The Deacon with Dale Evans | All Star Western Theatre (05-03-47)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns — "The Deacon" with Dale Evans | All Star Western Theatre (05-03-47)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Air Date: February 9, 2026 (original radio broadcast: May 3, 1947)
Episode Title: The Deacon with Dale Evans
Featured Guests: Dale Evans, Foy Willing, Riders of the Purple Sage

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Episode Overview

This episode takes listeners back to the golden age of Western radio drama, presenting a digitally restored classic: All Star Western Theatre’s “The Deacon,” originally aired in 1947. The episode shines a spotlight on beloved Western actress and singer Dale Evans, who joins Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage for a tale of courage, compassion, and community justice on the Western frontier. Music, humor, and heartfelt moments weave through a story involving sick cattle, displaced ranch families, a mysterious epidemic, and the revelation of a greedy villain.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Breakdown

1. Musical Introduction & Setting the Stage ([01:17]–[06:12])

• Opening Song: “Riding Down the Santa Fe” performed by Foy Willing and the Riders.
• Sponsor Plug: Light, period-style advertising for Weber’s Bread sets the postwar, Americana stage.
• Dale Evans Introduced: Narrator builds Dale’s reputation as the ideal Western woman—glamorous and good-hearted.

2. The Story Begins: Trail to the Rodeo ([06:12]–[10:44])

• Narrative Context: The group heads to town for the rodeo, where Dale is to be crowned queen. Banter among the cowboys showcases their camaraderie and humor.
• Notable Moment (Humor):
  • “Say, did you know Johnny was going to be President of the United States?” — Johnny Paul (08:45)
• Dale’s Mission: Dale asks the boys to join her in visiting a sick girl on a nearby ranch, highlighting her compassionate character.

3. A Family in Trouble & The Unfriendly Deacon ([10:44]–[13:05])

• Encounter at the Ranch: They arrive at the Ellis ranch only to be met by Deacon Haycraft, an unfriendly and evasive newcomer.
  • “In my part of the country people don’t meddle. Good day to you.” — Deacon Haycraft (11:49)
• Ellis Family Evicted: The group learns the Ellis family, whose child is ill, has been kicked off the land due to missed payments.

4. A Mystery Illness and the Suspicious Deacon ([13:05]–[15:40])

• Neighbor’s Explanation: Eddie Kirk reveals an epidemic is killing cattle in a narrow, specific region; broke ranchers are being forced to sell, with Deacon always buying the land.
  • “As quick as a rancher has to sell out, he goes straight to the Deacon and the Deacon buys his land.” — Eddie Kirk (14:07)
• Speculation: The crew suspects a scheme, citing a similar event in Utah where land lost its value due to “mysterious” sickness—only to bounce back in value after being resold.

5. Uncovering the Plot ([15:40]–[18:26])

• Plan to Expose the Deacon: Dale and the cowboys set a trap, letting it be known Dale intends to expose the cause of the epidemic at the rodeo.
• Deacon Confronted:
  • “A woman’s got no right interfering in a man’s business. Really, I don’t like it one bit.” — Deacon Haycraft (17:16)
  • Dale coolly stands her ground, refusing to be intimidated by bribery or threats.

6. Justice Served ([18:26]–[20:31])

• Deacon’s Crime Revealed: It’s revealed the Deacon poisoned the water to drive down land value before the arrival of the railroad, planning to profit off desperate ranchers.
  • “How much do you want to keep still about your putting poison in the water the cattle drink?” — Dale Evans (18:16)
• Action Sequence: Tension resolves as the Deacon attempts to flee, but is stopped by the quick-acting cowboys.

7. Restoration & Community ([20:31]–[21:32])

• Restitution: The Ellis family is returned to their ranch. Dale’s generosity with her own money ensures the sick child gets treatment, and optimism returns.
  • “I know the little girl’s got a chance of getting better now. Well, it makes me choke up all the way along my neck.” — Johnny Paul (20:35)
• Celebration: Dale invites the boys as guests of honor to the rodeo barbecue.

