All Star Western Theatre: Clem Normans Story with Ken Curtis

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Our guest star today is Columbia Pictures' Fine You Singing Cowboy, Kim Curtis, in a story of the West Britain especially for him. My name is Cotton Seed Clark, and here are the Riders of the Purple Face.

I'm dressing up in a little while I'm on a ride into town And every cowboy town I know will lift his heels and throw in paid-ay rolls around And so I'll pay the price because it's lots of time But now we're all the whole world bound To work and play with cattle, dress and fire and battle under paid-ay rolls

What does the cowboy do when all of his work is through just what I'm gonna do now? But money to spend and jingle off into town The mingle will all the friends pile out And there's enough to stop for in a little while And walk to the town And every cowboy's town will lift it

Feel and go and pay day rolls around And go and feel and find it cause it's lots of time Until we're all over town You can play with cattle, sweat, and swears And battle and go pay day rolls around The events that you Western fans witnessed when you attend a row day of today were all

a part of the routine of operating a great cattle ranch in the old days. Any cowboy I worth his wages could handle a garden and rope and ride as a matter of course. But his greatest responsibility was getting beat to the market in prime top condition.

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Webber's bread is always good and always a welcome addition to the daily menu Fire lot of Webber's bread next time you go shopping Guests are time at your all-star Western theater today, bring star microphone, Columbia Pictures' brightest new Western singing star.

He-man looks a fine singing voice in a Western way of doing things, has made him millions of friends and fans all over the country. And we know you folks will share the pleasure his personal appearance before death.

Friends and neighbors, from the West of U-Cumps, Ken Curtis. Our guest star is heard in a story of the West that is designed to revive our memory and appreciation of those pioneering men of the Old West who made such great sacrifice and contribution to our world of today.

It has its beginning back in the early 70s when the sixth gun on a man's hip was Judge and Jury and a late draw was Conviction and Penalty. To oneist God-fearing men like Clem Norman this kind of law was wrong.

It held no future and no reward for mankind. Clem Norman was a man with foresight and a thorough knowledge of right and wrong. I can tell Pemkin, Gabe, what I said. I don't want any part of his or his feelings or anything like him.

Well, if I was you, Norman, I'd think a long time before I put out that kind of talk to Pemkin, Gabe. He didn't invite me into this country and I didn't tell him I was coming.

And I'll guarantee you ain't gonna let him dictate to me. Now go on, get off my property. All right, Norman, just go for you, you know, that man. And you can also tell him that if he sends any of his gun tricks to call on me, on me. They'd better come loaded for bear.

Getting over here in honest man ain't got a chance anymore. Mr. Norlin. Oh hello Jimmy. How are you son? That's in the orbit ask you to have supper with us tonight. No that's awful nice of him Jimmy but I reckon you better not count on me tonight.

You have some problems to figure out and besides that he's going to be mighty disappointed. He was planning on a big checker game with you. I'm afraid I wouldn't make very good company tonight son. Tell him I'm sorry.

You look worried, Mr. Norman. Is anything wrong? To be honest about it, Jimmy. I'm having trouble with Sam Kincaid. He's trying to force me to sell him 100 acres off my east section. I hear he's bad medicine.

Yeah, that's what's worrying me. Everybody that's defied Kincaids landed in trouble. You know what happened to Ed Phillips? Yeah. Somebody burned his place to the ground. It was Kincaid's cup throats. Phone majors locked horns with him, and two nights later a fire wiped out 400 acres of foam sweet crop.

You know, it looks like something could be done about it. Son, in this country, the man what can draw his guns the quickest rules the rules. And Ken Kate has enough gunmen on his payroll to do most anything he takes an ocean to.

Well, being newcomer here, we don't know much about him, but what we've heard makes up for it. As soon as my son, Ken, gets here, things will be different. I'm anxious to meet him. You've talked to much about him, I feel like we're old friends.

I haven't seen Ken since he was fifteen. He was a full grown man then, and that was ten years ago. ten years ago he's been living with his mother. When do you expect it? Most any day now.

I wrote him about the trouble I was having and he seemed to think he could help me get things straightened out. That boy is a real fighter Jimmy. When he was fifteen he could handle too many his own sides.

You're mighty proud of him aren't you? Oh yeah, well I'm very interested in that. When Sam Kinkey gets a look at him he'll think twice before he starts sending anybody down to burn me out.

