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At the gallop, ho! Fort Laramie Fort Laramie, starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. Specially transcribed tales of the dark and tragic ground of the wild frontier. The saga of fighting men who rode the rim of empire. And the dramatic story of Lee Quince, Captain of Cavalry. Afternoon, Captain. Afternoon. What'll it be? Oh, a glass of rye. Yes, sir. Hey, uh, Captain, afternoon off? No, I just came in to talk to Smithson about some freightin'. Eh, here's luck. Well, now…

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Synopsis

In The New Recruit, the story unfolds at Fort Laramie, where Captain Lee Quince and his men are accustomed to the rigors of military life. The arrival of Will Banyan, a man who once served but never fully embraced the soldier's ethos, stirs up intrigue and concern among the ranks. Banyan's decision to reenlist raises eyebrows, especially given his previous disdain for army life. As he walks through the fort, he reflects on his past and the reasons that led him back to this point.

Cast›

A

Amerigo Moreno

B

Bill James

L

Lawrence Dobkin

R

Ray Kemper

Raymond Burr

Vic Perrin

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Fort_Laramie_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

Fort_Laramie_56-04-22_ep13_The_New_Recruit.mp3

Fort Laramie, Episode 13

The New Recruit

Sunday, April 22, 1956 · 30:11

Fort Laramie, Episode 13

The New Recruit

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A man named Will Banyan reenlists in the army, seeking redemption after previously failing as a soldier. His return raises questions about his motivations and the challenges he will face in the ranks.

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