8. Closing Songs & Farewell ([21:32]–[27:06])

• Duet: Dale Evans and Foy Willing perform “Walking My Baby Back Home,” bringing warmth and playfulness.
• Showcase Song: “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” by the Riders of the Purple Sage.
• Instrumental: Fiddle rendition of “Back Home Again in Indiana” as a nostalgic finisher.

9. Outro and Goodbyes ([27:06]–end)

• Grateful Farewells: The cast expresses heartfelt thanks to Dale Evans and listeners.
• Encouragement to Watch: Dale plugs her latest movie, “Bells of San Angelo.”
  • “I’ll bet there’s not a person who heard you today who won’t go and see that latest picture of yours, Bells of San Angelo.” — Foy Willing (23:27)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• (08:45) Johnny Paul (joking): “Say, did you know Johnny was going to be President of the United States?”
• (11:49) Deacon Haycraft: “In my part of the country people don’t meddle. Good day to you.”
• (14:07) Eddie Kirk: “As quick as a rancher has to sell out, he goes straight to the Deacon…”
• (17:16) Deacon Haycraft: “A woman’s got no right interfering in a man’s business. Really, I don’t like it one bit.”
• (18:16) Dale Evans: “How much do you want to keep still about your putting poison in the water the cattle drink?”
• (20:35) Johnny Paul: “It makes me choke up all the way along my neck.”
• (23:27) Foy Willing to Dale Evans: “You were just swell.”
• (26:06) Dale Evans (singing): “Walking my baby back home…”
• (27:06–29:06) “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” performed by the Riders of the Purple Sage.
• (29:06–29:57) Fiddle solo: “Back Home Again in Indiana.”

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Time | |--------------------|-----------| | Sponsor/Intro | 00:00–00:58 | | Show Begins (Music) | 01:17–03:01 | | Dale Evans Introduced | 06:12 | | Deacon Encounter | 10:44–11:44 | | Epidemic Revealed | 13:05–14:07 | | Suspicion & Plan | 15:04–17:16 | | Confrontation | 17:16–18:26 | | Justice/Resolution | 18:26–20:31 | | Musical Farewell | 23:17–27:06 | | Closing/Goodbyes | 27:06–31:42 |

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Tone, Style, and Atmosphere

The episode is a heartwarming blend of Western camaraderie, good-natured ribbing, and true community spirit. It’s filled with music, humor, and justice—delivered in a straightforward, period-authentic style. The interplay between Dale Evans and her cowboy companions is friendly and full of mutual respect, and the story is driven by a classic battle of good versus opportunistic evil.

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For New Listeners

This episode is a quintessential example of golden-age radio Westerns, skillfully blending humor, moral lessons, community action, and music into a single, brisk episode. Dale Evans is at her wholesome, wise, and brave best, balancing entertainment with earnestness. The episode’s restoration brings these timeless performances into clear focus, making for an irresistible listen for fans of classic Americana and vintage radio drama.

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines. And let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be All Star Western Theater Original air dates May 3, 1947. This one's entitled the Deacon and this one's got Dale Evans in the guest star role.

[Narrator]

The Bakers of Weber's Bread present your All Star Western Theater. From Hollywood comes your all star Western theater starring America's great western singers, Boy Willing and the riders of the Purple Stage. Our guest today is motion pictures glamour girl of the West. Day 11. And now here are the riders of.

[Boy Willing]

The purple stage Riding down to better just beyond the mountains and across the way See that sun hang low in the west oh, the land I'm loving the vest Here we go my old pet O Gotta see a preacher about a ghost full of spurt the trail and yonder we'll go Riding down the Santa Fe Hey Riding down the Santa Fe Riding down the Santa Fe Going to see the bus and I'll collect my pay need $100 or more to get that ring she's been waiting for don't be slow my old pillow she'll be there waiting at the door so let's burn the trail and yonder we'll go Riding down the saddle bay hey Riding down the saddle bay.

[Narrator]

Most folks figure a cowpoke in the old days was a mighty tough hombre. Well, he was a hard fisted, hard shooting, hard riding gent. In those days, any cowpuncher could likely count on a lot of excitement in his day's work. But he always counted on something else too through long hours in the saddle. And that was food.

