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horse for the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi-yo silver, the Lone Ranger. Full Indian companion Tato, 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 rides again…

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Synopsis

In the episode The Carrier Pigeon, the story unfolds at Fort Lancaster, where Sergeant Jeffers Barnett faces a court-martial, resulting in his dishonorable discharge from the army. However, this seemingly disgraceful punishment is a calculated maneuver orchestrated by Colonel Emmett to infiltrate a gang that is inciting an Indian uprising. Barnett is instructed to feign bitterness against the army, allowing him to gain the gang's trust and gather crucial intelligence.

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

E

Ernie Winstanley

H

Harry Goldstein

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

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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).

TheLoneRanger52-06-023024TheCarrierPigeon.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3024

The Carrier Pigeon

Monday, June 2, 1952 · 29:06

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3024

The Carrier Pigeon

Monday, June 2, 1952 · 29:06

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A soldier faces a court-martial and dishonorable discharge as part of a plan to infiltrate a gang inciting an Indian uprising. The Lone Ranger and Tonto work to ensure the soldier's mission succeeds.

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