1972 – The Ballad of Billie Blue – Lost soul, found purpose – Directed by Ken Osborne

1972 – The Ballad of Billie Blue – Lost soul, found purpose – Directed by Ken Osborne

There’s a church by the valley by the wildwood. No lovelier spot in the dale. No place is so dear to my childhood than the little brown church in the vale. Come to the church
in the wildwood Oh come to the church in the vale. No place is so dear to my childhood as the little brown church in the vale. There’s a church in the valley
by the wildwood No lovelier spot in the dale. No place is so near to my childhood then the little brown church in the vale. Come to the church
in the wildwood Oh, come to the church in the vale.
No place- This is the ballad of Billie Blue. Some say it happened. Most say it is true You be the judge, As we unfold the Ballad of Billie Blue. When he was a young man filled with pride. Land for his future his buddy by his side. Two close friends who went on their way. The Ballad of Billie Blue Billie started singing and playing his guitar most of the time for free, but soon people listened
and wanted to hear more. So on his way was he. Soon he was famous, a singing star. Traveled the country singing out his heart. And people would stand and cheer his song, The Ballad of Billie Blue. Then something happened and things went wrong. His wife had left him with nothing but his song. He went to drink before every show. The Ballad of Billie Blue. His friend tried to help him
straighten out his life Tried to convince him
to forget about his wife.
His career slowly went astray. The Ballad of Billie Blue. He even went to prison to protect his wife, there faced such misery. While in prison, he listened to the man. And found security. Now he is free and has learned to believe. He read a book that everyone should read, and he found the answer to a brand new life. The Ballad of Billie Blue. Well, this is the long awaited night for all of us. (Singing) A world of joy. A giant toy that you never really played with. A past decline so little time. Someone to share the way with. So many do’s too many don’ts. A game that must be tried. A time of need, so much to be. Oh, this has been my life. A dream is born and lives and grows. And then turns into nothing. That silent scream. Someone must see. It’s not too late for something. It’s more important than a rose Much bigger than the sky. And yet so small it’s touched by all, yes this has been my life. And I’m awfully wise if I realize what a precious, precious gift life is. I can’t believe I’m really me. I feel so much, yet nothing. I spend some time with friends of mine. I reach, but I can’t touch them. Alone I stand, yes hand in hand, I’ve shared both joy and strife. A time of good that understood. Because it’s been my life. You were fantastic tonight Bille, you really were. Thank you Reba.
– Goodnight, goodnight Meg, goodnight Al. Goodnight Reba. I’m gonna go check on the car. Catch you later. Well baby, buddy boy, we did it. We did it. We had a great night,
a fantastic night. I don’t know about the solo you sang whether it’s
the best song or not. But I’ll tell you one thing, we got 5 million new fans. Lou Shore, he wants to make
a record deal with us. Our own record company, do you believe that? Hey, hey, what’s the matter? You’re not dressed
we’re going to Abe Bloom’s house he’s giving a big party
for us, a barrel of booze for everybody. Look, I don’t think I’ll be going Carl. I’m tired. Maybe some other time. Some other time. You got to be kidding. Billy, it’s in your honor. Abe Bloom does not go around
giving parties just for anybody. He wants to talk
a three picture deal with us. And that means money, kid. Big money. Besides,
the party is just an excuse to get you together
with Al Heart about his new musical. I know, honey,
I thought we could just pick up some food
and go home and be together. Nobody goes home on an award
night. Look, I don’t care
what night it is, Carl. I’m tired, man. I’ve been on a tour for the last four months, sleeping in fleabag hotels and rat holes and eating at a slop joint. Now I’m tired, man. I’d like to spend one night at home alone with me and the baby. Look just one night before I start out again.
– Okay. You’re,
You’re really crazy, kid. I think you’re really crazy. Come on, sugar, we won’t stay long. Please? we’ll just have a few drinks. A few laughs. No May. Well all right, Mr. Blue, go get your little
hamburger and malt and go home. Go home and live it up. But I won’t be with you, chum. I haven’t spent all this time
with you to walk away from tonight. Look May.
