The Words with Signs Following | All Star Western Theatre (12-20-47)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast – Episode Summary: "The Words with Signs Following | All Star Western Theatre (12-20-47)"

Host Introduction and Podcast Overview In the latest episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, hosted by Andrew Rines, listeners are transported back to the golden age of radio with the classic Western drama "The Words with Signs Following" from the All Star Western Theatre, originally aired on December 20, 1947. Andrew Rines emphasizes the meticulous digital restoration of over 80 episodes, ensuring enhanced audio quality that brings new life to timeless tales of the Wild West.

Main Narrative: Redemption and Miracles in the West The heart of this episode revolves around Sam Peters, a revered cowboy evangelist, and his influential role in transforming the life of a hard-hearted rancher named Henry. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Four Points, the story delves deep into themes of faith, redemption, and the enduring spirit of Christmas.

Characters and Plot Development

• Sam Peters: A former cow puncher turned evangelist, Sam is dedicated to spreading the word of God through his tent meetings. His steadfast faith and unwavering conviction make him a pillar of strength in the community.

• Foy Willing, Al Slowly, Johnny Paul, and Scotty Harrell: Representing the Riders of the Purple Sage, these characters add depth and camaraderie to the narrative, supporting Sam in his mission.

• Henry: A grizzled rancher struggling with loneliness and failed cattle operations, Henry embodies the lost soul in need of salvation.

Key Moments and Dialogues

1. Setting the Stage (00:43 – 03:00)

   • The episode opens with the Riders preparing for Sam Peters' tent meeting, highlighting the anticipation and significance of the event.

2. Sam's Preaching (18:39 – 27:30)

   • Sam addresses the crowd, sharing his personal journey of faith and recounting a transformative experience where he sought divine intervention to help Henry. A poignant moment occurs when Sam recounts praying for assistance to bring kindness to Henry, emphasizing his reliance on both faith and community support.
   • Notable Quote (19:15):

     "I came to the conclusion that sermons as such were words. Sermons didn't satisfy me, and I don't think they satisfied the people who came to hear me." – Sam Peters

3. Confrontation and Revelation (21:21 – 27:30)

   • Sam confronts Henry at his ranch, challenging his hardened demeanor and distrust of others. The tension peaks when Henry resists Sam's attempts to help, leading to a dramatic exchange that culminates in a miraculous sign—a clear sky after persistent rain—which symbolizes Henry's forthcoming change of heart.
   • Notable Quote (25:01):

     "You've gone off your trolley. They'll be locking you up the next thing you know." – Henry

   • Miraculous Turn (26:28 – 26:53):
     • The sudden clearing of the sky and the birth of Henry's child serve as divine affirmations of Sam's efforts, reinforcing the episode's central theme of miracles aided by unwavering faith.
     • Notable Quote (26:40):

       "A man punishes himself, Sam. When a man knows he's wrong, God forgives." – Henry

4. Resolution and Transformation (27:27 – 28:31)

   • Henry acknowledges the miracle and his newfound faith, deciding to join forces with Sam to preach the word of God. This transformation underscores the powerful impact of belief and community support.
   • Notable Quote (27:30):

     "And they went forth and preached everywhere. The Lord working with them and confirming the Word with signs following. Amen." – Henry

Themes and Insights

• Faith and Redemption: Sam's unwavering faith and dedication to helping Henry illustrate the profound impact of spiritual guidance and personal transformation.

• Community and Support: The story highlights the importance of community in overcoming personal struggles, showcasing how collective efforts can lead to miraculous outcomes.

• Christmas Spirit: Set during the holiday season, the episode emphasizes the timeless message of hope, generosity, and the enduring spirit of Christmas through acts of kindness and faith.

Conclusion and Reflections As the episode concludes, Andrew Rines reflects on the enduring relevance of such stories, celebrating how they capture the essence of the Wild West while imparting timeless moral lessons. The miraculous transformation of Henry serves as a testament to the power of faith and the belief that even in the most rugged terrains, the spirit of Christmas and redemption thrives.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Sam Peters (19:15):

  "Sermons didn't satisfy me, and I don't think they satisfied the people who came to hear me."

