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A fiery horse with a speed of light A cloud of dust and a hearty The Lone Ranger With his faithful 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…

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Synopsis

In Special Delivery, the Lone Ranger is summoned to protect a valuable shipment of jewels that are crucial for the completion of a railroad project. The story begins in Broken Bow, where Hank Webster runs both a general store and the local post office. He is anxiously awaiting a messenger from J. Stuart Hamilton, a prominent figure in the area who is sending a million dollars' worth of jewels to St. Joe. As Hank paces nervously, he confides in his grandson Bobby and his friend Idaho about his concerns regarding the safety of the jewels, especially as they will have to cross the treacherous Badlands.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

H

Harry Goldstein

P

Paul Hughes

R

Richard Beals

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).

TheLoneRanger50-08-212745SpecialDelivery.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2745

Special Delivery

Monday, August 21, 1950 · 26:52

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2745

Special Delivery

Monday, August 21, 1950 · 26:52

Summary

The Lone Ranger protects a shipment of valuable jewels as a messenger arrives in town with critical information. Tensions rise as criminals plot to steal the jewels during their transit.

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