That boy of mine's a real man. Howdy, Clem. Waitin' on the stage? Yep. My boy's comin' in. Didn't know you had a kid. Well, I'll tell ya now, he ain't a kid. Biggest both of us.

Gonna put him in charge of you, Fred. Well, I'd like for him too, if he decides to stage. He's been in the Midwest with his mother for the past 10 years. Hey, woman! I've been lookin' for you.

What do you want? King Cade wants to have a talk with you. Well, he'll have to make it some other time. I'm waitin' for my son on the noon stage. I wouldn't put it off, if Sam Kinkey wants to talk with me, he knows where my place is.

I'm telling a Norman, you're in biting trouble. Don't you go threatening me? Here comes the stage, Frank. Well, I reckon it's time to get nervous and I sure am too. I know how you feel, Frank.

Well, if he's a seven-joure Norman, he's going to have a hard time getting along in this country. Tell him that and see how sorry you get. And that goes for Ken Keaton all the rest of this to be sent.

You talk like this. Son of yours is a killer. No, no, he ain't not killer, but he can take care of the like to you. I wonder who that dude is. He's getting off the stage.

Oh, Dad, don't you know me? Well, my son, you've changed so hard to knew you. Been a long time, hasn't it? Yeah, a long time, son. How's your mother? Ah, she's fine. You're fine, mister.

Thank you, my good man. Hey, Clem, is this a Clem killing the son of yours? I don't want no talk out of you, Pete. Or any of the rest of you, is there? Is there something wrong, Dad?

Oh, nothing, son. Nothing at all. You come with me, there's a buck bored over across the road. Well, maybe he had rather ride inside, sad, Clem. Look here, Pete! Don't get me. If I was 20 years younger, you wouldn't be talkin' about it.

Just a minute, Dad. Huh? What's the trouble you're having with this gentleman? Oh, none, son. None at all. Come on, let's go. Well, it wouldn't be any of your business business if we were having trouble would it you and I don't know who you are if you appear awfully insulting to my father now that's too bad yes it is I object

to it also you better come along well what you gonna do about it you've left me no choice other than what that's holy you don't be so in the future now if any of the rest of you gentlemen care to insult my father now's the time to do it My son, you, you, what do you know?

Boys, this is my son, Ken. Hello, Ken. Well, let's be going, Ken. We've got a lot of talking to do. Oh, son, you see what I'm faced with. When Ken gave once something, he goes after it.

And when he goes after, he gets it by Hooker Troop. What's been done to oppose him? Well, every man who's opposed him so far met with trouble he's got the whole country scared of him right now he's trying to force me to sell him that hundred acres of pasture land off my each section to

take care of the cattle he's probably stolen open someone else what I gather you can't afford to let that much land go especially pasture why I can't spare an acre of it well dad since you don't have organized law here why don't you round up the other right you and fight back you've got the right idea son I've thought of

but I just never did anything about it. As long as you all stick together, Ken Cade won't be as quick to make as the man. Son, I'm taking your advice. Beginning tomorrow, I'm gonna make a few rounds and see what kind of cooperation I get.

Now, you're doing things the right way. By the way, I'm going into town in the morning. I want to stop off at the bank on some business and then mail a letter to Mother. All right, son.

By the way, since that run-in you had with Pete Duncan, it might be wise to wear your gun. My gun? Yes. Didn't you bring him? I never wear a gun. Why should I? Look, son, you've been living in a different part of the country.

Out here, it's every man for himself. You know how to handle guns, don't you? Why, sure. I can knock a squirrel's eye out at 90 feet, but I can take care of myself without killing someone.

That's not the idea, son. Look, Dad. Don't worry about me. I can take care of myself. Well, if you're seeing your hand will feet dunking today, I guess I should be convinced. By the way, I have some everyday clothes here that might fit you if you didn't want to wear your nice things.

I get it that. I didn't think about the kind of clothes I had on today being so much out of place until I got here. You didn't think of it, you did look mighty doodied up in that rig.

