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fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver, the Lone Ranger. In total, 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 again. Come on…

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Synopsis

In Mesa Manhunt, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are drawn into a dangerous pursuit after the notorious outlaw Blaze Broderick escapes from a stagecoach headed for the territorial prison. The stage, chartered by Sheriff Clay of Calhoun County, is ambushed by Broderick's gang, resulting in the deaths of the deputy and the driver. As Broderick is freed, he vows to take revenge on the lawmen who captured him, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

Brace Beemer

H

Harry Goldstein

Jay Michael

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

P

Paul Sutton

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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).

TheLoneRanger52-09-123068MesaManhunt.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3068

Mesa Manhunt

Friday, September 12, 1952 · 29:20

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3068

Mesa Manhunt

Friday, September 12, 1952 · 29:20

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto pursue the notorious outlaw Blaze Broderick after he escapes from a stagecoach en route to prison. With the stakes high, the Ranger must outsmart Broderick and his gang before they can enact their revenge.

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That night in history

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  • 1952 — The United Nations cedes Eritrea to Ethiopia.

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