• Henry (25:01):

  "You've gone off your trolley. They'll be locking you up the next thing you know."

• Henry (26:40):

  "A man punishes himself, Sam. When a man knows he's wrong, God forgives."

• Henry (27:30):

  "And they went forth and preached everywhere. The Lord working with them and confirming the Word with signs following. Amen."

Final Thoughts "The Words with Signs Following" is a quintessential example of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast's mission to preserve and celebrate classic Western radio dramas. Through expert digital restoration and compelling storytelling, Andrew Rines ensures that these timeless tales continue to inspire and entertain both longtime fans and new audiences alike.

For those who cherish the rich storytelling and captivating performances of the golden age of radio, this episode is a must-listen, offering a perfect blend of nostalgia and enduring moral lessons set against the rugged landscapes of the Wild West.

Transcript

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Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This episode is one of many released every month, totaling over 80 episodes so far. Each one is meticulously digitally restored and stored in the cloud for your convenience, a process that incurs costs. To help cover these expenses, you might hear some advertisements throughout the episode. While we do retain the original commercials for historical authenticity, you may also encounter modern ads which help keep the lights on. If you prefer an ad free experience, we offer a couple options. You can listen to the episodes on YouTube. You can also support us by becoming a patron on our Patreon page. For more information, go to otrwesterns.com donate again otrwesterns.com donate I do want to emphasize that we are committed to providing this content to you for free, but also we have to be transparent about the financial realities to Bringing this to you. Now, let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be All Star Western Theater Original air dates December 20, 1947 and the title is the words with signs following. Hope you enjoy.

[Narrator]

The Bakers of Weber's Bread present your All Star Western Theater recorded earlier for release at this time.

[Al Slowly]

Drifting along Singing a song under a western moon.

[Narrator]

From Hollywood comes your All Star Western Theater, starring America's great western singers, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Bringing you the music, the stories and the spirit of the great open spaces. And now, here are the riders of the Purple Sage.

[Al Slowly]

Roll along along Jordan Roll me on my way Roll along along Jordan Roll me home today I'm gon.

[Foy Willing]

I'm gonna ride away from here oh darkness falling Gabriel's fallen I'm gonna ride.

[Al Slowly]

Away from here Roll along along Jordan Roll me on my way Roll along along Jordan Roll me home today I'm.

[Foy Willing]

Gonna sing away up there I'm gonna sing away up there oh heaven's blessing Sweet caressing I'm go up there Roll.

[Al Slowly]

Along along Jordan Roll me on my way Roll along along Jordan Roll me home today Roll along along Jordan Ro. Roll along a long Jordan Roll me home today.

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[Foy Willing]

Well friends, hello, this is Foy Willing saying welcome to your All Star Western Theater where the boys and I have the privilege of bringing you our western stories and songs. And now, since we've already got things underway with a number that galloped on down the road, let's slow down to an easy trot and have a sentimental number. We got one ready for you and it's Cowboys Heaven.

[Al Slowly]

Old Pain and I will be there tonight I'm a tired weary cowboy I've been in the saddle all day Searching the hills and the valley for cattle that stray away.

[Foy Willing]

Old.

[Al Slowly]

Pain is tired and laid weary.

[Foy Willing]

His.

[Al Slowly]

Feet are broken and so but some work will be over and we'll ride on that.

[Foy Willing]

Laying wrapped up in my blanket Looking straight up in the sky Watching the bright stars twinkle away up there on home.

[Al Slowly]

Seems sometimes maybe they see us and maybe they understand they may may be the souls of cal punchers who have gone to that promised land.

[Narrator]

The latch strings out meant open house and hospitality unlimited. In the early west, friends rode over from miles around to share in holiday festivities. Then as now, half the pleasure of a fine Christmas dinner came from sharing it with friends. And speaking of Christmas dinner reminds us of turkey with plenty of savory Webber's bread stuffing. Remember to get Weber's Bread for stuffing Monday. Then open the end of the protective blue and white wrapper and let the bread dry out for a couple of days so it will be ready to use. And of course we needn't remind you that Weber's bread is good bread. Fresh, soft, always flavorsome. Your neighborhood grocer will have plenty of Weber's Bread on hand for you bright and early Monday morning. Now the riders of the Purple Sage sing for you their arrangement of one of the greatest songs to ever come out of the West. Twilight on the Trail.

