The Walking Double-X | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (12-30-53)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode Summary: The Walking Double-X | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (12-30-53)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Original Broadcast Date: December 30, 1953
Podcast Release Date: February 21, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Andrew Rhynes presents a digitally restored classic: "The Walking Double-X" from the Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok radio series. The story features Wild Bill Hickok and his jovial deputy, Jingles, as they get caught up in a case of mistaken identity, ambushes, and cattle rustling, all revolving around a mysterious new cattle brand—The Walking Double-X. The episode is filled with action, suspense, and classic Western humor, all set against the backdrop of the untamed frontier.

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Key Discussion & Story Points

1. Introduction to the Case

• Gunfire disrupts a peaceful day for Marshall Wild Bill Hickok (Guy Madison) and Jingles (Andy Devine), pulling them into a dangerous web of suspicion and violence.
• Mistaken for outlaws, they arrive at a shooting scene where a girl, Connie, and a foreman, Rab, believe Wild Bill and Jingles have killed Connie’s father.
  • Quote:

    "They think we're killers, Bill." — Jingles (06:31)

2. The Walking Double-X Mystery

• The central plot revolves around the mysterious Walking Double-X cattle brand, which has started appearing all over the range, including on calves that clearly belong elsewhere.

  • Quote:

    "I think he found out something about the secret of the Walkin Double X brand, Bill." — Jingles (13:17)
    "This mysterious new brand has been popping up all over the range... started two years ago with Mavericks." — Connie (13:26)

• Hickok and Jingles learn the brand is officially registered under the name “Green Summers”—a man no one has seen.

3. Suspicions and Escalating Tensions

• Key characters introduced:

  • Rab—Boyce family foreman, aggressive and suspicious
  • Connie—The daughter, seeking justice for her father's death
  • Grant Marcus—Foreman of the neighboring Diamond J Ranch, suspected by Rab of involvement

• A heated rivalry exists between Grant and Rab, with fistfights and accusations flying.

  • Quote:

    "You boys got an old feud going, Grant." — Wild Bill (15:07)
    "I think I'm the cause of it, Mr. Hickok. Now, I wouldn't be a bit surprised at that." — Connie (15:13)

4. Investigation on the Range

• Wild Bill and Grant ride out to inspect cattle and uncover the prevalence of the Walking Double-X brand (16:07–17:17).
• They confirm the brand is spreading, and registered in the suspicious name “Green Summers.”

5. The Ambush

• Rab, revealed as the villain, sets up an ambush for Wild Bill and Grant as they return through a narrow pass at night (22:17–23:09).
  • The ambush fails due to Wild Bill’s cunning, using echoes to evade the gunfire.
  • Quote:

    "Those bushwhackers shot up the ground a split second after we had passed by." — Wild Bill (25:55)

6. The Truth Revealed

• Back at the ranch, a search of Rab’s room reveals a contract proving Rab and "Green Summers" are the same person, exposing his scheme:
  • Rab used an alias to register and then "sell" the Walking Double-X branded cattle to himself, covering large-scale rustling and the initial murder.
  • Quote:

    "Both names belong to the same man." — Wild Bill (27:33)
    "Rab was behind that brand all the time." — Grant Marcus (27:45)

7. Climactic Confrontation

• Rab attempts to silence the group, but Wild Bill and Jingles foil the plan, subduing Rab and putting an end to the murderous plot.
  • Quote:

    "All right, partner, he's out cold. You can pick him up and take him to jail." — Wild Bill (28:44)

8. Humor and Resolution

• Jingles provides comic relief, proposing he might marry Connie if Grant doesn’t act quickly enough (28:55), ending the adventure with characteristic humor and charm.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “That's gunfire, Jingles.” — Wild Bill (04:52)
  • The peaceful range is shattered, pulling the heroes into action immediately.
• “You sure did. This here's Wild Bill Hickok... and I'm his deputy Jingles.” — Jingles (07:47)
  • Revealing their true identities to clear themselves of murder suspicion.
• “The brand’s just popping up in the range like bitter weed... under the name Green Summers. But nobody’s ever seen him.” — Grant Marcus (16:37-16:51)
  • The core mystery summarized.
• “If I don’t hurry I’m gonna be too late to save them!” — Jingles (24:30)
  • Classic Jingles, running headlong into potential danger and exaggerating for comedic effect.
• "Rab used the name of Green Summers to register the cattle... A neat little scheme, huh?" — Wild Bill (27:48)
  • The plot is unraveled and explained.
• "All right, partner, he's out cold. You can pick him up and take him to jail." — Wild Bill (28:44)
  • The story’s decisive resolution delivered with cool authority.

