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At the gallows, 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. Are you alright, Jessie? I'm alright, Major Daggett. It's been a long walk up here. Would you like to sit? I want to stand, thank you. Jessie, whenever you're ready. Whenever you're ready, Chaplai…

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Synopsis

In the final episode of Fort Laramie, titled Army Wife, the story centers on Jessie Hale, who is faced with the profound loss of her husband, Major Thaddeus Hale. The narrative begins at his gravesite, where friends and fellow soldiers gather to pay their respects. Captain Lee Quince, a close friend of the Hales, struggles to find the right words to comfort Jessie, who is mourning not just the loss of her husband but also the life they built together over thirty years.

Cast›

A

Ann Morrison

H

Helen Kleeb

Parley Baer

Raymond Burr

R

Richard Crenna

Virginia Gregg

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  • 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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Fort Laramie, Episode 40

Army Wife

Sunday, October 28, 1956 · 24:41

Fort Laramie, Episode 40

Army Wife

Sunday, October 28, 1956 · 24:41

Summary

An army wife reflects on her life after the sudden death of her husband, a beloved officer, as she contemplates her future and the changes ahead.

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  • 1956 — Hungarian Revolution: A de facto ceasefire comes into effect between armed revolutionaries and Soviet troops, who begin to withdraw from Budapest. Communist officials and facilities come under attack by revolutionaries.

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