[Al Slowly]

When it's twilight on the trail and I jog alone the world is like a dream and the ripple of the stream is my soul when it's twilight on the trail and I rest once more My ceiling in the sky and the grass on which I lie is my flow.

[Foy Willing]

O.

[Al Slowly]

Never ever have a nickel in my jeans Never ever have a debt to pay Still I understand what real contentment means Yes, I was born that way when it's twilight on the trail and my voice is still Please plant this heart of mine Underneath the lonesome pine on the hill Yes, I was born that way when it's twilight on the trail and my voice is still Please plant this heart of mine Underneath the lonesome pine on the hill when it's twilight on the THR.

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Cocktail time once again for Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage to tell another of their adventures in the West. This is the story they call the words with signs following in the west, where life must be lived according to rigid codes and where the nature of the country itself imposes restrictions which then help form the character of a man. In the west, where these things are true, people are more than likely to develop personality traits which seem odd to those who don't know and understand the country. Men develop purposeful attitudes from which nothing less than a miracle can swerve them, and other men develop an antagonism and self sufficiency which isolates them from the social life of the countryside. Our story concerns a man with a purpose and another man who resists that purpose. Boy Willing Al Slowly Johnny Paul and Scotty Harrell are done up in their best bibs and tuckers today. They're riding along a bit more thoughtfully than usual, perhaps, but then that's understandable when you know that they're on their way to Four Points where there's a revival meeting. Sam Peters, the famous cowboy evangelist, an old and respected friend of theirs, is holding his tent meetings at Four Points this week, and that's something the boys wouldn't miss.

[Foy Willing]

Well, I'll tell you, boys, I got a good feeling in my soul already. Have you, Pa? Yes, I have, Al. Well, I was kind of embarrassed to say so, but by golly, I have too. Why be embarrassed about feeling religious? Oh, it ain't that I'm embarrassed about feeling religious, Johnny. Well, it's that I kind of get embarrassed about saying I feel religious. Religion's a real personal thing if you Ask me. I agree with you, Scotty. It's something you feel way down deep. And you don't talk about those way down deep feelings. Isn't that what you mean, Scotty? Yeah, I'll go along with that. For instance, I get a lot out of a good hymn, but I don't believe I could ever put into words what I get out of it. I know I couldn't. I just like to stand up there with the rest of the folks and sing out good and loud. That's what Sam Peters likes folks to do. Stand up and sing out good and loud. Well, I'm Sam Smith. You know, I get a lot out of Sam's preaching. And I think maybe the reason I do is that Sam's a good man. He's been a cow puncher. He can ride and shoot and bulldog a steer, probably better than any of us. And he doesn't let anybody talk him out of something he's made up his mind to do. Boy, he sure doesn't. I remember when he decided to become an evangelist. Lots of folks tried to talk him out of it. Some of them even made fun of him not to stop Sam. He went right ahead. He sure did. I bet a month's pay that Sam Peters can get more folks inside a tent and talk sensible religion to him than anybody else in this part of the country. I know he can. Can anybody else get me to a revival meeting? You know something? What, boy? We'll probably never know the answer to this, but I wonder if people like Sam Peters get help from the Lord. What do you mean, boy? I mean real, sure enough help. I wonder if God knows that Sam is working for him and really give Sam honest to goodness help. You know, that's a good question. It sure is. It's one I'm going to ask Sam tonight when I see him. Val, it's a pleasure to lay eyes on you again. And I really mean that. It sure is, Sam. Boy, you don't know how it warms my heart to see you boys again. Where's Johnny and Scotty? They're taking care of the horses. They'll be right in. Good. I want to see them, too. Sam, you got a new tent here? I sure have, Ad. I thought so. Big enough to have a county fire in. Boys, I'm happy to say that every year the crowds get bigger and bigger. And I hope that someday I'll have to have a tent that'll make this one look like a camping outfit. Well, don't be surprised if you do. I've Even got a helper now. First class assistant. Well, what do you know? Well, doggone your time, Sam. Let me shake the hand of the man who can get me to a revival. Johnny. Paul and Scotty. Sam, it's mighty nice to see you again. Well, it's a good thing you boys didn't disappoint me. I've been counting on seeing you when I got here to Four Points. And if you hadn't showed up. You want to stand up and sing out good and loud, Sam? You bet I do, Johnny. Well, you preach a good sermon and we'll do it. I don't preach sermons anymore, Johnny. What? Oh, Sam's joking. No, I'm not, Al. But, Sam, you used to preach such fine sermons. Yeah, maybe, boy, maybe not. Oh, yes, you did. What do you mean you don't preach sermons anymore? Boys, I came to the conclusion that sermons as such were words. Sermons didn't satisfy me, and I don't think they satisfied the people who came to hear me. Oh, I don't know about that, Sam. I found out, Johnny, religion has to be a personal thing. And I can make religion personal by doing something besides preaching a sermon. I've heard men who could make religion a personal thing by preaching sermons. But I found another way that's better for me. What is it, Sam? Well, I just go out there onto that platform and I tell experiences that I've had that prove to me beyond the possibility of any doubt, that religion is a sound thing and that there is a God. Well, Sam, I believe you just answered the question I was going to ask you.

