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I'm your host Andrew Rines and let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be Challenge of the Yukon Original air date is December 23, 1949 and the title is the Sergeant's Present. Hope you enjoy and again, thanks for listening. Now, as gunshots echo across the windswept snow covered reaches of the wild Northwest, Quaker Puffed Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice, the breakfast cereal shot from guns present the challenge of the Yukon. It's Yukon King, swiftest and strongest lead dog of the Northwest, placing the trail for Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police in his relentless pursuit of lawbreakers. UN King. UN Huskies. Gold. Gold discovered in the Yukon. A stampede to the Klondike in the wild race for riches back to the days of the Gold Rush with Quaker Puffed Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice bringing you the adventures of Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog, Yukon King as they meet the challenge of the Yukon. Everyone deserves to be connected. 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John Nicholas, with his red cheeks and flowing white beard seemed the picture of benevolence as he sat at his desk. But there was nothing benevolent about his eyes. He was weighing out the wages of his chief clerk and he seemed to begrudge every grain of gold he poured on the scales. At last he finished and poured the dust into a tiny leather poke. Yeah, that takes care of heaven for another man. Johnny. Yes, Mr. Nicholas. Yes. You ages, Mr. Nicholas. This dust doesn't belong to me. Oh, Jad. No, sir. I. I owe you this and $50 more, sir. What are you talking about? Well, if you remember, sir, I had a letter from my wife two weeks ago. My little girl was ill and she asked me to send her $200. There was medicine to buy and it's expensive living in Dawson. Yes, yes, I know. I remember you bringing it up. But I'll have no women and children cluttering up this money camp. I asked you to lend me the $200, sir. I remember that too. And I refuse to give it to you. Therefore, you don't owe me anything. This does belong to you, sir. I took $200 working. That's impossible. How could you? It was very simple. I. I weigh the gold that's cleaned out of the sluices. One day I made a false entry. 15 ounces less than I weighed. I sent the 15 ounces to my wife. You. You stole? Yes, sir. Of course I had every intention of paying it back. You stole from the Nicholas Mining Company? Yes, sir. And you dared to stand there and admit it? I had to do it, yes. See for common sense. If I were that, would I tell you about it? Would I want to pay it back? You'll go to jail for this. Please, Mr. Nicholas. Sergeant Preston is due here tomorrow on his way back to darcing him. I'm going to turn you over to him. You're right about one thing. I'll keep this dust. And don't try to run away. Northwest Mounted always get their man. I have no intention of running away, sir. I'll be waiting when the sergeant gets here. It was late the following afternoon that Sergeant Preston arrived at the camp. John Nicholas was waiting for him outside the headquarters building and took him directly to his office. There he told him of Charlie Milford's theft and demanded that he be arrested. The sergeant said nothing for a moment. And then. John, aren't you being a little hard on the boy? He stool sat in. What I can't understand is why you didn't lend him the money when he asked for it. It's against my principles. He has his salary. But this was an emergency. He should have been prepared for it. That's easy to say. Yes, and easy to do. He's committed a crime. I insist that he pay the penalty for it. I insist that you arrest him. All right, I'll arrest him. This is the 23rd. I'll start out for Dawson tomorrow, put up at the Captain's roadhouse tomorrow night, get into town the following day. Which is Christmas. He'll have to stay over until the 26th. No court on Christmas. Of course. You said I'll have to stay over? Yes, you. You'll have to appear against him. Ah, nonsense. It isn't nonsense. It's the law. Unless you want the case to be thrown out of court. All right, all right. I'll go on. Sorry to hear it. What? Nothing. Early in the morning, John, we may run into a little bad weather. Come on, King. Time the team was fed. The sky was clear when the sergeant, John Nicholas and Charlie hit the trail the following morning. The wind rose, though, as the sun made its brief appearance on the southern horizon in the middle of the day. And shortly afterwards, great scudding clouds loomed overhead. In an hour, the sky was completely overcast. Snow began to fall. It's going to be a blizzard. I'm afraid so. Where do you intend to put up for tonight? Captain's roadhouse. That's not until we reach the Klondike. Another 10 miles. You'd better stop before then. We'd have to camp in the open. John, it doesn't sound like a good idea to me. Storm like this could last for days. How long will it take us to get there? Not long. Won't be completely dark. But you can hardly see your way now. King knows the trail. Hun. Kang Hun. Your huskies. The storm grew worse and the sergeant put on snowshoes and helped King break a trail through the drifting snow. Only John Nicholas