Podcast appearances and mentions of rex koury

My Friend Irma. February 02, 1948. CBS net. Sponsored by: Swan, Spry. Jane quits her job and breaks off her romance with Richard when Richard hires a beautiful new secretary. Jane writes a scathing letter and asks Irma to mail it to Richard; a bad mistake. The script was subsequently used on the program on February 17, 1952 (see cat. #106081). Marie Wilson, Cathy Lewis, Cy Howard (creator, writer, producer, direrctor), Parke Levy (writer), Leif Erickson, Hans Conried, John Brown, Frank Bingman (announcer). Stars Over Hollywood. December 30, 1950. CBS net. "Continental Cowboy". Sponsored by: Armor Meat, Dial soap. Sagebrush Sam, a Hollywood cowboy, tries to escape his hordes of fans in Paris. David Chandler (writer), Diane Abbott, Donald Morrison, Frank Goss (announcer), Hans Conried, Lillian Buyeff, Ramsay Hill, Rex Koury (composer, performer), Rolfe Sedan, Vincent Price.  Spotlight Revue. December 10, 1948. CBS net. Sponsored by: Coca-Cola. 10:30 P.M. T Doodles Weaver, Freddie Morgan, George Rock, Spike Jones and His City Slickers, Dorothy Shay, Dick Morgan, Johnny Roventini, Peter Lorre, Dick Joy (announcer) Stand By For Crime. 1953. Cheshire and Associates syndication. Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. The son of one of Chuck's friends has been kidnapped. Chuck is tapped to make the payoff. But this kidnapping is no kidnapping!. Glenn Langan ; Adele Jurgens; Bob Reichenbach (producer)SUSPICION - "An Actress Meets Death" on this episode of SUSPICION From 1935Suspicion_1935_ 12:21 Mathew Slade, Private Investigator. September 27, 1964. KPFK, Los Angeles origination, AFRTS rebroadcast. "A Sweet Scent Of Mystery". A woman's perfume and the smell of murder. The program is also known as: "The Starlight Mystery Theatre.". William Wintersole, Brian Adams (writer, director), Robert Frederick (writer).The Mysterious Traveler. April 09, 1944. Mutual net. "Beware Of Tomorrow". Sustaining. An interesting story of robotics. A super-strong robot and a super-intelligent robot run amok with an expected-but-nonetheless satisfying conclusion. The script was also used on "The Sealed Book" on July 29, 1945 (see cat. #397). Will Hare, Don Randolph, Phillip Clarke, Maurice Tarplin (as "The Traveler"), Robert A. Arthur (writer), David Kogan (writer), Doc Whipple (organist), Jock MacGregor (director).TOTAL TIME: 2:57:14.762SOURCES: Wikipedia and The RadioGoldindex.com

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-021The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 28, 1939. Program #35. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The thing that coughs strikes...with four foot long arms!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. July 31, 1939. Program #36. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The thing that coughs in the night strikes again!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Sealtest Village Store. March 20, 1947. NBC net. Sponsored by: Sealtest Milk. Guest Vincent Price becomes, "Vinnie The Hillbilly." Leo Diamond plays the harmonica; nine-year-old drummer Joey Preston. Bob Stanton sings and sounds just like Sinatra. Jack Haley tries to take ukulele lessons. Bob Jellison, Bob Stanton, Eve Arden, Frank Nelson, Hans Conried, Jack Haley, Joey Preston, John Laing (announcer), Leo Diamond, Vincent Price, Virginia Martin, Eddie Paul and His Orchestra.Frontier Fighters. 1938. Program #9. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. "The Donner Party". Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. The story of the ill-fated wagon train that was trapped in the snows of the mountains while heading West. Originally syndicated by Radio Transcription Company Of America (Transco). 14:43, Audio Condition: excellent audio, otherwise complete.The Batman Mystery Club. September 05, 1950. "The Monster Of Dunphries Hall". An audition recording, announced as program #103. At a meeting of the club, Robin (the president of the club) makes no secret of Batman's identity. Sir Alfred Dunphries plans to spend the night in the "Death Chamber." The solution of a pretty good mystery is not to be revealed until the next meeting. Scott Douglas, Ronald Liss.  Gallant American Women. October 31, 1939. Blue Network. "These Freedoms". Sustaining. Pioneer women in the making of America, produced in co-operation with The United States Office Of Education, The Federal Security Agency and The Works Projects Administration.Eva Hantzel (program supervisor), Mary R. Beard (The World Center For Women's Archives: historical consultant), Eugenie Leonard, Rudolph Schramm (composer), Jane Ashman (writer)  The Amazing Mr. Malone. August 28, 1948. ABC net. Sustaining. Tony Milano, a gangster who believes that "cleanliness is next to godliness" has it in for Jack Reed. Tony frames Jack Reed for murder, so Jack is in need of Mr. Malone's talents as a criminal lawyer. In the opening scene, a man trying to use a pay telephone, speaks to the operator before the sound effects man drops a nickle into the slot. Hearing the nickle, the actor quickly repeats speaking to the operator. Nice recovery!. Frank Lovejoy, Eugene Wang (writer), William P. Rousseau (director), Rex Koury (music), Dresser Dahlstead (announcer), Bernard L. Schubert (producer), Howard Duff (?), Craig Rice (creator). The Whistler. September 01, 1948. CBS Pacific net. "Payment In Full". Sponsored by: Signal Oil. After a lawyer murders his wife, he finds himself defending the man he framed for the crime. A better-than-usual story. Bill Bouchey, Laurette Fillbrandt, Sidney Reuthal (writer), George W. Allen (producer, director), Wilbur Hatch (music), Marvin Miller (announcer).

