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with the speed of light, the cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver, the Lone Ranger. In the early days of the western United States, the masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order. And whenever men gathered around the frontier campfires, stories were told of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness. No greater champion of justice can be found in the pages of history. Return with us now to those thrilling days when the West was young. From o…

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Synopsis

In The Escape, the story unfolds with Wild Bill Palmer, who is determined to marry Sally Gard despite the longstanding feud between his family and hers. As he sets out to secure a job at the Bar G Ranch, he adopts the alias Bill Porter, unaware of the danger that lies ahead. His intentions are pure, but the shadow of his family's past looms large, threatening his future with Sally.

Cast›

Brace Beemer

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John Todd

Nights on the air

This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Escape

  • Aug271941

    The Lone Ranger

    The Escape

    Aug 27 · Ep 1341

  • Apr81953

    The Lone Ranger

    The Escape

    Apr 8 · Ep 3157

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_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).

TheLoneRanger41-08-271341TheEscape.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1341

The Escape

Wednesday, August 27, 1941 · 27:59

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1341

The Escape

Wednesday, August 27, 1941 · 27:59

Summary

Wild Bill Palmer is determined to marry Sally Gard, but his past family feud puts him in danger of execution. The Lone Ranger and Tonto race against time to intervene before it's too late.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1941 — World War II: Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran: The United Kingdom and the Soviet Union jointly stage an invasion of the Imperial State of Iran.
  • 1941 — World War II: Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is occupied by Nazi Germany following an occupation by the Soviet Union.
  • 1941 — The Holocaust: Adolf Hitler orders the cessation of Nazi Germany's systematic T4 euthanasia program of the mentally ill and the handicapped due to protests, although killings continue for the remainder of the war.
  • 1941 — The Tighina Agreement, a treaty regarding administration issues of the Transnistria Governorate, is signed between Germany and Romania.

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