[Narrator]

What's that?

[Foy Willing]

Well, Foy brought it up when we were riding in. You think God knows you're working for him and does he really give you honest to goodness help? And you listen to my talk tonight and you'll see whether or not he gives me honest to goodness help. Friends, it makes me very happy to see so many of you here tonight. I know how far lot of you have ridden to get here and how far you have to ride to get back home. And so, with God's help, I'll try to make your efforts worthwhile and give you something to take home with you. Something that'll stay with you, sustain you, and we'll convince you that you can call on God for help and receive it. Now, most of you know these four boys sitting on the platform here with me or William, Al, Slowly, Johnny Paul and Scotty Hale. They're good friends of most of us good men. Just a little while ago, Al asked me a Question that I'm going to answer now. He asked me if I thought God knows I'm working for him. And does God really give me honest to goodness hell? Listen, two years ago on Christmas Eve, I was riding through some mighty tough territory. And I was riding through this territory for a reason. I knew a man who lived alone, far away from everybody, and whose soul was so dry and withered that I didn't see how I could justify my own living until I tried to help him. And as I approached this little house, I decided to ask for some help. I decided to pray to God to help me bring to this man some loving kindness for his fellow man. Now, gotta just as well talk straight out. I'm gonna tell you that this man needs help, and I'm gonna try to give it to him. But I may not be able to give him enough help. And I may need some assistance from you. Of course, I know he won't fail me if I call on you. But I just want to remind you that if I do call on you, it's because I do need the help. And pronto. And thanks in advance. Poachings, though. Look, they're here. He's still up, I see.

[Henry]

Who's that?

[Foy Willing]

It's Sam, Henry. Who? Sam.

[Henry]

Well, for the love. What do you want?

[Foy Willing]

I came to visit you, Henry.

[Henry]

I can see that.

[Foy Willing]

Why do I get invited in?

[Henry]

Well, I guess so.

[Foy Willing]

If you would say so, I do.

[Henry]

Come on in.

[Foy Willing]

Seasons greetings, Henry.

[Henry]

Ah, don't make me laugh.

[Foy Willing]

I held an intent.

[Henry]

Now, look, Sam, you know me. You've known me for 10 years or more. Ever since we punched cattle together. That's the only reason you're standing in my house right now. You want to take it easy, you can stay a little while. You want to talk religion, there's the door.

[Foy Willing]

You haven't changed any. I can see that, Henry.

[Henry]

You're darn right you can see it.

[Foy Willing]

Oh, I brought you a little present.

[Henry]

What is? Did you bring me another? Bible?

[Foy Willing]

Makes good reading for a man who spends his evenings alone. Henry.

[Henry]

You know what I did with the one you brought me last year, don't you?

[Foy Willing]

Yeah, I saw you, Bernie.

