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A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver. The Lone Ranger. Full Indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful mask 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 rid…

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Synopsis

In the Lone Ranger episode titled Paroled Man, we meet Glenn Dawson, a bank teller whose life is spiraling out of control due to his gambling addiction. Despite his sister Christine's pleas to stop gambling and take responsibility for their family's ranch, Glenn is determined to live life on his own terms. However, his reckless behavior leads him to embezzle money from the bank, putting him in a precarious position as the bank examiners are set to arrive soon.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

H

Harry Goldstein

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

P

Paul Sutton

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  • 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).

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 2978

Paroled Man

Friday, February 15, 1952 · 29:15

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2978

Paroled Man

Friday, February 15, 1952 · 29:15

Summary

Glenn Dawson, a bank teller, faces blackmail and the threat of jail due to his gambling debts and embezzlement. With his sister's safety at stake, he reluctantly agrees to participate in a robbery orchestrated by dangerous criminals.

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  • 1952 — King George VI of the United Kingdom is buried in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

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