[Boy Willing]

Good food.

[Narrator]

Just as important then as it is today for nourishment for an aid to energy for for wholehearted satisfaction. You will find more housewives shopping for Weber's Bread today than ever before. Weber's Bread is good bread. Folks like it and ask for more. Yes, you'll enjoy the firm, even texture, the golden brown crusty goodness and distinctive fine flavor of Weber's Good Bread. Shop for Weber's Bread today. Fresh on your grocer shelf. Your favorite men of the west want you to hear their version of a song they've just recorded for majestic. Listen to the riders of the Purple Sage sing. Wait till I get my sunshine in the moonlight.

[Boy Willing]

Wait till I get my sunshine in the moonlight Wait till I get her neath the western sky with the yucca and the sail all around to set the space and the stars are making spaces in her eyes Wait till she finds the moon above on my side we'll get her beneath that good old Indian tide Wait till I get my sunshine in the moonlight that's when I'll make my sunshine light.

[Dale Evans]

I'm.

[Boy Willing]

In love with sunshine My darling little sunshine but does she love me? I'd like to know Soon I'm gonna find out I'm gonna speak my mind out the very next time the moon is moon Wait til I get my sunshine in the moonlight Wait till I get her Leave the western skies with the yucca and the sage all around who sets a space and the stars are making faces in her eyes Wait till she finds the moon above on my side we'll get her beneath that brutal Indian sign Wait till I get my sunshine and the moonlight that's when I'll make my sunshine Reluctant little sunshine that's when I'll make my sunshine mine.

[Narrator]

The writers of the Purple Sage have as their guest today a star whose light shines particularly bright. She represents to Western fans and to the moving picture audience real glamour and more. She represents the ideal American girl. Let's give a real western welcome to Miss Dale Evans. Today. The writers of the Purple Stage have asked Dale to join them in telling you one of their favorite stories, a story called the Deacon. One bright morning, the writers of the Purple Sage left the ranch and started for town where the championship rodeo was to be held. Dale Evans was to be Queen of the rodeo. And that was one reason the boys wanted especially to go, for they knew Dale and helped her in doing the good deeds that made her queen of the country. That is to the ranch families of the west, wandering minstrels of the open spaces. That's the riders of the Purple Sage at home in the cattle roundup, the bronco busting, the talk around a campfire. Twilight has come but happiest when they ride a trail winding through the bigness of God's own country.

[Boy Willing]

Oh, boy. Hold it.

[Dale Evans]

Hold it, Al.

[Foy Willing]

Johnny's getting behind again.

[Johnny Paul]

Oh, we ought to turn that guy out to pasture, Foy.

[Foy Willing]

Come on, Johnny.

[Johnny Paul]

Imagine anyone with three months pay in her pocket a riding slow.

[Foy Willing]

Well, I guess we'll have to wait for him to catch up.

[Johnny Paul]

Maybe the surf bug's got a hold of Johnny.

[Boy Willing]

Maybe all of a sudden he wants.

[Johnny Paul]

To save his money instead of seeing the rodeo and splitting the town wide open.

[Boy Willing]

Yeah, I guess so.

[Eddie Kirk]

Let's go, Johnny.

[Johnny Paul]

I sure hope the surf bug ain't got him. Why, if he was to save money and get a bankroll, well, he probably swell his head and why, he might buy a ranch and bank or store or something. Well, he might even get elected President.

[Boy Willing]

Of the United States.

[Johnny Paul]

Oh, poor Johnny. I never thought he'd come to that kind of an end.

[Foy Willing]

What's the matter with you, Johnny?

[Narrator]

Don't you know that we've got our.

[Foy Willing]

Pockets full of money for once and.

[Narrator]

We'Re out to have a good time, huh?

[Paul]

Good time?

[Johnny Paul]

Sorry for.

[Foy Willing]

I kept thinking we was looking for work. Say, who's that coming up so fast on a white horse?

[Boy Willing]

I don't know.

[Johnny Paul]

None of us are riding a white horse.

[Boy Willing]

Boy.

[Foy Willing]

Boy, wait a minute.

[Eddie Kirk]

I look like a girl. Yeah, a real girl.

