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 Sage with songs and a story of the West. My name is Cotton Seed Clark and here are the Riders of the Purple Sage. If the air is the old and the day is home we go. For a cowboy has to sing and a cowboy has to yell. For his heart would break inside of him at the gate of the home courier. For a cowboy has to sing and a cowboy has to yell. For a cowboy has to sing and a cowboy has to yell. The Riders of the Purple Sage turn now to a song they figured you'd be liking to hear along about this time of day. They blend their fine Western voices to a simple rendition of a very popular Western song of today, That's How Much I Love You. Now if I had a nickel, I know just what I'd do. I'd spend it all for candy and I'd give it all to you. I'd spend it all for candy and I'd give it all to you. For that's how much I love you, baby. That's how much I love you. Now if you were a picture, I'd hang you on the wall. I'd sit where I could see you and I'd never move at all. I'd sit where I could see you and I'd never move at all. For that's how much I love you, baby. That's how much I love you. Now if you were a kitten with pretty glossy fur, I'd pick you up and stroke you and I'd listen to you purr. I'd pick you up and stroke you and I'd listen to you purr. For that's how much I love you, baby. That's how much I love you. Now if you were a horse fly and I an old gray mare, I'd stand and let you bite me and I'd never move a hair. I'd stand and let you bite me and I'd never move a hair. For that's how much I love you, baby. That's how much I love you, baby. All Star Western Theater Storytime. And that means another adventure of the wide open spaces with our three singing stars, the four-wheeling Al Sloy and Jimmy Dean, the writers of The Purple Sage. For today's story, let's go back to the old west. Back when the lack of conveniences and accommodation forced the cowboy into trials and hardships that were someday destined to become extinct when trucks, railroads, and modern invention would replace such labor. Our three writers of The Purple Sage, Foy, Al, and Jimmy, have just left headquarters of the Lazy Bar-J Ranch where they've been working with a bit of news that could be weighed as either good or bad. Orders to start a cattle drive into Abilene Candles. If you ask me, it's going to be mighty hot driving that herd into Abilene this time of year. Ah, but think of all the fun we'll have when we get there. Well, beefing about it ain't going to help none. Well, we better check with that foreman and see if they've got the drive in shape to pull out. Well, about four o'clock in the morning, we better be ready to ride. The earlier the better. Come on, let's get going so we can hit the hay as soon as possible. That's right. I know you're ever going to keep on thinking. That'll do it, boys. That'll do it. Now let's let them down for the night. Man, that coffee really hits the spot. Yeah, you can just pour me another cup for saying that. Pour it yourself. Right now, I'd like to be in Spalding's Emporium in Abilene. Well, we got two days and nights of hard driving before you'll have that pleasure. And don't forget what happened to you when we was in Abilene two years ago. Yeah, and it happened in Spalding's Emporium. Say, I wonder what ever would come of her. Her name was Mimi, wasn't it? You've got a good memory. Anybody that'd let one of those dancehall girls talk him out of his money at a roulette table ought to be back in the third grade. I never went to the third grade. I can believe that, too. Yeah, you know, if it hadn't been for foreign me, you'd still be there working yourself out of debt. Oh, right, let's forget the whole thing. That was two years ago, anyway. Well, just be sure you don't let it happen again. Yeah. Because we've got to save what money we can make off of this trip if we ever expect to get to California. Now, you're talking sense. You know, I'm for going on a money-saving spree and beginning right now. That's the first sensible thing you've said. Say, right now, Sloy, how about singing us a little song with that guitar of yours? Well, just soon, too, as he'd play the fried chicken. Will it be? Oh, just commence to begin. If it's good, maybe Dean and me will join in with you. When it's twilight on the trail And I jog along 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 feeling is the sky and the grass on which I lie is my foe Ooh Never, ever