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The speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-oh silver. The Lone Ranger. The 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, come on. We have three Christmas tree…

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Synopsis

In the The Lone Ranger episode Three Christmas Trees, we are introduced to Eric Flint, a man who has become wealthy through shrewd business dealings but has lost his humanity in the process. Once a hopeful young man starting a new life with his bride, Abigail, Flint's dreams are shattered when he never receives a response to his letters inviting her to join him in the West. Over the years, he grows bitter and resentful, especially towards the holiday season, which serves as a painful reminder of his lost love.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

Brace Beemer

E

Elaine Alpert

Jay Michael

J

Jim Fletcher

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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

TheLoneRanger49-12-262643ThreeChristmasTrees.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2643

Three Christmas Trees

Monday, December 26, 1949 · 29:45

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2643

Three Christmas Trees

Monday, December 26, 1949 · 29:45

Summary

Eric Flint, a miserly businessman, grapples with his past as he prepares for Christmas, unaware of the true meaning of the holiday until a masked rider intervenes.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1949 — Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian independence. End of the Dutch East Indies.

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