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Western · 1933–1957

The Lone Ranger

2,128 episodes

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About this show

The Lone Ranger is a western radio series (1933–1957). Hosted by Fred Foy.

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Famous episodes to begin with — curated from RadioGold Index and OTR canon.

The Lone Ranger

The Origin Of Tonto

Ep 915 · Wednesday, December 7, 1938 · 29:42

The Lone Ranger

Dan Reid's Return

A gang member mistakes Dan Reid for the Lone Ranger and kidnaps him. This program was rebroadcast on April 25, 1955 (see cat. #7059).

Ep 3213 · Monday, August 17, 1953 · 23:21

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger's Origin (Evening)

Ep 2410 · Wednesday, June 30, 1948 · 29:37

The Lone Ranger

Return of Cavendish

A retelling of the origin story of the Ranger. A good show. Dan Reid appears in the story. The program was repeated October 8, 1954.

Ep 3128 · Friday, January 30, 1953 · 24:55

The Lone Ranger

Cold Spring Showdown (Last Original 'Live' Broadcast)

Ep 3377 · Friday, September 3, 1954 · 23:25

The Lone Ranger

The Origin Of Silver

The origin story of "Silver." How the Lone Ranger got his famous white horse (he used to ride a horse named, "Dusty"). Brace Beemer's narration is well-done, a great Lone Ranger

Ep 916 · Friday, December 9, 1938 · 29:49

The Lone Ranger

Dan Reid's Adventure

A story having nothing to do with the "California Series," but that was made a part of it by having Dan Reid tell a flashback story about Berley Meyers, a bully in the town of Rio

Ep 1699 · Friday, December 10, 1943 · 29:22

The Lone Ranger

The Osage Bank Robbery

This program has been described as a "production test recording."

Ep 763 · Friday, December 17, 1937 · 29:46

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Brace Beemer

1,504 episodes

Jay Michael

94 episodes

Al Hodge

20 episodes

Fred Foy

4 episodes

Art Baker

1 episode

Art Linkletter

1 episode

J

John Todd

1,894 episodes

E

Earle Graser

425 episodes

R

Rollon Parker

155 episodes

P

Paul Hughes

138 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

Fred Foy

504 episodes

Brace Beemer

278 episodes

Jay Michael

3 episodes

Howard Duff

2 episodes

Hal Kemp

1 episode

Sponsors›

Commercial partners — breaks intact on Goldie

Silvercup Bread

24 episodes

Silver Cup Bread

3 episodes

General Mills

2 episodes

M

Merita Bread

2 episodes

B

Betty Crocker Cake Mixes

1 episode

Networks›

Where this series was heard

A

ABC net

30 episodes

M

Mutual net

15 episodes

Blue Network

4 episodes

N

NBC net

4 episodes

AFRS

2 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 148 episodes · page 1 of 10

193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954All years
  1. Ep 1239

    Jan 1, 1941 · Trap for a Fur Thief

    In Trap for a Fur Thief, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride through the treacherous Sierras to find a trapper named Duchamp, whose girl has been kidnapped. As they navigate the snow-covered trails, they encounter danger from hidden traps and outlaws who have been robbing Duchamp's fu…

    28:01
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 1240

    Jan 3, 1941 · Custer Rides with the Lone Ranger

    In Custer Rides with the Lone Ranger, the masked hero and his faithful companion Tonto face a dire situation as the Lizard Warriors, a vicious group of outlaw Indians, threaten the peaceful ranchers of Stony Creek. With General Custer unable to provide military support due to his…

    29:41
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 1241

    Jan 6, 1941 · Rustlers at the Rio Grande

    In Rustlers at the Rio Grande, the Lone Ranger races against time to thwart a gang of cattle rustlers who employ a cunning scheme to stampede a rancher's herd. As the rustlers unleash chaos, the masked hero must save an honest cowboy from certain death amidst the stampede. With t…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  4. Ep 1242