have a nickel in my deed Never, ever have a debt to pay Till I understand what real content must mean 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 trail Well, let's put some in the mood to get a little sleep. Now you've said two sensible things. Well, then let's hit the hay. Boy, if we keep this up, we'll be in Abilene long before dark. Yeah, we've made mighty good time the past couple of days. Yeah, you know, I just can't wait to get my hands on one of them big store-cooked steaks. Oh, Spaulding's Emporium for me. Food and fun. And don't forget to stay away from that roulette table. Oh, please don't worry. I've learned my lessons. And it's still a good place to have a good time. Yeah, not to mention the pretty girls. Oh, boy, oh, boy. I can't hardly wait. Mr. Spaulding, here we come. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Oh, I'm starving to death. Now hold on a minute, you guys. Now listen, before we go in, just remember what I told you. Take it easy with your money. Those gals in there use some mighty clever tricks to get you in front of that roulette table. Yeah. And then it's too late. All right, all right. Come on, let's go. Ziggity, this is a life for me, boy. Hey, you know, I'm going to find me a table and order a steak about the size of six. Well, I'll go with you on that steak business, Dean. How about you, boy? Well, go ahead and eat. I'm going to move around and see if I can run across anybody I know. And don't forget what I told you about gambling. Oh, quit harping on this stuff, Dean. Come on, Dean. That's easy to hold, pal. Yeah, you're talking money. Great. You see that fellow roaming around over there like a lost cat? You mean the blond curly-haired boy? Yeah, that's the one. Looks like he'd go for a tear-jacking routine. Go to work on him. I know my men. He'd like putty in my hand. And I know my men. Oh, I'm sorry. Well, excuse me, miss. I didn't see you. It was my fault. I don't know what to do. There. Look here. You're crying. What's wrong? You wouldn't understand. Now, just hold on. Maybe I would. There must be some reason for those tears. It's just that I...that is...oh, please leave me alone. Now, look, miss. You don't look like the kind of a girl that should be in a place like this. I'd like to help you. I'm afraid it's too late to be of help. You see, I had to go to work, and this is the only place where I could get a job. I see. And you just can't take it. Oh, I'm afraid it's much more than I bargained for. Well, what are you supposed to do? Mr. Spaulding said I'm to try to get the men to play roulette, and I suppose I don't know how like the other girls. I've got to keep my job. It means everything to me. Well, I'm afraid you got me there. But I still think you're not the kind of a girl to be working here. I can't be too particular. You see, my mother is an invalid, and there's doctor bills, and everything piling up. I've got to keep my job. Why, I haven't had a customer at the roulette table all evening. Gosh, I wish I knew how to help you. Maria, I'm afraid you'd better get your things together. You're not suited to handle this type of job. Oh, but Mr. Spaulding, please, my mother's... All right, all right, but I'll give you just one more chance. Now let me see you get busy. That guy ought to be herding sheep in Mexico. But what can I do? Look, honey, if it'll help any, I'll walk over to the table with you and play four or five dollars. Oh, would you? For you I will. Now, as a rule, I don't go near one of those doggone things. But you're on a spot, and I'll do it for you and your mother. Oh, you're so good. You don't know what this means to me. Wait a minute, just a minute. Are you looking for someone? Yeah, my two partners. Oh, I see them way over there on the other side. Well, perhaps they would like to talk. Oh, no, no, no. And mind you, I'm just going to play a few dollars just to impress your boss. Oh, I'll never forget this again. Well, come on, let's go over to the table. You're a stranger here? Yeah, we just drove a herd of cattle into the market. We made count just a couple of miles east of town. Number 22 on the register winner. Very better luck next time. Make room for the little lady and the gentleman right in here. Yeah, that's fine. Give me five dollars worth of chips, please. Did I hear you say five dollars? He just wants to play a few dollars, Barry, the friend of mine. All right, in that case here, your chip friend. Thank