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Important Timestamps & Segments

• [04:02] — Story premise: Bill and Jingles mistaken for killers; introduction of the Walking Double-X mystery
• [06:31] — First shootout; mistaken identity confrontation
• [13:05] — Introduction of Grant Marcus and explanation of the Walking Double-X brand
• [16:07–17:17] — Range investigation; focus on the mysterious brand and Green Summers
• [22:17–23:09] — Rab and partners ambush Wild Bill and Grant; ambush fails
• [27:03–27:57] — Wild Bill uncovers Rab’s incriminating contract; plot explained
• [28:44] — Final showdown; Rab is apprehended

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Episode Tone & Style

• Authentic classic Western tone: Tough, straightforward language mixed with humor and camaraderie between Wild Bill and Jingles.
• Pacing: Fast-moving, packed with action, suspense, and witty exchanges.
• Character interaction: Features the gruff, affable banter between the leads and the archetypical villains and ranch folk of the old West.

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In Closing

This episode encapsulates the golden age of radio Westerns: a tightly woven blend of mystery, action, humor, and moral clarity, delivered by iconic performances from Guy Madison and Andy Devine. The newly restored audio makes every gunshot and galloping hoof leap from the speakers, delivering high adventure worthy of Wild Bill Hickok himself.

For fans of classic Westerns or newcomers alike, "The Walking Double-X" is a thrilling ride through a land where justice is fast and heroes are larger than life.

Transcript

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[Narrator]

United States Marshal Wild Bill Hickok and his big deputy Jingles were called on to break up many a gang of hard case outlaws. It wasn't the call for help however that led them into the one of their most dangerous adventures. Instead they were taken for outlaws themselves and rode straight into a brace of blazing six guns. Guns and a long fight over the mysterious brand of the walking double X.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Bill, this sure is great cattle country.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

That's right, Jingle. Some mighty big spreads around here.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Maybe that's what I ought to do. Get me a bunch of cows and start building up a herd.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Now where'd you get so much ambition all of a sudden?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Oh, it ain't ambition.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

That's gunfire. Jingles.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

I got ears now. Doggone it. This was a nice peaceful morning. Why does some Jasper want to bust it up that way?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Come on, let's go see. Hi Ambu. Run boy.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Scratch out Joker. Where'd those shots come from, Bill?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Over this second rise, I think.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Bill, look yonder. A rider fogging towards the same place.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

It's a girl, Jingles.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah. Hey, there's another rider starting down off to the rise to your right.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Yeah, I guess he heard the shots too.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Maybe one of them saw something. Hey, look down there, Bill. Somebody got shot all right. That girl got down and bending over somebody on the ground.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Faster, Buckshot. Come on, Jingles, that girl needs help.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Rap. There they are. Shoot em. I sure will. Oh, but you quick. You know them shots are coming at us. That Jasper's local.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

I don't know who we are. Come on, come on, get off your horse.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah, get behind something. Joker. Here, Bill. This rock's big enough for his boat.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Where's a good shot, Jingles? That last one kicked dust in my face.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah, and I'm about to kick a little dust off his nose.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Hold it, Jingles. Hold it.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

What's the matter with you, Bill? You ain't just gonna sit here and let him shoot at us without shooting back, are you?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

We might hit that young lady, partner. All right, let's figure some other way.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Now the shooting's coming closer.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Good. Looks like they figured it out for us.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah, and I don't like it.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

They're coming to look for us, Jingles. You shoot over their heads to show where we are?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah. This don't make sense, but I know better than to ask why behind that big rock. Rev. Hello, Donald. Killers. Come on.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Be careful, Miss Johnny. They can shoot too, you know.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

