Randall Franks, Officer Randy Goode of TV’s In the Heat of the Night, hosts “Doc” Tommy Scott’s Medicine Show Memories. Franks was Scott’s final celebrity co-star on his Last Real Old Time Medicine Show which was America’s second-longest-running production next to Barnum and Bailey from 1890-2013.
Franks features performances from the show spanning its history with initial webisodes emphasis on the 1970s and 1980s. Scott was a 1940s Grand Ole Opry star, TV Star and Western Film Star who recorded hundreds of songs over eighty years and performed for hundreds of millions of Americans and Canadians while entertaining six days a weeks in live shows, television, radio and films. The series is produced by Katona Productions with Peach Picked Productions.
Check out Ramblin’ Tommy Scott TV on YouTube to find dozens of videos highlighting Scott’s career through television appearances and interviews and the web series Medicine Show Memories. https://www.youtube.com/@ramblindoctommyscott3626
Medicine Show Memories Playlist including all webisodes
Doc Tommy Scott and Randall Franks on the set of Still Ramblin’ in 1999 at The Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
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Appalachian actor/entertainer Randall Franks, Crimson Records and Peach Picked Productionsannounce the release of a new patrioticrecitation single and music video “The American’s Creed – Recitation“from the award-winning performer. Written by William Tyler Page with music by Randall Franks and Wesley Crider, thecreedwas adopted by the United States Congress in 1918 as a statement of belief in America that would in time stand beside the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Randall Franks and Wesley Crider from the documentary film “The Making of ‘The American’s Creed’.”
Franks’s performance is taken from his new film and documentary “The American’s Creed” and “The Making of ‘The American’s Creed’” and the brand new official music video includes scenes taken from the films directed by Franks.
Randall’s recitation is now available to radio programmers via AirPlay Direct and on streaming services such as Itunes and Amazon and upon its availability rose to #5 in the AirPlay Direct Global Americana Singles Chart.
Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” found a viral success in 2019 with his recitation “What About All These American Flags?” from his #1 APD Global Americana Album from the Share America Foundation charity album “Americana Youth of Southern Appalachia.”
Crider is a world-renowned finger-style guitarist, known widely in gospel music, who combines the styles of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and others on his Wallace guitar to create an innovative, yet original style, Franks said.
“I was excited that he agreed to join me in adding to the feel of the films and this single,” he said. “He also made a cameo in the films which are set to be released in early 2025 in time for the American Revolution 250th.”
“I hope folks will also connect with these uplifting and encouraging words and also the music Wesley and I play behind it,” Franks said. “Perhaps from hearing it, they may be inspired to serve our country, state or community.”
Franks, who reduced his music and acting appearances to allow him to serve his local community for12years, said he sees serving the American experiment in elected or appointed office is a vital part of the vision our founders had for our success.
“They envisioned our best people taking time away from their vocations to serve their neighbors, acting in the best interest of all for some years and then returning back to their lives,” he said. “I was greatly honored to be there for my neighbors and to make a difference for generations to come in my hometown.”
Franks said his late parents instilled that service within him. It may also be passed down in his genes. According to Franks, his family tree includes 17 known grandfathers who fought on the side of the American patriots. Among his extended family are 48 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence including its author Thomas Jefferson.
“I sometimes jokingly say my family all got together in 1776 and formed their own country,” he said.
In “The American’s Creed” he portrays a fictitious version of his own patriot ancestor “Robert Shields” who fought in the revolution and in this case, Franks also directs it and its companion documentary that are making the rounds in film festivals around the globe becoming a finalist or award winner in several.
His latest album also includes other music from “The American’s Creed;” live appearances from his Hollywood Hillbilly Jamboree; 40th Anniversary recordings of Randall appearing with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys – Wayne Lewis, Blake Williams and the late Tater Tate; and his comedy tribute to Andy Griffith – “What It Was, Was Football.” Funds raised from the Monroe recordings benefit the Share America Foundation, Inc. and its Pearl and Floyd Franks Appalachian music scholarships. Later in October. Franks will launched a new web page highlighting the 40thAnniversary of his first appearance for the Grand Ole Opry this month.
The Single – “The American’s Creed – Recitation”
“The American’s Creed – Recitation” is the latest single release from Randall Franks and focusing on the patriotic writings of his kinsman William Tyler Page.
