goldie

Free old time radio — transcripts, sponsor breaks intact, open catalog for listeners and builders.

Listen

  • Shows
  • Calendar
  • Search
  • Halloween
  • Genres
  • Moods
  • Themes
  • People
  • Sponsors
  • Upcoming series

Builders

  • Developers
  • Goldie for AI (MCP)
  • api.goldie.fm
  • mcp.goldie.fm
  • llms.txt

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Goldie Pro

Audio from Internet Archive · Logs from the Old Time Radio Researchers. Goldie does not own the recordings.

Privacy · Terms · Contact · Developers · Catalog API api.goldie.fm · MCP mcp.goldie.fm · AI / MCP docs

goldie
ShowsCalendarAIPro
  1. Home
  2. /Shows
  3. /The Lone Ranger
  4. /The Great Imitator
← All The Lone Ranger episodes

Call the dust and the hearty Hiyo Silver, the Lone Ranger, 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. He was suddenly broken by the din of shouting men and gunfire. Great day. What's the heaven? Come on. Caller Bennet…

Transcript

Loading transcript…

Synopsis

In The Great Imitator, the notorious outlaw Tex Meers and his accomplice Jake devise a cunning plan to rob a bank while masquerading as the Lone Ranger and Tonto. The robbery unfolds at closing time, catching the bank's cashier off guard and leaving him wounded. As the sheriff and his deputy scramble to gather a posse, the real Lone Ranger and Tonto are unaware that their reputations are about to be tarnished by this audacious crime.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

F

Frank Russell

Jay Michael

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

Featured in playlists›

Goldie Originals that include this night

Western Hour

Silver bullets and open range.

24 episodes

After-School Dial

The old appointment slot, reimagined.

24 episodes

You might also like

Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog

The Green Hornet

Too Hot to Handle

Another premium offers a booklet titled, "Saving With Interest." Part 3 of a 3-part story. Britt Reid's father arrives in town. Britt admits to his father that he's really the G

Ep 832 · Tuesday, November 11, 1947 · 28:53

Ranger Bill

The Fire Bomber's Pink Cloud

Ranger Bill and his team test a new fire-fighting technique using modified planes to drop a special slurry on grass fires. As they prepare for the operation, unexpected challenges arise that put their mission at risk.

Ep 123 · Wednesday, May 16, 1962 · 28:12

Gunsmoke

Letter of the Law

Marshal Dillon confronts a reformed gunfighter, Brandon Teak, who faces eviction from his land due to a legal oversight. The stakes rise as Teak's past and his impending fatherhood complicate the situation.

Ep 480 · Sunday, June 18, 1961 · 23:47

Have Gun — Will Travel

From Here to Boston

The last show of the series. Paladin inherits a fortune and moves to Boston...after narrowly avoiding being poisoned.

Ep 106 · Sunday, November 27, 1960 · 24:28

The Lone Ranger

Return of Cavendish

The Lone Ranger and his nephew, Dan Reed, embark on a journey to Bryant's Gap, where they confront the legacy of the Cavendish gang. As they reflect on the past, they prepare for a confrontation that could change their lives forever.

Ep 3128 · Friday, January 30, 1953 · 24:55

The Lone Ranger

Western Union Story

The Lone Ranger and his companion Toto assist a Western Union worker in extending telegraph lines across the dangerous western territories during the Civil War. Their mission is critical for communication and support for President Lincoln's efforts to unite the nation.

Ep 3040 · Wednesday, July 9, 1952 · 26:41

More from The Lone Ranger

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

The Lone Ranger

The Limit of the Law

The Lone Ranger confronts Sheriff Jim Niles, who is obsessed with capturing the elusive Lord Jack, despite the outlaw's apparent reformation. As tensions rise, the stakes become personal when Niles' daughter pleads for mercy on behalf of her husband, who is tied to Lord Jack's past.

Ep 2721 · Monday, June 26, 1950 · 29:14

The Lone Ranger

Frame-up

A rancher frames his son-in-law for murder to protect his daughter from danger. The Lone Ranger investigates the robbery that leads to this dire situation.

Ep 2681 · Friday, March 24, 1950 · 28:03

The Lone Ranger

Loyal Betrayer

Tonto is arrested while the Lone Ranger, disguised as a gang member, faces a dangerous plot against him. The stakes rise as a gang member impersonates the masked hero to frame him for robbery.

Ep 3137 · Friday, February 20, 1953 · 24:31

The Lone Ranger

Special Frontier Town Sequence, No 1

The Lone Ranger investigates the attempted murder of Judge Knott, who was shot while returning to Frontier Town. As tensions rise, the masked hero must uncover the truth behind the attack and protect the town from impending danger.

Ep 2374 · Wednesday, April 7, 1948 · 29:46

The Lone Ranger

Sentinel Rock

The Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Chief Thundercloud embark on a perilous journey to recover a magic belt that will restore Thundercloud's leadership. They face the threat of the Black Arrow, a secret organization intent on stopping them.

Ep 1368 · Wednesday, October 29, 1941 · 28:13

The Lone Ranger

The Hawk

The Lone Ranger and Tonto pursue the clever outlaw known as the Hawk, who has been terrorizing the West with his gang. As they investigate, they uncover a shocking secret about the Hawk's true identity.

Ep 2677 · Wednesday, March 15, 1950 · 28:10

← PreviousOutcasts of San AntoneNext →Doc Stevens

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).

TheLoneRanger50-03-202679TheGreatImitator.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2679

The Great Imitator

Monday, March 20, 1950 · 29:04

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2679

The Great Imitator

Monday, March 20, 1950 · 29:04

Summary

Tex Meers and his accomplice Jake rob a bank while disguised as the Lone Ranger and Tonto, creating chaos and confusion in the town. The real Lone Ranger and Tonto must navigate the fallout and clear their names amidst the ensuing manhunt.

Chapters

Western for Kids

Hi-yo — shared trail rides.

24 episodes

1950

Midcentury turn — new decade, same speaker.

24 episodes

Fifties Fade

When TV took the living room (1950 and after).

24 episodes

Latest Air Dates

The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

24 episodes

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1950 — Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley announce the creation of element 98, which they name "californium".

On the air that night›

  1. Lux Radio TheatreFather Was a FullbackEpisode 694
  2. The Lone RangerThe Great ImitatorCurrently listeningEpisode 2679