Sunday Worship for August 27, 2023, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—A selection sung by our "pick-up choir"• Introit—Psalm 117 • Gathering Hymn—Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation, ELW 645 • First Reading—Isaiah 51:1-6  • Second Reading—Romans 12:1-8 • Gospel—Matthew 16:13-20  • Sermon—"Too Many Distractions" Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—The Church's One Foundation, ELW 654 • Sending Hymn—We All Are One in Mission, ELW 576 • Postlude—Go Forth with Knowledge, Rex Koury (1911–2006) ⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠go to this link.

The OTR Now Radio Christmas #006 The Burns and Allen Show. December 23, 1936. CBS net, KHJ, Los Angeles aircheck. Sponsored by: Campbell's Soup, Schaeffer Pen (local). The cast does Gracie's version "A Christmas Carol." Gracie sings, "I Love You From Coast To Coast." The program is also known as, "The Campbell's Tomato Juice Program." George Burns, Gracie Allen, Ken Niles (announcer), Henry King and His Orchestra, Tony Martin. The Greatest Story Ever Told. December 21, 1947. ABC net. "No Room At The Inn". A very well-done story of the Nativity. The fourth of a series of five Christmas dramas. The script was subsequently used on the program on December 23, 1951, December 21, 1952, December 20, 1953, December 19, 1954, December 25, 1955, December 30, 1956. This recording might be from one of these dates. Norman Rose (narrator).The Bill Stern Colgate Sports Newsreel. December 21, 1945. Program #319. NBC net. Colgate Shave Cream. Bill Stern, Ezra Stone. 15 minutes. Audio Condition: Excellent. Complete.Gunsmoke. December 23, 1956. CBS net. "Beeker's Barn". Sponsored by: L & M, Chesterfield. A young couple take shelter in her estranged father's barn, just before she has a baby! The script was used again on the series on December 20, 1959 (see cat. #44630). The system cue is added live. William Conrad, Les Crutchfield (writer), Parley Baer, Ralph Moody, Vic Perrin, Virginia Gregg, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), John Meston (editorial supervisor), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Ray Kemper (sound patterns), Tom Hanley (sound patterns), George Fenneman (announcer), George Walsh (announcer).  Dark Fantasy. December 26, 1941. Program #6. NBC net, WKY, Oklahoma City origination. "The House Of Bread". Sustaining. A writer of supernatural stories (who happens to be named "Bishop") searches for, "The Truth." A man named "Word" advises to search for, "The House Of Bread." A truly "fantastic" Christmas story. The script runs long and ends just in time. Scott Bishop (writer, host). 25:03. Audio Condition: Excellent. Complete.The Campbell Playhouse. December 24, 1939. CBS net. "A Christmas Carol". Sponsored by: Campbell's Soup. The definitive version of the classic story. Barrymore never was better. Charles Dickens (author), Lionel Barrymore, Orson Welles (producer, introducer), George Coulouris, Bea Benaderet, Ray Collins, Everett Sloane, Frank Readick, Bernard Herrmann (composer, conductor).SOURCES: Wikipedia and The RadioGoldindex.com

