Well, I’m Marie Martin. What’s yours?” — Marie

• Blooming Affection

  • Andy and Marie arrange to meet again in secret, hinting at budding romance and foreshadowing the complications to come.
    • [16:43]: “Meet me at the Twin Fork Tree near the canyon.” — Marie

• Financial Trouble in Town — The Brewing Storm

  • The town’s ranchers, including Marie’s father Clem, face ruin from banker Higgins and the scheming Tom Dixon. Andy eavesdrops on their troubles in the Palace Saloon.
    • [17:56]: “I don’t think there’s one of us who’s got a dog’s chance. Old Man Dixon and Higgins have been freezing us out.” — Clem Martin

• The Bank Robbery

  • Andy (the Bandit) holds up the bank, taking $10,000—but the money is soon anonymously returned to Clem’s family, hinting at Robin Hood motives.
    • [19:39]: “I’ve been robbed!” — Banker Higgins
    • [21:06]: “Someone threw a rock through the window. Tied to the rock was enough money to clear our place.” — Marie

• Stagecoach Robbery & Moral Dilemmas

  • A stagecoach is robbed (again by Andy), with the money soon finding its way back to those who had been wronged. Suspicion swirls, especially after Tom recalls the bandit’s big white horse.
    • [24:07]: “Not very well, except that he rode a big white horse.” — Tom Dixon

5. Romantic Climax & Melancholy Farewell

• The Midnight Rendezvous

  • Andy and Marie meet again under the full moon, their love declared yet destined to part. Tension mounts as the posse closes in.
    • [26:22]: “Darling, I’ll love you as long as I live.” — Marie Martin
    • [26:31]: “Yes, more than you know. Someday, I’m coming back for you.” — Andy

• The Legendary Canyon Leap

  • Pursued by the posse, Andy attempts an impossible canyon jump on his horse, Bandit. Some say he survived, others that he fell—the truth forever lost to legend.
    • [27:13]: “He’s gonna try to jump the big ditch. He’ll never make it.” — Sheriff

6. Epilogue and Campfire Reflection

• Back at the campfire, the storytellers reflect on the legend, reinforcing the Western code of proving one’s worth.
  • [28:09]: “She returned to the big tree near the canyon every full moon at midnight to wait for her lover...people throughout this section swear that with every full of the moon, they hear the bandit and his big white horse...” — Cowhand
• The tale ends on a note of haunting romance and enduring frontier myth.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Love & Independence

  • “I appreciate your generous offer, Tom, but I’m not in love with you.” — Marie Martin, [13:46]
  • “No, Tom, we’re not for sale.” — Marie Martin, [13:52]

• Meeting the Bandit

  • “I call him Bandit. What’s yours?” — Andy, [15:59]

• Declaration of Love

  • “I love you, Andy.” — Marie, [21:31]
  • “I was afraid of that.” — Andy, [21:35]

• On Fate and Farewell

  • “Yes, more than you know. Someday, I’m coming back for you.” — Andy, [26:31]
  • “Every full moon at midnight, I’ll have a picture of you standing right here.” — Andy, [26:41]
  • “She returned to the big tree near the canyon every full moon at midnight to wait for her lover...” — Campfire narrator, [28:09]

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Key Timestamps

• [04:43]: Start of the restored radio play and musical introduction
• [09:56]: Campfire set-up for story
• [10:18]: Performance of “The Ballad of the Bandit”
• [13:46]: Marie rejects Tom Dixon
• [15:59]: Andy (Jackie Cooper) meets Marie and names his horse
• [17:56]: Townsfolk lament their hardship; tension builds
• [19:39–21:06]: Bank robbery and mysterious restitution
• [22:44–23:35]: Stagecoach hold-up by the Bandit
• [24:57–26:43]: Andy and Marie’s dramatic farewell
• [27:13]: Legendary leap across the canyon
• [28:09]: Campfire epilogue about the Bandit legend
• [30:54]: Jackie Cooper shares thoughts on the Western genre

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Jackie Cooper’s Reflections

• In post-show banter, Jackie Cooper expresses his lifelong love for Westerns and rodeos:
  • “Well, thank you for I enjoyed it a lot. In fact, I got the reputation of being a little overboard about any and everything that's western. And you've made a lot of western pictures to boot.” — Jackie Cooper, [30:54]
  • “Yes, sir. Give me a rodeo and I'm happy.” — Jackie Cooper, [31:20]

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Episode Takeaways

• Classic Western Themes: Romance, honor, outsider heroism, and the struggle between justice and desperation are central throughout.
• Atmospheric Storytelling: Authentic music, soundscapes, and voices evoke a deep sense of time and place.
• Legend and Mystery: The ambiguous ending preserves the legend’s magic, with love and bravery echoing through the canyons.

