Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel (March 11, 1890 – May 11, 1969) was an American Democratic Party politician from Texas, who came to prominence by hosting a popular radio program. Known for his populist appeal and support of Texas's business community, O'Daniel served as the 34th governor of Texas (1939–1941) and later its junior United States ...

Mar 9, 2017 · W. LEE “PAPPY” O’Daniel started out selling flour but ended up selling himself, riding the radiowaves to fortune, fame, the Texas governor’s mansion, and the United States Senate. He was the first celebrity of the mass media age to win high office—but not the last.

Oct 16, 2020 · An accomplished businessman, Pappy O’Daniel shined bright amid the old, dowdy politicians of his time with his showmanship and his ability to saturate the airwaves. His advertising and his down-home words of insight were set off by the jazzy old-time music of the now-legendary Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys.

Dec 1, 1995 · Explore the life of Wilbert Lee O'Daniel, known as Pappy O'Daniel, a Texas governor, U.S. senator, and influential figure in American music history. Discover his journey from a flour mill salesman to a political leader and music promoter.

Wilbert Lee (Pappy) O'Daniel (1890-1969), Texas governor and United States senator, was born in Malta, Ohio, on March 11, 1890, one of two children of William Barnes and Alice Ann (Thompson) O'Daniel. His father, a Union veteran, was …

Feb 25, 2016 · Long before Donald Trump threw his hair into the ring, Pappy O'Daniel's radio-sparked campaigns ushered in an era that effaced the lines between popular culture and politics, paving the way...

Pappy O'Daniel: Wouldn't we look like a bunch of Johnny-come-latelies, bragging on our own midget, doesn't matter how stumpy. Pappy O'Daniel : I'll press your flesh, you dimwitted sumbitch! You don't tell your pappy how to court the electorate.

Dec 5, 2017 · "Pappy" O'Daniel W. Lee O'Daniel served as Texas governor and United States senator. Born in 1890 in Ohio, O'Daniel came to Texas at age 29 as a sales manager for Burrus Mills, a flour-milling company in Fort Worth.

May 12, 2016 · The 34th Governor of Texas was W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel. The businessman and radio personality was elected to office in 1938 by riding his own celebrity wave. But after the election how did Pappy do as governor?

Mar 6, 2020 · The political establishment thought O ‘Daniel was a joke until he beat them – and changed politics in Texas. Many people are familiar with a portrayal of Pappy O'Daniel played by actor Charles Durning in the 2000 Coen Brothers film, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”