Gunsmoke. May 15, 1954. CBS net. "The Indian Horse". Sustaining. Obnoxious Lieutenant Flagg wins a horse race against Sy Pilcher, old Howling Dog is another matter however. William Conrad, Parley Baer, Harry Bartell, Ralph Moody, Paul Savage, John Dehner, Norman Macdonnell (writer, director), Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, Rex Koury (composer, conductor), George Walsh (announcer).

Doc tries to save Shell Tucker's wife after she swallows a nail. When he fails to save her, Shell swears revenge on Doc!Original Air Date: December 12, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Paul Frees (Doc)Special Guest:• Sam Edwards• Tom TullyWriters:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

When Lew Madellon, the fastest gunfighter in Colorado Territory, comes to town. Dodge attracts another gunfighter, Ab Fisher, and Fisher challenges him to a draw.Original Air Date: December 05, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc)Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell• Herb EllisWriters:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

An Indian scout named Tobile vows to kill the two white men who played a cruel practical joke on him, and who have insulted his honor.Original Air Date: November 28, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc)Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Ralph Moody• Byron Kane• Frank Gerstle• Harry BartellWriters:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex KouryAnnouncer:• Ken Peters

Captain Quince plans to exchange a captured Sioux chief for two prisoner 'white women' held by the Indians.Original Air Date: March 18, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Lawrence Dobkin• Lou Krugman• James Nusser• Lillian BuyeffWriters:• Kathleen HiteProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Captain Quince plans to exchange a captured Sioux chief for two prisoner 'white women' held by the Indians.Original Air Date: March 18, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Lawrence Dobkin• Lou Krugman• James Nusser• Lillian BuyeffWriters:• Kathleen HiteProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

A stranger has murdered old man Granby, but Marshal Dillion can't prove it.Original Air Date: November 21, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc)Special Guest:• Sam Edwards• John DehnerWriters:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex KouryAnnouncer:• Ken Peters

Captain Quince is wounded and seeks shelter from the Arapahos in the cabin of a strange old womanOriginal Air Date: March 11, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Sam Edwards• John DehnerWriters:• Kathleen HiteProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Captain Quince is wounded and seeks shelter from the Arapahos in the cabin of a strange old womanOriginal Air Date: March 11, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Sam Edwards• John DehnerWriters:• Kathleen HiteProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

The Professor is selling Wormseed Tonic that cures just about everything, possibly because it contains opium!Original Air Date: November 14, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc)Special Guests:• John Dehner• Barney Phillips• Paul Dubov• Lawrence DobkinWriters:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex KouryAnnouncer:• Ken Peters

Lieutenant Seiberts has disobeyed orders for what he thought was good reason. A battle of wits with Squaw Dog follows.Original Air Date: March 04, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guest:• Joe Cranston• John DehnerWriters:• Les CrutchfieldProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Lieutenant Seiberts has disobeyed orders for what he thought was good reason. A battle of wits with Squaw Dog follows.Original Air Date: March 04, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guest:• Joe Cranston• John DehnerWriters:• Les CrutchfieldProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Marshal Dillon and Chester set out over the prairie to find the two men who shot a man and stole his horsesOriginal Air Date: November 07, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests:• Helen Kleeb• Ralph Moody• James Nusser• Paul FreesProducer/Writer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex KouryAnnouncer:• Ken Peters

Captain Wentner's widow has come out west to retrieve her husband's body, and nearly starts an Indian war.Original Air Date: February 26, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Jack Kruschen• Helen Kleeb• Joe Cranston• James NusserWriters:• John DunkelProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Captain Wentner's widow has come out west to retrieve her husband's body, and nearly starts an Indian war.Original Air Date: February 26, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Jack Kruschen• Helen Kleeb• Joe Cranston• James NusserWriters:• John DunkelProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Original Air Date: October 31, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)Special Guests:• Jack Edwards• Lawrence Dobkin• John DehnerWriter:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Description: Being in garrison for over 3 months the men are getting stir crazy.Original Air Date: February 19, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Jack Kruschen• Howard Culver• Vivi JanissWriters:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Being in garrison for over 3 months the men are getting stir crazy.Original Air Date: February 19, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Jack Kruschen• Howard Culver• Vivi JanissWriters:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Original Air Date: October 17, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests:• Dick Beals• Lawrence Dobkin• John DehnerWriter:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