rode the sled. Charlie pushed to help the team. It was nearly three hours and completely dark when they saw a light ahead. There it is, King. Looks like someone out in front. A boy. That's the captain's grandson. Hello, Yoan. Hello. Who is it? Sergeant Preston. Oh, Sergeant, I'm sure glad you've come. Ewan. How's your Grandfather calling. Ewan McCreummon. Robertson. Come in out of the storm this minute. It's Sergeant Preston, sir. I've got to tell him what I heard. You heard nothing but the wind howling. I did hear something else, Sergeant. The wind died down for a second and I heard wolf. And then I heard a woman scream. Stop and nonsense, Ewan. Get inside. How are you, Sergeant? I'm fine, Captain. But Ewan's a sensible boy. You wouldn't say you heard a scream if he didn't heard it. All right. It could have been an animal, A caribou, the wolf caribou wouldn't sound like a woman screaming. And look at the way King's acting. That's where I heard it from the direction he's looking down the Klondike for Dawson. Listen. Wolf. Yes, my dog say you're right. Could they be attacking some traveler on the trail? We'll investigate. Want me to come with you, Sergeant? No, Charlie. Just unharness the team and see that they're fed, please. I'll do that. King and I'll go. Go on, King. Go on. Lead the way. We're going after those wolves. King started down the Klondike trail, ordinarily hard packed and easy to follow, but now completely obscured by the drifting snow. The darkness and the whirling flakes made it impossible to see more than a few feet ahead. But King never folded. Suddenly, the wind changed its direction. Wolves could be heard clearly now, and with them pistol shots then a glow could be seen through the snow. Fire, King. No wolves are going to get too close to that. King growled menacingly and stopped in his tracks. A second later. The sergeant knew the reason why. There were ghostly gray shapes all around him. He dropped to his knees and opened fire at. It was a strange, desperate battle, a fight against phantoms. Although once or twice one of the wolves swung close to try and rake King with his teeth. But the great dog drove them off. The sergeant reloaded and blasted away again. The wolf pack faded into the night. Sergeant King ran onto the fire. They saw a team of huskies first, then an overturned sled, and beyond it, the fire and a man, a woman and a little girl. It's Sergeant Preston, Mrs. Milford and Beth. What are you doing here? I'm taking them out to Nicholas Crick so they can spend Christmas with Charlie. Are the wolves gone, Sergeant? Yes, Beth. They're all gone. I wouldn't have been afraid at all if I'd known you and King were around. The wolves attacked you as you were Driving along the trail, Ronnie? No, no. I didn't know how far we were from Captain's rook House, so I decided to make camp for a little, get warm, have something to eat. I was just lighting the fire when they came. I turned over the sled to make a barrier and I shot from behind it. Ms. Milford built up a fire, and then when it got real bright, they lit out. Yes, they lit out after me and King. Oh, dear. No harm done. You don't have to go all the way to Nicholas Creek to see your husband. Mrs. Milton. Is that the captain? Oh, really? How far is that? About a quarter of a mile. Well, that's wonderful news, sergeant. But I don't understand. He and John Nicholas are traveling with me. We're on our way to Dawson. Did you hear, Beth? You're going to see your daddy tonight. And we'll be together tomorrow. Mommy, all day. You certainly will. Beth, I think they'll be snowed in by morning. Well, I don't care as long as I'm with my daddy on Christmas? Yes, Christmas. Oh, dear. What's the matter, Mrs. Milford? Oh, something that was broken when the sled overturned. I'll tell you about it later. Well, let's get moving, Barney. I'll give you a hand with the sled. All right, Sergeant. The sled was righted and the team straightened out. Sergeant King broke the trail. The little party pushed on to the road. The captain, Ewan and Charlie Milford were out in front to meet them. Who are they, sergeant? Charlie's wife and little girl and Bonnie Walsh. What, Johnny? Don't say anything but that you're on your way to DAWSON on business, Mr. Nicholas. I'll talk to him. And darling. And Beth. Hi, you, Danny. Hi, honey. The sock had entered the roadhouse. He found John Nicholas sitting close to the fire in the large front room. John, I want to ask a favor. Fever for me? Yes, and it won't cost you a cent. 