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Synopsis

In the thrilling episode Matter of Life or Death, the Lone Ranger finds himself in a race against time when he discovers that his nephew, Dan Reid, and his loyal companion, Tonto, have been captured by a vengeful tribe. The stakes are incredibly high as the tribe has sentenced them to be burned at the stake, igniting a desperate urgency within the masked hero. With the sun setting, the Lone Ranger must act swiftly to save them from this horrifying fate.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

B

Bob Martin

Brace Beemer

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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

TheLoneRanger56-03-233358MatterOfLifeOrDeath.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3358

Matter of Life or Death

Wednesday, July 21, 1954 · 25:02

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3358

Matter of Life or Death

Wednesday, July 21, 1954 · 25:02

Summary

The Lone Ranger races against time to save his nephew Dan Reid and Tonto from being burned at the stake by a vengeful tribe. With the stakes high, he must navigate treacherous terrain and confront dangerous foes.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1954 — First Indochina War: The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North Vietnam and South Vietnam.

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