Franks wrote a short film and a documentary to share initially around the world in film festivals and then for public release. He enlisted world-renowned finger-style guitarist Wesley Crider to enhance his fiddling.
“This is the first element of the American trilogy with ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ and ‘The Pledge of Allegiance’,” Franks said. “These words reflect why we believe in being an American. When William Tyler Page wrote these and Congress adopted them in 1918, I think those involved knew that we would need to be reminded of these thoughts again and again in future years.”
Franks said he hopes his radio friends will share the recitation as a regular reminder of the importance of what we believe as Americans. The recitation inspired the release of his #7 AirPlay Direct Global Americana Album “The American’s Creed.” “The American’s Creed – Recitation” is now available from Crimson Records for radio programmers via AirPlay Director by requesting a direct download here. It is also available on popular digital streaming platforms such as Amazon here or Itunes here, or the Peach Picked Productions video can be seen on Randall Franks TV on Rumble (https://rumble.com/v5hqelo-the-americans-creed-recitation-randall-franks.html), YouTube (https://youtu.be/h8XPP00Fdiw), and Brighteon. For information, visit RandallFranks.com .
In “The American’s Creed” Randall Franks portrays a patriot who musters militia to fight for his cousin General George
Washington. Does the actor have a real-life relationship to Washington?
Yes, Randall and President George Washingtonare fourth cousins through Randall’s maternal line.
They share grandparents – Lawrence and Margaret Washington.
Sources: Franks and Related Lines Genealogies – Family Search and Ancestry
About Randall Franks
Randall Franks is a former NBC and CBS actor; an award-winning author of 11 books with his latest being “Seeing Faith: A Devotional” and a murder mystery “A Badge or an Old Guitar;” a journalist and a syndicated columnist who inspires millions of readers in the South and Midwest each week.
The International Bluegrass Hall of Fame Legend and Grand Ole Opry guest star marks his 40th Anniversary of debuting for the show this October.
He is an Independent Country Music, America’s Old Time Country Music, Atlanta Country Music and Tri-State Gospel Music halls of fame member and a Georgia Music Hall of Fame honoree with a long list of awards in multiple music genres. Through his Share America Foundation, he inspires youth to learn and share the music of Appalachia.
Georgia honored him for his service and philanthropy to the people of Georgia for helping raise millions to assist those in need. He starred and co-starred in four TV series and in 18 films for Hallmark, CBS and UpTV. He shared in numerous acting awards including for his latest films “The Cricket’s Dance” and “The American’s Creed.”
He is a 2024 Inspirational Vocalist and Musician of the Year nominee and his song “God’s Children” went to #1 on the Cashbox charts in 2023. He currently hosts the music-fueled TV show “Appalachian Sounds.”
To TV fans, he is known best as “Officer Randy Goode” from the drama “In the Heat of the Night.” More information may be found at www.RandallFranks.com.
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Appalachian humorist Randall Franks and Crimson Records are pleased to announce the release of a new comedy performance from the award-winning performer: “What It Was, Was Football.“
Written by Andy Griffith, the monologue is the story of a Southern Christian revival worker setting up a revival tent who stops to grab a bite to eat but is swept up in the fervor of a crowd of folks headed on a wondrous adventure to watch something that he never had seen before. He then describes what he saw.
Randall’s version of the classic comedy story is now available to radio programmers via AirPlay Direct and on streaming services. For nearly thirty years, Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” has consistently included Appalachian humor in his performances. The late Appalachian scholar Loyal Jones recognized him as a unique voice in Southern humor in his book “Country Music Humorists and Comedians” reflected through his shows and comedy releases such as “Tunes and Tales from Tunnel Hill” (1995), “Comedy Down Home” (1999), and “Keep ‘Em Smilin’” (2016). His comedy recordings and his comedic acting performances on TV and in films are among the most beloved by his audience.
“Like many, one of the people who greatly inspired my career is the late Andy Griffith,” Franks said. “He did what many young Southern performers hope to do in combining acting, comedy and music into a decades-long career while creating several long-lasting TV series.”
Franks attributed “The Andy Griffith Show” as being one of the reasons he became a musical entertainer with its features of the Dillards as “The Darlings.”
“I included Andy and the Dillards in my “Encouragers” book series sharing the impact he and they had on my life and career,” he said.
