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feet of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty, hi-oh, silver, the Lone Ranger. The 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 hoofbeats of the great horse, Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Come on…

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Synopsis

In the thrilling episode titled Old Stoopy, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto ride through the rugged terrain of the early American West, where they encounter a stagecoach that has been attacked by outlaws. The only passenger, James Turner, is gravely wounded and soon dies, leaving behind a mystery that the Ranger feels compelled to solve. With suspicions surrounding the Belknap silvermine and its superintendent, Jim Melon, the Ranger devises a plan to infiltrate the mine's operations.

Host

H

Harry Golder

Cast›

Brace Beemer

F

Frank Russell

H

Harry Goldstein

Jay Michael

J

John Todd

R

Rollon Parker

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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).

TheLoneRanger48-01-262343OldStoopy.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2343

Old Stoopy

Monday, January 26, 1948 · 29:48

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2343

Old Stoopy

Monday, January 26, 1948 · 29:48

Summary

The Lone Ranger disguises himself as an old man named Stoopy to infiltrate a silvermine office suspected of foul play. He aims to uncover the truth behind a recent murder and the disappearance of an old man.

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  5. Quiet, PleaseGreen LightEpisode 34
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