I've been listening to his stories since I was on the road back in 1974 . I used to listen to the "Charlie Douglas Road Gang" show nearly every night that I was on the road . This routine was one of the first ones I heard. I was on the way to McAllen , Texas , and , I laughed so hard at this story , I almost wrecked the truck !! I still play Charlie's recordings every now and then just for the memories. Thank you Mr. Douglas for all the happy miles you gave me . ❤🚛
My aunt and uncle had this album. My parents wouldn’t let me listen to it because of its title. When we’d go over to their house, my cousins (who weren’t supposed to listen to it either) and we would try to listen to this record on as low of volume ad we possibly could. Did no good, because we’d laugh so loud and so hard we never got away with it!
I began driving over-the-road in 1974, after I left the Air Force. I can not count the number of nights that I rode "with Charlie" in the truck, making the long overnight drives a little more bearable. Thank you Charlie, for all the times you made me laugh.
My brother and I would turn on the radio when we was youngans...the first time we heard this story we laughed so hard we had tears running down our faces. This broght back good memories...thanks
I am a Retired Policeman. In the late 70's I was partnered with a Old Timer Officer. I did think "Ray O Stout" and I would make much of a team. One cold snowy night I had to walk a foot beat for 4 hours, I got into the Police car with Ray Stout and he was listening to WSB radio out of Atlanta on the AM dial, signal would fade out for a second and crackling, but was able to listen. Ray Stout looked at me and said You look Cold Kid, You just sit back, drink some coffee and I'll take care of you tonight. Next thing I remembered Charlie Douglas came on the radio, saluting all the truckers all over the South. After about 15 minutes of this salute, Mr. Douglas started telling the story of "Damn it Ray". I laughed so hard, I shot coffee out of my nose while on patrol with Officer Ray O. Stout. Ray was a great guy and taught me some important lessons. Some day after I pass onto the next life, I hope to meet up with Ray O. Stout again and share a couple more shifts. I am saluting Ray O. Stout with another cup of coffee, I'll try and keep this One in my mouth. RIP Ray O. Stout. Signed: A Grateful Partner.
Traveling when I was very young ( 45 years ago) me and my sister would lay in the back seat listening to WWL, WSM while my dad drove to his boyhood home in western NC I would laugh at listening to Charlie Douglas, Jerry Clower on the radio. Still today I laugh, I know the punchline of so many of those jokes and stories. Its sad that the kids of today not know of them, do not want to know of them.
My dad was a truck driver for almost 30 years, and I remember as a kid he bought this tape an we listened to it every weekend he came home until the tape wore out.. I loved this collection very fond memories ! The Bugle and the Mule always was a funny one too, But Dammit Ray is the best of all.
Thank you for posting this. When I was a kid in the mid-'70's I would lay awake at night in my dark bedroom and listen to the Road Gang until the wee hours. Listening to his stories, the songs? (many of which I've never heard since), messages to coded drivers (what a great thing that must have been in the days before cell phones), and the announcements of "King Edward Cigar time." To me, it was magical and it inspired a fascination with radio that persists to this day, 35 years later.
I too was born in Ludowici in 1950. My uncle was Sammy Stapleton, who was sheriff and mayor before he was kicked out. He was in on and part of the issues that upset Gov. Maddox. Still have family there that I think of often.
I first heard this on WPTF out of Raleigh, NC the summer of 1975. I was ten and thought it was hilarious. I remember they played Wendy Bagwell's "The Volkswagen" as well.
My Dad and I used to listen to Charlie Douglas on the AM radio on the way to work on the third shift in a textile company here in South Carolina back in the '70's and 80's. Fun times.
I'm teary eyed, but laughing at the same time! I used to sit shotgun in my dad's Kenworth, listening to the "big one" 700 wlw, and the truckin Bozo! Periodically he would play this, and some of Jerry Clower's best! Even at such a young age, I loved this stuff as much as dad did! Of course my all time favorite was Paul Harvey!! It is amazing how a song or story can transport you instantly back in time quicker than a time machine! It's a powerful thing!! Thanks so much for posting that! Now you know the rest of the story. He was Paul Harvey..."Good Day" Come on...you all knew I was gonna say it!