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Recommended for:
Listeners who enjoy frontier legends, classic radio dramas, and romantic adventure—with a touch of myth and magic.

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Transcript

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[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Come on.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Long long ago in old Wyoming Lived a name fair as the sweetest flower Bloomin in the shade she loved a vanity bold who roamed the prairie O' er every night she'd listen for his call Far in the west his voice came ringing Riding the wild horse he came singing Heliolia paola Heliolia Paolia fowli He brings his open of his love Swift as the wind he goes Far high in the hills he floats he's waiting for his heliod Paola for his heliopolia One day he rode away but never to return Danger was waiting now his love was never yearned Long days and lonely nights he waited all in vain Till winter passed and summer came again still every night when the moon came shining for his song her heart was pining Heliolia phyolia Heliolia Faiolia phyolia He brings the token of his love Swift as windy goes for high and hills he knows she's waiting for. Is he the only ifyot? One night an angel brought a message from her love Old hurry waited in the scarlet sky above Softly she closed her eyes and bid the angel go Then the whole world echoes to his song. Straight down the moonbeam he came riding out of the sky On a winged horse gliding heliopoli a foliage he brings an open mouth Swift as the wind he goes far high and you'll see. No, she's waiting for his boys. That is fine. Sure. I'm much obliged to you. You know, it would have sure been something if a bandit like that rascal had a really live. Well, sure he did live. Are you kidding me? No, boys, that's a fact. The very bandit your song tells about made history of in this part of the country years ago. Well, I never heard about it. Well, now, that's. That's because you boys are so new in These parts. Well, come on, dad, and tell us about it. Yeah, let's hear the story. All right. All right, if you'd like. Sit down, will you, Mommy? Thank you, dad. You know, I reckon it was close to about 50 years ago. Not more than 15 miles from this campfire where we're sitting right now. There lived a rancher by the name of Claire Martin. And his daughter, her name was Marie, and she was as pretty as picture. You know, it seemed that things was going mighty hard with the Martin. And young Tom Dixon, the son of the wealthy neighboring rancher, was taking advantage of the situation. See, you and your dad worrying about financial troubles. Why don't you marry me and we'll combine the two places? Give Clem a good job and your troubles will all be over.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I appreciate your generous offer, Tom, but I'm not in love with you.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, what's that got to do with it? I mean.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I know what you mean. No, Tom, we're not for sale.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

All right. That's the way you look at it. I was only trying to help.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I'm sorry, Tom, but you're going about it the wrong way.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

You're not forgetting that the bank carries some mighty heavy paper on this ranch, and there's very little time left.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

And that your father tells Banker Higgins what to do?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I didn't say that.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

But that's what you meant. Excuse me. Someone's at the door. Yes?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Howdy, ma'. Am. Is the man of the house in?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

No, he isn't. Is there something I can do?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, my horse threw a chew a while back and he's getting kind of lame. I thought maybe you might have a blacksmith shop in the place.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Why, certainly. I'll get a lantern and show you where it is.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I'm sorry, friend, but we won't be able to help you. Well, the young lady says different.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Tom, I'm surprised at you.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, we don't cotton much to strangers around here. Now, just a minute. We're getting kind of confused. Where do you fit in this picture? The young lady is my fiance.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

That's not true.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

While you two fit. Figure that out, could I use your blackness shop? My horse is still lame.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

You certainly may. Just a moment. Here's a lantern. The shop is just this side of the barn. I'll be down to help you in a moment.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Thank you, ma'. Am.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Tom Dixon, don't you ever say that to anyone again as long as you live.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Look, Marie, that fella's a stranger.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I don't care who he is. Now you can get out of this house and stay out.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

You'll regret.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

No, I don't think so. Hello there. Finding everything?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Oh, hi, ma'. Am. Yes, I'm just helping myself.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Good. You'll find some horseshoes on the bench there.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Oh, thank you, man. Ah, here, boy. Easy.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, I don't think I've ever seen a heart so pretty. He's so quiet.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Oh, there's none better or faster than them. Ah, boy. Here, give me a foot.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Do you think he'd mind if I petted him?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, if I was in his place, I wouldn't.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

