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The Gospel Bill Evidence
Title card for the show.
Created by	Willie George
Starring	Willie George Ken Blount Jeff Merrill (1986–1993) Lana Osborn Daine Demaree (until 1989) John Witty (1989–1993)
Country of origin	U.s.
No. of episodes	65
Product
Executive producer	Willie George
Running fourth dimension	30 minutes
Release
Original network	syndicated
Original release	June 4, 1981 (1981-06-04) – May 12, 1993 (1993-05-12)

The Gospel Nib Show is a Christian-values based television set evidence that was produced by Willie George Ministries from June 4, 1981 to May 12, 1993. (Later episodes were titled as Adventures in Dry Gulch but featured the same characters and premise.)

During its master run information technology was broadcast on the CBN and TBN networks. Information technology is currently seen in syndication on the Daystar and Smiling of a Child networks, and on other small contained Christian television receiver stations.

It was also broadcast on the Australian Christian Aqueduct in Australia.

Characters [edit]

• Gospel Bill (Willie George) – the sheriff of Dry out Gulch. Pecker serves both as representative of the police and equally moral guidance counselor to the citizens of Dry Gulch.
• Nicodemus (Ken Blount) – deputy and sidekick of Gospel Bill, also the foreman at a local ranch. Nicodemus was one time a drunk of ill-repute who was sobered up by Neb and reaffirmed as a built-in-again Christian. Nicodemus is hands swayed by diverse shysters, but Gospel Bill serves as his moral compass when temptations arise.
• Miss Lana (Lana Osborn) – runs the town'south full general store, which doubles every bit a telegraph office. She serves as the town's maternal figure, although in the series she is non known to have any husband or children.
• Elmer Barnes (Jeff Merrill) – a citizen of Dry out Gulch who is friends with the main characters. He is portrayed as somewhat mentally challenged and is frequently confused on Biblical matters. He has two pet worms, Inky and Dinky (which he often carries on his person, though they are largely unseen characters) and his primary concern is "goin' fishin'".
• Theodore Ulysses (T. U.) Tutwater (Daine Demaree) – the mayor of Dry out Gulch as well as the president of the Dry Gulch Bank and Trust. He represented secular interests (such every bit pride and greed) and usually mocked Gospel Pecker's religious views, though he would non engage in illegal acts. In later episodes, Demaree (who moved to California to pastor a church building) was replaced by John Witty and the graphic symbol'due south name was changed to T. Due west. Tutwater.
• Luther Bedlow (also played by Willie George, just credited as "himself") – the stock villain of the bear witness. He unremarkably attempts to appoint in criminal activeness only is always foiled by Gospel Bill.
• Orville Cornpone (Rodney Lynch) – served in early episodes equally Bedlow's dim-witted henchman who would usually crusade Bedlow to be unsuccessful in his criminal activities. Cornpone after became a Christian (courtesy of Gospel Pecker) and thereafter played a morally upstanding character (though Bedlow would try to recruit him back to villainy).
• Wichita Slim (Kenneth Copeland) – a tough as nails, just gentlemanly U.S. Marshall who comes through town and helps with the well-nigh hard problems they occasionally face.
• Miss Trudi Lou (Trudi Blount) – a pocket-size grapheme to whom Nicodemus ofttimes refers as the woman he hopes to woo anytime. (Trudi Blount is Ken Blount's existent life wife.)
• Ferman Farnsworth (also played by Willie George; merely often credited as "himself") – a pocket-sized character (though oft referenced) who owns the ranch where Nicodemus works.
• Barkamaeus (Keith Holey) – an anthropomorphic human-sized talking dog who wore a cowboy lid and vest. He but appeared in early on episodes of the show.

Earlier the Elmer Barnes character was introduced, Jeff Merrill appeared on early on episodes of the prove as a geological surveyor, who advised Luther Bedlow of gilded deposits to be found underneath Dry out Gulch.

John Witty and Rodney Lynch also appeared as the town doctor in several episodes.

Premise [edit]

The Gospel Bill Show was set in the fictional boondocks of Dry Gulch, portrayed equally being in the Former West. However, there were many anachronistic references to the present day, such every bit television and answering auto, which did not exist back when the testify was supposed to be set. Dry Gulch was so named because the citizens voted it as a "dry" city (i.eastward., one which prohibited alcohol sales).

Format [edit]

The show would center around a topic, where Gospel Pecker would be heavily involved in providing moral guidance to one of the citizens (usually Nicodemus or Elmer Barnes) and/or preventing catastrophe (mainly stopping Luther Bedlow's criminal activities).

