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horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty, hi-oh, silver! The Lone Ranger! ...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! ...had just heard the gates of territorial prison close behind him. And he stood a m…

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Synopsis

In the episode Mistake of the Father, Buck Adams emerges from prison after two long years, eager to reunite with his wife and son in Laredo. He reflects on the circumstances that led to his wrongful imprisonment for cattle rustling, orchestrated by the cunning outlaw Carlos Mendels. As Buck rides toward home, he encounters Dan Reed, the Lone Ranger's nephew, who unknowingly reveals that Buck's son, Bob, has joined Mendels' gang. This revelation shatters Buck's hopes of a peaceful reunion, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

E

Elaine Alpert

H

Harry Goldstein

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).

TheLoneRanger50-07-102727MistakeOfTheFather.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2727

Mistake of the Father

Monday, July 10, 1950 · 29:22

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2727

Mistake of the Father

Monday, July 10, 1950 · 29:22

Summary

A man recently released from prison discovers that his son has joined the gang that framed him. As he seeks to reconnect with his family, he faces the challenge of his son's dangerous choices.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1950 — Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.

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