[Narrator]

A beautiful girl.

[Foy Willing]

Why, it's Dale Evans, queen of the cattle country.

[Paul]

Oh, boy, I thought that was you. But I didn't think I'd ever catch up to you. Boy, were you going.

[Foy Willing]

Howdy, Miss Dale. Boys, you know Miss Dale Evans.

[Boy Willing]

Oh, Dale.

[Johnny Paul]

Say, did you know Johnny was going to be President of the United States?

[Dale Evans]

Ms. Dale?

[Boy Willing]

No.

[Foy Willing]

Say, Dale, we heard that you'd been elected queen, but you're already queen of the ranch country.

[Paul]

Well, I heard something about it, too. Boy, what are you doing? Right now, I mean?

[Foy Willing]

Well, the boys and I thought we'd go into town and have a little swing.

[Johnny Paul]

See the rodeo.

[Foy Willing]

Of course.

[Paul]

And, say, how'd you like to take an hour out and go on an errand with me?

[Johnny Paul]

Poor Johnny Prejudice. I don't see how that's going to work out, Paul.

[Foy Willing]

Well, you just name what you want done. We'll do her, Dale.

[Paul]

Well, I'll tell you for it. There's a little girl on a ranch down the road away. She's sick and I guess she's not going to get any better some of the Fellas on the rodeo knew about her and they thought it might be nice if she had a few visitors.

[Foy Willing]

And extra nice if the rodeo queen called on her.

[Paul]

Will you boys come too? Maybe sing a song for her?

[Narrator]

Well, you know we will.

[Johnny Paul]

It's okay with me. The longer we put it off, you know, going to town, the longer we'll have our money and, well, maybe Johnny won't have to be president.

[Paul]

I. I'm almost sure this is the place, boy.

[Foy Willing]

Well, if it is, I don't know whether we ought to stay or not.

[Eddie Kirk]

Looks to me like that 40 acre.

[Foy Willing]

Patch brainless Birdie owned.

[Paul]

Now you won't let that stop you.

[Narrator]

Well, who was Brainless Birdie, Al?

[Foy Willing]

Brainless was one of them fellows who always put a saddle on the wrong horse. No, they say his life on this ranch was so miserable that his goat still hangs around.

[Eddie Kirk]

Haunts the place, you mean?

[Paul]

Oh, fellas, there isn't anything to be afraid of. Ghosts only roam around at night. And besides, this little girl and her family have owned the ranch for quite a while.

[Johnny Paul]

It looks to me like it's been deserted for quite a while. If all wasn't down.

[Paul]

Well, I guess the family's poor.

[Foy Willing]

Well, you boys can come in or not.

[Johnny Paul]

Suit yourself.

[Boy Willing]

Terrible.

[Johnny Paul]

First you're going to be present, Johnny, and then we start hanging around.

[Boy Willing]

Ghost.

[Foy Willing]

I'll knock Dale and see if anybody's at home.

[Narrator]

Brainless Birdie lost his shirt.

[Johnny Paul]

He acted awful nerdy.

[Boy Willing]

Hey, I must be losing my own.

[Johnny Paul]

Mind talking like this about a ghost in his own territory.

[Paul]

Wonder if anybody's home here.

[Foy Willing]

Well, it's got to be if the little girl is sick.

[Deacon Haycraft]

How do you do?

[Foy Willing]

How do you do, sir? We're the boys from the Bar X Ranch. And this is Ms. Dale Evans. I guess you've heard of her. Well, you're Mr. Ellis, Margaret Ellis's father.

[Deacon Haycraft]

My name is Haycraft.

[Dale Evans]

Oh.

[Paul]

Well, the Ellis's do live here, don't they?

[Narrator]

Not anymore.

[Paul]

Well, I was told they did and that the little girl was quite ill.

[Deacon Haycraft]

Probably gossip.

[Foy Willing]

You don't talk much, do you?

[Deacon Haycraft]

Mr. Deacon, if you please.

[Johnny Paul]

Deacon Haycraft, you still ain't exactly gushy.

[Foy Willing]

Keep quiet. Al Deacon, can you tell us where we might be able to find the eldest girl and her family?