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Now to continue. A second after the sergeant had made John Nicholas promise to remain silent about the reason for Charlie and him being on the trail for Dawson, the others came trooping into the roadhouse. Oh my goodness, it's nice morning. Come over by the fire where you can really come up. I had no idea your roadhouse was large. The largest on the Klondike. Six rooms. And you're going to have a bedroom all to yourself, Beth. Am I? Just off the kitchen. It's the warmest room in the house. How do you do, Mr. Nicholas? How do you do? I can't get over how lucky we were meeting you and Charlie here. Beth, Dear, this is Mr. Nicholas. How do you do, sir? How do you do? You a take care for your mother? Yes, sir. I hope. What. What happened to you? Out on the trail, wolves were after us but the sergeant and King chased him away. It's a wonder you weren't all killed. We were all very lucky. You all sit down and make yourselves comfortable. I'll have supper on the table in two shakes. Oh, I want a hellcat. Me too. Supper that night was a gala affair for everyone but John Nicholas. He ate in silence and resisted every attempt the others made to draw him into conversation. After the meal he retired to his corner by the fire and began to read a month old copy of the Klondike Nugget, not even looking up when Beth and Ewan made a great ceremony of hanging up their stockings over the fireplace. Afterwards, Mrs. Milford put the little girl to bed. After she's asleep, we'll put the tree up, Sergeant. Oh, you're going to have a tree? We always do. But this is the first year I've got to help trim it. Buy a new one. Hadn't I better get the popcorn and stuff out now, Captain? We can wait a few minutes. What's wrong with a Christmas tree, John, and candles on it? I suppose you set the place afire. How would you like that, Captain? How would you like to spend the night out in this howling blizzard? You can sleep easy, John. We won't light the candles until tomorrow morning. Mr. Nicholas, may I bother you you for a moment? Bother me? What for? Well, Beth wants to say good night to you. To me? Yes. You see, it's your name. Nicholas. I'm afraid she thinks there's some connection between you and St. Nicholas. Yeah. Ridiculous, I know. But I've had to explain that perhaps Santa Claus won't be able to bring her any presents because of the storm. Stuff and nonsense, you see, the Captain and you and will fill her stocking with nuts and candy. And I've got a new dress and a hair ribbon for her, but. But no toys. I had a doll and it was smashed to pieces when the sled overturned. Madam, I see no reason why I should become involved in your domestic difficulties. Oh, I'm sorry. I think she only wants to explain to you that she understands that she'll have to wait for a present. You see, she's so little and she's so disappointed. She likes you very much. Likes me? I'm sorry. I'll tell the. Wait a minute. Don't jump at conclusions. I'll say goodnight if that's all she wants. John Nicholas walked out of the room and through the kitchen. He stopped for a moment before the door of the room where the little girl had been put to bed. Then he went in. Young lady, I want you to know that I am not Saint Nicholas. No, sir. Good night. Please, sir. You'll get your doll or whatever it is you want later. Good night and go to sleep. Please, sir, I don't want anything for myself. It's just that we'd like to be with daddy all the time. Couldn't I have that for a present instead of a doll? What? Did your mother put you up to this? Oh, no, sir. She says that Daddy has to work at the mine and we have to stay in Dawson. But couldn't you manage it somehow? Your father may be in Dawson all the time. Before long he will. Oh, thank you, Mr. Nichols. No, don't thank me, thank him. Can I kiss you good night? No, please. Oh, very well. Good night, Mr. Nicholas. Good night. Christmas. Sentimental. Rubbish. Rubbish, rubbish, rubbish. Mrs. Milford, I think your daughter is ready to go to sleep now. Oh, thank you, Mr. Nichols. You and. Yes, sir. Don't. Don't you have any old toys you could give a little girl? No, sir. There's some candy and nuts and raisins for a stocking. Nothing in the way of gym cracks that will amuse her. Got some old skis and some skates, but they're too big for her. I can't believe my ears. Sergeant, Is that John Nicholas worrying about a kid's Christmas? I'm only worried about my peace of mind. A fine thing to be shut up with a squalling infant for a whole day. Beth won't cry. Mr. Nicholas, really. It seems to me that you and your wife could manage things a little better. Wait a minute. I have an idea. It's about time someone did, Captain. Yeah, I know. Say, wouldn't that be great? Impossible. Don't argue with the sergeant, captain. He has an idea. Let him work it out his own way. What is it, sergeant? Who's this? Pierre Renaud. He's a trapper and he lives five miles away up on the ridge. You could never get there in this storm, Sergeant. All I have to do, Captain, is keep on climbing until I reach the top of the ridge and then follow it to the west until I reach Pierre's cabin. Yes, but following the ridge, when you can't see three feet in front of you if you take one false step in some places you'll drop 200ft. King won't let me do that. Will you, boy? It's a wonderful idea. It sure is. What are you talking about? You'll find out when I get back. Come on, gang. Five minutes later, the sergeant and King set out for Pierre Renault's cabin. Let's go. Before they had taken five steps, the storm blotted them out. The others went to work setting up the Christmas tree and decorating it. It was long after midnight when they finished and there was no sign of the sergeant. Well, I guess we'd all better go to bed. He may wait until morning to make the return trip. But I leave a lamp in this window and one out in the kitchen, just in case. Good night. Good night. Just before dawn, a wolverine saw the light in the kitchen window. With the cunning of his kind, the vicious little animal knew that where there was