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A fiery horse with the speed of light, the 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…

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Synopsis

In The Masked Man's Friend, the Lone Ranger is on the brink of uncovering crucial information when he receives a letter from a mysterious girl who has previously assisted him. The atmosphere is charged with tension as he prepares to read the letter, but before he can delve into its contents, he is interrupted by Arizona Pete, a figure from his past. Pete's intentions are unclear, and he demands the letter, revealing his own motivations and fears regarding the dangerous man named Oremus.

Cast›

Brace Beemer

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John Todd

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Ep 3213 · Monday, August 17, 1953 · 23:21

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Ep 1699 · Friday, December 10, 1943 · 29:22

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Ep 1630 · Friday, July 2, 1943 · 29:24

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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).

TheLoneRanger42-01-051397TheMaskedMansFriend.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1397

The Masked Man's Friend

Monday, January 5, 1942 · 28:19

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1397

The Masked Man's Friend

Monday, January 5, 1942 · 28:19

Summary

The Lone Ranger receives a letter from a mysterious girl but is interrupted by Arizona Pete, who tries to take it from him. As they confront a dangerous enemy named Oremus, the stakes rise for everyone involved.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1942 — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) obtains the conviction of 33 members of a German spy ring headed by Fritz Joubert Duquesne in the largest espionage case in United States history; Also known as the Duquesne Spy Ring.
  • 1942 — World War II: Manila is captured by Japanese forces, enabling them to control the Philippines.

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