Oogene and Jeannie Mae segments [edit]

A typical episode would be interrupted several times past boob segments depicting Biblical stories besides as the adventures of Oogene, a immature male child who squabbles with his sister Jeannie Mae (but the fights are e'er resolved by a moral lesson) and narrates "Oogene at the Zoo", in which Oogene studies an creature and relates its role to a lesson from the Bible ("Oogene at the Subcontract" replaced the "Oogene at the Zoo" segment in some later episodes). Segments with Oogene and Jeannie tend to be unique, simply the zoo and farm field pieces are repeated frequently throughout the series as filler for the show. Willie George voiced the bulk of the various puppet skits, most notably Oogene and his sister Jeannie Mae.

Music video and lesson [edit]

The episode would likewise characteristic a Christian vocal and music video (usually by Ken Blount) towards the finish of the show. Sometimes he would appear in graphic symbol as Nicodemus, only often he will announced as himself, singing about a dramatic story which is acted out past others. Some of the music videos not contributed by Blount included the songs, "Nosotros've Got the Power" past long-fourth dimension KCM worship leader Len Mink and "It's God" by Kellie Copeland Swisher (girl of Kenneth Copeland), as well as "A Merry Heart" where Blount is joined by unnamed puppets wearing blue and orange-striped shirts. An unknown band was occasionally seen opposite Blount in some later videos.

At the end of nearly shows, Gospel Bill reappeared with props in mitt to spell out a lesson to the viewer, generally relating to the primary plot of the episode. He would ofttimes use the props as a visual assistance to demonstrate a particular concept he is emphasizing. In some after episodes, Nicodemus will give the lesson instead of Gospel Bill.

Adventures in Dry Gulch [edit]

Later episodes of the show were titled equally "Adventures in Dry out Gulch" rather than "The Gospel Pecker Show", many of which did non feature Willie George at all. Instead, Nicodemus would be in charge while Gospel Bill is "out of boondocks" on some unspecified job.

DVD availability [edit]

The series is bachelor for DVD purchase through George's church website. Episodes included in the collection include;

