Old Time Radio Westerns

Fiction & Audio Drama

About

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 de...

Episodes

  • Big Bend | The Lone Ranger (05-14-41)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "Big Bend," originally aired on May 14, 1941. It stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • Kitty Caught | Gunsmoke (07-21-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "Kitty Caught," originally aired on July 21, 1957. It features the voices of William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • The Gunfighter | Screen Director’s Playhouse (06-07-51)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, titled "The Gunfighter," features the story of gunfighter Jimmy Ringo. He seeks his true love, but encounters trouble despite his intentions.

  • Peter Periwinkle Jones Esq | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (02-17-54)

    This episode of Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok, titled "Peter Periwinkle Jones Esq," originally aired on February 17, 1954. It features Guy Madison as Hickok and Andy Devine as Jingles.

  • The Lost Mine | Frontier Gentleman (03-02-58)

    This episode of Frontier Gentleman, originally aired on March 2, 1958, is titled "The Lost Mine." It features the story of an old prospector named Shorthorn Tom and his discovery of a large gold nugget.

  • Valley in the Hills | The Lone Ranger (05-12-41)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "Valley in the Hills," originally aired on May 12, 1941. It stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • Bloody Hands | Gunsmoke (07-14-57)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features "Bloody Hands" from Gunsmoke, originally broadcast on July 14, 1957. It stars William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • The Glory Trail | Frontier Town (1949)

    This episode of Frontier Town from 1949, titled "The Glory Trail," features Reed Hadley as Chad Remington and Wade Crosby as Cherokee O’Bannon. It was written by Joel Murcott and produced by Paul Franklin.

  • The Shortage | Ranger Bill (11-30-55)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, titled "The Shortage," originally aired on November 30, 1955. It features Miron Canaday as Ranger Bill and Stumpy Jenkins as Grey Wolf.

  • Red Lawson’s Revenge | The Six Shooter (10-25-53)

    Red Lawson plans to kill Britt's friend Dan for revenge. This episode of The Six Shooter aired on October 25, 1953, featuring James Stewart as Britt Ponset.

  • Twins Turnabout | The Lone Ranger (08-12-42)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "Twins Turnabout," originally aired on August 12, 1942. It features Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto, with writing by Fran Striker.

  • Lightning Jim Shows Black Bear the White Mans Trail | Lightning Jim (1952)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, titled "Lightning Jim Shows Black Bear the White Mans Trail," originally aired in 1952. Andrew Rhynes is the host.

  • The Phantom Bandito | Hopalong Cassidy (02-05-50)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, titled "The Phantom Bandito," features Hopalong Cassidy as he looks into a robbery and an attempted suicide related to a significant sum of money. The original air date of this episode was February…

  • Dan Reid’s Fight for Life | The Lone Ranger (08-19-53)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, originally aired on August 19, 1953, is titled "Dan Reid’s Fight for Life." It features Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • Fingered | Gunsmoke (11-21-52)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features "Fingered" from Gunsmoke, originally aired on November 21, 1952. It stars William Conrad as Matt Dillion, Parley Baer as Chester, and Howard McNear as Doc.

  • Ernest Tubb and Grandpa Jones | Grand Ole Opry (06-05-59)

    This episode of Grand Ole Opry, originally aired on June 05, 1959, features Ernest Tubb and Grandpa Jones. Andrew Rhynes hosts the show.

  • Dan Reid’s Return | The Lone Ranger (08-17-53)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, originally aired on August 17, 1953, is titled "Dan Reid’s Return." It features Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • Votes Won Votes Lost | The Lone Ranger (08-10-42)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "Votes Won Votes Lost," originally aired on August 10, 1942. It features Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • The Fall of a Castle | The Lone Ranger (08-15-53)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "The Fall of a Castle," aired on August 15, 1953. It features Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto, with writing by Fran Striker.

  • The Sick and the Well | The Lone Ranger (08-07-42)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, originally aired on August 7, 1942, features the Lone Ranger confronting men who want to harm a new doctor in Rio Santos.

  • Thin Ice | Challenge of the Yukon (01-28-54)

    This episode, "Thin Ice," from January 28, 1954, is part of the "Challenge of the Yukon" series. It features Paul Sutton as Sgt. Preston and was written by Fran Striker.

  • The Broken Spur | Tales of the Texas Rangers (08-12-50)

    This episode of Tales of the Texas Rangers, "The Broken Spur," originally aired on August 12, 1950. It stars Joel McCrea as Ranger Jayce Pearson and is hosted by Andrew Rhynes.

  • Strangers from the East | The Lone Ranger (08-14-53)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "Strangers from the East," originally aired on August 14, 1953. It stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto, with writing by Fran Striker.

  • Turn About Is Fair Play | The Lone Ranger (08-05-42)

    In this episode, a young man mistakes the Lone Ranger and Tonto for outlaws. The episode originally aired on August 5, 1942.

  • Pancho Escapes | The Cisco Kid (03-31-55)

    This episode of The Cisco Kid, titled "Pancho Escapes," originally aired on March 31, 1955. It features Jack Mather as Cisco and Harry Lang as Poncho.