What's his name?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I call him Bandit. What's yours?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Well, I'm Marie Martin. What's yours?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, my mother used to call me Sinky, but I answer a lot quicker to Andy.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

You're new here, aren't you?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

That's right. Just passing through. But I'm beginning to think I might like it in these parts.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I'm sure you would.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

By the way, where'd your friend go?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Home. And to stay, I hope.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Lovers quarrel?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

He means nothing to me.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I'm glad of that.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

And I'm glad that you're well, I mean.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Now that's that.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, Veterans soon?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Oh, by the thought of it sooner, I would have taken a little longer.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Maybe you'd better check the shoes on his other feet. They. They might be loose.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I got a better idea than that.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

What do you mean?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I could come back tomorrow night?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Well, I. If my father.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I don't want to see him or he might object.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

He happened to be in town tonight.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

At a meeting, and I won't tell him if you won't.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

All right. Meet me at the Twin Fork Tree near the canyon.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I know right where it is. Passed it less than an hour ago at midnight. Midnight. Well, boys, there was something about this young fellow that made her heart beat heavy. Where'd he come from? No one ever knew. And that didn't seem to matter as far as Marie was concerned. She liked him from the minute she laid eyes on him. At any rate, he rode into town that night and strolled into the Palace Saloon. Over in one corner, a handful of men seemed to have a little business meeting. One of them was Clem Martin. This young fellow moved over within view. Well, if you ask me, I don't think there's one of us who's got a dog's chance, Old man. Dixon and Higgins have been on freezing us out. And legally they could do it. Yeah, but everybody knows they've made it so tough on us, we didn't have a chance to Square up our damn. Why, only last week I lost 65 head of the best thief on my spread. And I bet my bottom dollar that Dixon and Higgins could tell who done it. Yeah, but we can't prove it. Well, we all decided to meet here to figure out the best move. What are we going to do, men? I haven't got the answer. Looks to me like you're going to be the first one they'll act on. Clem, what is your note amount to veteran? 8,000 and do in two weeks. I'm telling you, men, I'm at my rope train. I don't know what. What'll it be, friend? I'd like to know something. Who are those men over there in the corner? Well, that tall one is Clem Martin. Feller with the mustache is Sam Bywaters. And say, what's it to you? That's my business. Who are the other two? Joe Hayes and Hank Brennan. Much obliged. Yeah. I've seen you someplace before for I've been around. Well, what? Oh, nothing, stranger. Nothing. That's what I thought. What is this? It's a sticker. Reach for the ceiling. But I. I'm reaching. Now, just open that safe and fill up this sack and nobody will get hurt. You. You'll not get by with this. Let me worry about that right now. You start stuffing that sack with greenbacks. Come on. All right, all right, all right. And don't stop till it's full. Here. Here you are. It's full. All right. Now turn around and don't look back for a couple of minutes because I might still be behind you. I won't look. I won't look. Help. Help.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I've been robbed.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Help.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Help.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Hello, Tom. Any line on the man who stuck up old man Higgins this morning? Nothing yet. Oh, I hear he doggone there cleaned the bank out. He got close to $10,000. Biggest robbery I ever heard of. Couple fellas took close to 100,000 out of a Cheyenne bank here a few years back. Well, our bank's in good shape, though. Dad and Mr. Higgins are sending a special stage over to Sheridan this afternoon to pick up enough cash to operate on. I'm riding guard, Son, I wouldn't be talking that around if I was you. I just hope somebody does try to stick up that stage with me on it. I've helped very many. A brave stage guard. That said, less. Don't worry about me. Well, I better be going. See you later, Slim. Okay, Marie. I'm kind of tired, so I think I'll go to bed, honey.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

All right, dad. If you don't mind, I'll stay up and meet at once.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Yeah, but don't be too late, honey. I want you to fix breakfast pretty early for me in the morning.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Someone is riding by awfully fast.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Yeah? I wonder what the meaning of that is. Say, what is this?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

It's a sack tied to a rock.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Marie, look. Money. Lots of money.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Hello there.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Hello.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I. I didn't know whether you'd be here or not.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I was thinking the same about you.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

You. You knew I'd be here, didn't you?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Yeah, for some reason.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Well, there's a very good reason.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Is it the same as mine?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Is it because you like me very much? Yes. That said, I. I. I don't know what to say.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Don't say anything.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I. I love you, Andy.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I was afraid of that.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

