ep03 First Tune - Oh Susanna: Red Horse Ranch

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“ep03 First Tune - Oh Susanna” is an episode of Red Horse Ranch, the old-time radio show that aired in 1950. Listen free on Stupid Potato: no sign-up, no app.

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What happens

The Red Horse Ranch crew gathers in front of the old ranch house to welcome Rose Carter home from school in the east. Sam Carter, her father and the ranch owner, waits anxiously, worried about outside threats to his property. The cowhands, including Alabama, sing songs to pass the time until Rose arrives. When she finally returns, the men greet her warmly and she reunites with her father. Sam's worries about losing the ranch are raised, and the men resolve to help him protect it. This episode is part of the Red Horse Ranch series.

The Red Horse Ranch, in front of the old ranch house and on the veranda

Characters: Rose Carter, Sam Carter, Alabama, Idaho, Arizona, Tenderfoot, Bob, Cookie

Listen for: The cowhands' songs, Rose's homecoming, and Sam Carter's worry about losing the ranch

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.