A contribution is taken to send Mrs. Dennis Home.Original Air Date: February 12, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Virginia Christine• John Dehner• Barney PhillipsWriters:• Kathleen HiteProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Original Air Date: October 24, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)Special Guests:• Tom Tully• John Dehner• Dick Beals• Jack Edwards• Louis Jean HeydtWriter:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Description: A contribution is taken to send Mrs. Dennis Home.Original Air Date: February 12, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Virginia Christine• John Dehner• Barney PhillipsWriters:• Kathleen HiteProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Description: Will Gumby and Gray Feather hunt Buffalo.Original Air Date: February 05, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)Special Guests:• Ralph Moody• Edgar Barrier• Frank Katie• Eleanore TaninWriters:• John DunkelProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Description: Yellow Knife is terrorizing the Homesteaders.Original Air Date: January 29, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Bob Sweeney• Sam Edwards• Jan Arvan• Joe Cranston• Lou KrugmanWriters:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

Description: A Settler and family are wiped out by Indians?Original Air Date: January 22, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts)Special Guests:• Dan Riss• Joyce McCluskey• Lawrence Dobkin• Clayton Post• Paul Dubov• James NusserWriter:• John MestonProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

(Audition)Original Air Date: July 25, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• John Dehner (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)Producer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex Koury

In 1967 musician and composer Rex Koury sat down for a documentary interview with John Hickman on Gunsmoke. During the course of the chat he explained how he came to be associated with the show, and how he composed the music, including the famous theme.

“Unanxious Heroes for Uncertain Times: Your Sons and Daughters Will Prophesy,” the 5/31/2020 sermon by Pastor Matt Sturtevant, and the final sermon in the Unanxious Heroes for Uncertain Times worship series, on Pentecost Sunday. Scripture reference: Joel 2:28–29. Podcast includes entire worship service. (Bulletin) The following music is used by permission under CCLI license #20126570: “All Glory Be To God On High,” music by Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. by E. Power Biggs. © 1943 Mills Music, Inc./H.W. Gray Publications. “I’ve Got Peace Like A River,” traditional American spiritual arr. by Mark Hayes. © 2011 The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) “People Need The Lord,” by Phill McHugh and Greg Nelson. © 1983 River Oaks Music Co. and Shepherd’s Fold Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) “Festive March,” by Rex Koury, compiled by James Mansfield. © 1990, 1991 The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)

Starring William Conrad as Marshall Matt Dillon, Parley Baer as Chester, Georgie Ellis as Miss Kitty, and Howard McNear as Doc Adams... the best adult western on radio... and on television... Began in April of 1952 and ran until June of 1961 on CBS on Saturday and later Sunday evenings. Theme song was one of the most famous in all the history of radio... it was written in 10 minutes by Rex Koury! Sound effects in this series are tremendous... sometimes the sound effect is "quiet" so you can hear the boot steps echo in the streets, the gunfire richochet or the wind whistling through the center of Dodge. This is Gunsmoke... enjoy and thank you for listening!