His new album also includes music from his film “The American’s Creed,” live appearances from his Hollywood Hillbilly Jamboree and 40th Anniversary recordings of Randall appearing live with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys – Wayne Lewis, Blake Williams and the late Tater Tate. Franks recently launched a new web page highlighting his time with the legendary music icon at www.RandallFranks.com/Bill-Monroe-and-the-Blue-Grass-Boys . Funds raised from these recordings benefit the Share America Foundation, Inc. and its Pearl and Floyd Franks Appalachian music scholarships.
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The Single – What It Was, Was Football
“What It Was, Was Football” is Randall’s latest single release and is a tribute to the classic TV actor and comedian Andy Griffith who released it 70 years ago charting in Billboard’s Top 10 in February 1954. “There was probably not another person who had a greater impact in most Southern homes than Andy,” Franks said. As a special addition to his #7 AirPlay Direct Global Americana Album “The American’s Creed,” the multiple music hall of famer recorded Griffith’s career beginning monologue “What It Was, Was Football.” “Using my own comedy style, I have re-created what I felt was magical about his amazing hit,” he said. “It is available for all radio stations just in time for high school and college football seasons. I hope that radio around the country might give it a spin recognizing the 70th Anniversary and my paying tribute to this great performer.” To the classic monologue, he added hints of his unique fiddle stylings including support from Gospel and Bluegrass music personalities: Mark Wheeler on guitar; Lewis Phillips on banjo; Steve Easter on resonator guitar; Jeff Easter on piano; Travis Lewis on acoustic bass; and the late Grand Ole Opry star Jesse McReynolds on mandolin.
Are the two actors Randall Franks and Andy Griffith who played notable comedic Southern police officers related?
Yes, Randall and Andy are quadruple country cousins as they share at least four sets of grandparents in their family trees being related to each other through each of Andy’s grandparents – the Griffiths, Taylors, Nunns and Cassells and both of Randall’s parents.
Sources: Franks and Related Lines Genealogies – FamilySearch and Ancestry
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About Randall Franks
Randall Franks is a former NBC and CBS actor; an award-winning author of 11 books with his latest being “Seeing Faith: A Devotional” and a murder mystery “A Badge or an Old Guitar;” a journalist and a syndicated columnist who inspires millions of readers in the South and Midwest each week. The International Bluegrass Hall of Fame Legend and Grand Ole Opry guest star marks his 40th Anniversary of debuting for the show this October. He is an Independent Country Music, America’s Old Time Country Music, Atlanta Country Music and Tri-State Gospel Music halls of fame member and a Georgia Music Hall of Fame honoree with a long list of awards in multiple music genres. Through his Share America Foundation, he inspires youth to learn and share the music of Appalachia. Georgia honored him for his service and philanthropy to the people of Georgia for helping raise millions to assist those in need. He starred and co-starred in four TV series and in 18 films for Hallmark, CBS and UpTV. He shared in numerous acting awards including for his latest films “The Cricket’s Dance” and “The American’s Creed.” He is a 2024 Inspirational Vocalist and Musician of the Year nominee and his song “God’s Children” went to #1 on the Cashbox charts in 2023. He currently hosts the music-fueled TV show “Appalachian Sounds.” To TV fans, he is known best as “Officer Randy Goode” from the drama “In the Heat of the Night.”
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Award-winning author Randall Franks joins long-time Ringgold Georgia Mayor Joe Barger in writing his autobiography
Testing the Metal of Life (The Joe Barger Story) by Joe Barger with Randall Franks is released in October 2023.
Randall Franks and Joe Barger
“Former Mayor Joe Barger called me several months ago and asked me to come over to his home,” Franks said. “He asked me to help him write his autobiography. This began months of Joe and his wife Barbara spending hours with me completing interviews, going over notes and photographs spanning his 93 years. From his early years in North Carolina to American military service in the Philippines; then from Ringgold to China and around the world, as he also led a small Appalachian town through 48 years of amazing growth.
“Writing this book with Joe is an amazing experience. It is a fascinating American story that I think anyone might enjoy and I am so honored that Joe and Barbara place such trust in me.”
See Joe Barger and I share a program about the book at the Catoosa County Historical Society in February 2024:
Joe Barger died on April 10, 2024, we mourn his passing and ask for prayers for his family in the coming weeks.
