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Back in the Saddle Again - The Original Singing Cowboy, Gene Autry
He was the "Singing Cowboy," the wholesome, guitar-wielding hero who saved the day, got the girl, and never forgot to sing a song. But Gene Autry's journey from an Oklahoma railroad telegrapher to one of the biggest media stars of the 20th century is a staggering story of ambition, talent, and business genius. In this episode, we unpack the remarkable life of the only person to have five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for each field he conquered: Records, Radio, Movies, Television, and Live Performance.
We trace Autry's rise from his early days as "Oklahoma's Yodeling Cowboy" on…
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