I don't care. I'll get him for killing. Dab. They think we're killers, Bill.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Yeah. You stay here. I'll get up on this rock and bulldog him when he comes close enough.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Bill can take the darnest chances. He misses, we'll both get a belly full of land. Be ready, Dab. They were right back. Here's one of them. Yeah, and here's where Bill. Oh, you don't, Mister. Miss. Connie, grab my gun and shoot. Get the girl, Jingles. No, now, miss, we ain't no killers. I'll take that gun. You give me that gun. So you can shoot me with it? No, ma'. Am. Maximo, you sit down here with me and watch this fight. Ought to be pretty good. Let me go. No, ma'.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Am.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

I'd rather hold your hand, being romantic like I am. How you coming, Bill?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Let you know in a minute.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Jingle. Rab, get up. I don't reckon he wants to very much, miss.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Keep him covered, Jingles. All right, mister, get on your feet and let's talk this over. I ain't got no talking to do to killers like you. Places with a six gun, you'd do better to be sure before you accuse somebody of a killing.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Ram.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

You too, miss. You just made a mistake.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

You sure did. This here's Wild Bill Hickok. Just messed up Rab here and I'm his deputy. Jingle.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Hickok.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Wild Bill Hickok? Oh, Marshall, I'm sorry, but with a dad laying down there. Shot. The minute I saw you, I was sure you did it. Your pa. Well, now, that's a crying shame, miss.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

So he made a mistake, Marshall. Anyone would have done the same, seeing you storming up like he was. That's possible. But you got no call to keep my gun. Now, I reckon. Give him his gun, Jingle.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

All right, but he'd Better keep it holstered if he wants to keep out of trouble.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

When I'm looking for your advice, I'll ask for it, lighthead.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Rab, that's no way to talk to these men. They were coming to help us.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

We don't need their help. We can take care of our own troubles. Come on, Miss Connie. I'll take you home. Hold it, Rab. There's been a killing. Finding the killers, a job for the law.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah, and the way you're acting, you could have done it yourself. Now put away that.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

I've heard enough out of you, tin horn.

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Wild Bill and Jingles were about to ask Rab and Connie some questions when Rab's suddenly threw down on Jingles with a blazing six gun

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

into you, mister. You gone local.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

You all right, Jingles?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

I ain't so sure. This sidewinder just about parted my hair for me.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

All right, Rav, pick up that gun of yours.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Settle down and talk sense. Rab.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

I ain't got nothing to say. Cause I don't know nothing. You can palaver with these tin stars if you want to. Me, I've got work to do.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Now just never mind, jingles.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

We'll see Miss Connie home.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Thank you, Mr. Hickok. I can tell you all I know when we get there. I. I don't feel much like talking right now. You feeling better now, Miss Conning? Yes, Jingles. Thank you. That's good. Cause Bill's got a couple of questions he wants to ask if. Well, if you don't mind. Go right ahead, Bill. By the way, I sent for Grant Marcus to come over from the next ranch, the Diamond J. I think he can help you too.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

We're likely to need all the information we can get, Miss Connie. First, I'd like to know who Rab is.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

The man who shot at you this morning. He's Dad's foreman.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

I see. Why do you think your dad was killed?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Why? I think he found out something about the secret of the Walkin Double X brand, Bill. The Walkin Double X Brand? What's that?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Your brand is a Bar four, isn't it?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yes, but this mysterious new brand has been popping up all over the range. It started two years ago with Mavericks. But this year, a lot of spring Calves are showing up with a fresh walkin Double X brand.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Who owns a brand?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah. It's gotta be registered with the Cattleman's association, don't it? I'm sure that's grand. Come in. Hi, Mr. Hickok. Jingles, I'd like you to shake hands with Grant Marcus, foreman of the Diamond J. Howdy, Grant.

[Grant Marcus]

Afternoon, Marshall.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Howdy, Jingles. Glad you'd come over, Grant. You might tell us what you know about the walking Double X brand.

[Grant Marcus]

You figure that had something to do with the death of Connie's Paw?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Mr. Hickok, Wild Bill don't tell much about what he figures till he's got it all figured, Grant.