Copies may be ordered either via mail (see address below) or by PayPal button below. In addition to cost and shipping, the button includes additional cost to cover PayPal fees. The book is also available via Amazon.com
Randall Franks (center) pauses back stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum with western artists The Farmer & Adele prior to entertaining the audience. (Randall Franks Media)
American actor and entertainer Randall Franks of Ringgold appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Labor Day weekend at the Grand Master Fiddler Championship.
“It is always an honor to be part of this great event which has played a role in my life since I first competed as a youth at the Ryman Auditorium,” he said. “It is amazing to hear and see that fiddling flourishes among all ages from around the country.”
Franks who marked his 14th year as celebrity host of the event taking over from the late Grand Ole Opry star Porter Wagoner. Also hosting were the western artists The Farmer & Adele, who Franks joined on stage to entertain the lively audience.
He joined special appearances made by Grand Ole Opry stars The Riders in the Sky, the GMFC Judges and country artist Kathy Mattea who helped make an award presentation.
Grand Master Fiddler Open Champion Trustin Baker (second from left) receives his award, from left, GMFC Directors Ed Carnes and Howard Harris and fiddler Randall Franks. (GMFC Photo)
“I was also honored to also take on the role of fiddler wrangler formerly performed by the late fiddler Charlie Bush serving our competitors as their dean of contest fiddling,” he said.
Fiddler Franks was on hand to crown the 2022 Grand Master Open Champion Trustin Baker of Missouri with GMFC Board members Howard Harris and Ed Carnes.
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Appalachian fiddler, humorist and actor Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” of “In the Heat of the Night,” was inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame Aug. 6, 2022, at Parkway Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Randall Franks Induction: Randall Franks (center) is inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame by (left) TSGMA President/Founder Herb Oliver and TSGMA Chairman Will Dickerson. (Photo by Robert York)
Franks was included in a class of inductees including Kelly Nelon, the late Rex Nelon, Peg McKamey Bean, Ruben Bean, Woody Wright, Adam Borden, Darren Haskett, Jeff Kelley, and Willie Kitchens. The Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame, based in the Chattanooga area, includes Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.
“It was such a wonderful honor to be inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame,” Franks said. “Thank you to Ken Hicks, Will Dickerson and all the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame board for this honor.”
At the event, Franks alsoappeared with The Nelons and the TSGHOF house band led by pianist Curtis Broadway to perform with the Hall of Fame Choir and the Scrap Iron Quartets.
“My journey here would not have been possible without God’s ever present hand opening doors for me to share for Him,” he said. “I thank my late parents, Pearl and Floyd Franks, all those who encouraged me along the way, those who played or sang with my acts, or those who allowed me to perform or record with them.”
Franks latest release is “What About All These American Flags?” from his 2019 #1 Global Americana Album “Americana Youth of Southern Appalachia.” In addition to numerous gospel songs included on bluegrass, folk, country and Americana albums, his gospel releases are the Top-20 “Handshakes and Smiles” album, “Sacred Sounds of Appalachia,” “Christmas Time’s A Comin’,” “God’s Children,” “Keep Em’ Smilin’, “Precious Memories,” and “Faith Will See Us Through.”
Among his most popular songs are “In the Garden,” “Must Be a Reason,” “God’s Children,” “He’s Never Gonna Fool Me Again,” “Let’s Live Every Day Like It Was Christmas,” “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem,” and “You Better Get Ready.”
Some among the performers Franks has appeared with through his career are The Marksmen Quartet, Jeff & Sheri Easter, The National Quartet Convention All Star Band, The Morris Brothers, The Lewis Family, The Primitive Quartet, The Watkins Family, Tim Lovelace, Dottie Rambo, Bill Monroe, Jim and Jesse McReynolds and many more.
“So many lessons were taught, and doors were opened for me by Marksmen leader Earle Wheeler,” Franks said. “Without his ever-present involvement in my gospel music career, it’s safe to say I would not be receiving such an honor.”
Franks said this accolade is owed to those behind the scenes who made it possible.
“I appreciate the support of the promoters, the disc jockeys, the print journalists, the record execs – Chris White and Norman Holland, engineers, and all the groups who shared the concert stages,” he said. “It is an amazing journey. Most of all, I appreciate those folks who showed up rain or shine, to listen, applaud, buy records, tapes and CDs, and those who maybe bought a Coke or provided a meal along the way.
“I am eternally grateful that folks allowed this Georgia fiddler who sings on key from time to time and shares some corny Appalachian humor to come into their lives,” he said.
