The Will Rogers Minute

Series produced by KRSC

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A 60-second program focusing one of the biggest voices of the 1920s and 1930s, Will Rogers.

Will Rogers was one of the best known Americans in the 1930's. He topped the box office, reached 40 million newspaper readers, and influenced opinions on his many radio broadcasts. Working with the Will Rogers Memorial Museums in Claremore, Oklahoma, KRSC is taking a look at Oklahoma's favorite son in this weekly short form program.


41 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
WRM01 The Influential Voice of the '30s
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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A look at why Rogers was so influential in his time and still talked about today

  • Added: Mar 05, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
WRM02 - Oklahoma's Favorite Son
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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How did a man who never lived in Oklahoma come to be known as Oklahoma's favorite son?

  • Added: Mar 05, 2020
  • Length: :59
WRM03 - The Presidency
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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A look at Will's unique and influential role in both political parties

  • Added: Apr 22, 2020
  • Length: 01:02
WRM04 - Will's Big Break
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will's unsuccessful experience as a gaucho leads to his career in media

  • Added: Apr 06, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
WRM06 - Will's Silent Movie Career
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will stars in 71 films to increase his celebrity

  • Added: Apr 14, 2020
  • Length: 01:02
WRM07 - Will Finds His Niche
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Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers begins to incorporate humor and commentary to stand out over other trick ropers.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2020
  • Length: 01:02
WRM05 - Will Starts Talking
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will's humor brings even more attention to his stage show

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Apr 22, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 1
WRM08 Will Starts Writing
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers becomes wildly popular in the newspapers

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Apr 29, 2020
  • Length: 01:02
  • Purchases: 1
WRM09 - Will Rogers and Elections
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers had a lot to say about elections

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: May 06, 2020
  • Length: 01:02
  • Purchases: 1
WRM10 - Will and Congress
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers loved to poke fun at Congress. Now he keep an eternal eye on them.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: May 13, 2020
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
Will and Big Business
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers had friends in big business, but that did not make them immune from his criticism.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: May 20, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 1
Will and Lawyers
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will's jokes extended outside of politics to discuss other topics, like lawyers

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: May 27, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 1
Will Loved Animals
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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This episode discusses Will's relationship with animals, particularly horses and dogs

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Jun 16, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 1
WRM16 - Will's Thoughts on Credit
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Accumulating credit and debt became more common in Will's life, so naturally he had a few things to say about the practice.

Bought by WYAP and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Jul 01, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 2
WRM18 - Woody Guthrie and Will
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Woody Guthrie looked up to Will Rogers, and took a lot of his early stage presence from Will's influence.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Jul 14, 2020
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
WRM19 - WIll Rogers and Baseball
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers loved the American Pastime, and saw as many major league games as he could while traveling

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Jul 21, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 1
WRM20 - Will's Opinion on Opinions
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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The Will Rogers Minute is a lighthearted look back at the influential comedian, radio host, movie star, and political commentator.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Jul 28, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 1
WRM21 - Will the Cowboy
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers not only promoted the cowboy lifestyle, he lived it

  • Added: Sep 15, 2020
  • Length: :59
WRM 22 - A Student of Human Nature
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers could make the butt of his jokes laugh just as hard

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Aug 11, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 1
WRM23 - Will the Everyman
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Will Rogers was known internationally, but he made his reputation by treating everyone with the same respect

  • Added: Aug 18, 2020
  • Length: 01:00

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