• God Gives Dorsum - Ken Blount: In the Proper name of Jesus -At the threat of losing her store, Miss Lana chooses to obey God with the tithe and trust Him to provide.
• There's All the same Hope - Ken Blount: Know You're a Christian -When Gospel Bill brings a drastic bank robber to justice, Miss Lana believes the robber can be saved when no one else does.
• Power of Agreement - At the Zoo with Oogene: Ostrich - Ken Blount: Y'all Are My Inspiration -A bizarre accident leaves Gospel Nib with amnesia. Nicodemus and Miss Lana respond with the prayer of agreement.
• He Sent His Word and Healed Them - Ken Blount: All Hail Rex Jesus -Gospel Bill speaks God's Word when a local family is threatened with a contagious affliction.
• Don't Trust in Riches - Ken Blount: Worship and Admire Thee -Eager to make a profit, Tutwater loses all of his coin in a bad mining investment.
• The Worst Temptation -In an attempt to make Gospel Bill leave Dry Gulch, Luther Bedlow and Cornpone try to lure him away with temptations.
• To Cheat or Not, Part ane -Luther Bedlow uses Cornpone as a pawn in the local sheriff's election, and they buy votes with bribes.
• To Cheat or Non, Part 2 - Ken Blount: You Are My Inspiration -After an unfair ballot, Gospel Bill must help the new sheriff deal with outlaws and save the twenty-four hours.
• All Things Through Christ - Len Mink: We've Got The Power -Gospel Bill must find a manner to reveal a mysterious thief's identity and take hold of him in the act.
• Praise God When Trouble Comes -Gospel Bill experiences trouble at every turn and has to decide whether he will complain or praise God.
• To Tell the Truth - Ken Blount: Nothing Simply the Blood -Elmer takes dating advice from Nicodemus, but he stretches the truth in society to make a good impression.
• Receiving by Organized religion - Ken Blount: You Are My Inspiration -When 2 outlaws hurt Gospel Bill, his friends must pray and stand in faith for his healing.
• Information technology Pays to Work -Elmer needs coin, but he fails to display a good piece of work ethic when Miss Lana gives him a job.
• The New Birth -Gospel Neb recounts his lawless days before Christ to show Elmer that Jesus tin change anyone.
• The Advantage of Stinginess -Tutwater misses out on God'due south blessing when he allows a stingy spirit to keep him from giving at church.
• The Power of the Tongue -Nicodemus activates the power of God's Word for healing, and Gospel Nib uses the Word to assistance him outsmart a gunman.
• Treasures in Heaven -Luther Bedlow and Cornpone hear of a treasure, and so they kidnap Nicodemus in an endeavour to find it.
• If God Be for Us -When Gospel Bill heads out of town, Nicodemus is left in charge and learns to conquer his fears.
• Agreement Equals Power -Gospel Bill and Nicodemus believe God for the money Nic needs in club to save his mother's farm.
• Overcoming Faith -Gospel Pecker, Nicodemus, Miss Lana, and Elmer all use their faith in lodge to overcome obstacles in their way.
• Control Your Thoughts - At the Zoo with Oogene: Koala Bear - Ken Blount: Don't Let the Devil Steal Your Joy -Nicodemus and Elmer most come to blows when Elmer tries to court Miss Trudi Lou.
• Babies Make Mistakes -After falling back into an onetime addiction, a new Christian learns what information technology means to persevere in spite of mistakes.
• Elmer Finds His Gift -When faced with growing debts and no job, Elmer discovers his true gift.
• There'due south No Such Thing Equally Monsters -Gospel Bill has to set Tutwater directly most a monster story and discover the prankster responsible.
• Never Surrender -Fed upwardly with how hard Farnsworth is working him, Nicodemus decides to quit his job.
• Mortiferous Disobedience - At the Zoo with Oogene: Ostrich - Ken Blount feat. Unnamed Puppets: A Merry Heart -A young boy's life is in jeopardy when he disobeys his mother and falls into a mine shaft.
• Nic and the Faith Saddle -Nicodemus needs a new saddle for a cowboy contest, so Gospel Pecker encourages him to believe God for information technology.
• Rejoice in the Lord -When everything goes wrong with his day, Nicodemus has to cull whether or not he will praise God.
• Angels Watching over Me -In dealing with his fear of the unknown, Elmer finds out that angels are watching over him.
• Put Off Temptation -Luther Bedlow and Tutwater join forces and try to bribe Gospel Bill so he will influence the townspeople.
• The Root of Bitterness -Miss Lana is tempted to become bitter when Tutwater accuses her of selling shoddy trade.
• Words of Healing -Gospel Bill speaks words of healing on behalf of his Uncle Pete, simply Elmer brings sickness upon himself with a negative confession.
• How to Brand Friends - At the Zoo with Oogene: Elephant - Ken Blount: J-East-S-U-Due south
• Freed from Sin - At the Zoo with Oogene: Orangutan - Ken Blount: In the Name of Jesus
• The Jealous Mistake - At the Zoo with Oogene: Ostrich - Ken Blount: All Hail King Jesus
• The Spirit of Giving - At the Zoo with Oogene: Ruby-red Kangaroo - Ken Blount: Forget All Those Things
• The Dearest of Money - At the Zoo with Oogene: Bengal Tiger - Ken Blount: Joy, Joy, Joy
• The Christmas That Almost Wasn't - At the Zoo with Oogene: Grizzly Acquit - Ken Blount: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
• The Wicked Homo's Trap - At the Zoo with Oogene: Jaguar - Ken Blount: Nix But the Blood
• The Missionary Journeying - At the Zoo with Oogene: Brute Zoo Review - Ken Blount: In the Name of Jesus
• Feed Your Spirit - At the Zoo with Oogene: Jaguar - Ken Blount: Fearfulness Not
• Praise Beats Complaining - At the Zoo with Oogene: Ostrich - Ken Blount: Don't Let the Devil Steal Your Joy
• Believe the Best - At the Subcontract with Oogene: Horse
• Pride Comes Before Trouble - At the Zoo with Oogene: Zebra - Ken Blount: Fear Non
• Honesty - At the Zoo with Oogene: Flamingo - Ken Blount: Naught Only the Claret
• Peer Pressure level - At the Zoo with Oogene: Carmine Kangaroo - Ken Blount: Fear Not
• Gorilla Prank
• The New Man (introducing the Wichita Slim character played by Kenneth Copeland) - At the Zoo with Oogene: Animal Zoo Review - Kellie Copeland: Information technology's God
• By His Stripes - At the Zoo with Oogene: Jaguar - Ken Blount: All Hail King Jesus
• The Fugitive, Part 1 - At the Zoo with Oogene: White Rhinoceros
• The Fugitive, Part 2 - At the Zoo with Oogene: Polar Bear

Spin-offs [edit]

A family visiting Dry Gulch in early on 1990s

Willie George Ministries launched 3 direct-to-video spin-offs of The Gospel Bill show: The Candy Store, Bill Gunter, U.S. Marshal, and The Cimarron Trail.