Franks most recent film is the multi-award winning “The Cricket’s Dance.” Franks shares in a Best Ensemble Cast Award for his portrayal of “Dr. J.A. Anderson” in the film. He is currently completing the American Revolution era film “The American’s Creed.”
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From left the 2022 cast includes: Caleb Lewis, Dawson Wright, Todd Watkins, Randall Franks, Colton Brown, and Ryan Stinson.
77 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC – Appalachian Actor/Entertainer Randall Franks and his Hollywood Hillbilly Jamboree recently celebrated its 77th Anniversary Performance at the Colonnade in Ringgold, Ga. for the North Georgia EMC. The show was started as one of the several stage productions operated by Grand Ole Opry and Western Film star Ramblin’ “Doc” Tommy Scott in 1945 as part of his Herb-O-Lac Medicine Show Productions. In the Heat of the Night co-star Franks took the reins of the Jamboree in 1990 adding other TV favorites such as Donna Douglas and Sonny Shroyer and fellow music stars. “It’s been such an amazing time of music with lots of laughs,” he said. “Our largest concert audience during my tenure was 30,000. What fun that was! I am thankful that folks have an interest in supporting what our ensemble brings to the stage – music, comedy and family fun. Continuing the traditions – that is what it’s all about.” The eight-decade legacy includes screen and music legends such as Uncle Dave Macon, Stringbean Akeman, Carolina Cotton, Ray Whitley, Johnny Mack Brown, Sunset Carson, Fuzzy St. John, Lash LaRue, Tim McCoy and many more. From left the 2022 cast includes: Caleb Lewis, Dawson Wright, Todd Watkins, Randall Franks, Colton Brown, and Ryan Stinson. (Randall Franks Media: Photo by Regina Watkins)
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Our films were entered in over 70 film festivals worldwide. “The American’s Creed” was a finalist and screened at the Tatras International Film Festival in Slovakia and the JEFF (Jinju English Film Festival) in South Korea, Castle Rock Film Festival in Colorado, and the Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival in Oklahoma, among others. It was premiered in Ringgold at the Colonnade. It debuted publically online April 1 on Randall Franks TV.
The Making of The American’s Creed won the Bronze Award at the Spotlight Short Film Awards in January 2024 and screened at Castle Rock Film Festival in Colorado receiving and Honorable Mention and at the Kalakari Film Festival in India, and screened at the Hollywood Best Indie Film Festival, among others.
These two projects will release publicly for broadcast on Randall Franks TV on Rumble, YouTube, X and Brighteon with “The American’s Creed” on April 1 and “The Making of ‘The American’s Creed'” on April 19, 2025 in conjunction with Lexington and Concord day marking the beginning of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.
Links to see the films:
The Making of ‘The American’s Creed’ April 19 at 8 p.m. EDT
Actors Randall Franks and Butch Culpepper on location in Chickamauga, Ga.
Director Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” of TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” wrote a screenplay reflecting his desire to encourage people upon the inspired patriotic words penned by his kinsmen William Tyler Page in 1917 that were adopted by the United States officially as “The American’s Creed” standing alongside the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. Cinematographer Eric T. Jackson is joining Franks to help him bring the unique historical drama set during the American Revolution to life.
Cinematographer Eric T. Jackson, Actor Evan A. Jackson and Director Randall Franks
In the storyline, American colonist Robert B. Shields of Virginia, played by Franks, heeds a request from his cousin George Washington to muster men from the western frontier to join him in the revolution in the 1770s. Shields sees the effort as an opportunity to inspire the seeds of liberty and freedom in these men and the generations to follow.
Slated as a short film with an accompanying documentary “The Making of ‘The American’s Creed’,” the project is filming in Chickamauga, Ga. at the historic Gordon Lee Mansion and surrounding city locations. Franks and internationally known finger-style guitarist Wesley Crider, who made a special appearance in the film, composed and performed the soundtrack on fiddle, guitar, and Appalachian dulcimer at Tim Witt Studios near LaFayette, Ga.
Director Randall Franks guides actors Ronald Melton, Robert Jones and Wesley Crider.
The American’s Creed features Franks, Tina Brewer, Crider, Evan A. Jackson, Butch Culpepper, Ronald K. Melton. Jr., Robert E. Jones, Maggie Suits, Donald Benkis, Elaine Benkis, Dennis L. Jones, Ashley Robillard, John Francis, Cassandra Group, Gabriel Group, and Colton Buckles.