  • The Square Triangle | Gunsmoke (11-14-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "The Square Triangle," originally aired on November 14, 1952. It features the voices of William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • The Gunsmith | Have Gun Will Travel (04-26-59)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features "The Gunsmith" from the show Have Gun Will Travel, originally broadcast on April 26, 1959. The episode stars John Dehner as Paladin and Ben Wright as Heyboy.

  • A Change Of Brands | The Lone Ranger (08-12-53)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "A Change Of Brands," was first broadcast on August 12, 1953. It stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • Stagecoach Strife | The Lone Ranger (08-03-42)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents "Stagecoach Strife" from The Lone Ranger, originally airing on August 3, 1942. It stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • Goodbye Willa | Fort Laramie (08-19-56)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, titled "Goodbye Willa" from Fort Laramie (08-19-56), is hosted by Andrew Rhynes. It features Raymond Burr, Vic Perrin, Jack Moyles, Harry Bartel, Virginia Gregg, Parley Baer, Dolores Pinard, and Joh…

  • The Varmit and The Baby | All Star Western Theatre (08-02-47)

    This episode, titled "The Varmit and The Baby," aired on August 2, 1947, as part of the All Star Western Theatre. It was hosted by Andrew Rhynes and features performances by Norman Field and Martha Wentworth.

  • Kendall’s Last Stand | Frontier Gentleman (02-23-58)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features "Kendall's Last Stand," an installment of Frontier Gentleman originally aired on February 23, 1958. It stars John Dehner as J.B. Kendall, with additional performances by Jeanette Nolan, Clar…

  • One Wrong Bullet | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (02-12-54)

    This episode, originally aired on February 12, 1954, is titled "One Wrong Bullet" and is part of the Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok series. It features Guy Madison as Hickok and Andy Devine as Jingles, with special guests Eddie Firestone a…

  • Word of Honor | Gunsmoke (07-07-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "Word of Honor," originally aired on July 7, 1957. It features the cast members William Conrad as Matt Dillion, Parley Baer as Chester, and Georgia Ellis as Kitty.

  • The Paleface | Screen Director’s Playhouse (03-03-50)

    In this episode, Calamity Jane is sent to uncover rifle smuggling to Indians. As part of her cover, she ends up marrying a dentist.

  • Mountain of the Wind | The Lone Ranger (05-09-41)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "Mountain of the Wind," originally aired on May 9, 1941. It stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto, and was written by Fran Striker.

  • The Buffalo Hunter | Gunsmoke (06-30-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "The Buffalo Hunter," originally aired on June 30, 1957. It stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot, and Howard McNear as Doc Adams. The episode also features Lawrence…

  • Sundown Valley | Frontier Town (1949)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features "Sundown Valley" from Frontier Town, originally aired in 1949. It is hosted by Andrew Rhynes and stars Reed Hadley and Wade Crosby.

  • Spring Roundup | The Lone Ranger (05-07-41)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "Spring Roundup," originally aired on May 7, 1941. It features Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto, with writing by Fran Striker.

  • Sleeping Death | Ranger Bill (11-23-55)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features "Sleeping Death" from the Ranger Bill series, originally aired on November 23, 1955. It stars Miron Canaday as Ranger Bill and Stumpy Jenkins as Grey Wolf, with writing by Joal Hanson and Jo…

  • Lightning Jim and Calamity Jane | Lightning Jim (1952)

    This episode features "Lightning Jim and Calamity Jane" which originally aired in 1952. The host is Andrew Rhynes. It is a part of the "Old Time Radio Westerns" series.

  • A Man Missing | The Lone Ranger (08-10-53)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "A Man Missing," originally aired on August 10, 1953. It features Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto, and was written by Fran Striker.

  • Rink Larkin | The Six Shooter (10-18-53)

    This episode of The Six Shooter, originally aired on October 18, 1953, features eleven-year-old Rink Larkin planning revenge on the sheriff who killed his father. The episode stars James Stewart as Britt Ponset.

  • Stagecoach to Blue River | The Lone Ranger (07-31-42)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, "Stagecoach to Blue River," originally aired on July 31, 1942. It features Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • Renegades of the San Rafael | Hopalong Cassidy (01-29-50)

    This episode of Hopalong Cassidy, "Renegades of the San Rafael," originally aired on January 29, 1950. It features William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy and Andy Clyde as California Carlson, investigating the Triangle Water Company.

  • Danger In The Night | The Lone Ranger (08-07-53)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features "Danger In The Night" from The Lone Ranger, originally airing on August 7, 1953. It stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.

  • Hawkshaw Hawkins and Jean Shepard | Grand Ole Opry (05-29-59)

    This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents the Grand Ole Opry from May 29, 1959, with musical guests Hawkshaw Hawkins and Jean Shepard. Andrew Rhynes hosts the show.

  • Homestead Proved Up | The Lone Ranger (07-27-42)

    This episode, "Homestead Proved Up," of The Lone Ranger aired on July 27, 1942, and stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto. Andrew Rhynes hosts this Old Time Radio Westerns presentation.

  • Tara | Gunsmoke (11-07-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "Tara," originally aired on November 7, 1952. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillion, Parley Baer as Chester, and Georgia Ellis as Kitty, with special guests Sammie Hill and John Dehner.

  • A Reward For Sam | The Lone Ranger (08-05-53)

    This episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "A Reward For Sam," originally aired on August 5, 1953. It stars Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger and John Todd as Tonto.