you. Here's the five. Now get your money down, folks, for round and round the little wheel goes. Well, it stops, nobody knows. Put a dollar on number 14. All right, honey, here it goes. Oh, you don't know what this means to me. Number 14 is the winner. Hey, our friend, you're a very lucky man. Now get your bets down. Round and round she goes. Try number 12 this time. Maybe you're good luck to me. Oh, I'd like to see you break the house. Then I'd be working for you. That'd be kind of nice. All right, I'll play two dollars. Number 12 on the register winner. Twice in a row for this cow bunch here. Get your money down, folks. Try number 22 this time. You're the boss. Here it goes, ladies and gentlemen. Get your bets down, get your bets down. Honey, I think you're a good luck charm. The wheel is in motion, friends. Watch the little ball make money for the winner. And she stops on number 22 in the red. Isn't that wonderful? Friend, this is your lucky night. Marie, if I'm not mistaken, you're my good luck charm. I'm going to play five dollars on the next bet. Sorry, friend. Your last big bet missed the boat. But don't give up the ship. You can't get even that way, you know. Look, Marie, I'm in over a hundred dollars. Besides, Al and Jimmy are going to be walking over this way most any minute. But if you quit now, I feel that it was all my fault. I'll never forgive myself. Now, look, Marie, I know it isn't your fault. I feel number 13 is your lucky number. Why don't you try it? Well, I've played all the rest of them. Maybe you got something there. Try to even up on this one play. Well, I might as well be broke, I reckon. If I don't get that hundred back, I'll never hear the last of it. Give him one hundred dollars on number 13, Pharaoh. Now, just a minute. Oh, I just know it will win. Here it goes, folks. That's your way to payment fortune. Get to that sound. Here it goes. And the wheel is coming to a stop on number, number 13. Number 14. Number 14 is the winner. Well, that cleans me. I'm so sorry. Hey, what's going on here? Oh, hello, slowy. Yeah. Dean, this is Marie. You heard the man ask the question. What's the answer? Now, look, guys, this is, now, wait. I can explain everything. I'm so sorry you lost all your money. Lost all your money? Is she kidding? Well, I started out to help, Marlene. Well, don't say anymore. I've heard enough. But this don't beat all I ever heard. And you're the one that warned us against all the fancy tricks the gals would use to get our money, huh? But Marie, isn't that kind of... What's up, Mike? Some cattlemen at the bar. Look like mighty good prospects. Go on, give them the works. And turn the tears on good. Just a minute, Marie. What's this act you've been handing me? Whatever it is. You deserved it. I'm sorry, but I... When a gal gets, has to make her money that hard, she's really hungry. Oh, look, you can believe me or not. Now that it's over with, I'm hungry. Save your tears for those other cattlemen, kids. Come on, boys, let's get out of here. Please believe me, I'm really sorry. And give my regards to your poor, invalid mother. A fine stunt you pulled, invalid mother, my eye. Well, how about her mother play shortstop for the Brooklyn Dodgers? Now, look, it's all over. Yeah. And there's just one thing I've got to say. Yeah, I know, you'll never gamble again. You just ain't a kid and I ain't. And anybody else that thinks they can get the first base making money the easy way is just as big a fool as I am. Well, that's pretty dog gone big, if you ask me. Hey, you under come somebody riding into our camp. That looks like a girl. It is a girl, all right. It's that Marie from Spalding's place. Yeah, I wonder what she's up to. If I was her, I'd keep my distance. Just watch how quick I get rid of her. Now, don't forget her poor, invalid mother. Well, Marie, what are you doing here? Mr. Willing, I want to talk with you, all of you. I don't think there's much talking for us to do. Well, how's your poor old cripple mama feeling today? Please, you've got to listen to me. It's going to be just a shade hard to believe anything you say. Now, speak your mind, kid, and then keep riding. Well, you see, it's my favor. Well, how's the roll that table? Will you please listen to what I have to say? All right, kid, start reciting. I'm not going to tell you again how badly I feel about last night. But after you boys left, Spalding's two men followed you back to your camp. Why are you