– Don’t “May” me. I’ve waited too long for this moment, big daddy. Now, if you want to sit around
and miss out on the good times,
that is fine. But don’t expect
anyone else to. If you’ve got the guts
to take me darling, I am ready to go. I’m warning you May don’t go. Now just don’t go. And just what are you going to do about it if I do. Don’t worry about it Billie, I’ll take care of her. Oh, you do that, Carl. Here. That’s for your trouble. Thanks, sport. And when you want some action, and not a babysitter, call me, will you? Yeah, sure. You. Mr. Trip Seems you lost a fan, Billie. Lost a fan. Well, you never had one sewer mouth. What are you doing
here, anyway? Talkin’ bad news about the poor country folk? I wasn’t aware that you were poor. Picture? Here, sugar, you ought to get
one of this. Mr. Billie Blue,
slop to the eyeball. Sit down! Come on Harv. Are you all right, Harvey? Yeah, Joe. I’ll handle this. Quiet down everyone, it’s
going to be all right. Enjoy yourselves. Okay, boys, let’s call it a, a draw. No more fighting in here, Billy you ought to know better. Drunk or not, you can hit Billie. I’m sure all your fans
would love to have a picture of you
stinking drunk. Give me that. (Screams) Just let go. Get me a double scotch and Put it on Mr. Blue’s
check. You’ll be alright Harvey we’ll fix that cut. I want to talk to you. I’ll be seeing you, Billie. Be sure and read our next issue. All right, just relax. Take it easy. Why did that have to happen? Man, that stuff ain’t getting it. Could you give me a couple new pills? Hey, man. Cool it. Look, that reporter’s no buddy of ours. As a matter of fact, I think we just made an enemy out of a bad friend. And these ain’t no aspirin. On top
of that booze, they’ll bomb you right out of your mind. That’s what I want. You just bomb We don’t wish to, as you say, slander your client Mr. Blue, but we do owe our readers the truth about their idols. Mr. Oliver, you and I both know very well, and especially Mr. Trip, that one can’t slant the printed word. Now, I don’t ask
you not to print Mr. Trip’s article. I’m only asking that you state in it that Billie Blue has been on a long and strenuous tour, that he’s very tired
from all of his record dates
and personal appearances, and at the time, he was not responsible
for the acts which you have here
in these photographs. In other
words, give us a break. Listen, Reba, you’re not fooling anybody. And neither is Blue. He’s a pill head and a drunk. That’s not true Harvey, he’s been sick, that’s all. No, I don’t want to hear it. Billie’s not that downhome corn pone collard green boy that rode out on a freight and became the ideal
country western. But I’ll make a deal with you. I want to know what makes Billie tick. I want to know the truth about those rumors that keep flying around
about him. In other words, I want an exclusive, intimate, inside story
about Mr. Billie Blue. Now, wait a minute, Harvey. He’s not going to like that
at all. And especially since it’s you, you two have been scrapping
with each other for a long time. He might refuse,
even if I ask. Reba, I’ll let you review everything I write about him. It might even help you
with your plea. But if Billie refuses, we’ll not only print this story and these pictures, but I’ll dog him ‘till I nail him. That’s blackmail Harvey. Take it or leave it Miss Stone. And I think your traveling
and being with us Mr. Trip will be a, kind of a trip. Not to mention
the great publicity we’ll be getting
in your magazine. Right, Billie? Look, Carl, I’ve already agreed
it could go, but let’s get one thing straight. Harvey here don’t like me any. And, baby, I assure you, there’s no love
lost on this side either. So let’s just stop all this phony routine back and forth, all right? If you want to kiss his behind you kiss
it all you want, but don’t expect me to go with you. Billie. You promised. I’m sorry, Reba, I just don’t like this idea of meddling
in my private life. It’s all I’ve got. But I’m stuck with it. So when you crows are through picking me and laying it out, will you let me know? Because right now I’m taking my daughter
for a pony ride. Hush now Sugar. You and mama fight all the time. Don’t you love each other anymore? Sure we do, sugar. Can’t
we ever have fun anymore? Cathy. Oh. Oh, gosh. We used to have fun. Didn’t we? (Announcer speaking) The one and only, the King, that man himself Mr. Billie Blue. That man himself, Mr. Billie Blue! Oh. Hey! Oh! Give me a hand will ya? Don’t put it on my head. Thank you old buddy. And now ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Billie Blue. Wait a minute come here, come here. Come here. Now say hello to the people. Okay? And what’s your name? Don’t tell me tell the people. Look at this. He hasn’t been sober in three weeks. He’s blown the last eight dates we have. The owners
want their money back, the fans are walking out
the middle of the performance. the bookers are frantic
they’re threatening to sue. Thank you, old buddy. And now,
ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Billie Blue. Now. That is my He’s out of his mind, he’s crazy. Stick around. He may get better later in the evening. I can’t help it homes, I haven’t stolen a pig since I was ten years old. Well, listen. If you don’t cut out all that sniggering and giggling, We ain’t gonna steal one, or we going to get us a load of buckshot. Quit rattlin’ your mouth and Come on. Oh! I don’t see why we don’t just buy one anyway? Wait a minute, wait, wait a minute. Oh! Oh. Come on. Alright. Get them in. Get that big one right there. No! Let’s get the little one.
