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A fiery horse for the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver, the Lone Ranger. During the years of unrest that followed the Civil War, a powerful secret organization called the Legion of the Black Arrow sprang up in the western United States. Its members were to be found everywhere, defying the law or using the law for their own purposes, working toward the ultimate goal of revolt and the foundation of a despotic empire. It was the masked rider of the pla…

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Synopsis

In Death and Taxes, the Lone Ranger and Tonto embark on a perilous journey to confront a powerful secret organization known as the Legion of the Black Arrow. The episode begins with the masked hero learning about the involvement of Andy Thompson, a government agent and tax collector, in this criminal conspiracy. The stakes are high as the Ranger must navigate a web of deceit and danger to uncover the truth behind Thompson's actions.

Cast›

Brace Beemer

F

Frank Russell

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

R

Rollon Parker

R

Rube Weiss

Nights on the air

This story returned to the dial 3 more times · Death and Taxes

  • Dec31941

    The Lone Ranger

    Death and Taxes

    Dec 3 · Ep 1383

  • Mar11943

    The Lone Ranger

    Death and Taxes

    Mar 1 · Ep 1577

  • May301952

    The Lone Ranger

    Death and Taxes

    May 30 · Ep 3023

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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The Lone Ranger, Episode 1383

Death and Taxes

Wednesday, December 3, 1941 · 28:10

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1383

Death and Taxes

Wednesday, December 3, 1941 · 28:10

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto pursue a dangerous criminal who reveals that a government agent, Andy Thompson, is involved in a secret organization. They must uncover the truth before more lives are lost.

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