Well, son, it's getting late and I want to start making the rounds early in the morning. Well, I'm ready for bed myself. I wouldn't lose too much time on that business either. either. If Ken Kade is the kind you say is. You're right, son. You're right. Say if you get home tomorrow before I do, drop in at the next ranch and meet the Johnson's. They're

mighty fine people. All right. I'll do that, Dad. I won't be in town long. Are you Mr. Ken Kade? That's right. What can I do for you? My name is Norman. Ken Norman. Oh, so you're Clem Norman's boy. I heard how'd you make your entrance to the town by slapping some sense in one of my men. I hope I did him some good. Well maybe you'll be

careful who he opens his mouth around from now on. What brings you to see me, Norman? I understand you're trying to buy a hundred acres of pasture land for my father. That's right. Am I the anxious to make a deal with him? That's the reason I drop by to see you. He won't sell. Well to say the least you might eat blunt about

it. Now look, Mr. Kincaid. Let's understand each other right now. From what I've learned you've got this country under your thumb and when you want something you let nothing stand in your way but mighty successful operating and away son I'll get to the point the point is this my father will not sell to you under any

circumstances and if you make trouble for him you'll have to answer to me I'll have to into to you is that bad very bad mr. kinkade because if you resort to unfair play against him I'll personally come back here and snap your neck right off your body now look here now you're not going to threaten me they have what do

you mean by breaking in here like that clamor is organized in the ranchers again where do you hear this I want to Tom learners hands told me about it he's making the rounds all right son what do you know about this plenty I suggested that he do it then right now I'm going to make a suggestion you go find your own

man and tell him that he wants to stay healthy he better stop that kind of business right now I'm glad you said that what do you mean that puts us on even I've threatened you and you threatened me. It's your move.

Who is this fellow, Sam? This is happen to be old man Norma, son, who jumped your friend Pete. I've been wanting to meet up with you. All right. You've met me? Now what? Is it all right, Sam, if I mess up your office with him?

You might have a good idea of that, Slim. Go right ahead. And advise you not to try it, Mr. Slim. Here's my advice to you. Hey, now, wait a minute. I'll watch him, man. Now look out there.

You gave him the wrong advice, Mr. Kenke. to Ken K. You and I know many or some of the real trouble moments now get out of here and remember I warned you there was a threat mister Ken K.

Goodbye to you. Well it's about time you got home. Oh Jimmy I thought it was that coming in. No I just he's a little later than usual tonight. Your dad is outside. Good I was getting I'm worried about him and I...

Is anything wrong? Clem is in my wagon, Ken. He's dead. Who did it? I don't know. I found him just below Eagle Pass as I was driving in from town. Was he dead when you found him?

No, he died on the way in. He told me to tell you that everything was up to you from now on. He didn't last much longer. Jimmy, why'd you do something for me? I'll be glad to help anywhere I can.

Bring me dad's belt and guns. Then I'd appreciate it a lot if you'd have your folks watch over them tonight. Ken, I don't know what you have in mind, but I sure be careful. If you're thinking about the Kencade gang, well, the odds are against you.

This whole thing is my fault. I advised that to organize and fight back, but I didn't think Kencade would turn to murdering him. Kencade would stoop to anything. Up where I was raised we had law and order. You don't have it in this country and you'll never have it as long as the people around here let Kencade bluff him.

They'd bluff him. Somebody's got to make a play for a change and I'm no one with a darn good excuse to do it. Give me news what I'd like for you to do. Round up the rest of the camera.

I bought it, man. You're thirsty? Yeah. Fill it up again, Soli. I bought you, Pete. Yeah, I guess so. Same here. For that job we did tonight, I got the jitters. Yeah. Here comes Sam now.

I think a little great boys. Yeah, don't you think we need it? Everything go off all right. Looks like clockwork, Sam. Good. Maybe that'll throw the fear that's settled into the wise men in these parts.

Well, what about you, Norm? My guess ain't wrong. He'll be calling on me tomorrow morning. You men stick close to me every minute. Then when the right time comes, give him what he's got coming.

We don't have to wait a moment. What's coming in the door? Yes, wearing guns. If he makes one move toward him, let him have it. Alright, Ten Cade. Let's get out of the business. Hello, Norman.

That brings you here this time of night. You know why I'm here. First I want a man that's dead, then I want you. What are you talking about? You want the man that did what?

The man that you hired to murder my father in cold blood. I know nothing about it. And it's mighty dangerous to be accused of somebody a murder. I didn't come here, do you? Now I want a man who did the job to start drawing.

That's one of you. You're a little fast with your conversation, Norman. Come on. One or all of you. Start making a play for your guns. I'm giving you a chance, that's more than you gave him.

You've talked too much, Ranger. All right, look here, Norman, you can't get away with this. I'm gonna try. Now is there anybody else that feels up to drawing on me? You're covered from behind, Norman.