[Grant Marcus]

I see. I don't mind telling what I think. I think Mr. Boyce had a line in that Maverick brand and got killed because of it.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

You got any positive ideas about who killed him?

[Grant Marcus]

Well, I can't prove it, but you might ask the old man's foreman, Rab Ransom.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

I heard that, Grant Marcus. And this time I'm gonna shut your trap once and for all.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

I'd be glad to block.

[Grant Marcus]

Stand back, Marshal.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

It's been brewin for a long time. Yeah, and this is gonna be the finish of it. No, Grant, you'll get hurt.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Yeah, Pretty boy, I'm gonna mess up your face for you.

[Grant Marcus]

Try it and welcome it.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Make it right difficult. This boy, Grant packs a wallop like a Missouri mule. Grant, are you all right?

[Grant Marcus]

Yeah, sure, honey. But your foreman's not breathing very good.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

He sure ain't. You know, he's got a bad habit of sticking his face in other people's feet. Yeah.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

You pay for this, Grant. And you pay plenty. You boys got an old feud going, Grant.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

I think I'm the cause of it, Mr. Hickok. Now, I wouldn't be a bit surprised at that. Pretty girl can start men feudin right easy. Well, that isn't what I meant, Jingles. No, I've been trying to get Grant to come and work as foreman for dad. Dad always wanted him to.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

And Grant had other ideas.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yes, he's stubborn.

[Grant Marcus]

It's got nothing to do with a walking Double X brand. Marshall, you stick to the subject.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Dirty Andy.

[Grant Marcus]

You want to see some of those brands, Mr. Hickok, I'd be proud to ride out over Connie's Range and show you a few.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Good idea, Grant. Jingle, suppose you stay here and keep an eye on Miss Connie while we're gone.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

That's all right with me, Bill, but watch yourself. You know how many times you get in a mess of Trouble when you go meandering off without me to watch out for you.

[Grant Marcus]

There's another one. Wild Bill, a yearling. Reckon that's one of the mavericks they got last spring.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Yeah. We found quite a few so far, Grant.

[Grant Marcus]

Too many, if you ask me. There's a spring calf. Let's take a look at its brand. Get around there, boy.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Get along, Buckshot.

[Grant Marcus]

Want me to throw a rope on him, Marshall?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

No. Get him, Grant. Get in there, Buckshot.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

I'll look.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Shredding.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

No cut.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

All right, we're not gonna hurt you. Yeah.

[Grant Marcus]

Same infernal brand. Made by the same iron.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Brand's got to be be registered to do anybody any good. Unless they drive them out of here.

[Grant Marcus]

Rustling, you mean?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Yeah.

[Grant Marcus]

No, no rustling. The brand's just popping up in the range like bitter weed. As far as being registered, it is.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

And whose name?

[Grant Marcus]

Man by the name of green Summers.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

What?

[Grant Marcus]

Green Summers. But nobody's ever seen him.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

That name sounds phony to me.

[Grant Marcus]

It does, come to think of it.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Well, whoever it is has got a mighty busy branding iron. And he's well known around here. Sorry, little fella. Didn't mean to keep you so long. We go now.

[Grant Marcus]

Didn't take much of the idea of a visit with us.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

What do you say we get back to the ranch, Grant? I don't like the way things are shaping up. All right, Buckshot, let's go there.

[Grant Marcus]

You act like you got a sudden idea, Marshall.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

I have. And I don't know why I didn't have it sooner than this. Getting dark fast.

[Grant Marcus]

As bad as that?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Worse. We have to go back through that narrow pass to get to the ranch house.

[Grant Marcus]

That's the only way from here.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Then I hope you're as good with a six gun as you are with your fist. Just might come a sudden storm of lead slugs before we get there, Hi. But, hi,

[Grant Marcus]

Are you sure they went out through this pass?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

R, I told you I trailed him until he was past here, didn't I? Then I sent for you.

[Grant Marcus]

It ain't come back yet?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

No.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

They've got to come back through here. We got a cinch this time.

[Grant Marcus]

Ain't such a cinch in the dark. That Hickok Slippery is a grease pig.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Scared with lightning on that narrow trail, we'll cut them both to ribbons. Now, quit fretting, will you?