Actor/wrangler Butch Culpepper added both his talents and those of his film horses Charlie and Dollar to the film.
Period costumer Tina Brewer also shared her supervising talents for the project while also making costumes for “Capt. Shields” and ‘Sister Sophie.” She was supported by Ronald K. Melton, Jr. and Robert E. Jones who assisted on set with costumes and some props for the re-enactors. Also, thanks to Kathy Graham of It’s Sew Time, formerly in Ringgold, who made and donated the hair ribbon for “Capt. Shields.”
The Peach Picked Productions film is expected for release to film festivals in 2022. Producers wish to express special thanks to the City of Chickamauga mayor, council, staff and the residents for their support during the production of this film.
Trivia: Actor/director Randall Franks, who portrays a cousin of George Washington in the film, is actually a close cousin of founding fathers George Washington, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson; and also a kinsmen to John Adams and James Monroe – founders who all served as president of the United States. Fifty-six men signed the document declaring Independence from Great Britain and the rule of King George III. Of those 56 men, 48 were Randall’s family members, so, I guess you could say his family all got together to create its own country on July 4, 1776. Randall is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Sister Sophie (Tina Brewer) keeps young Jamie Shields (Maggie Suits) entertained.
American Actor/entertainer Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” recently joined Internationally known finger-style guitarist Wesley Crider, both of Ringgold, Ga., for a recording session. The duo was creating original music for the new short film “The American’s Creed” at Tim Witt Studios near LaFayette, Ga.
William Tyler Page, author of “The American’s Creed” Credit Line: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, photograph by Harris & Ewing, [reproduction number, e.g., LC-USZ62-123456]
Now also available “The American’s Creed” album which was #7 on the AirPlay DirectGlobal Americana Albums chart after rising to #3, and #40 on TOP 50 Global Albums chart after rising to #2 in April 2024. All the tunes and songs on the project charted in the top 40 with all related to the films landing in the top 20. All four recordings from the films composed and performed by Randall Franks and finger style guitarist Wesley Crider showed well in the AirPlay Direct Americana Singles chart placing in the top 20, with the “The American’s Creed (Recitation)” reaching #5 and “The American’s Creed Movement 2” rising to #6.
Join us as we create the opportunity of bringing this project to film festivals and ultimately to viewers via the internet. Sponsors who will support our efforts are still welcome. Contact us for more info on how you may help. Send a check to Randall Franks, P.O. Box 42, Tunnel Hill, Ga. 30755.
American TV actor Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” commemorates his participation 33 years ago in Hulk Hogan’s film “No Holds Barred,“ which debuted at #2 behind Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Franks (right) presents a special memorabilia donation to Paul Lee at the Turnbuckle Bar & Grill in Ringgold for display including photos from that set with Tiny Lister, Hogan, “In the Heat of the Night,“ as well as publicity stills. “I spent 10 days playing a wealthy wrestling enthusiast in one of my earliest film experiences, it was a great opportunity to meet many key people who would later open other doors for me.” The wrestling-themed restaurant is owned by wrestling celebrity Paul Lee, who is marking 40 years in the sport working with the WCW, USWA, AWF and WWA federations. He holds 35 titles for single and tag team wrestling. He hosts wrestling events regularly at his Circus Tent Arena, also in Ringgold.
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American Actor/entertainer Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” recently joined internationally known finger-style guitarist Wesley Crider, both of Ringgold, Ga., for a recording session. The duo was creating original music for Randall’s short film “The American’s Creed” in Tim Witt Studios near LaFayette, Ga. “I am looking forward to folks hearing the four unique movements of music we have created to underscore the emotions of the actors,” Frank’s said. “Wesley brought an amazing sense of timing and style to enhance my ideas with the fiddle.” Expected for release later in 2022, the film set during the American Revolutionary War was shot on location at the Gordon Lee Mansion in Chickamauga. From left is engineer Witt, Crider and Franks. (Photo: Randall Franks Media)
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acting, comedy and music into a decades-long career while creating several long-lasting TV series.”
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American TV actor Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” commemorates his participation 33 years ago in Hulk Hogan’s film “No Holds Barred,“ which debuted at #2 behind Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Franks (right) presents a special memorabilia donation to Paul Lee at the 