What do you mean?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Look, honey, you don't know anything about me.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, I don't want to know anything about you except that I fell in love with you the first moment I saw you.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I feel the same way. It won't work, Marie.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, you've got to quit talking like that.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

What if your dad knew about that?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

He's so happy right now, I don't think he'd object.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

What's he so happy about?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Well, we've been having all the financial troubles with our ranch. And tonight the strangest thing happened.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

What do you mean?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Well, just after supper, we heard a horse running by and someone threw a rock through the window. We tied to the rock with enough money to clear our place. Dad and I just can't understand it.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, what do you know about that banking?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Town was robbed this morning. And dad seems to think the money may have some connection with that. At any rate, he's over with some friend of his trying to figure out what to do.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

What to do? He didn't rob the bank, did he?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Certainly not.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, then keep the money and pay your debts with it. That's the only thing to do.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

All right. Now, I wouldn't give up being in love with you for all the money in the world.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, Judd, we're getting close to home. Nobody's made a pass at holding us up yet. Yep. Reckon you can say we made it. I'd like to see somebody. We bragged too soon, Tom. I'll get him. Watch it, Judd. He's got my gun hanging. Whoa. Who left there? Oh, boys. Who? Who there? Who? Who? Who, boy?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Who?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

All right, boys, keep reaching. And throw that box down. It ain't in a box. It's in a sack and throw the sack down here. Just don't shoot. All right, now get moving. Yes, sir. Right. Now get up there. Get up. Well, boys, I reckon the young bandit was really in love. Cause I don't know of anything else that would have kept a man in this part of the country after pulling two jobs like that. Anyway, that night, just after good dark, Clem Martin's three rancher friends received the same rock through the window with money tied to it. It was mighty puzzled by it, just like Clem was. The same evening, about a couple hours before Marie was to meet her young bandit, Tom stopped in at the Martins to show off his busted gun hand. Hello, Tom. I hear you stop one of the bandit slugs on the stage today. Yeah, you got the drop on me from Ambus. Too bad.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Were you able to identify him?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Not very well, except that he rode a big white horse.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

A big white horse?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, yes. What about it?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, nothing, nothing.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Aren't you feeling well, honey?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

No, no, not very well. I think I'll go to my room.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

You'll have to excuse her, Tom. The past couple of days she hasn't seemed like her old self. Maybe there's a special reason. What do you mean by that? Oh, nothing. I was just thinking of something. Hello there.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I've waited for hours.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

It seems I'm right on time. Midnight between Fork Tree and the canyon, remember?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Darling, hold me back.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

No, no, just a minute. What's wrong Here? You've been crying.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, I've been so worried about you.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Oh, what would you have to worry about?

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

About someone I love very dearly who rides a big white horse.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, then you know about me.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I love you.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Anyway, ordinarily, there'd be a lot of miles between this town and me, but. Well.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Yeah.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I wanted to see you once more.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Once more? You mean.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

That's right, Ernie. This is it.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

So I'll go with you.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

No, no, there's nothing I'd like more of it. You know that's impossible.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Well, nothing is impossible as long as I love you like I do. If you leave, I'll never see you again.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

And if I stay in these parts, it'd be the same thing. Honey, this very minute, a posse's probably on the lookout for me. They're right now down at the Twin Forks on the canyon. That's all I wanted to know. Tom, I'll round up my boys. You go over to the palace and get what men you can. If we can get there before he leaves. Marie, Sheriff. We'll have him trapped in the corner of the canyon bend. Then hurry. I'll meet you back here in five. You won't cry? Like I said, I can't stand to see a pretty girl crying.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

All right, I promise. But my heart's breaking.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Yeah, I know. Me too. Heart problem was the last thing I ever figured. Bother me, but I sure got it.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Darling, I'll love you as long as I live.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I was looking up at that full moon and thinking that same thing about you.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, you really mean it, don't you?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Yes, more than you know. Sunday, I'm coming back for you.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

No problem.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

You bet I do. And every full moon at midnight, I'll have a picture of you standing right here.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I'll be here waiting for you.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Listen. There they are.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Honey, maybe it's the.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

No, no, no. That's sounds like a lot of men riding hard. And at this time of night, there's a reason for it.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, darling, hurry.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Wait. Listen. They're coming from the east. There's no way out of this bend in the canyon.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, what are we gonna do?