– Why? Let’s get the little one. Okay. Get him out of there. Get him out of there.
Get him out! Bring him around this way. Bring him this way. Oh my God. Oh, look. Get the bag. Get the bag. Get the bag, get the bag Billie! Come on Billie!
– I know. Put the sack over him Billie!
– Wait a minute. There. Oh, you let him go. Here I go. Oh, oh. Come on Billie. Hold on.
– Where’s the sack at? Put this guy- Come on Billie.
– Piggy way up? There we go. Oh! Whoa! Oh, perfect. Hold it, wait. Hang on to it. Oh, you better catch up. Oh oh. Get the other, good. Catch the front.
– I’ll game you go to the fence. Okay. Hurry up. On no. Oh. Oh oh come on Billie. Wait.
– Yeah. Hey come on. Let’s get out of here. Did you get him? Oh, yeah Billie. Thing must play a ton. And I don’t wish it- That’s a licking you
been taking. Come on. Oh. Well hey, what we got here? A party? Yeah. We promised y’all a prize, right? Right. All right. Al? Let the bacon out.
– Oh. Mr. Blue please. Stop this noise the whole motel
is complaining. Mr. Blue, please stop this racket right now. Woo hoo! Sure is a hell of a party. Oh. Yes sir. You know? You’re cute. What’s your name? Oh well. See you. Well, now ain’t this something? I knew I’d find you here. Listen, Billie, I don’t know- You shut your mouth flesh peddler, and pack your things and get out. You’re through. I really don’t know-
– I said get out! No, don’t! Don’t you fight him. Don’t hit him Carl! Stop! Get out! Out! Get. Out. You ki- You killed him! Oh, no. He killed him! New York Times, L.A. times, Chicago tribune, London Gazette, Louisville Sun-Times. You sure did it Harvey, you scooped
the whole damn country. Even your own byline. Just put it in my check, Pappy.
– Now, I think this should be good
for at least two or three follow ups
for the magazine. Prison stuff, family, you know. Let’s see, on the cover
will feature that- No Ron. Forget it. What’s the matter? No follow up. What do you mean? You got the hottest story of the year and
you’re not bird dogging it? What’s the matter with you, you crazy? I don’t think he did it. Who cares? He pleaded guilty. We can increase
our circulation a quarter of a million. I don’t give a damn about your circulation. I think he got a bum deal. I think
he’s covering up for his wife. And now that it’s over, I kind of feel sorry, and I like that kid, so forget it Ron, bury it, bury it! That’s a new one. The vulture falling in love with his meal. You want me to throw up now? Listen you two-bit reporter, this story’s worth $100,000 to the magazine. And before I pass up that kind of cash, I’d
smear him all over the wall. Bury it. You bet I’ll bury it right in his head. And you would, too, because you’re nothing. You’re a lousy piece of nothing. I quit. Quit? You’re fired. You hear? Fired! Billie Blue faces prison term for manslaughter. Famed country western singer
Billie Blue was found guilty in the voluntary manslaughter of his agent, Carlton Jacobs with the jury in Anderson
County and the judge sentenced him to three years and hard labor. Ten minutes Bub. Billie. Hey, you gonna mess up that pretty
little face, Sugar. I’m alright. I always was a crybaby. This is better. How you doin’ ol buddy? I could sure as shootin’ eat one of them big steaks for lunch. Smokey Joe to Louisville. You wouldn’t be in here if you hadn’t pleaded guilty. How is May? Disappeared. The baby? Oh. She’s fine. Look, the folks took her home. We would have brought her- No, I’m glad you didn’t. I mean I wouldn’t want her to see me, in something like this. And, you know she’s divorcing
you Billie. I know. And taking everything.