[Deacon Haycraft]

They left two hours ago in the battered old car. They were heading south on the road that passes this ranch. Now, if you'll excuse me.

[Foy Willing]

I guess you must be new to this country, Deacon. Westerners are a bit more friendly than.

[Deacon Haycraft]

You'Re acting in my part of the country people don't meddle.

[Narrator]

Good day to you.

[Foy Willing]

Well, how do you like that?

[Johnny Paul]

Yeah, if it wasn't for the low I'd have popped someone. My temper was rising like smoke in a forest fire.

[Paul]

Gee fellas, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to let you in on anything like this.

[Foy Willing]

Well, you're in it yourself, Dale. And I don't reckon we're going to let it end here. I say let's ride down to the next ranch and see if anybody there.

[Narrator]

Knows what's happened to the little girl.

[Paul]

Well, that's a good idea.

[Eddie Kirk]

Hey boy.

[Boy Willing]

Hey.

[Foy Willing]

Well, if that ain't just like them.

[Boy Willing]

Right.

[Eddie Kirk]

When I get caught up to them.

[Foy Willing]

They gallop off again. We'll sure appreciate any information you can give us.

[Eddie Kirk]

Well, I got the Alice's here at my place for the time being. And I'd sure like to do something for em on account of the little girl. She's pretty sick. I'll be more than likely she won't get well.

[Paul]

Poor little thing.

[Foy Willing]

They lost their property, did they?

[Boy Willing]

Yep.

[Eddie Kirk]

First mean thing, I have a new Deacon Haycraft to do. Get behind in their payments and he kicked him out. Well, if I can hold on to my place, I'll insist they stay here until things get better for them.

[Paul]

Boy, Margaret and her folks are probably feeling pretty bad losing their ranch and all. Why don't we wait a day or two before we try to see them?

[Boy Willing]

All right.

[Foy Willing]

Dale.

[Dale Evans]

Sir?

[Foy Willing]

You said you'd insist on their staying with you if you could hold on to your place. Are you having trouble too?

[Boy Willing]

Yep.

[Eddie Kirk]

That epidemic that's killing all the cattle around here started in with mine.

[Foy Willing]

Epidemic? Well I hadn't heard anything about an epidemic.

[Dale Evans]

Oh yes.

[Paul]

Boy, one ranch after another is going broke. A good many ranches have had to be sold because of the sickness among the cattle. All through the state too.

[Eddie Kirk]

Beg pardon miss, but it's not all through the stake. Just a strip about 10 miles wide cutting down diagonal from the eastern border.

[Foy Willing]

What sort of a sickness is it?

[Eddie Kirk]

Nobody knows.

[Narrator]

Can't figure it out.

[Eddie Kirk]

Cattle do fine and all of a sudden they seem not to want to eat anymore. Get sick a few weeks they're dead.

[Foy Willing]

Hey, that sounds serious.

[Eddie Kirk]

She is awful. Well, nothing we can do about it I guess. Fella in the most trouble is the Deacon.

[Foy Willing]

The Deacon?

[Boy Willing]

Yep.

[Eddie Kirk]

He don't know much about ranching. And as quick as a rancher has to sell out, he goes straight to the Deacon and the Deacon buys his land.

[Foy Willing]

That's interesting.

[Eddie Kirk]

Of course he gets it cheap, but nobody else would buy it at any price. Leastways, not until we find out what's causing the disease among cattle. Deacon gonna lose all the money he made back. He's buying up this bad land.

[Foy Willing]

Well, we better not take up any more of your time. Thanks a lot for all the information.

[Paul]

Yes, and we'll probably be back in a day or two to visit the little girl.

[Eddie Kirk]

Always welcome.

[Foy Willing]

Thank you, sir. Come on, Dale.

[Dale Evans]

All right.

[Johnny Paul]

Some way I don't like that Deacon. I'm beginning to wish he was being elected president instead of poor Johnny.

[Boy Willing]

Huh?

[Dale Evans]

Hey, wait for me.

[Boy Willing]

Boy.

[Paul]

Are you thinking the same thing I am?

