RAS #637 - Paleface

Welcome to Ron's Amazing Stories, a podcast that brings you the
most fascinating and entertaining tales from history, literature,
and beyond.  On this episode we have a review of the new
audiobook Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War. This book
is a fascinating collection of stories that offer a unique
perspective on the American Civil War. Humorist Tim Rowland delves
into the lesser-known aspects of the war, such as the experiences
of everyday soldiers, and the surprising ways in which the war
affected people's lives. Next up, we have a thrilling tale of
adventure on the most haunted road in New Jersey. Join Theo as he
embarks on a journey down Clinton Road, a winding stretch of
asphalt said to be home to countless ghosts and spirits. From eerie
apparitions to unexplained phenomena, Theo encounters it all as he
navigates the curves of this haunted highway. And finally, we end
the show with a classic comedy from the legendary Bob Hope. In this
story, Hope plays the character of Painless Potter, a hapless
dentist who finds himself in a wild adventure in the old west. With
his signature wit and impeccable timing, Hope delivers a
side-splitting performance that is sure to leave you laughing. So
sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories.
We hope you find it to be a truly entertaining and informative
listen. Featured Story - Paleface Our featured story comes from the
OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse. What you will hear is an
adaptation of the movie Paleface. It is a 1948 Comedy Western film
directed by Norman Z. McLeod and starring Bob Hope as Painless
Potter and Jane Russell as Calamity Jane. The film was a major hit
and of course The Screen Directors Playhouse had to adapt it. 
It first aired on March 3, 1950. Stories Include - The Book Case,
Review - Obscure Stories of the Civil War, Chaos on Clinton Road,
and Paleface (with Bob Hope) Program Notes: Here are the links for
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