That's the oldest trick in the book, Skincade. In your mind, it's another man. Well, look here, I don't know anything about your old man. You know he's dead because you had him killed. You threw blood on this country with guns, Skincade.

Now, come on, you're coming with me. You know you ain't going to get away with this, Norman. I got friends all over this town. If you've got a friend brave enough to keep me from leaving here with you, then he'd better start some action.

Alright, let's go. Where are you taking me? To visit with a committee of ranchers who are waiting in my place. They'll decide what to become of you. I tell you, Norman, I got friends! You don't have a one that would die for you.

And that's what's going to happen to the first one that tries to stop me. My dad died for his friends, and right now they're organizing the law and force and body to see that you get what's coming for you.

And that goes for every other man who thinks it can rule as country as you have. Now let's go. We're gathered here to pair our last respects to our good friend and neighbor, Clem Norman.

So we're going to miss this fine man. His passing is brought about another milestone of progress and bringing low in order and decency to the west. It's brave, fearless men like Clem Norman who's going to make this country a better place for our children and their children.

Men who are not afraid to give up their lives in the fight for rights, or men who are not afraid to oppose Rome. Your son, Ken, has been sent to us with the same courage and leadership that Clem had.

I know that our lost friend would be even more happy in rest if we all joined together and carry on with the crusade to win the West to his way of thinking. And as a movement spread to all sections of this great country, until right is victorious, his memory.

The blue sky is the blue, and the blue with my memories now, like most old south boys do. Shadows are goose about me, across the sky of bright stars, shoots, and in the faunc house I can hear, the parade of empty boots.

Make each step be one of the courage that will make a trail for you, One that leads to greener packages like thought intended to do. Often a hill at Hilesfield, a lonely old old old old old, and in the bunkhouse I can hear the parade of empty boots.

And the... Our thanks to Ken Curtis for his appearance on your all-star western setters. Heard with our guest star in today's story was the screen-fanned supporting actor Mr. Gress Barnette, as Clem Norman.

Mr. Barnette may now be seen in paramount to each his own. as the father of Miss Olivia de Havilland to stop. Harry Lang was heard as Sam Kincaid, boy willing as Jimmy, house, lawyer, slim, jimmy, penis, Pete, Johnny Paul as the bar key.

Kim Curtis will return in a few moments with the song. Most of you Western fans like horseback riding, but it's customary to take riding in 12 doses today. The every horseback rider isn't used to spending long hours in the saddle.

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Well, can it's song time for you? Good enough, boy. But first, I'd like to thank you, fellas, for asking me down to the All-Star Western Theater. I'm a regular listener, you know. Believe me, it's a real pleasure being your guest.

Well, that's fine, Ken, and just no way too long to come calling again. Now name your music. Well, I like to sing one of my latest mercury recordings. I learned to love you too late, my darling.

Good, Ken, and we'll give you a hand. My darling, that's why I'm lost from a blue. And to love you, my darling, you found somebody new.

The world has been funny, it's fair to me too I can't have you darling, I can love you in my dream I can love you darling, you found somebody new You visit with us every time you can, can't cut it Well here they are folks, America's Great Western Singers

with the new hit song of the country You know right here in Hollywood we have a new radio singing star, one of the nation's greatest western guitar players. He's written a new song called Divorce Me COD. His name is Merle Travis.

Along with him was his pal Cliffy Stone. For a willing and the writers of the Purple Page have a very special rendition of this song for proud for our listeners today. And here they are with Divorce Me COD.

He born fetching at maybe some time Some poor fish will label that to line When he does the best he'd say The best one I had got away There go you come a day gal When you fix feeling blue You'll find that you can pay a bill Ooh ooh I'll use A sign of mine you're playing with

Maybe TMT If you want your freedom, PDQ Divorce me, TOTC I won't be wrong To hear you cry I'm Texas Bow and by and by If you want your freedom, PDQ The divorce meets the oldies Been learning all the ain't got no free AC If you want your freedom, PDQ

The divorce meets the oldies But you heard you're all Star Western Theater A VM bear production starring America's great Western singers Forwarding in the right is the Purple Sea Our guest star for today has been Ken Curtis, whose latest Columbia picture is singing on the trail My name is Cotton Seed Clark This program came to you from the studios of K-N-X, Columbia Square.

K-N-X for St. Louis, Columbia Station for Southern California.