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The Lone Ranger presents “Curiosity Traps the Killer,” episode 956 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on March 13, 1939. This archival presentation preserves a local recording of the episode.A dangerous case unfolds when curiosity draws someone into the path of a killer, leaving the Lone Ranger and Tonto to follow the trail before more harm is done.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:30 Original Broadcast<br...

The Lone Ranger presents “The Haunted Bunkhouse,” originally broadcast January 15, 1941. This archival episode is episode 1245 of The Lone Ranger, from the Earle Graser era, with John Todd as Tonto.The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride into the neglected Collins Ranch, where the Collins sisters fear their bunkhouse is haunted. Broken fences, shattered windows, an overgrown trail, and other troubling signs lead the masked rider to suspect that something more tangible is at work.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for...

The Lone Ranger presents “Goose Creek Killer,” originally broadcast August 24, 1942. This archival adventure is episode 1496 of The Lone Ranger.When Mrs. Porter’s husband disappears, the Lone Ranger and Tonto follow a troubling trail that includes a watch-chain clue and the shadowy figure known as Indian Tom. Written by Fran Striker, this 1942 Blue Network broadcast stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.C...

The Lone Ranger presents “Ranger Jailed for Murder,” episode 964 of The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast on March 31, 1939.The masked rider faces a grave murder charge in this archival adventure, placing justice and his own freedom in jeopardy. The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:27 Original Broadcast30:10 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-ranger-old-time-radio--7219653/support.Support Old Time Retr...

The Lone Ranger presents “Murder at the Schoolhouse,” originally broadcast July 9, 1941. This archival episode is cataloged as episode 1320.When Tex is arrested for the alleged murder of Jim Ashland, doubts surrounding the reported death lead the Lone Ranger and Tonto to investigate before suspicion turns into judgment. Brace Beemer stars as the Lone Ranger, with John Todd as Tonto, in this 1941 Mutual Broadcasting System broadcast.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:<br...

The Lone Ranger presents “Reign of Terror in Selena County,” episode 1054 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on October 27, 1939. This local archival recording preserves an early installment of The Lone Ranger.A troubling situation grips Selena County, calling for the masked rider and his trusted companion to investigate before fear and disorder take hold. This episode offers a compact adventure from the long-running radio western’s 1939 season.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experi...

The Lone Ranger presents “Legacy for Aghost” (also listed as “Legacy for a Ghost”), originally broadcast September 28, 1942. This archival episode is episode 1511 of The Lone Ranger, starring Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.After a bank holdup leaves a town on edge, a troubling burial and rumors of a ghost point to something more sinister. The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a frontier mystery of fear, deception, and unsettling appearances. Written by Fran Striker, the episode originally aired on the Blue Network during the series’ Kix cereal sponsorship.The Lone Ranger presents t...

The Lone Ranger presents “The Masked Killer,” episode 1596 of The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast on April 14, 1943. This local archival recording preserves the classic radio adventure.In a mystery suggested by its title, the Lone Ranger faces the threat of a masked killer. The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:25 Original Broadcast28:43 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-ranger-old-time-radio--7219653/support.<br...

From The Lone Ranger, “The Killer Horse” is episode 2038, originally broadcast on February 13, 1946.A tense Western mystery centers on a horse feared for its deadly reputation, drawing the Lone Ranger into a dangerous situation where appearances may not tell the whole story.The Lone Ranger presents this original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:18 Original Broadcast29:01 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

The Lone Ranger presents “Ghost Canyon,” episode 1400 of The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast January 12, 1942. This local archival recording is part of the continuing “Legion of the Black Arrow” storyline.With Jim Hamilton apparently fleeing the law, the Lone Ranger investigates a troubling mystery in Ghost Canyon and questions whether the evidence tells the whole story. Written by Fran Striker and produced by George W. Trendle, the episode features Brace Beemer and John Todd.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a mo...

The Lone Ranger presents “The Killers Code,” originally broadcast September 27, 1944. Episode 1824, this is part two of a six-part wartime “Special Series.”At Chief Thundercloud’s camp, Tonto and Dan Reid encounter wounded Secret Service agent Jeff Darwin, whose mission involves coded plans tied to West Coast defenses. Brace Beemer stars as the Lone Ranger, with John Todd as Tonto.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:42 Original Broadcast<...

The Lone Ranger presents “Left Handed Killer,” episode 3242 of The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast on June 17, 1955.This archival installment is preserved from a local recording of the classic radio series.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:22 Original Broadcast23:03 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-ranger-old-time-radio--7219653/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patre...

The Lone Ranger presents “Murder Strikes Thrice,” episode 1513 of The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast on October 2, 1942. Brace Beemer stars as the Lone Ranger, with John Todd as Tonto.A young vagrant named Paul Zenber is accused of murdering Zeke Martin, but his claimed poker-game alibi quickly raises troubling questions. The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate as the disputed card game puts those connected to it in growing danger. Written by Fran Striker, this 30-minute Blue Network broadcast aired during the series’ General Mills Kix sponsorship.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contex...

The Lone Ranger presents “Ghost Dance,” originally broadcast September 15, 1944. This archival episode is episode 1819 of the series.In this concluding chapter of a four-part historical story, the Lone Ranger and Tonto enter a Plains-country conflict surrounding Walking Wolf, two white outlaws, and the Ghost Dance movement. Set against the late-19th-century crisis involving Sitting Bull and Wounded Knee, the drama stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more...

The Lone Ranger presents “Desert Murder,” episode 1176 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on August 7, 1940. This archival recording preserves an episode from the long-running adventures of the masked Western hero.With only the episode’s original title and broadcast information available, this presentation remains focused on the surviving archival program and its period atmosphere.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:25 Original Broadcast29:34 ClosingB...

The Lone Ranger presents “Murder Weapon,” originally broadcast June 8, 1953, as episode 3183. This archival adventure stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.Camped along Furnace River, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are drawn into a mystery when a floating canteen suggests that a man has been ambushed. With Modoc City News editor Tom Bent and his adopted son, Inky, nearby, their search leads toward outlaws, stolen gold, and danger in the Old West. Written by Betty Joyce.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short clos...

The Lone Ranger presents “Ghost Town,” originally broadcast May 22, 1942. Episode 1456 finds Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger alongside John Todd as Tonto.Riding into Oliphant, the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover a Western town eerily emptied of its men. When Mrs. Peters mistakes the masked rider for her son, the two friends are drawn into a troubling mystery involving the town’s isolation and the unanswered questions surrounding Dave Peters. Written by Fran Striker, this episode originally aired on the NBC Blue Network.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a shor...

The Lone Ranger presents “Crane Murder Case,” an archival episode of The Lone Ranger originally broadcast on August 25, 1955. This is episode 3273.A murder case puts the Lone Ranger on the trail in this suspenseful Western radio adventure.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:21 Original Broadcast22:11 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-ranger-old-time-radio--7219653/support.Support Old...

The Lone Ranger presents “Sheep Killers,” an archival episode of The Lone Ranger originally broadcast on December 28, 1938. This is episode 924.The available archival listing identifies this as a local recording but provides no additional verified plot or cast details.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:20 Original Broadcast30:04 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-ranger-old-time-radio--7219653/support.Supp...

The Lone Ranger presents “The Killers Gun,” episode 3160, originally broadcast on December 20, 1954. This archival installment stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.When Curley Wayne is accused of murder, the Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the evidence behind the charge. A frontier revolver and the clues it holds put the Ranger’s knowledge of firearms and ballistics to the test.The Lone Ranger presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:0...