[Foy Willing]

I reckon so.

[Paul]

These cattle getting sick so mysteriously. It's just like what happened that time in Utah.

[Foy Willing]

Mighty like it there.

[Paul]

It was a strip of land just a few miles wide, too.

[Foy Willing]

And right after one fella had bought up most of the land in that strip, the sickness stopped.

[Paul]

And there the people who sold out found that the land was to be irrigated, remember?

[Foy Willing]

You know, I sure hate to see anything like that happen again.

[Paul]

It is happening.

[Foy Willing]

For of course, I hate to see the Ellis's lose their place too.

[Narrator]

It's a dog gone.

[Foy Willing]

Shame kick a family out when a little girl is gone. Well, I think we ought to do something about it.

[Paul]

The same as we did in Utah.

[Foy Willing]

The boys and I can handle our end of it if you can handle yours.

[Paul]

Well, I can do it.

[Johnny Paul]

Seems like we're keeping our money in our pocket longer than usual.

[Foy Willing]

Boy, the ranchers around here haven't been keeping theirs.

[Johnny Paul]

Well, I'm not complaining.

[Foy Willing]

Hey, what's the matter with the Deacon? Why doesn't he answer the door?

[Johnny Paul]

Boy, we ain't got a bit of evidence against him.

[Foy Willing]

We'll make him be the evidence.

[Eddie Kirk]

Oh, what do you.

[Boy Willing]

Howdy. Night Day, ain't it?

[Deacon Haycraft]

I told you the Ellis's weren't here.

[Foy Willing]

We're here to see you this time, Deacon.

[Deacon Haycraft]

I don't know that we have any business together.

[Foy Willing]

I'd advise you to get down off of your high horse, Deacon. We're here to do you a favor. Fact is to save you from disgrace.

[Johnny Paul]

If not from a rope. What are you talking about?

[Boy Willing]

Guess this.

[Foy Willing]

That girl who was with us, Ms. Dale Evans, has found out why the cattle around here are sick.

[Deacon Haycraft]

What's that got to do with me?

[Foy Willing]

Now, we're not making any accusations. We're just telling you that she found out why the cattle get sick and she says she's going to announce it publicly in front of the rodeo crowd. Naming names and Giving dates.

[Eddie Kirk]

What she.

[Boy Willing]

Well, what do.

[Narrator]

If I were you, I'd try to.

[Foy Willing]

Get hold of her and make a deal. Maybe you can buy her off.

[Deacon Haycraft]

Let me say first, I don't like you, Ms. Evans. A woman's got no right interfering in a man's business. Really, I don't like it one bit.

[Dale Evans]

Excuse me.

[Paul]

Then I'll leave. I wouldn't have come at all except you.

[Boy Willing]

No, no, no.

[Johnny Paul]

Wait, wait. Now wait.

[Paul]

I'm waiting, Deacon.

[Deacon Haycraft]

I was told you and I might.

[Narrator]

Make a little deal.

[Paul]

What sort of a deal?

[Deacon Haycraft]

I was told you'd be willing to keep your mouth shut.

[Foy Willing]

For money?

[Paul]

Maybe.

[Deacon Haycraft]

How much do you know?

[Paul]

Quite a little. I know, for instance, that the railroad is coming through this part of the state. And that the railroad will probably pay a high price for a right of way.

[Boy Willing]

What else?

[Paul]

And why the cattle are dying here.

[Deacon Haycraft]

You can't prove anything.

[Narrator]

You can't prove.

[Boy Willing]

Can I?

[Johnny Paul]

No, you can't, Deacon.

[Paul]

All I have to do is get a in front of the crowd at the rodeo.

[Boy Willing]

Now wait.

[Johnny Paul]

Now wait, wait, wait.

[Foy Willing]

How much do you want to keep.

[Paul]

Still about the railroad or to keep still about your putting poison in the water the cattle drink?

[Narrator]

About the poison.

[Deacon Haycraft]

They'll find out about the railroad sooner or later.

[Eddie Kirk]

All right, boys, come and get.

[Deacon Haycraft]

What is this?