getting that? Is this another trick of yours? No, no, it isn't a trick. But I do know that Mike Spalding had you trailed, and tonight they plan to wrestle your herd. Are you sure about this, Marie? Why would I tell you such a thing if I weren't sure? Well, I reckon she's right, sir. Then we've got to act fast. Look, boys, I've got it. We'll drive our herd down the creek bed to where the water falls. Well, what's the idea? Well, by moving them in there, the only way to get them out will be the same way we drive them in. In other words, you'll have the cattle protected by the falls at one end and a high creek bank on each side. Exactly. There's a huge boulder at the mouth of the creek where the cattle enter. All we have to do is hide behind that boulder, and when Mr. Spalding's bandits ride through, we'll throw guns on them and their goose is cooked. Oh, that's a wonderful idea. Boy, sometimes I think you return to normal good things. Marie, there's mighty nice of you to tip us off about it. I wanted to do something to make amends for what I did last night. Well, how did you know about Spalding's plan to steal our cattle? Oh, how I know it's important. But now, life wouldn't be worth a plug roulette chip if you found out I told you. Oh, we wouldn't tell a soul, Marie. All we want to do is march that wrestling gang down to the sheriff's office. Well, they'd be surprised when you ride out from behind that big rock and trap them with the rest of the cattle. Well, Marie, I guess it's just about evened up our score. Oh, I hope so, Troy. And please be careful tonight. Oh, don't worry about us, Marie. Well, I'd better rush back if Mike knew about this. He'd kill me. And again, thanks a lot. Then I'm forgiven. All the way. I'll drop in to see you tomorrow. I'll look forward to that. Goodbye, boys. Goodbye, Marie. Goodbye, Mary. You know, that was pretty decent of the kid. Yeah, if you look at a sweet, pretty young thing like her, you'd never dream she'd pull that roulette routine she pulled on you. Well, it all goes to show you that I was right about her in the first place. When I first met her, I sized her up as somebody real. Mm-hmm. And I'm glad to know that she's proven that confident. Yeah, she's done a mighty good turn, all right. All of which goes to show you that I know women. Mm-hmm. Right now, let's get busy and move that herd back into the creek bay. Yeah, tonight we'll be ready for any number of cattle thieves they send our way. Boy, oh boy, this is going to be a cinch. The minute they ride past this rock, they better start reaching for the moon. Yeah, and tonight the moon is shining mighty bright. Your gun's ready? Loaded for bear. You know, I can't understand why that gal did this for us. I know women. She was just trying to undo the wrong that she had done. Hey, look, coming over that rise there. That's them. Now, remember, wait until they pass this rock, then let's come right in behind them. Hey, they're riding mighty slow. Well, that's to keep from arousing suspicion. I don't get this. There ain't no dog going well if they'd wake us up at camp when the cattle started moving. You know, that is odd. Their smart move would be to sneak into camp and get the drop on us and then take the herd. You know, that does seem kind of funny. Now, they're getting closer. I'm beginning to smell them out. Here, and I'm forgetting out of here and letting them take the herd. The boss has got them insured. We can get our fool self killed. Let's get going. Stay right where you are and you won't get hurt. Say, what is this? This is my cap pickle in my hand. Now keep reaching. Marie, what goes on here? You'll find out. Drop your gun to the ground, quick. Hey, if this don't take the cake, I'll never eat another bite. Say, Marie, you can't get by with this. If I do, just remember that you helped me. And you know all about women. Shut up. All right, Hank, I got him covered. You and Carter move the herd out. Glam, you and Dawson take these boys over to their camp. All right. What are you going to do with it, huh? Well, the boys will tie up the three of you and keep guard on you until we've had time enough to dispose of this herd at a profit. All right, man. You heard Miss Gay. Let's get going. All right. They called her Jane. Look, Marie, or Jane, whatever your name is, I'll get even with you for this. Glam, be careful with these boys, especially the blond curly haired one. I'm very fond of him. And that's what