Gunsmoke Show 1971-08

This tape is a recording of a performance by Buck Taylor and Glen Strange of the television series "Gunsmoke" and Joanie Hall at the Lovington rodeo.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: "Gunsmoke" Show

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Date: August 1971

Location: Lovington, New Mexico

Interviewer: Charles Townsend

Length: 30 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Introduction of Joanie Hall and Long Branch trio, Trio sings "San Antonio Rose", Miss Hall introduces Buck Taylor, Taylor makes comic remarks about Festus (Ken Curtis’ character on "Gunsmoke"), Taylor sings "Mama Tried", Miss Hall sings "Rose Garden", Introduction of Glen Strange, Strange and Taylor do comic routine about Festus, Instrumental music, Miss Hall sings "Help Me Make It Through the Night", Man sings "Take Me Back to Tulsa", More comedy about Festus, Statement on Doc’s (Milburn Stone’s) improving health, Strange sings "Hillbilly Heaven", Thanks to various officials, Strange sings "Put Your Hand in the Hand".

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1971

Bulk Dates: 1971

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