[Henry]

Guess what I'm gonna do with this one.

[Foy Willing]

Well, don't tell me. You can do whatever you want to with it.

[Henry]

Yeah, no thanks for it either.

[Foy Willing]

Well, that's all right. Change the subject. Oh, how are your cattle?

[Henry]

Scrawny.

[Foy Willing]

Well, it's been a bad year in the past years.

[Henry]

Yeah. Why don't you ask your personal friends in heaven to fix it?

[Foy Willing]

Why don't you ask them?

[Henry]

I don't know. Don't want to.

[Foy Willing]

Got any hard hands now, Henry?

[Henry]

No. All I can get are half breeds, and they're no good. Lying, thieving snakes, the lot of them. I wouldn't let them have a drink of water out of my well.

[Foy Willing]

How long since the last one left?

[Henry]

You mean how long since I chased the last one off the place with a.44?

[Foy Willing]

Chased him, huh?

[Henry]

Caught the little weasel stealing. Well, food, of course.

[Foy Willing]

How much were you paying?

[Henry]

Paying them? You crazy, Sam, Pork and beans is all they get out of me. They don't earn that.

[Foy Willing]

Maybe if you paid them something and gave them enough to eat, they wouldn't try to steal food.

[Henry]

Don't tell me stealing's in their blood.

[Foy Willing]

You don't trust anybody, do you, Henry?

[Henry]

I trust a guy named Henry, that's all. I don't even trust you.

[Foy Willing]

I wonder if you'll ever change.

[Henry]

I know how the world is, Sam, and I know how to fight it. Anything that changes me will be a miracle.

[Foy Willing]

Well, you asked for it, Henry. Let's go to work.

[Henry]

God, Henry, wait a minute. What's that, let's go to work God business?

[Foy Willing]

I may as well tell you, Henry. I came out here with my mind made up to put a little new life into that dried prune you call your soul. A boss is helping me. You.

[Henry]

You think that. You think that the thunder and rain were brought on by you?

[Foy Willing]

No, not by me.

[Henry]

Oh, Sam, you've gone off your trolley. They'll be locking you up the next thing you know.

[Foy Willing]

We'll see.

[Henry]

You're gonna work a miracle, huh? Is that it? Okay. Make a daisy grow up out of the floor.

[Foy Willing]

Nope.

[Henry]

Make my hair curly, Sam. I always wanted curly hair.

[Foy Willing]

Stop that blasphemy.

[Henry]

Oh, God's little soldier is gonna get tough, huh? All right, Sam, get out. Before you go, I want you to watch something. Your Bible. See into the fireplace. Oh, get out.

[Foy Willing]

No, Henry. Get out. Not until the Lord and I have worked our miracle.

[Henry]

I suppose that's the Lord knocking on the door.

[Foy Willing]

Why don't you open it and find out?

[Henry]

Yeah. Yeah, I will. Please, senor. What do you want?

[Foy Willing]

Please, senor, I am sorry to trouble you, but this rain. What about it? It is white.

[Henry]

And is it wet out there? Oh, that's funny. It ain't wet in here.

[Foy Willing]

Please, senor, I do not have the time for laughing now.

[Henry]

My wife is.

[Foy Willing]

What about your wife, son?

[Host]

Well, she.

[Foy Willing]

She's on the horse there getting wet.

[Henry]

Let her get wet. Probably the first bath she ever had. Do not speak this way of my wife. Please, senor. Why, you dirty little mestiza.

[Foy Willing]

Henry.

[Henry]

Get off my property and take your wife with you.

[Foy Willing]

Put my wife.

[Henry]

Get going before I fill you with buckshot.

[Foy Willing]

What's the matter with your wife, son? I am trying to get her to town, senor. But we cannot go on in this rain. She's going to have the baby.

[Henry]

And I suppose you'll want to bring her into my house.

[Foy Willing]

Will you see, senor? It is not for me.

[Henry]

It is. Get moving. I wouldn't have you lying thieving scum in here if you paid me talk to like this.

[Foy Willing]

I do not understand you, senori. I understand, son. Henry, this boy and his wife need help.

[Henry]

They don't get it from me, but.