I first herd this story by Charlie Douglas in 1983 when I was stationed on Guam with the USAF. Was listening to C and W night on the local radio and they played the story of Dammit Ray and the talking outhouse. Im from Jesup Ga mentioned in this story and am very familiar with all the places mentioned in this story. It really provoked some real memories of home and really surprised me to know I would travel half way around the world before hearing about this great guy. Harry Bennett Jesup Ga
This is my ALL TIME favorite story! The only thing is that I wish I had heard this in the 1960's when my great grandfather had a store, fillin' station and beauty salon. We had only a one-holer but, me being the electronics mischevious little s**t, I would have at least tried to wire that one-holer!!!
used to live in Ludowici, Ga. Chief of police stole my beagle from front yard in 1978. The Ferguson's are about all the town was. About everything he talks about in this is true. Only 1 light in town. It's hell to get old.
The first time I heard this I was riding up the WVA TPK in a 1972 Intl Transtar with a 283 Cummins and a 13 speed going to Cleveland with my dad. The blue flame shooting out of the stack listening to the Road Gang on WWL. Great times
this is great stuff my granddaddy has the lp it sure brings back memories. do you have the one called the fast truck. I'm a truck driver and I have been trying to find this to have my buddies listen to it thanks
I grew up listening to WWL at night at the house when going to bed. I love Charlie Douglas and Jerry Clower and Justin Wilson. You dont by Chance Have the story he does about Chuck and Baby, do you?
I USE TO LISTEN TO THESE WITH MY GRANDFATHER, DO YOU HAVE THE ONE WITH THE GOVERNOR? THANKS FOR THE FLASHBACK. I NEVER KNEW THE STORY TELLER BECAUSE WE HAD A COPIED CASSETTE. THANKS Again...
I've been listening to his stories since I was on the road back in 1974 .
I used to listen to the "Charlie Douglas Road Gang" show nearly every night that I was on the road .
This routine was one of the first ones I heard. I was on the way to McAllen , Texas , and , I laughed so hard at this story , I almost wrecked the truck !!
I still play Charlie's recordings every now and then just for the memories. Thank you Mr. Douglas for all the happy miles you gave me .
❤🚛
I was born and raised in LudowiciGA. Still here 60 years later. I remember the Rainbow motel
My aunt and uncle had this album. My parents wouldn’t let me listen to it because of its title.
When we’d go over to their house, my cousins (who weren’t supposed to listen to it either) and we would try to listen to this record on as low of volume ad we possibly could. Did no good, because we’d laugh so loud and so hard we never got away with it!
I began driving over-the-road in 1974, after I left the Air Force. I can not count the number of nights that I rode "with Charlie" in the truck, making the long overnight drives a little more bearable. Thank you Charlie, for all the times you made me laugh.
Are you still driving hard job
Used to listen to Charlie Douglas and Dave Nemo on WWL 870 AM New Orleans, Louisiana on the Road gang radio show.
My brother and I would turn on the radio when we was youngans...the first time we heard this story we laughed so hard we had tears running down our faces. This broght back good memories...thanks
Toy story cover? What are we trying to hide? 😭
I've been looking for this for 40 years!
Never gets old if you want a good laugh all you need to do is turn on one of Charlie Douglas stories this is one of the best though.
I am a Retired Policeman. In the late 70's I was partnered with a Old Timer Officer. I did think "Ray O Stout" and I would make much of a team. One cold snowy night I had to walk a foot beat for 4 hours, I got into the Police car with Ray Stout and he was listening to WSB radio out of Atlanta on the AM dial, signal would fade out for a second and crackling, but was able to listen. Ray Stout looked at me and said You look Cold Kid, You just sit back, drink some coffee and I'll take care of you tonight. Next thing I remembered Charlie Douglas came on the radio, saluting all the truckers all over the South. After about 15 minutes of this salute, Mr. Douglas started telling the story of "Damn it Ray". I laughed so hard, I shot coffee out of my nose while on patrol with Officer Ray O. Stout. Ray was a great guy and taught me some important lessons. Some day after I pass onto the next life, I hope to meet up with Ray O. Stout again and share a couple more shifts. I am saluting Ray O. Stout with another cup of coffee, I'll try and keep this One in my mouth.
RIP Ray O. Stout. Signed: A Grateful Partner.
That's a great story. Thank you for telling it. 😂👍
One of the funniest stories I ever heard when I was a kid! The Plantin Bugle was a close second!
