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The following transcribed program is rebroadcast by the Armed Forces Radio Service to our fighting men overseas. Good Year presents the Roy Rogers Show. Friends, tonight as usual, Good Year brings you Roy Rogers. But because of the great news we've all been hearing, we want you to know that we will interrupt this program instantly for any late news flashes. Meanwhile, you'll hear Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers, Pat Friday, the Far Brothers, Perry Botkin's Orchestra,…

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Synopsis

In this engaging episode of The Roy Rogers Show, Roy Rogers brings together a delightful mix of music, humor, and storytelling. He welcomes guest Porter Hall, an actor known for his villainous roles in films, who playfully acknowledges his typecasting. The atmosphere is lively as Roy and Porter engage in witty banter, setting the stage for an entertaining evening filled with songs and a legendary tale from the West.

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Roy Rogers 45-05-08 (025) Guest - Porter Hall, The Legend of Pecos Bill.mp3

Roy Rogers, Episode 25

Guest - Porter Hall, The Legend of Pecos Bill

Tuesday, May 8, 1945 · 29:43

Roy Rogers, Episode 25

Guest - Porter Hall, The Legend of Pecos Bill

Tuesday, May 8, 1945 · 29:43

Summary

Roy Rogers hosts a lively show featuring musical performances and a sketch with guest Porter Hall, who is humorously typecast as a villain. The episode celebrates the spirit of the West and includes a legendary tale about Pecos Bill.

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