[Eddie Kirk]

You ready? Now stand back. Stand back or I'll suit. Turn if he ain't got a gun. Stay right where you are. I'm leaving. And if you try to follow, I'll shoot the kill. Stay right where you are. Now tell you guys. Oh, Johnny, look. He slugged him.

[Dale Evans]

Johnny, you're a hero.

[Johnny Paul]

I was trying to catch up with.

[Eddie Kirk]

You guys when I seen that fella pointing a gun at you.

[Foy Willing]

I jumped a conclusion, so I slugged him. And you was having trouble, wasn't you?

[Eddie Kirk]

Awful nice of you folks to go to all this trouble for the Ellises. Know the little girl enjoyed your singing.

[Foy Willing]

Well, it's mighty nice of you to help them move back to their own place.

[Eddie Kirk]

Oh, pleasure. I tell you, they should never have been kicked off. About how many years in jail do you think the Deacon will get?

[Foy Willing]

Well, he deserves life. You'll probably get 20.

[Paul]

I wonder if it'd be all right for me to go and say goodbye to Margaret.

[Eddie Kirk]

Go right ahead.

[Paul]

I won't stay long.

[Eddie Kirk]

Awful sick.

[Foy Willing]

Little tight. I know.

[Eddie Kirk]

Her folks said she'd seen Ms. Evans in pictures before. She got told that Ms. Evans was a hero to her. Look in there. Pretty sight, ain't it? Her standing over the bed, leaning down to the child.

[Foy Willing]

The little girl's opening their eyes.

[Eddie Kirk]

Smiling too.

[Dale Evans]

My little buffalo. While the light of western sky deep shining down on me.

[Eddie Kirk]

Think that's about as pretty a sight as I ever seen.

[Paul]

Boys, I want to thank you for everything. It was wonderful.

[Foy Willing]

Well, the pleasure was ours.

[Johnny Paul]

I know the little girl's got a chance of getting better now. Well, it makes me choke up all the way along my neck.

[Paul]

You know, you're good, hombre. Well, I. I guess I better be moving along or I'll be late getting to the rodeo.

[Foy Willing]

Bye, fellas.

[Paul]

Thanks a million.

[Boy Willing]

Goodbye.

[Foy Willing]

Well, gal, you said it best in the world. Well, what do we do now? Go home, I guess.

[Boy Willing]

Home? Already?

[Foy Willing]

You got any money left?

[Johnny Paul]

Well, no. I used all mine sending the little gal to the specialist.

[Foy Willing]

Well, I used all of mine, too.

[Johnny Paul]

Well, I guess the only place we can go is home then, ain't it?

[Foy Willing]

Yeah.

[Dale Evans]

Boys. Oh, boys.

[Boy Willing]

Huh?

[Foy Willing]

You forget something, Dale?

[Paul]

Did you think for a minute I'd go off and leave you?

[Boy Willing]

Well, we.

[Paul]

I know you spent your money sending Margaret to the specialist.

[Johnny Paul]

Oh, that wasn't nothing.

[Paul]

Come on, boys. The rodeo boys and gals are having a barbecue tonight. You'll be our guests of honor. And besides, the rancher's gonna want you guys to ride in that parade.

[Eddie Kirk]

Well, yippee.

[Foy Willing]

Hey, Johnny, come on. Mr. President, I've warned you for the last time.

[Eddie Kirk]

Keep up with us now.

[Johnny Paul]

Oh, never mind calling him four. He ain't the presidential timber at all. He can't even keep up when a.

[Narrator]

Guy has to run to be president. Top wages weren't much in the days of the Old West. $40 a month and grub. Still, it meant a mighty fine living to most cowhands. The food was good, and there was plenty of it waiting for the rider after a day in the saddle. Good food's mighty important to most folks today. And that's why more and more housewives shop for Weber's Bread. Today, Weber's Bread is good bread. For nourishment, for an aid to energy, for plain all around satisfaction. You'll like it. The golden brown crusty goodness, the firm fresh texture, the wonderful flavor of Weber's Good Bread. So next time you shop, ask for Weber's Bread fresh on your grocer shelves. Now let's get ready to greet our guest star again. Here comes Foy willing back to the microphone with day 11.