– I know. Look I, I told my lawyer. I mean, May and I made, we made this deal. But you can fight her! I don’t want to fight her, Al. I mean she gave the baby to my folks, and I told her that she could have
everything else I mean there’s nothing
but money anyway. If you just let me wring her little rotten neck
a little, I’ll tell her she really happened. Maybe. Do you think
it would do any good? Maybe not. But I’d sure get me some satisfaction. You’re the best. The best friend that a guy could ever have. I mean it. You’re more than anybody could ever ask for. And Reba, I wish so much that things could been different. Okay, Blue. Would you guys do me a favor? Would you, would you take care of Kathy for me? All right, let’s move. All right Blue, hand out them tools. Comin’ out, boss. All right, come out. All right, let’s get it on. We ain’t got all day to hoe this patch. Your mom and your papa will. And we all send our love to you, Billie. Love Reba. One of these days, I’m gonna sprout me some wings and fly away from this place. Justin you keep on running every time
they take those chains off you and that’s going to be a lot sooner than you think
about those wings. Yeah, I know, but I just can’t help it. It ain’t so bad
in the daytime. But at night, when everything is quiet, then crickets clacking out there, like everything. I laid in that bunk and I get to thinking of that
gal of mine back in Oak River, and man, oh man. Yeah. I know. Things
sure are a lot different when you ain’t there.
– Man you ain’t got no worry. You’re getting out soon on parole. Yeah. I’m so sick of this
“coming out boss. Coming in, boss. Yes, sir boss! No, sir boss.” Boss this and boss that. Kind of get to your guts after a couple of years. Man, it ain’t so hard. I’ve had ten years of it and ten more to go. Justin, if I had ten years to go, I’d probably be running right along with you. Tell me, Billie, what are you going to do the first minute you get out of here? I don’t know man. Hello there. Hi John. How are you, preacher? I’d like to say a couple of words
to the men if it’s alright with you. It’s all right. All right, men,
let’s listen up here. Now this here’s the
new preacher. He’s got a few words he wants to say to you. I don’t think you ought
to be out here, preacher. I think you ought
to keep it to the church. No offense John, this is my church. Thanks anyway. Alright men,
let’s gather around. Men, you may not believe this, but I’m here to offer you some life
assurance at no cost. You fellas
think I’m putting out? I’m not. This is a plan that none of you can afford to ignore. It’s a plan that begins paying benefits even before maturity. This is the plan. It’s God’s plan for your life. And in these pages, you will meet the planner, Jesus Christ, who together with the father and the Holy Spirit, have already put together your eternal life assurance plan. Now men, one of the most priceless
gifts that one man can give to another is this holy Word of God. Hey, break these chains and I’ll join your
outfit right now preacher. Very good my friend, name is Bob What’s yours? Moses, and I’m stuck in bondage. Moses, look, trusting God is gut real. It’s not making any promises or breaking any chains. It’s saying, look, Lord- I told you, man, the chains, the chains. And the name is Justin
stupid, not Moses. Okay, Justin. You want to be free
physically? I can’t do anything
about that. But I can show you how to become spiritually free. If you’ll just use this tool. You got a hacksaw
under your coat? No. I’ve got a sharper tool right here in my hand. It’s forged with love and understanding. It’s sharper than any hacksaw. Get off my back Jack, you’re bugging me. Good, then I know you’ll read it. It won’t take you long. You’ll be done in no time. Time? What do you know about time? I spent ten years in these chains, man. That’s time. Ten! Hey, do me a favor. Go to Hell. Freeze! Freeze! Freeze! Freeze! All right. Come on out! Coming out. Oh! Oh our violence. Get on up, come on fellas,
come on. Get the hell away from me,
preacher. I’m not buying your crap about God, love, and freedom, or your stupid Bible or anything else. All forms of violence
are wrong. The Son of Man didn’t agree with violence either. You men want to be physically free. I can’t do anything
about that. I told you that. I can offer you the solution to your problem. It’s a flesh and blood relationship to Jesus Christ. That’s what it is. Now, this Sunday, if the sun shining like today, we’ll hold services out in the courtyard. We’ll talk about a Jesus kind of love. Take over John. You know, if they had a Jesus kind of love, you’d be unemployed. Come on Billie. That’s your name isn’t it Billie? Yes. Thank you. All right, let’s move on back to the truck. This ain’t no Sunday picnic. (Singing) Try to forget what she looked like. Tried to forget her name. She tried to forget that you loved her. Cause to her, it was all a game. Tried to forget your sorrow. Try to forget the pain. And look for –
– (Speaking) That boy sure can sing. I hate to see him go. (Singing) Cause the sun always- (Speaking) I remember down in Nashville about three four years ago, me and Minnie was visiting some folks Went to the old opera one Saturday night. I spent my last $8 to see him. Yes, sir. That was better than giving her a new fur coat. (Singing) And walk down the road of your future. It’s right around the bend. I tried to forget your sorrow. Try to forget the pain. And look for a better tomorrow. Cause the sun always follows the rain. Play Billie, play! Louder. Yeah I gotta make my rounds before I turn in.