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, there's only one thing to do. Jump that big ditch.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Oh, you couldn't do that. You'd be killed.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Well, it's a chance. I've gotta take it.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

But you can't. That canyon is too wide.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

You don't know my horse. Goodbye, honey.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

I'll wait for you. I'll wait.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Just remember, regardless of anything, I'll be back to see you.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

And I'll be here. Oh, please hurry. They're getting close.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

I'll make the jump to the point. It's narrow there. All right, boys, come on in. We got him trapped. Let's close in on him. Sheriff, look. He's gonna try to jump the big ditch. He'll never make it. Don't be too sure. All right, come on, boys. Pull up here. Whoa. Hey, look at this. Well, dad, did he make the jump? Yeah. Some of the posses said he made it. Others claim they saw him fall. I reckon no one will ever really know what happened to the girl. She returned to the big tree near the canyon every full moon at midnight to wait for her lover. Well, did he ever come back? No one ever knew but her, I reckon. At any rate, when she passed on, her body was laid to rest beneath the Twin Forks tree. Since then, people throughout this section of the country swear that with every full of the moon they hear the bandit and his big white horse roaring across the countryside, echoing through the canyon. Well, that's a mighty interesting story, dad. Well, sure, that's the real story behind that bandit song you fellas were singing a while ago. Well, we've got a hard day's work tomorrow. I'm going to hit the sack. Yeah, me too. Say, what time is it, Jimmy? Oh, good gosh, it's straight up midnight. Hey, boys, listen. Thank you, Jackie Cooper. Heard with our guest on today was Ms. Helen, Gerald Marie, Joe Forte and Fred Howard. Our guest star will return in a few moments. Friends and nephews. Yes, a stranger out in the west would always be invited to slide out of the leather and be given food and drink. But he would not enjoy the full benefits of famous Western hospitality until he had shown he was worthy of it. Today, Westerners are as hospitable as ever once they know with whom they're dealing. That's why famous Weber's Bread is to be found in so many Southern California homes. Yes, Weber's bread is welcome anywhere because of its firm, even texture, its golden brown crust, in its distinctive flavor, Webers blends well with other foods. And when eaten regularly with every meal, becomes a substantial part of the daily menu. Buy Weber's bread next time you go shopping. You'll find it in the familiar blue gingham wrapper. Now here's returning to our microphone with our guest star, Jackie Cooper. Well, Jackie, there's no need for us to tell you what a real pleasure your visit here today affords us. Well, thank you for I enjoyed it a lot. In fact, I got the reputation of being a little overboard about any and everything that's western. And you've made a lot of western pictures to boot. Well, that's right, and enjoyed them more than anything else I've done. Let's see, there was Men of Texas, Lone cowboys, and the return of Frank James. Not to mention all those rodeos that you've performed in. Oh, there were plenty of those. Monty Montana and I rode together in a lot of shows in Palm Springs. Yes, sir. Give me a rodeo and I'm happy. And you can make a lot of other people happy if you'll knock at the door of the All Star Western Theater again real soon. Well, you can bet I'll be doing that for you. And thanks to all of you. You've been mighty nice to me. So long, everybody.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Buddy.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

So long to you, Jackie Cooper. And our thanks to our old pal Monty Montana for dropping in to see us again today. Monty, it's been real nice having you with us here on our All Star Western Theater. And when you're not too busy rodeoing, we're going to look for you back real soon. Thank you, sir, and I'll sure be here Here they are folks, America's great Western singing stars, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Men of the west from out of the west with another of your favorite Western heart ballads, their newest majestic phonograph record. No one to cry to no one to cry to no one to say good night no one to tell my truth trouble no one to say to no one to hold me tight no one to cheer me when I'm if I deny something very wrong oh please forgive me dear Won't you promise from.

[Characters in the Western Drama (e.g., Marie Martin, Andy/Sinky, Tom Dixon)]

Now on I'll always find you near.

[Narrator / Host (Andrew Rines)]

Please give me someone to cry to Someone to say I do Someone to whisper I love From Hollywood, you've heard your All Star Western Theater a VM Bear production starring four Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Our guest star today has been Jackie Cooper. My name is Cotton C. Clark. Jackie Cooper may be seen in the title role of the Richard Highland Sydney left production. Kilroy was here to be released shortly after January 1st. Next week, another great star and a story of the Left. This program came to you from the studios of KNX Columbia Square, KNX Los Angeles the Voice of Hollywood 46 seconds before.

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