such a light, there were men. And where there were men, there was food. He fought his way through the drifts to the house and then burrowed deep into the snow. The chinks between the logs had been filled with moss. He tore this away with his savage teeth and began to gnaw at the wood. There was food inside the building, and he worked furiously. At last the hole was large enough for him to squeeze through. Now the smell of food was close. It was all around him in the warm room. Suddenly, a door opened at the far side of the room. Beth stood in the doorway, sleepily rubbing her eyes. In the glow from the partially opened door of the stove, she saw the wolverine. Oh, Kitty. When Santa Claus did come after her, Wolverine's eyes were red with hatred. He started toward the little girl. The sergeant and King were able to see the lights from the roadhouse. When King broke into a row, the sergeant found it hard to keep up with him. Easy, boy, easy. No need to run now. What's the matter with you? The great dog threw himself against the door of the roadhouse. All right, King. I'll open the door just as soon as I get out of these snowshoes there. As soon as the door was open, King ran in and straight on to the kitchen door. You'll wake everybody up, King. Hi it. I'll let you out there as soon as I put our young friend down in front of the tree. Just as the sergeant reached the kitchen door, Beth screamed. The sergeant threw open the door and King leaped across the kitchen. The little girl was huddled in the corner, her hands over her face. Wolverine turned to meet King, but the dog evaded the vicious cut of his teeth, caught him by the back of the neck and threw him far across the room. Sergeant picked up Beth and carried her out of the kitchen. Take her, Mrs. Milford. She's all right. What happened? A wolverine came. King's taking care of him. As the sergeant re entered the kitchen, the wolverine charged King the last second. The dog leaped aside. The murderous jaws slashed the air. Once more, King risked his throat to grab the wolverine by the back of the neck. Once more he tossed him in the air, and this time he hit the stove. As he landed, King closed in, and a moment later the savage little beast lay still. Good work, boy. You saved a little girl's life. When the sergeant and King returned to the living room, Beth was still crying quietly in her mother's arms while all the men stood around her. Wolverine. Sergeant can get him? Yes, all over. Those little devils can get in anywhere. I thought it was a kitty that Santa Claus had brought me. Well, dear, you Come over here by the tree and let me show you what Santa Claus did bring you. Come on, take my hand. Honest, he brought me something. Is it a dolly? We'll see. If you don't think it's better than a dolly. Where? Underneath the tree. There. I'll just turn that blanket back. Mommy, it's a puppy. Is he really mine? He's really yours, Mommy. Look at him. All soft and white. Just like a ball of cotton. Oh, puppy, I love you. I love you. And he loves me too. Mommy, look, he's licking my hand. See how pink his little tongue is? Oh, he's beautiful, darling. He's a genuine Siberian. Mommy, he's singing. Perhaps he's singing a Christmas carol. There. Why don't you sing with him? I will. Come on. New one. The furs know well the angels dancing Want to serve them for shepherds in fields where they. Come over here minute, will you? Yes. John, I'd give anything if I'd been the one who brought that child a puppy. You would? Well, within reason. John, you can make her a much better present than a puppy. Yes. Yes, I suppose I can. And I'll do it. Excuse me. Charlie, I want a word with you. Yes, sir. 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Episode: "The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas" – The Roy Rogers Show (Originally aired 12-25-52; aired on this podcast December 18, 2025)
This special holiday episode transports listeners to the snowy wilderness of the Yukon on Christmas Eve, blending suspenseful frontier adventure with heartfelt family drama. The story, centered on Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his loyal dog King, weaves classic Western themes of justice, redemption, and kindness—perfectly suited for the Christmas season. Enhanced with rich audio restoration, the show delivers all the crackling atmosphere of old-time radio, while its narrative explores generosity, the spirit of forgiveness, and the magic of togetherness during the holidays.
The episode maintains the adventurous, nostalgic, and wholesome tone of classic radio Westerns—alternating between tense wilderness action, gentle humor, and sentimental holiday warmth. Nicholas’s transformation from a gruff, unyielding employer to a benevolent, forgiving figure encapsulates the heart of the tale: the spirit of Christmas as a time of second chances, generosity, and joy even in the harshest circumstances.
For listeners, this episode is a fine showcase of old-time radio’s skill in blending suspense, moral complexity, and sentiment. It’s as much a Christmas story about the transformative power of kindness and forgiveness as it is a tale of Yukon adventure.
An uplifting vintage Western that beautifully encapsulates hope, redemption, and the joys of family—timeless messages at Christmas, and always.