– I’ll see you in the morning. My passport, Blue boy. Don’t be a fool Wakes. They’re bound to get you. Yeah, maybe. But I got the itch, man. You know what I mean? Thanks for the song. Keep playing. Keep playing. Maybe I’ll run into you some time, huh? Hey. Goodbye, buddy. And good luck. All right, Blue, knock it off. Yes, sir boss. Hey, boy. Hold on there. Hold! And as it is appointed unto man once to die. But after this, the judgment. So Christ was once offered to bear
the sins of many. And unto them that look for him
shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Amen. Amen. Billie. I’d like to thank you, for fixin’ so I can be out here today. I’m glad I could help Billie. How do you feel? It’s such a waste. Why? I wish I could have spent
more time with him. What could you have done
for him? Maybe nothing but, once you leave this earth Billie, it’s too late. I can’t do anything for Justin anymore. Maybe you and I can talk. Maybe I can offer some thoughts that might help. Thoughts? Thoughts ain’t going to bring back
anybody or Justin either. No but, thoughts lead to prayer, and prayer leads to understanding, and then we’ll know the why’s. Sounds confusing to me. Do you believe that Jesus Christ
is the Son of God Billie? Yeah. Okay. Do you believe that Jesus Christ suffered and died, was buried. And the third day
he rose again from the dead
and ascended into heaven. You believe all that, Billie? Yeah. Alright I don’t
want to put you down, but even the devil believes that much. The difference is, Billie, he doesn’t think it matters. So the question now is, did Jesus Christ die for Billie Blue? Do you believe that? I ain’t prayed since I was a little kid. What do you got to lose? I don’t know. What do you do? Just talk? Yeah, like, like he was right here in front of us. Just talk to him. You want me to say some words and then you say them after me?
– Yes. Let’s sit down. Lord Jesus, I need you. Lord Jesus, I need you. I open my heart. I open my heart. And receive you as my Savior and Lord.
– And receive you as my Savior and Lord. Thank you
for forgiving my sins. Thank you for forgiving
my sins. Take control of my life. Take control of my life. And make me the kind of person you want me to be. And make me the kind of person you want me to be.
– Amen. Amen. We got together at a meeting
and came to this conclusion, and so the guys agreed to form
a group with me as a manager. Our first gig was a blast. You know, I think we got ‘em booked for the summer already. That’s great, Al. What do you call the group anyway? The Bluegrass Boys.
Now ain’t that cute? Yeah. It’s better than a Coon Hollerback was. Hey, come on, man, I’m really happy for you. Hey, maybe Reba can help you on the recording companies
and the club owners. Hey, yeah. Hi, Billie. Al.