In Breaking Walls episode 91, we finish the adult western trilogy with a focus on the period after television decimated radio’s listening audience, forever altering the broadcasting landscape. Dramatic radio’s time as America’s number one entertainment genre was over, but it was far from dead. Our story won’t conclude on that fabled date of September 30th, 1962 when radio drama supposedly ended forever. We’ll push down the trail through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s as dramatic radio continued to avoid the hangman’s noose. Highlights: • Dirty Saturdays • Gunsmoke Finds Sponsorship. • Gunsmoke’s TV launch • NBC and Dr. Sixgun • Norman Macdonnell and CBS bring a new Western to the Air • J.B. Kendall, Luke Slaughter, & Paladin • The End of Gunsmoke • Horizon’s West and One Last Gasp • Elliott Lewis—Young At Heart • Riding off Into the Sunset The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On The Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio - by John Dunning • Radio Rides The Range: A Reference Guide to Western Drama on the Air, 1929 - 1967 by Jack French and David S. Siegel • Network Radio Ratings, 1932-1953 - by Jim Ramsburg • As well as numerous passages from Broadcast Magazine On the Interview Front: • Lilian Buyeff, John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, Herb Ellis, Virginia Gregg, Elliott Lewis, Vic Perrin, and Herb Vigran, were with SPERDVAC, the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy. For more information, please go to SPERDVAC.com • Parley Baer, William Conrad, John Dehner, Rex Koury, and Norman Macdonnell were with John Hickman. Mr. Hickman was the longtime host of WAMU’s Recollections. Today, this program is heard each Sunday evening as The Big Broadcast. For more information, please go to WAMU.org • William N Robson was with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC’s The Golden Age of Radio. This interview can be heard at GoldenAge-WTIC.org. • Parley Baer was with Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chat at SpeakingofRadio.com. •John Dehner was also heard with Neil Ross for KMPC on March 23rd, 1982. While Elliott Lewis was with John Dunning for his 1980s 71KNUS program from Denver. And Raymond Burr was with Jack Webster in 1963. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: • The Fireside Mystery Theatre https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com • The Mutual Audio Network http://mutualaudionetwork.com • Twelve Chimes, It’s Midnight https://www.twelvechimesradio.com Selected Music Featured in Today’s Episode Was: • The Theme to A Summer Place - by Percy Faith • Mr. Sandman - by The Chordettes • Young At Heart - by Frank Sinatra • And Come Down My Evening Star - by Joan Morris & William Bolcom I’d also like to thank Walden Hughes and John and Larry Gassman of SPERDVAC. Listen to their shows on the Yesterday USA radio network. A Special Thank you to: Ryan Kramer Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Aimee Pavy Terry Wallace WallBreakers Links: Patreon - patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers URL - thewallbreakers.com Online Store - jamesthewallbreaker.com/shop/

In Breaking Walls episode 90 and on the second part of our western trilogy, dramatic radio goes from boom to bust in a nine year period after World War II, as a group of actors become radio legends, while the radio western grows up. Highlights: • William S. Paley’s Plan to Overtake NBC • The West-Coast Hollywood Actors • Robson, Yarborough, Lewis, and Hawk Larabee • Escape Moves the Western Forward • The Life and Death of Jeff Chandler • CBS Becomes Number 1 • NBC Fires Back with New Western Shows • Elliott Lewis, Suspense, On Stage, and Crime Classics • The Birth of Gunsmoke • Jack Johnstone, Jimmy Stewart, and The Six Shooter • The Networks Pull the Plug in 1954 • What’s Next The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers The reading material used in today’s episode was: • On The Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio - by John Dunning • Radio Rides The Range: A Reference Guide to Western Drama on the Air, 1929 - 1967 by Jack French and David S. Siegel • Network Radio Ratings, 1932-1953 - by Jim Ramsburg As well as passages from • Broadcast Magazine — 12/22/1947, 2/16/1948, 3/1/1948 • Sponsor Magazine — 10/1/1951 On the Interview Front: • Parley Baer, Harry Bartell, Lillian Buyeff, Mary Jane Croft, John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, Sam Edwards, Herb Ellis, Virginia Gregg, Jack Johnstone, Byron Kane, Elliott Lewis, Jeanette Nolan, and Herb Vigran were with SPERDVAC, the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy. For more information, please go to SPERDVAC.com • Hans Conried, Howard Duff, and Elliott Lewis with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC’s The Golden Age of Radio. The full interviews can be heard at GoldenAge-WTIC.org • Jack Benny, Hans Conried, Betty Lou Gerson, Elliott Lewis, and Lurene Tuttle were with Chuck Schaden. Chuck’s interviews from an over 39-year career can be listened to for free at SpeakingofRadio.com • Eve Arden, Elliott Lewis, and E. Jack Neuman were with John Dunning for his 1980s 71KNUS Radio program from Denver. Some of his interviews can be found at OTRRLibrary.org • William Conrad, John Dehner, Rex Koury, Norman Macdonnell, John Meston, William N. Robson, and George Walsh were John Hickman of WAMU for his Gunsmoke documentary. • Mr. Hickman was the longtime host of “Recollections.” A modern version of this program is heard each Sunday evening as “The Big Broadcast.” For more information, please go to WAMU.org • William Conrad was also with collector Chris Lambesis for a December 15th, 1969 interview • Jimmy Stewart was with Larry King in 1986 • And William S. Paley and Frank Stanton were interviewed for CBS’s 50th Anniversary program in 1977. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: • The Fireside Mystery Theatre https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com • The Mutual Audio Network http://mutualaudionetwork.com • Twelve Chimes, It’s Midnight https://www.twelvechimesradio.com Find them all on itunes or at their links in the written credits Selected Music Featured in Today’s Episode Was: • I’ve Got the World on a String - by Frank Sinatra • Pyramid of the Sun & Voodoo Dreams - by Les Baxter • I’ll Be Seeing You - by The Harry James Orchestra • Route 66 - by Nat King Cole I’d also like to thank Walden Hughes and John and Larry Gassman of SPERDVAC. Listen to their shows on the Yesterday USA radio network. A Special Thank you to: Ryan Kramer Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Aimee Pavy Terry Wallace WallBreakers Links: Patreon - patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers URL - thewallbreakers.com Online Store - jamesthewallbreaker.com/shop/