Dry Gulch, The statesA. [edit]

Shortly after The Gospel Bill Show first aired, Willie George opened Dry out Gulch, U.S.A. (now known as New Life Ranch Frontier Cove) in Adair, Oklahoma, a Western-themed Christian children's summer camp nestled most Lake Hudson with over 1.25 miles of shoreline.^{[ane] [2]}

Bill Gunter, U.S. Marshal [edit]

A more than traditional western-style programme that was shot on location at Dry Gulch, United states of americaA. Gospel Nib is renamed Bill Gunter, while the other characters retain their names. Bill Gunter, U.Southward. Marshal is not equally campy every bit The Gospel Bill Show, and takes itself much more than seriously. The prove was sold strictly as part of a video order and was sold at Church building on the Move afterwards on likewise.

Bill Gunter is a U.s.a. Marshall in the hard days of the Oklahoma Indian Territory. Striving to maintain a strong Christian testimony in the midst of lawlessness, Gunter is a powerful role model for immature children. The activeness, excitement and romance of the Sometime West combined with solid Biblical principles for the unforgettable viewing experience

The Candy Store [edit]

The Candy Store was a tv show that was a tie-in to The Gospel Bill Evidence that shared some of that show's characters. Information technology was a program for pre-schoolers that featured Miss Lana and Nicodemus too as a newcomer, Lefty Wright (Jim Wideman).

Characters

• Miss Lana
• Nicodemus
• Elmer Barnes
• Barkimaeus, The Faith Dog
• Lefty Wright
• Miss Trudi Lou
• Wendell, the Woodchuck

Episode Titles

• A: is for Abraham
• B: is For Bible
• C: is for Christ
• D: is for David
• E: is for Esther
• F: is for Faith
• Thousand: is for Grace
• H: is for Heaven
• I: is for Y'all
• J: is for Jesus
• G: is for Kindness
• L: is for Honey
• M: is for Miracle
• N: is for Noah
• O: is for Obey
• P: is for Prayer
• Q: is for Queen
• R: is for Rejoice
• S: is for Sickness (Healing)
• T: is for Temple
• U: is for Unbelief
• Five: is for Victory
• W: is for Wealth
• XYZ: is the End

The Cimarron Trail [edit]

Contrary to pop belief this show was non a new series simply was actually the Bill Gunter U.S. Marshal series renamed. Pastor George had wanted the series to exist called this originally but when shooting for the series began information technology was relayed to him that the proper name The Cimarron Trail was copyrighted and could not be used for the name. While Pastor George did non like using the name Bill Gunter U.S. Marshall information technology was the proper noun called at the time. Later on towards the stop of the serial it was found out that the proper noun The Cimarron Trail was not taken or copyrighted so the series was renamed as Pastor Willie George had wanted information technology to be.

The Wichita Slim Trilogy [edit]

In addition to the aforementioned spin-offs, there were too iii related movies. The cast was left mainly intact, but the Gospel Nib/Bill Gunter grapheme was now teamed up with (now U.Southward. Marshall) Wichita Slim (Kenneth Copeland).

• The Gunslinger , which revolves around a shooting where Wichita Slim is injured and loses his retention, causing him to temporarily revert to his outlaw ways. (This was the only movie in the trilogy to be completed during the show's run)
• Covenant Rider involves the 2 Marshalls efforts to rescue Nib Gunter's nephew, who was kidnapped by outlaws associated with Saul Gillespe (invitee star: fellow televangelist Jesse Duplantis).
• The Treasure of Hawkeye Mountain concerns a treasure left by a retired (and seriously wounded) lawman to his jaded son, and the efforts to find it. (The name is a reference to Eagle Mountain Lake, located most Copeland'southward ministry headquarters northwest of Fort Worth, Texas.)

See also [edit]

• Fire Past Nite (another Christian youth television program from Willie George)

References [edit]

1. ^ Dry Gulch, United statesA. - official website
2. ^ The Gospel Bill Show Episode#8820 - The Wicked Human being's Trap

External links [edit]

• Official Website
• Willie George Ministries
• Ken Blount Ministries
• Gospel Bill DVD purchase site on site for Church on the Move
• The Gospel Bill Prove at CEGAnMo.com
• The Gospel Bill Show - Airtime Listing at Daystar.com
• Airtime Listing at smileofachildtv.org
• Airtime Listing at TBN.org - dead link

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospel_Bill_Show

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