[Grant Marcus]

I got a right to fret. Things was going good till this morning.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Things are going better now. We got rid of old man Boyce. And now we're getting rid of Hickok. From how I'm here. Yeah.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Hold it.

[Grant Marcus]

Here's something.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Hickok and that honey boy Grant heading right into their last roundup.

[Grant Marcus]

Alright, get set. Yeah.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

And don't miss.

[Andrew Rines (Host)]

Ready.

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[Grant Marcus]

You know, if I could step into your living room now and ask you whether you like Kellogg's Sugar Corn Pops better as a breakfast cereal or as a snack. I'll bet it'd come out pretty even. Most folks like them fine both ways. Some like them a bit better as snacks. Others like them more as a cereal. But all in all, just about everybody likes them both ways. Yes, sir. Mom loves Pops. Kids love Pops. Pops love Pops. As a cereal or as a snack. Those golden nuggets of pre sweetened Popsicorn sure are popular with everybody. And remember, no matter how you enjoy Kellogg's Sugar Corn Pops, you never have to add any sugar because the sweetening's already on them. They're shot with sugar. Have mom get some. Get the package. With Guy Madison and Andy Divine thundering down the trail on their horses, that's Kellogg's Sugar Corn Pop.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

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[Narrator]

Under cover of night, the villainous Rab had set up an ambush to cover the pass through which Wild Bill Hickok and Grant Marcus had to ride on their return to the ranch. When the sound of hooves echoed in their ears, Rab gave the order to fire.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Let him have it. Blast them out of them saddles.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Breaking. We got him. Sure, we got him. Light a torch and we'll go down and take a look. We ain't going to find enough left of them to identify. Guess I was real smart to think of this ambush.

[Grant Marcus]

You was real smart if it worked. Grab if it didn't.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Armed.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

All right, what's the matter?

[Grant Marcus]

Where's the two bodies we're supposed to find down here?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

They gotta be here.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Gotta be.

[Grant Marcus]

But they ain't. Told you a Hickok was slick.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

He's gone.

[Grant Marcus]

You ain't never gonna catch up to him now.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Get him. Don't worry about it. There's gonna be one time when he'll turn his back on me. And that's the time I'll be waiting for.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

This sure is the best rocking chair I ever sat in in my whole life, Miss Connie. Oh, it's no good, Jingles. They've been gone too long and you know it. You can't keep me from being worried. Oh, now, Miss Connie. You know Grant's out with Wild Bill. Nothing ain't gonna happen to him.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Why?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Did I ever tell you about the time Wild Bill was surrounded by a whole tribe of screaming Comanches led by the meanest renegade you ever did see. No, you didn't. I just met you this morning. I didn't, huh? Well, I guess that's right. Well, it was right after the big fight we had with that no good black beard. What time is it, Jingles? Now you ain't listening. Miss Connie don't want to hear my story, huh? No, Jingles. Oh, it's about 8:35. 8:35. Doggone it. Bill should have been back here two hours ago. Well, that's what I said. Now you're worried too. No, no, I'm not. But Bill's old enough to take care of him. Gunfire. Where's my six gun? Let me out of here, Joker. Come here, you jughead. Bill's in trouble, Jingles. What do you think happened? Gunfight. Some high binding bushwhackers are after Bill and Grant. They got him holed up in a doggone cave, I'll bet. And if I don't hurry, I'm gonna be too late to save them. Oh, no. I didn't mean to save scare you, Miss Connie. But Jingles, wait. I hear horses. It's a chase. There's 40 owl hoots right on Bill's heels. I gotta go head them off before they catch them. Jingles, they're two horses and no gunfire. Huh? Oh. Oh, yeah, yeah, I guess you're right. I just hope it's Bill and Grant. It is, Ms. Carney. See, I told you they were safe and sound. Howdy, Bill. Howdy. What's a hurry?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Just had a little trouble up the line. Jingles. Pull it out. Steady, Benny.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Grant, are you all right?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Sure, Connie.

[Grant Marcus]

Oh, this Hickok's about the smartest gent I ever run into.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Oh, how's that?