happened, Sheriff. Yeah, they got away with every head. Amazing. Mark, I'm afraid you got a lot of explaining to do since the girl was working for you, you know. But I'm telling you, Sheriff, I don't go in for stealing cattle. No. I'll trim the suckers at my roulette table, sure. When it comes to rustling cattle, I don't want any part of it. When did you see Marie last? She came in about eight o'clock last night and packed her things. Said she had to go see her poor old invalid mother. Yeah, that mother routine's a hot one. Yeah, the men with her last night called her Jane. Jane? Are you sure? That's what they call her, all right. Just a minute, boys. I think I can throw some light on this thing. I had it right here on my desk. Now where is it? What are you talking about, Sheriff? Here it is. And the thing she's been working right here in Abilene, right under my nose. What are you talking about? You see this picture? Say, that's her. Yeah, that is her. It's also the notorious female bandit, hijacking Jane. Are you kidding? Say, I've heard tell of her. She was famous. Well, what do you know about that? Sheriff? Yes? I've got a letter here addressed in care with Sheriff's office for Mr. Willen. Mr. Willen? Well, that's me. Let me have it. Where'd you get this letter, son? Some woman that got in jail over at Crescent City asked me to deliver it to this Mr. Willen. It seems they caught her with a stolen herd. Well, I'll be doggone. Some of these days I'll meet up with her and it's going to be too bad. Well, what does that letter say? It ain't nobody's business. Sorry, Willen, but in the name of the law I must see that letter. Now looky here. Well, alright, I've got it coming. Dear Curly, please believe me I'm sorry. You were so sweet about everything. When I tell my poor invalid mother about you, I know she'll be proud of our friendship. Perhaps we'll meet again someday. My love to Al and Jimmy, always Marie. Alias Hijack and Jane. P.S. And don't ever let anyone tell you that you don't know all there is to know about women. Now what's so funny? Oh, man, oh, man, if I was you I'd go bury my head in the sand or something. Alright, alright, I'm licked. But I'll tell you one thing. If I ever hear tell of a man that says he knows all there is to know about women, I'm going to hit him over the head with a wet crowbar for being so doggone stupid. Music. Heard with the writers in the Purple Stage today were Miss Helen Gerald as Marie, Joe Forte and Ira Grisel. The boys will be back with another song of the West in a few moments. Music. Music. Men of the West from out of the West with another of your favorite songs of the West. America's great Western singing stars Boy Willing and the writers of the Purple Stage with ragtime cowboy Joe Boisant. We always sing ragtime music to the cattle as they swing Back and forward in the saddle on a horse That a sensor baited, gated in a fast funny meter To the road a middle feeder had to run When they hear the fellows come to call the Western folks all know He's a highfalutin' rootin' tootin' son of a gun from Arizona ragtime cowboy Joe Out in Arizona where the bad men are Only thing to guide you is an even star Ruff it, cuff it, man before his ragtime cowboy Joe God he's named singing to the cows and sheep Every night to say a thing the herd just leaps In a vast soul rich and deep Roaming in soft and low he always sings ragtime music to the cattle as they swing Back and forward in the saddle on a horse That a sensor baited, gated in a fast funny meter To the road a middle feeder had to run When they hear the fellows come to call the Western folks all know He's a highfalutin' rootin' tootin' son of a gun from Arizona ragtime cowboy Joe Cowboy, cowboy, ragtime cowboy Joe Applause It's been another mighty pleasant half an hour visit with all of you folks And believe me we'll all look forward to next week's gathering Until then this is Foy Willing speaking for Al Flowy, Jimmy Dean and all of the writers of the Purple Sage Saying so long and good luck to you all Applause It's been a long day and a long day and a long day and a long day From Hollywood you've heard your all-star Western theater A BMBare production showing a lot of the great Western singers Foy Willing and the writers of the Purple Sage Now appearing in Republic's All Color Western The Last Fund Your Upright My name is Contance C. Clark inviting you back next week for your all-star Western theater Applause