[Foy Willing]

They will for me. I'm taking them out to the barn. Henry.

[Henry]

Yes, Anne?

[Foy Willing]

Come out here on the steps. I. I want to show you something.

[Henry]

It stopped raining.

[Foy Willing]

Yeah. The sky is clear. Look.

[Henry]

Don't fade to. Look, Sam.

[Foy Willing]

Free.

[Henry]

There's punishment waiting for me.

[Foy Willing]

A man punishes himself, Sam. When a man knows he's wrong, God forgives.

[Henry]

You sure of that? I'm sure.

[Foy Willing]

Now look.

[Henry]

That star looks like it's right above my barn. I knew it would be there.

[Foy Willing]

The boy's wife had her child.

[Henry]

Shall I tell you the father's name, Sam?

[Foy Willing]

You think you know it.

[Henry]

I know it. It's Jose. That means Joseph.

[Foy Willing]

That's his name.

[Henry]

And his wife's name is Maria.

[Foy Willing]

Yeah, that's her name.

[Henry]

And they named the baby Jesus.

[Foy Willing]

Yeah. Yeah, they named the baby Jesus. What's that little piece of paper you holding, Henry? This is proof. Of what?

[Henry]

Of your success tonight.

[Foy Willing]

What is it?

[Henry]

You remember when I threw the Bible into the fireplace?

[Foy Willing]

Yes. It burned. Yeah, I know.

[Henry]

All except this little piece. You and your boss worked your miracle tonight, Sam. And the verse on this little piece of paper proves it. Tells me what I'm going to spend the rest of my life.

[Foy Willing]

And that, my friends, is about all there is to the story. Except the kind of little epilogue which you're just about to hear. To my personal knowledge, that little piece of paper has always been with Henry. Since that night. That little charred piece of paper out of the Bible was spared from the fire that consumed the rest of the book. And I want Henry, who now works with me, to come forward and read what's on that paper. Henry.

[Henry]

And they went forth and preached everywhere. The Lord working with them and confirming the Word with signs following. Amen.

[Foy Willing]

Why don't somebody say something? I'm thinking. So am I. Me too. What are you thinking? I'm thinking Al and I really got an answer to the question about whether Sam gets honest to goodness help from God. I'm convinced he does. Do you really think God helps Sam work a miracle on Henry? Yeah, I think so. I do too. So do I. Yeah, I guess I think so too.

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[Johnny Paul]

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[Host]

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[Johnny Paul]

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[Foy Willing]

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[Host]

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[Host]

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[Narrator]

Well, the story that Sam Peters told should remind us that the Christmas spirit isn't something that suddenly shows up on December 25th. No, the spirit of Christmas never really goes away. It's present every time you help someone, friend or stranger. It's present too, in what we like to think of as traditionally Western characteristics. Open handed hospitality, warm friendliness, a willingness to pitch in and get things done. Perhaps it's a little early to wish you all a merry Christmas, but next Saturday we'll be saying Happy New Year. So for now, the bakers of good Weber's Bread wish you a very merry Christmas. Now, Al, slowly sing one of the greatest songs the world will ever hear.

[Foy Willing]

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[Al Slowly]

Power and the glory.

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[Johnny Paul]

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[Host]

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[Johnny Paul]

I'm thirsty.

[Foy Willing]

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[Host]

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[Host]

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[Foy Willing]

Well, that about does it for this time, friend. We're always glad when you can be with us and we invite you to join us again next week. Before we go, we want to thank John Smith, Don diamond and Jack Petruzzi for helping us tell our story. This is Foy Willing speaking for Al Slowly, Johnny Paul and Scotty Harrell, the riders of the Purple Sage, saying, so long and the best of luck to all of you.

[Al Slowly]

Drifting along singing a song from Hollywood.

[Narrator]

You've heard your All Star Western Theater, a V.M. bear production starring a America's great Western Singers, Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. The script was written and directed by Scott Barnworth. This is Terry O'Sullivan speaking. The all Star Western Theater came to you by transcription. Listen again next week and every week at this same time for your All Star Western Theater which came to you from Columbia Square. This is KNX in Los Angeles.

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[Host]

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