[Boy Willing]

Dale.

[Foy Willing]

It's no wonder that you've got so many and such loyal fans. You were just swell.

[Paul]

Thank you. Boy, it's always such a Pleasure to work with you, boys.

[Foy Willing]

I'll bet there's not a person who heard you today who won't go and see that latest pictures of yours, Bells of San Angelo.

[Paul]

Well, I hope they do, because I like it pretty well myself and so does the studio.

[Foy Willing]

Oh, say, there's just one more thing. How about a song?

[Boy Willing]

Well.

[Dale Evans]

All right.

[Paul]

How's about Walking My Baby Back Home?

[Boy Willing]

Good.

[Foy Willing]

If you don't mind, we'll walk right.

[Paul]

Along with you Well, I sure don't.

[Dale Evans]

I'm an agreeable baby like everything that you do Dancing most every night Movies are your delight I sorta go for them too but when movies and dances.

[Paul]

Are done.

[Dale Evans]

That'S when I have real fun Gee, it's great after being out.

[Boy Willing]

Late Walking my baby back home Arm.

[Dale Evans]

In arm over meadow and farm Walking my baby back home now we go along Harmonizing a song or where it's a Riding a boat I'll go by and they give me the eye Walking my baby back home we stop for a while he gives me a smile.

[Paul]

I snuggle my head to his Kids.

[Dale Evans]

We start into pet and that's when I get my powder all over if after I kind of straighten your time.

[Boy Willing]

He has to borrow my co. One.

[Dale Evans]

Kiss, then I continue again Walking my baby back home I am afraid of the dark so he has to park outside of my door Till it's light.

[Paul]

I say if you try to kiss.

[Dale Evans]

Me I'll cry I cry my eyes out all through the night After I kind of straighten your mind he had to borrow my phone One kiss in.

[Johnny Paul]

How about me and me?

[Paul]

Go away, boys, you bother me Everybody wants to get in the act One.

[Dale Evans]

Kiss, then I continue again Walking my.

[Paul]

Baby back home Walking my baby back.

[Dale Evans]

Home now good night, honey all three of you Walking my baby.

[Boy Willing]

Back home.

[Foy Willing]

Thanks again, Dale Evans, for being here with us. You've brightened up our show and helped it make it really honestly Western. Come again soon, won't you? You know, folks, one of our features on All Star Western Theater each week is a presentation of the truly great song of the west. Sung by the riders of the Purple Sage. Today we've chosen Tumbling Tumbleweeds.

[Boy Willing]

See them tumbling down Stretching their love to the ground Only the three I'll be found with Sing along with the tumbling tumbleweed.

[Dale Evans]

Cares of the paths are.

[Boy Willing]

Behind oh, it is open up high Just where the trail will wind Drifting along with the tumbling tumbling I know when night is dawn that a new world's born adorn I'll keep rolling along Deep in my heart is a song here on the range I belong Swishing along with a tumbling tumbleweed I know when night is gone that a new world born at dawn I'll keep rolling along. My heart is a song here on the range I belong drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweed.

[Foy Willing]

Thank you very much folks. Right now we're going to call on our violin player Johnny Paul to play an old time favorite of yours, a little fiddle instrumental of a song that you're all going to remember back home again in Indiana.

[Dale Evans]

Sam.

[Boy Willing]

Sa.

[Eddie Kirk]

Thanks very much for being with.

[Foy Willing]

Us folks and we hope we can all get together again next week. This is Boy Willing speaking for Al Floy, Johnny Pol, Paul, Eddie Kirk and all of the writers of the Purple Stage sang so Long and good luck to you all.

[Boy Willing]

From hollywood.

[Narrator]

You've heard your all star western theater, a v.m. bear production starring america's greatest western singers, oy willing and the riders of the purple sage. Our guest star has been dale evans, soon to be seen in republic bells of san angelo. The script was by ray wilson. Direction by tom hargus. This is terry o'.

[Boy Willing]

Sullivan.

[Narrator]

This program came to you from columbia.

[Foy Willing]

Square knx los angeles.

[Andrew Rines]

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