Gunsmoke. June 6, 1953 "Sundown" Marshal Dillon and Chester find an Indian squaw dying on the prairie and suspects foul play. A good story! William Conrad (writer, performer), John McIntire, Michael Ann Barrett, Parley Baer, Lawrence Dobkin, John Dehner, Georgia Ellis, Norman Macdonnell (director), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Howard McNear, Roy Rowan (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. June 6, 1953 "Sundown" Marshal Dillon and Chester find an Indian squaw dying on the prairie and suspects foul play. A good story! William Conrad (writer, performer), John McIntire, Michael Ann Barrett, Parley Baer, Lawrence Dobkin, John Dehner, Georgia Ellis, Norman Macdonnell (director), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Howard McNear, Roy Rowan (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. May 30, 1953 "Fall Semester" Lee Dargan is being cheated by his foreman Jim Slater. His cattle are being stolen, but he doesn't know how! William Conrad, Parley Baer, Roy Rowan (announcer), Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Norman Macdonnell (director), John McIntire, Harry Bartell, John Dehner, John Meston (writer), Rex Koury (composer, conductor).  oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. May 30, 1953 "Fall Semester" Lee Dargan is being cheated by his foreman Jim Slater. His cattle are being stolen, but he doesn't know how! William Conrad, Parley Baer, Roy Rowan (announcer), Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Norman Macdonnell (director), John McIntire, Harry Bartell, John Dehner, John Meston (writer), Rex Koury (composer, conductor).  oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. May 23, 1953 "Print Asper" Rabb is a dishonest lawyer who tries to cheat John Asper out of his ranch. Lawyer Rabb is found shot four days later, it looks as if one of Asper's son's did the shooting. A good story!  William Conrad, John Meston (writer), Joseph Kearns, John Dehner, Sam Edwards, Georgia Ellis, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Norman Macdonnell (director), Rex Koury (composer, conductor).  oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. May 23, 1953 "Print Asper" Rabb is a dishonest lawyer who tries to cheat John Asper out of his ranch. Lawyer Rabb is found shot four days later, it looks as if one of Asper's son's did the shooting. A good story!  William Conrad, John Meston (writer), Joseph Kearns, John Dehner, Sam Edwards, Georgia Ellis, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Norman Macdonnell (director), Rex Koury (composer, conductor).  oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. May 31, 1952. t. "Carmen". . After the army payroll has been robbed, an army Major threatens to declare martial law in Dodge! Connie Dell, a good looking girl keeping bad company becomes the key to the crime. William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Michael Ann Barrett, Jeanette Nolan, Harry Bartell, Don Diamond, John Meston (writer), Norman Macdonnell (director), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Roy Rowan (announcer). oldtimeradiodvd.com/sale