– Harvey. Long time. Yeah. What are you doing? Snooping or socializing? Come on Al. What can we do for you,
Harvey? Fubar a few chains. Thanks, but no thanks. I just thought I’d stop by to see how you’re doing. I heard you’re getting out
soon. Oh, yeah. He’s a big time reporter now. Newspaper, Louisville Times. He might even want to put your picture
in the paper. What happened to the magazine? I kissed it goodbye. Oliver wanted some follow ups on you. Well, we all have to graduate. I’d like to help you if I can. You’re a little late aren’t you? I mean, you had your chance
a long time ago. Knock it off Al. That’s okay Billie. I guess I deserve that. Let’s forget the past. I want to write your story. I want people to know your point of view, the truth about you, how you feel. I appreciate that, Harvey. But who cares? Billie, don’t you realize there are a million people waiting to hear about you? Good or bad? How do you think a rag like Scandal Magazine gets such a high circulation? People like bad news and you are bad news. I could write those articles
in such a way that they’d end up cheering. After all, I just tell them the truth. No. Thank you but no,
I just don’t want to dig up any old graves. I know what you’re saying, and you can slug me if you want to, but if you’re talking about May,
you’re crazy. After what she did to you- I know Harvey. Look, let’s just forget it, okay? Well, I try. If you’re in Louisville, come on by. We’ll split a bottle. After all, I feel I owe you a couple. Billie, there’s one thing I’d like to say. I can’t forget the smut and smear articles
I wrote about people. But now I’ve got a chance to be on the other side. Good luck Billie. So long, Harvey. So long Al. Well what do you know, the leopard has changed the spot. Yeah. I guess
if a guy wanted to find somebody,
he’d be a good man to look up. Yeah, okay. Man, where have you been? I’ve been waiting here
for almost an hour. Man, I tried in every way I could, but the whole family
wanted to come. Finally convinced your mom and dad that they couldn’t go. Then Reba took the keys, said she wouldn’t
give them back unless she could go. Well, I convinced her somebody had to stay
with Kathy. Kathy doesn’t know
you were coming here. No, she just wanted to ride. So do I, get this crate moving I’ve had enough of this place. Yes, sir boss. Yes, sir boss! Hey Mr. Stockitt! Yo, Stockitt. Does Kathy know that
I’ve been in prison? No, Reba’s had you on a singing tour. You had a fantastic trip. Yeah, she would. From now on, I’m telling her the truth. No more lies. Heard anything about May? Oh, Billie. Has she tried to see Kathy? Nope. Not even a phone call. Look, Billie, you just spent a long time
in a prison back there because you had a hook
in your belly for that broad. You got a lot of fine people waiting for
you back at home. What do you want to go
looking for trouble for? I love you like a brother Al. But I didn’t ask for your advice. Just where is May? Okay, brother. I’ll tell you what I know, but it ain’t pretty. Harvey Trip ran into her a couple of weeks ago in Louisville. She’s blowin’ all the money
she’s taken from you. She’s busted man.
– Well, how do you know? Because he saw her hustling at the Molino Rojo. Molino Rojo. Reba, Grandma, Grandpa! Here they come. Daddy Daddy missed you so much. I missed you two sugar plum. Welcome home. Billie.
– Hi, Reba, it’s good to be home. Ma. I love my wonderful son. Love you too mom. It’s good to have you home, boy. You’re really looking good, pop. Thank you, son.
– Come on inside son, I’ve got your room
all ready. Hi Billie. Preacher Bob. How you been? Fine, how you doing?
– Just went up to the house they said you’re out here
taking a walk. What you doing down here? Just out doing some thinking. Thinking? As a matter of fact, I’ve been thinking about the things that we talked
about at the graveyard, and, well, there’s just something
I don’t understand. What’s that, Billie? Well, God could love me enough to, well to do all the things you said, you know,
about Jesus and all that. You know what, Billie? If I could be sure that you really loved your wife, then I think I could help you understand that. What do you mean if I love my wife? I gave up three years
of my life for my wife. I mean, she’s happy she’s out
doing their own thing. Man, she’s guilty as all get out but I took the rap for her. I was innocent, Bob. You know that, don’t you? I know that. You were innocent. She was guilty. You took the rap for her. She’s off scot free, right? That’s what Christ did for us. He took the rap for us. We were guilty. And now we’re off scot free. He was innocent. You see, the parallel
between what you’ve done for your wife and
what Christ has done for us. Yeah, I think I do Bob. I think for the first time
in my life, I understand. Thank you. Then we’ve accomplished something today already. Hey, how about you come back
