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Old Time Radio Westerns

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Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we proudly present digitally restored classic Western radio dramas in a way that transcends the limitations of their original recordings. Immerse yourself in the golden age of radio, now reborn with a richness and clarity that surpasses the vintage versions. As specialists in digital restoration, we’ve meticulously enhanced every episode, elevating the audio quality to new heights. The sounds of birds chirping, the creak of a saloon door, the thundering hooves of a pursuing posse, and the crack of gunfire are now delivered with a richness and depth that breathes new life into these timeless tales of the Wild West. Our podcast is a homage to the iconic shows like Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, and many more. Each episode is a journey into the untamed frontier, featuring the captivating performances of legendary radio actors and the vivid storytelling that once enthralled audiences nationwide.

Location:

United States

Description:

Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we proudly present digitally restored classic Western radio dramas in a way that transcends the limitations of their original recordings. Immerse yourself in the golden age of radio, now reborn with a richness and clarity that surpasses the vintage versions. As specialists in digital restoration, we’ve meticulously enhanced every episode, elevating the audio quality to new heights. The sounds of birds chirping, the creak of a saloon door, the thundering hooves of a pursuing posse, and the crack of gunfire are now delivered with a richness and depth that breathes new life into these timeless tales of the Wild West. Our podcast is a homage to the iconic shows like Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, and many more. Each episode is a journey into the untamed frontier, featuring the captivating performances of legendary radio actors and the vivid storytelling that once enthralled audiences nationwide.

Twitter:

@otrwesterns

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Sawtelle Saga’s End | The Lone Ranger (10-11-50)

4/3/2025
Original Air Date: October 11, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Red Foley Roly Poly | Grand Ole Opry (12-14-47)

4/3/2025
Original Air Date: December 14, 1947Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Grand Ole OpryPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Special Guests:• Minnie Pearl• Rod Brasfield Musicians:• Red Foley• Roy Acuff• The Old Hickory Singers• The Smoky Mountain Boys• Grandpa Jones Song List:• Roly Poly• Wait Until the Sun Shines Down• Little Moses• Jesus and His Love• Uncloudy Day• Grey...

Duration:00:25:38

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Hoppy Meets His Match – Hopalong Cassidy (06-30-51)

4/3/2025
Princess Stuttgart, owner of the fabulous Cross Arrow ranch, declares Hoppy to be a Prince! Original Air Date: June 30, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Hopalong CassidyPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy)• Andy Clyde (California Carlson) Creator:• Clarence Mulford Writer:• Herb Perdum Producer:• Walter White Jr. Music:• Albert Glaser Exit music from: Roundup...

Duration:00:28:09

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The Woman at Horse Creek – Fort Laramie (09-23-56)

4/3/2025
Original Air Date: September 23, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts) Special Guests:• Virginia Christine• John Dehner• Barney Phillips Writers:• Kathleen Hite Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Amerigo Moreno Exit music from: Roundup on the...

Duration:00:34:17

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Claim of Death | The Lone Ranger (10-09-50)

4/2/2025
Original Air Date: October 09, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:27:18

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White Water | Challenge of the Yukon (12-20-51)

4/2/2025
Original Air Date: December 20, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:31:56

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Too Too Solid Town | Have Gun Will Travel (06-19-60)

4/2/2025
Paladin travels to Lawrence Kansas for a reunion of his old cavalry outfit. One old soldier is seeking revenge, by killing three men! Original Air Date: June 19, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Special Guests:• Joseph Kearns• Barney...

Duration:00:25:30

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Death Plant – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-09-51)

4/2/2025
Original Air Date: December 09, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Virginia Gregg• Bill Johnstone• Parley Baer• Charlotte Lawrence• Lamont Johnson Writer:• Russell Hughes Producer:• Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:31:25

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Gunsight Notch | Straight Arrow (04-27-50)

4/1/2025
Original Air Date: April 27, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Straight ArrowPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Howard Culver (Steve Adams)• Fred Howard (Packy McCloud)• Gwen Delano (Mesquite Molly) Music:• Milton Charles Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:32:54

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The Lady Melissa | The Lone Ranger (10-06-50)

4/1/2025
Original Air Date: October 06, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:24:42

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Sheriffs Brother | The Cisco Kid (05-20-54)

4/1/2025
Original Air Date: May 20, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Cisco KidPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jack Mather (Cisco)• Harry Lang (Poncho) Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:31:38

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The Devils Dishpan | Lightning Jim (1952)

3/31/2025
Original Air Date: 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Lightning JimPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:30:28

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The Go-Between | The Lone Ranger (10-04-50)

3/31/2025
Original Air Date: October 04, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Tom McGraw’s Campaign | The Lone Ranger (12-01-39)

3/30/2025
Original Air Date: December 01, 1939Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Audition Show – The Six Shooter (07-15-53)

3/30/2025
Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff’s son Original Air Date: July 15, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Six ShooterPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• James Stewart (Britt Ponset) Special Guest:• William Conrad• Parley Baer Writer:• Frank Burt Producer:• Jack Johnstone Music:• Basil Adlam Exit...

Duration:00:25:03

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The Caddis Fly – Romance (56-08-25)

3/30/2025
Original Air Date: August 25, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Sam Edwards• Vic Perrin Special Guests:• Gloria Grant• Helen Kleeb• Will Wright• John Dehner• Sammie Hill• Joseph Kearns Writers:• Charles B. Smith Producer/Director:• Antony Ellis Music:•Jerry Goldsmith Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:26:54

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Delia’s Father | Gunsmoke (02-07-60)

3/30/2025
Original Air Date: February 07, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Virginia Christine• Lawrence Dobkin• Bartlett Robinson Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Duration:00:31:14

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Rustled Indian Cattle | The Lone Ranger (11-29-39)

3/29/2025
Original Air Date: November 29, 1939Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Chester’s Dilemma | Gunsmoke (01-31-60)

3/29/2025
Original Air Date: January 31, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Barbara Eiler• Joseph Kearns• Vic Perrin Writer:• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Duration:00:32:50

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The Big Clean-up | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (04-15-53)

3/29/2025
Original Air Date: April 15, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Marianne Richmond• Paul Frees• Forrest Lewis• Jack Moyles Writer:• Larry Hayes Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Duration:00:28:55