Gunsmoke. April 26, 1952. CB "Billy The Kid". . The first show of the series. A Dutchman draws a lynch mob after the whole town accuses him of murder. A very well-written story with a surprise ending. Georgia Ellis plays the widow of the dead man, not Miss Kitty! Don Diamond, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Harry Bartell, Dick Beals, Paul Dubov, Mary Lansing, Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), William Conrad, Walter Newman (writer), Roy Rowan (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com/sale

Gunsmoke. September 13, 1952. "Home Surgery".  Marshal Dillon is forced to amputate the leg of a settler on the prairie. The man's beautiful daughter is the object of Ben Walling's affection.  William Conrad, Parley Baer, John Meston (writer), John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, Sammie Hill, Norman Macdonnell (director), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Roy Rowan (announcer). oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. September 13, 1952. "Home Surgery".  Marshal Dillon is forced to amputate the leg of a settler on the prairie. The man's beautiful daughter is the object of Ben Walling's affection.  William Conrad, Parley Baer, John Meston (writer), John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, Sammie Hill, Norman Macdonnell (director), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Roy Rowan (announcer). oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. July 26, 1952. CBS net. "Gentlemen's Disagreement". Sustaining. Ed Beaudry comes to Dodge to kill Bert Wells. A showdown seems inevitable, but Beaudry is found dead! The script was used again on the program on September 20, 1959 (see cat. #52371), and on the Gunsmoke television series on April 30, 1960. William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Norman Macdonnell (director), Les Crutchfield (writer), Tom Tully, Lynn Allen, Barney Phillips, Roy Rowan (announcer), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Lawrence Dobkin

Gunsmoke. July 26, 1952. CBS net. "Gentlemen's Disagreement". Sustaining. Ed Beaudry comes to Dodge to kill Bert Wells. A showdown seems inevitable, but Beaudry is found dead! The script was used again on the program on September 20, 1959 (see cat. #52371), and on the Gunsmoke television series on April 30, 1960. William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Norman Macdonnell (director), Les Crutchfield (writer), Tom Tully, Lynn Allen, Barney Phillips, Roy Rowan (announcer), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Lawrence Dobkin

Gunsmoke. July 19, 1952. CBS net. "Doc Holliday".  Doc Holliday has come to Dodge to kill Big Jack Finley. But Big Jack's son, Thorne Finley, is the real problem. Harry Bartell, Herb Purdum (writer), Lee Millar Jr., Nestor Paiva, Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), Parley Baer, Ralph Moody, Rex Koury (composer, performer), Roy Rowan (announcer), Tom Tully, William Conrad. oldtimeradiodvd.com

Gunsmoke. July 19, 1952. CBS net. "Doc Holliday".  Doc Holliday has come to Dodge to kill Big Jack Finley. But Big Jack's son, Thorne Finley, is the real problem. Harry Bartell, Herb Purdum (writer), Lee Millar Jr., Nestor Paiva, Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), Parley Baer, Ralph Moody, Rex Koury (composer, performer), Roy Rowan (announcer), Tom Tully, William Conrad. oldtimeradiodvd.com

Show notes for Episode 12:Excerpts from Total Poker by David Spanier (1977)Published before many of the other, “classic” examples of poker journalism such as Al Alvarez' The Biggest Game in Town (discussed back in Episode 1), Anthony Holden's Big Deal, and James McManus' Positively Fifth Street, David Spanier's 1977 collection of essays titled Total Poker smartly covers a wide range of poker-related topics. On today's show, I read from a couple of different chapters in Spanier's book. First I read excerpts from a chapter titled “Morals” in which Spanier examines differences between amateur and professional poker players. I conclude with a paragraph from his chapter about poker in the movies in which Spanier makes a connection between poker and old Westerns.If you're interested, click here to read my full review of Spanier's Total Poker, which I wrote for my blog, Hard-Boiled Poker, back in the summer of 2007. “The Gambler,” Gunsmoke (originally aired October 7, 1956)Starring William Conrad (Matt Dillon), Parley Baer (Chester), Howard McNear (Doc Adams), Georgia Ellis (Kitty). Also starring Lawrence Dobkin and Ralph Moody. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell. Written by John Dunkel. Music composed and conducted by Rex Koury.Here is the Wikipedia page that covers both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke. And here is a site where you can download and listen to more episodes of the show. Download.