    Jan 8, 1941 · Invisible Trigger Fingers

    In Invisible Trigger Fingers, a farmer named Hank Shanley is tormented by phantom gunshots that threaten his sanity. His wife, Letty, reaches out for help, sending a letter to the Lone Ranger, who arrives with Tonto to investigate the eerie happenings at Comanche Bluff. As they d…

    29:48
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  5. Ep 1243

    Jan 10, 1941 · Dead Man Imposter

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Dead Man Imposter, Mustang Mag is in a precarious situation as Jack Erwin claims she owes him $2000. When Erwin is discovered dead, the sheriff, Missouri, becomes the prime suspect, putting him in a dire predicament. The Lone Ranger and Tonto rid…

    26:39
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 1244

    Jan 13, 1941 · Heir to a Ranch

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Heir to a Ranch, the grandson of Dave Benners is taken during a stagecoach robbery, prompting a frantic search by his family. As they grapple with their fears and uncertainties, the Lone Ranger rides into action, determined to track down the kidn…

    29:54
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  7. Ep 1245

    Jan 15, 1941 · The Haunted Bunkhouse

    In The Haunted Bunkhouse, the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the Collins sisters' ranch, which shows signs of neglect and is rumored to be haunted. The sisters, Aggie and Bess, are troubled by strange occurrences that have driven away their help, and they believe the ranch is cu…

    29:39
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Heist
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 1246

    Jan 17, 1941 · The Pony Express Agent

    In The Pony Express Agent, the Lone Ranger arrives in Jonesburg, where he learns of a corrupt man named Seeley, who is involved in election fraud and has a dubious connection to a criminal named Slade. As Slade awaits his pardon, the Lone Ranger suspects Seeley's true intentions…

    29:52
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  9. Ep 1247

    Jan 20, 1941 · Blind Justice

    In Blind Justice, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride into Porter's Gap, where they learn that Sheriff Bradley is losing his sight but refuses to step down. The townspeople admire him, believing he can still protect them, but the masked hero knows that a blind sheriff could lead to di…

    29:54
  10. Ep 1248

    Jan 22, 1941 · Hanged but Not Dead

    In Hanged but Not Dead, the Lone Ranger devises a clever plan to extract information from a prisoner to convict the ruthless gang leader, Dan Jagger. As the tension escalates, the Ranger finds himself in a precarious position, facing execution. The episode features a gripping exe…

    29:49
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 1249

    Jan 24, 1941 · Along the El Paso Trail

    In Along the El Paso Trail, Shad Rankin, a dedicated freight line owner, faces a deadly ambush that leaves him wounded and unable to complete his delivery. His wife, refusing to let their business fail, bravely decides to drive the wagon herself, risking everything to ensure the…

    29:57
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 1250

    Jan 27, 1941 · Fire in the Sky

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Fire in the Sky, the masked hero and his companion Tonto ride to the aid of Ellen Carter, a young rancher struggling to keep her business afloat. As they arrive, they learn that her ranch has been plagued by mysterious incidents, causing her work…

    29:49
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Survival
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  13. Ep 1251

    Jan 29, 1941 · Ambushed Ambushers

    In the The Lone Ranger episode titled Ambushed Ambushers, the masked hero and Tonto stumble upon a dying woman in an abandoned ranch house. They rush to find a doctor, but upon returning, they find her dead and Tonto has vanished. The situation escalates as they uncover a siniste…

    29:54
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 1252

    Jan 31, 1941 · The Lone Ranger's Protege

    In The Lone Ranger's Protege, Jim Hawkins faces the harsh reality of his father's legacy as a notorious smuggler, leaving him ostracized in his own town. Despite his desire to escape, the masked hero, the Lone Ranger, sees potential in Jim and offers him a chance to redeem his na…

    29:51
  15. Ep 1253

    Feb 3, 1941 · Set a Thief

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Set a Thief, a bank in Claymore is robbed by the notorious Benson gang, leaving the young banker, Tom Craig, in a precarious position. With all the town's money stolen, suspicions arise about Craig's involvement in the crime. As the Lone Ranger r…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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