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With a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty... Hi-oh, silver! The Lone Ranger! The open range were thrown open to homesteaders in the early days of the western United States. The cattlemen resented the invasion of their territory. There were bitter disputes over boundaries and water rights. And the bad feeling between the two factions might have flared into open warfare if it had not been for the masked rider of the plains. No one could equal his strength and courag…

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Synopsis

In the Lone Ranger episode Doctor Buckaroo, Bob Langdon returns to his hometown after years of studying medicine in Chicago, eager to practice as a doctor. However, he quickly discovers that the town is rife with tension between cattlemen and homesteaders, who are at odds over land and resources. Bob's old friends, particularly cattleman Judd, are skeptical of his new role and warn him that his decision to help homesteaders could lead to trouble.

Host

Brace Beemer

Cast›

E

Earle Graser

J

John Todd

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TheLoneRanger41-02-281264DoctorBuckaroo.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1264

Doctor Buckaroo

Friday, February 28, 1941 · 29:52

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1264

Doctor Buckaroo

Friday, February 28, 1941 · 29:52

Summary

A former cowboy returns to his hometown as a doctor, only to find himself in the midst of a range war between cattlemen and homesteaders. He must navigate the tensions and prove his worth as a physician while facing opposition from old friends.

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