Traveling when I was very young ( 45 years ago) me and my sister would lay in the back seat listening to WWL, WSM while my dad drove to his boyhood home in western NC I would laugh at listening to Charlie Douglas, Jerry Clower on the radio. Still today I laugh, I know the punchline of so many of those jokes and stories. Its sad that the kids of today not know of them, do not want to know of them.
My dad was a truck driver for almost 30 years, and I remember as a kid he bought this tape an we listened to it every weekend he came home until the tape wore out.. I loved this collection very fond memories ! The Bugle and the Mule always was a funny one too, But Dammit Ray is the best of all.
Thank you for posting this. When I was a kid in the mid-'70's I would lay awake at night in my dark bedroom and listen to the Road Gang until the wee hours. Listening to his stories, the songs? (many of which I've never heard since), messages to coded drivers (what a great thing that must have been in the days before cell phones), and the announcements of "King Edward Cigar time." To me, it was magical and it inspired a fascination with radio that persists to this day, 35 years later.
I too was born in Ludowici in 1950. My uncle was Sammy Stapleton, who was sheriff and mayor before he was kicked out. He was in on and part of the issues that upset Gov. Maddox. Still have family there that I think of often.
Oh god I had not heard this story in many a year. Thank you for posting.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
I first heard this on WPTF out of Raleigh, NC the summer of 1975. I was ten and thought it was hilarious. I remember they played Wendy Bagwell's "The Volkswagen" as well.
My Dad and I used to listen to Charlie Douglas on the AM radio on the way to work on the third shift in a textile company here in South Carolina back in the '70's and 80's. Fun times.
I'm teary eyed, but laughing at the same time! I used to sit shotgun in my dad's Kenworth, listening to the "big one" 700 wlw, and the truckin Bozo! Periodically he would play this, and some of Jerry Clower's best! Even at such a young age, I loved this stuff as much as dad did! Of course my all time favorite was Paul Harvey!! It is amazing how a song or story can transport you instantly back in time quicker than a time machine! It's a powerful thing!! Thanks so much for posting that! Now you know the rest of the story. He was Paul Harvey..."Good Day" Come on...you all knew I was gonna say it!
and the Cussin Cajin
Knock him out John🤠
Uncle Verse and Aunt Pet and all the younguns. Ardell, Burnell, Raynell, W.L., Lanell, Odell, Udell, Marcel, Claude, Newgene and Clovis.
When you mention WLW 700, I believe you are referring to WLW AM radio in CIncinnati, OH
Your dad was /is Paul Harvey?!?
When am I ever going to learn......?
Don't be takin a drink when listening to good old country comedy-
WAIT TILL IT ENDS !!!!!
Thanks Brent I was using the handle Jughead when I was driving many nites me and Charlie Rode many miles every nite
Man,I haven't heard this since the 70s.Funny as hell.
Used to hear these Charlie Douglas clips on the "Truckin' Bozo" show on WLW. Glad to see these posted
The Truckin Bozo . Was the first time as well as many times I heard this . Always found it funny and entertaining .
Heard this on WBAP 45 years ago.
I am remember him. Great talk and great Country Music
I first herd this story by Charlie Douglas in 1983 when I was stationed on Guam with the USAF. Was listening to C and W night on the local radio and they played the story of Dammit Ray and the talking outhouse. Im from Jesup Ga mentioned in this story and am very familiar with all the places mentioned in this story. It really provoked some real memories of home and really surprised me to know I would travel half way around the world before hearing about this great guy. Harry Bennett Jesup Ga
I first Dammit Ray while my first husband was stationed in the AF on Guam in 1983 too.
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I first listened to this on 700 WLW with Steve Summers. It's just as funny on You Tube. Always a good laugh.
I used to listen to this man when I was a kid with my dad really brings back memories
I loved hearing this on the radio as I grew up.
This is one of my Dad's all time favorites. Thanks for finding it and sharing it with everyone. Looking forward to more.
My dad had the album Me and Dammit Ray when I was a kid. Used to listen to Douglas on WWL
Tom Welch I used to listen to WWL in the early mornings, and heard this and the planting bugle too. His tales never get old
Loved the Bluegrass hour on WWL!
Tom Welch I did too Tom
I actually could pick up WWL from California as a kid.
