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    • Jul 1, 1936
    The Bing Crosby western "Rhythm On The Range" opens with appearances by trumpeter Louis Prima and The Sons Of The Pioneers, including Roy Rogers. Crosby sings the Johnny Mercer number "I'm An Old Cowhand"
    Nov 14, 1936
    The Dick Foran Pony Express movie "California Mail" debuts with Roy Rogers and The Sons Of The Pioneers contributing to the musical soundtrack
    Nov 16, 1936
    "The Big Show" opens in American theaters, with Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette. Set in Dallas, it also features The Sons Of The Pioneers, The Light Crust Doughboys, Elton Britt, Frankie Marvin and The Beverly Hill Billies
    Dec 21, 1936
    "The Old Corral" debuts in theaters with Gene Autry portraying a southwestern sheriff who falls for a Chicago nightclub singer. Also in the movie: Smiley Burnette, Lon Chaney Jr. and The Sons Of The Pioneers, featuring Roy Rogers
    Oct 13, 1937
    Roy Rogers signs his first film contract with Republic Pictures in Los Angeles, leaving the Sons of the Pioneers in the process. The same day, he shoots a small part in the movie "Wild Horse Rodeo"
    Nov 8, 1937
    "The Old Wyoming Trail," starring Charles Starrett, appears in theaters. Ray Whitley and The Sons Of The Pioneers, including Roy Rogers, contribute performances of "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Love Song Of The Waterfall"
    Dec 6, 1937
    The movie "Wild Horse Rodeo" debuts in theaters, with a minor role for Roy Rogers
    Dec 16, 1937
    Roy Rogers participates in his final recording session as a member of The Sons Of The Pioneers in Los Angeles
    Jan 29, 1938
    "The Old Barn Dance" debuts in movie theaters. The western features Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette, as well as Autry's now-familiar horse, Champion, plus Roy Rogers, Walter Shrum, Frankie Marvin and Sons Of The Pioneers member Bob Nolan
    Apr 20, 1938
    Singing cowboy Roy Rogers makes his debut as a leading man with the release of "Under Western Stars." Accompanied by Smiley Burnette and his horse, Trigger, Rogers plays a congressman for a drought-stricken state
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