Then on October 3, 1946, Hawke Larabee arrives on the airwaves, this time with Barton Yarborough as Hawke, still owning the hotel.
In 1947, the show's format has Hawke relating a past story he was involved in. He narrates the openning, setting the stage and the story starts. The Texas Rangers sing.
Sep 6, 1947, Elliot Lewis makes his return as Hawke. Now he's a rancher with Brazos as his partner. Barton Yarborough is back to being Brazos. And Andy Parker & Plainsmen are now singing the theme. The rest of the run seems to be of this format.
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The local hotel, Gold Bar House, is owned by Hawke. Suzie arrives in town to marry Nefi Thatcher, and meets the gunslinger Brazos John. Hawke tries to keep Suzie from Brazos and has to convince him to forget her. Chuck-A-Luck Jones is seen in the hotel
Elliot Lewis as Hawke | ||
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Hawke owns the hotel Gold Bar House. An old preacher drives thru town and as he dies, enlists Hawke to find Tillie McGoon and turn her to righteousness.
Barton Yarborough as Hawke | ||
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Hawke's story relates the about the time, after leaving Sundown Wells, he
arrived in the Gold Camp at Mulberry Creek. Lucius Budlong is accused of murder and Hawke isn't convinced he's guilty after talking to his fiance Verity Collins. Somber Jones is the town marshall, becomes Hawke's sidekick after resigning.
Barton Yarborough: Hawke | ||
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Hawke relates the time that he Somber Jones were working at the Skillet
Ranch -- Hawke is head cattledriver. Boss' daughter wants to go on the
cattle drive.
Barton Yarborough as Hawke | ||
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Hawke and Somber have a contract to supply fresh meat to the workers laying
the railroad into Empire City. They become involved in a railroad war with
the rival outfit trying to beat the MCR into the city.
Barton Yarborough as Hawke | ||
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Hawke owns a ranch, Brazos is his partner. Hawke is accused of leaving the old half blind prospector Chuck-A-Luck in the desert without water.
Elliot Lewis as Hawke | ||
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While passing by Big Horn, Hawke is accused of being the California Kid and
arrested for murder.
Elliot Lewis as Hawke | ||
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Hawke and Brazos check on the new church, wanting to make sure it's
ready for services on Sunday. The rickety structure collapses with a
stranger inside and Hawke suspects foul play.
Elliot Lewis as Hawke | ||
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