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horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty, hi-yo, silver, the Lone Ranger. Indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse, Silver, the Lone Ranger rides agai…

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Synopsis

In the The Lone Ranger episode titled North Star, the story begins in a sleepy Kansas town where a gang of train robbers, led by the notorious Ollie Masters, prepares to execute a bank heist. The calm of the afternoon is shattered by gunfire, resulting in tragedy as innocent lives are lost. Among the victims is Kathy Brady, leaving her husband Luke devastated and vengeful. He vows to follow the North Star, a symbol of hope and direction, as he sets out to even the score against the outlaws who have destroyed his family.

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

F

Frank Russell

J

Jim Fletcher

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

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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).

TheLoneRanger46-05-202079NorthStar.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2079

North Star

Monday, May 20, 1946 · 29:44

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2079

North Star

Monday, May 20, 1946 · 29:44

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto confront a gang of train robbers led by the notorious Ollie Masters, while a young man named Star Brady seeks to uncover the truth about his father's past. The stakes rise as Star's quest for justice intertwines with the masked hero's mission.

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