to the house for a sandwich? It’s a good idea. Let’s go. (Singing) The women in my life have been forgotten. And there’s been a beauty queen or two. When you gave your raincoat to the blind man
on the street. A Jesus kind of love I found in you. I’ve been a ladies man most all of my life. So you might wonder why I ever took a while. Because I know ladies charms that feel good in my arms, and I’ve been around
with wealth a time or two. But something always seems to be missing. Yeah the kind of love begins and ends with kissing. Now, that ain’t bad. It’s true. But there’s more to love with you. Cause your love starts Where the kissing ends. Now the accident that left me blind is forgotten. And my bitterness for life is over too. Cause when you said you’d be my eyes to guide me through this life. A Jesus kind of love I found in you. A Jesus kind of love I found in you. You’re singing better Billie. I’ve grown up a little. Beautiful evening. You want to take a walk by the creek? Yeah. Reba, I don’t know how to tell you this. Guess I can just try and tell you. But you’re something very, very special to me. You’ve always been around
to care for Kathy and me. I just think you’re, you’re wonderful. You’re my life Billie. And you always were, right from the first. I love you, and
I want to be a part of you. And I think you love me too. I know you do. We haven’t treated you very nice, have we? Don’t say that. I mean, you’ve had some pretty hard times. Reba,
I wish I could look at you and tell you things are going to be better. Hey, you know, Al and I are getting the boys together. Am I going to try again? Yeah, I know you are. And I know you can do it too. We can do it together Billie. There’s something I’ve got to straighten out
first. You mean May? Yeah. Reba I’ve got to try and help her. I know you do. Thanks, Harvey, for the help. Frankly, it’s against
my better judgment but I won’t argue with you. I will. Look, Billie, get smart. Let sleeping dogs lie. You don’t need her. He’s right you know. It might get you in a lot of trouble. For everybody’s sake, why don’t you forget it. Man, she’s in there
because she wants to be nobody forced her. I can’t buy that Al. And even if I could, I’ve got to try
and help her. Now you coming? I’ll wait outside. Hi, Ellie. Would you tell Mrs. Blue we’re here? Would you come with me? Would you wait here, please? What’ll it be, pal? Nothing, thanks. Who are you here to see? May.
– Who? May Blue. You wanted me. Hello May. I couldn’t stop him May. What do you want, Billie? I’d like to talk to you, May. I’m busy. Besides, my time costs money. Come on May. I said money. You know what
that is, Blue boy? Money. Cash money. Now, if you ain’t got any, get out! All right. How much?
– Julie. That’ll be 20 bucks, Bub. Look May, we’ve had a bad time of it, both of us. But things can be better I mean me and Al we’re getting the boys
back together again. and we’re gonna try. It’s going to take some time, but I know
I can make it again. Don’t you ever think about God May? What I’m trying to say is May, you need somebody. Maybe I can help you. Boy. Oh, boy. For the biggest square in the whole world, you sure take the cake. Can’t you get it through your head, Blue boy? I don’t want you. I never have wanted you. And I don’t need anybody. Why don’t you shut your mouth and think of the baby? Now I’m sure we can work something out. I don’t want to work
anything out. Well,
then, let me try and help you. You helped me one time by keeping me out of jail. There’s only one way you can help me now. One more favor. Get out of my life. Look May. Can’t you see you married a- Shut up! Just shut your ugly mouth and think of the baby. You think of her, you’re a fool, Billie, a fool. Don’t you see the best thing I can do
is stay out of your life? Can’t you see I’m no good? You hear me? No good! Now damn you! Damn you! Get out! Get out! Get out!
I hate you! Get out! Come on. Go! go! Billie. Al called me and I had to come. I think we better go home. I. I think I’d like to spend some time alone. Go with him. Go ahead. (Choir singing in church) Dear Jesus, I need you n- now. More than ever, ever. So if you will, please embrace May. Please. And keep keep her.

Billie Blue (Jason Ledger) navigates life’s potholes with dry wit and reluctant grit, finding unexpected allies in quick-thinking sidecick (Marty Allen) and steadfast Reba (Sherry Bain). Their bumpy journey through second chances proves redemption isn’t a sprint—it’s a soulful road trip where every detour reveals new meaning.

⭐️STARRING
Jason Ledger: Billie Blue
Sherry Bain: Reba
Sherry E. DeBoer: May Blue
Marty Allen

🎬 CREDITS
Directed by Ken Osborne
Written by Robert Dix, William Kerwin & Ralph Luce
Release date: February 23, 1972

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