[Grant Marcus]

Well, you ran us right through a set up ambush. We didn't even get a scratch.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

But how echoes can fool a man's ears at night. Miss Connie, Those bushwhackers shot up the ground a split second after we had passed by.

[Grant Marcus]

Oh, but Wild Bill's got some questions to ask you, honey.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Yes, and there's no time to waste.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

What is it, Bill?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Were you and Rab riding together this morning when your father was shot?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

No. We all split up at the house. I rode down the south line of the ranch. Rab rode up the north line. Dad rode straight across the ranch. We were to meet right there at the spot where he was killed.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

That's all I wanted to know. Where's Rab now? Well, you know Don.

[Grant Marcus]

Well, he was out there setting up that ambush for U.S. marshall.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Then where does he bunk?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Well, he's got a lean to room just off the bunk house. Come on, I'll show you. Bill, what's got you so head up?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Tell you in a minute, Jingles.

[Grant Marcus]

If I'm right, he ain't told me nothing either.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Jingle, you think Rab killed my dad?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Wild Bill, Thinking a thing doesn't prove it, Miss Connie. It's proof of a lot of things that I'm after.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Well, here's Reb's room, Bill. If he wasn't out there behind one of them rifles, he just might be sitting in there in the dark waiting.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

That's right, bud. All right, stay back, folks, while I kick in this dark. It's all right, Jingles. Nobody here. Where'd I get the lamp?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Come on in, Miss Connie. Grant, watch that door.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

No desk. Hey, there's a drawer on this table. Maybe it's here. Yep. Now that was right careless of him.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

What? What is it, Bill? Does that paper prove anything, Bill?

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Yes, it's a contract to sell all the walking Double X brand to your foreman, Rab ransom. Signed by Mr. Green Summers. Both names belong to the same man.

[Grant Marcus]

I knew it. Rab was behind that brand all the time.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Now hold on. I don't get it.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Rab used the name of Green Summers to register the cattle, Jingles. Then he made up this contract to sell himself the Double X cattle. A neat little scheme, huh?

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

And I'll bet he killed dad because he knew something. Bill, somebody shot out the land. I can't see anything.

[Grant Marcus]

Too bad.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

You found that paper, Hickok. Now you've signed a death warrant for

[Narrator]

all four of you.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Billy's right outside that window.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Talk to him, Jingles. Give me some time.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah, if I can think of something to say. Ah, Arab, did I ever tell you about the time that Wild Bill was surrounded by a whole tribe of Sioux Indians led by a big red headed Jasper with a long black beard? I guess he don't like that story.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

That's enough, Jingos.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Rab, your time to run out. Only you don't hiccup. Bill. Say something, Bill.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

All right, partner, he's out cold. You can pick him up and take him to jail.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Doggone it, Bill Hickok, don't take so long to answer me after this.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Sorry, partner. I had to get my breath.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Yeah, well, I hope it don't take Grant that long to get his breath. When he marries up with Connie. I might have time to think it over and marry her myself.

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[Narrator]

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

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

Andy, looks like Wild Bill and Jingles are going to be working on New Year's Day.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

Well Guy, I just happen to know that Wild Bill and Jingles are going to have their business mixed in with pleasure when they drop in on the party and Gunpowder.

[Grant Marcus]

Pass.

[Guy Madison (Wild Bill Hickok)]

So long kids.

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

See you Friday. Choo Choo choose your favorite and Gallops Variety Pack show mom and dad dad and Kitties Too Juicy Kellogg's cereal is good for you.

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[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

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[Narrator]

Kellogg's the Greatest Name in Cereals has brought you another exciting story of Wild Bill Hickok starring Guy Madison and Andy Devine in person. Today's cast included Gene Bates, John Stevenson and Jack Moyles. Our director is Paul Pierce. Story by Larry Hayes Music by Dick around. This is a David Hire production Transcribed in Hollywood now this is Charlie Lyon speaking for Kellogg's the Greatest Name in Cereals reminding you to listen again on Friday, same time, same station for another

[Andy Devine (Jingles)]

adventure of W. Bill Hickok. Sam. Foreign.

[Andrew Rines (Host)]

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