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With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the masked rider of the plains led the fight for justice in the western United States. It was he who put an end to gun law on the frontier, and it was his strength and courage that blazed the way for progress and made possible the winning of the West. 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, Silver! We…

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Synopsis

In the episode Andy's Identity, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are traveling through the wild and desolate landscape of the West when they come across a frantic woman named Mary Thorne. She is desperately searching for her husband, Andy, who has mysteriously disappeared after abandoning her and their ranch. Mary’s emotional turmoil is palpable as she calls out for Andy, revealing the depth of her despair and the dire situation she finds herself in. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, recognizing her distress, decide to offer their assistance.

Host

Brace Beemer

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E

Earle Graser

J

John Todd

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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).

TheLoneRanger39-05-240987AndysIdentity.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 987

Andy's Identity

Wednesday, May 24, 1939 · 29:34

The Lone Ranger, Episode 987

Andy's Identity

Wednesday, May 24, 1939 · 29:34

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a distraught woman named Mary Thorne, who is desperately searching for her husband, Andy, who has disappeared after abandoning her. As they investigate, they uncover the troubling circumstances surrounding Andy's departure.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1939 — The U.S. Navy submarine USS Squalus sinks off the coast of New Hampshire during a test dive, causing the death of 24 sailors and two civilian technicians. The remaining 32 sailors and one civilian naval architect are rescued the following day.
  • 1939 — World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel.
  • 1939 — The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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