+Tom Welch Yes? I still listen to it
R.I.P. Charlie Douglas. Use to enjoy you on the "Road Gang" of WWL 870am, and then WSM 650 am Grand Ole Opry announcer.
i love this, it been so long since i heard it
This is my ALL TIME favorite story! The only thing is that I wish I had heard this in the 1960's when my great grandfather had a store, fillin' station and beauty salon. We had only a one-holer but, me being the electronics mischevious little s**t, I would have at least tried to wire that one-holer!!!
My boss when I worked at WWL.
used to live in Ludowici, Ga. Chief of police stole my beagle from front yard in 1978. The Ferguson's are about all the town was. About everything he talks about in this is true. Only 1 light in town. It's hell to get old.
The neon 7 dots? Yeah
Been looking for this like forever. My dad had this on record. Loved this!! Thanks!!!
The first time I heard this I was riding up the WVA TPK in a 1972 Intl Transtar with a 283 Cummins and a 13 speed going to Cleveland with my dad. The blue flame shooting out of the stack listening to the Road Gang on WWL. Great times
thanks for posting i'll share it with my trucker buddies
WWL the Road Gang. Memories good memories
this reminds me of my grandpa his name was ray and he actted alot like this
I heard this from my dad who heard it from his and i plan to show my kids
memories of traveling as a kid listening on WSM 650 Nashville, TN
Thanks for posting this one too.
Sure!
Sorry to report that Charlie Douglas died on Thanksgiving. As another old trucker radio host, I'll miss him.
I remember WWL New Orleans late night.
My great grandpa did this to his Aunt.
How nice that you posted this, I heard it from Bill Mack on I think WBAP in texas
Yes I do! I'm planning to put the remaining tracks from the album on TH-cam soon.
this is great stuff my granddaddy has the lp it sure brings back memories. do you have the one called the fast truck. I'm a truck driver and I have been trying to find this to have my buddies listen to it thanks
My dad knew someone who did this speaker trick in Montana.
Thank you!
yes sir. its short but i love it.. thanks
Thank you soo much.. does anyone have the recording of the nitely opening of the WWL Road Gang?
Dammit Brent, this was funny.
I live 12 miles from Ludowici, GA.
I am from ludowici
warren washington hey tiny!!
I grew up listening to WWL at night at the house when going to bed. I love Charlie Douglas and Jerry Clower and Justin Wilson. You dont by Chance Have the story he does about Chuck and Baby, do you?
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Is that the one about Old Joe Wilson, the fellow with the 1950 Studebaker pickup? I'll put it on here soon.
No it’s not .
I’m from ludowici
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I USE TO LISTEN TO THESE WITH MY GRANDFATHER, DO YOU HAVE THE ONE WITH THE GOVERNOR? THANKS FOR THE FLASHBACK. I NEVER KNEW THE STORY TELLER BECAUSE WE HAD A COPIED CASSETTE. THANKS Again...
No,I ain't got a governor. It's just some manure I was haulin'!
Posted "The Fast Truck" Thursday afternoon. Hope you enjoy!
Brother Dave Gardner did the story of Chuck and Baby, riding their motorcycle
I posted "Old Joe Wilson" Saturday evening. Enjoy!
@ws6transam84 Hey, was wondering if you'd be willing to sell me a copy of your CD of Charlie Douglas stories?
Bill Mack is gone. Charlie Douglas is gone. Bozo is gone Big John Trimbull is gone. *sucks* getting old.
Trying to paint down here? I don't get it.
Think of someone settling down to answer Nature's Call & a voice complaining that it just got dark.
@stormwatcher59 You're welcome!
WLW,,,,,,,,”Shop Ernie’s” Ernest Tubb’s Music
The story about Chuck and Baby was part of "Brother" Dave Gardner's monologue. Do a TH-cam search for Dave Gardner.
L acorn? 😂
two-hole privey
@Gator4Life70 No I don't, sorry.
He shoukd Stop copying Jerry Clower material..
Different acts.
"COME ON, LADY, MOVE OVER TO ONE OF THEM OTHER HOLES, IM TRYIN' TO PAINT DOWN HERE!!!"
I died😂😂😂
The story about Chuck and Baby was part of "Brother" Dave Gardner's monologue. Do a TH-cam search for Dave Gardner.