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With a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a haughty, high old silver. The Lone Ranger. Full Indian companion Toto, 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 agai…

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Synopsis

In The Vigilantes, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto arrive in Bonita, a cattle town experiencing a surge of activity due to the impending arrival of the railroad. However, this boom brings not only hopeful investors but also criminals looking to exploit the chaos. The duo sets up camp nearby, with Tonto venturing into town to gather supplies and news about the recently formed vigilante group led by Big Bill Thomas.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

Jay Michael

J

Jim Fletcher

J

John Todd

R

Rollon Parker

Nights on the air

This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Vigilantes

  • Nov111938

    The Lone Ranger

    The Vigilantes

    Nov 11 · Ep 904

  • Feb181953

    The Lone Ranger

    The Vigilantes

    Feb 18 · Ep 3136

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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).

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 3136

The Vigilantes

Wednesday, February 18, 1953 · 24:13

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3136

The Vigilantes

Wednesday, February 18, 1953 · 24:13

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto uncover a plot to frame a peaceful tribe of Indians by staging an attack on railroad surveyors. They must act quickly to prevent a massacre and restore order in the community.

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