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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

R

Rollon Parker

155 episodes

B

Bill Saunders

128 episodes

F

Frank Russell

107 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 — 133 episodes · page 1 of 9

193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954All years
  1. Ep 1865

    Jan 1, 1945 · Holster Heritage

    In the episode Holster Heritage from The Lone Ranger, Speed Lawton refuses a sheriff's job, believing the law is corrupt in Bad Crossing. His son, returning from law school, plans to help his father clean up the town, which is plagued by crime and a crooked sheriff. As they prepa…

    29:51
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Courtroom
    • Western
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 1866

    Jan 3, 1945 · The Golden Link

    In The Golden Link, the Lone Ranger and Tonto stumble upon the body of Deputy Marshal Victor Shane, who has been murdered while investigating a case in Clanton County. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they learn about the Golden Link mine, which has been deliberately floode…

    29:07
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  3. Ep 1867

    Jan 5, 1945 · Taming of Sawdust Tanner

    In Taming of Sawdust Tanner, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride into the life of Sawdust Tanner, a rancher whose reckless behavior and association with troublemakers threaten his family's happiness. His son, Benjamin, pleads with him to change his ways, but Sawdust is stubborn and pr…

    29:46
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Western
    • Drama
    • Mystery
  4. Ep 1868

    Jan 8, 1945 · Gun-magic

    In Gun-magic, the Lone Ranger and Tonto find themselves in a precarious situation when a young deputy, Wayne Shepard, accidentally takes the wrong gun while picking up the sheriff's weapon. As tensions rise in the boomtown of Blue River, the sheriff is shot by the outlaw Red Thor…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  5. Ep 1869

    Jan 10, 1945 · The Con Man

    In The Con Man, the Lone Ranger and Tonto confront a scheme involving Frank Mitchell, who is selling fake maps to unsuspecting gold prospectors. The masked hero discovers that these maps, printed by Tom Jacobs, are part of a larger con that has already swindled many out of their…

    28:46
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 1870

    Jan 12, 1945 · Left Shoulder Arms

    In Left Shoulder Arms, Jim Parker is determined to confront Lefty Grant, blaming him for the death of his friend. The tension escalates when the outcome of a shooting contest could provide the funds needed for a young boy's medical treatment. With the prize money at stake, the Lo…

    29:38
  7. Ep 1871

    Jan 15, 1945 · The Pink Umbersol

    In The Pink Umbersol, the Lone Ranger and Tonto prepare to intercept an important message from the army, which could expose gun and whiskey smuggling operations. Meanwhile, Pop Hendricks faces mutiny from his ranch hands due to poor food, prompting him to hire a new cook, R.C. Po…

    29:42
  8. Ep 1872

    Jan 17, 1945 · Thunder and Lightning

    In Thunder and Lightning, Deputy Marshal Neil Baker is on high alert in the Wells Fargo Express office, anticipating a robbery by the infamous Thunder Morgan, who has sent a warning note. Despite his colleague's skepticism about Morgan's intentions, Baker knows the criminal's rep…

    28:42
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 1873

    Jan 19, 1945 · The Hobs and the Pinafore

    In The Hobs and the Pinafore, a hobo's arrival in Clearwater sparks intrigue when he survives two attempts on his life. The local marshal, Tom Wynn, takes him into custody for vagrancy, but the Lone Ranger and his companion Tonto suspect that the attacks are part of a larger sche…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 1874

    Jan 22, 1945 · Partners in Crime

    In Partners in Crime, Tonto finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes poker game run by the unscrupulous Galt brothers, who have a reputation for cheating and intimidation. Sheriff Gilson, aware of their corrupt dealings, struggles to protect the community and confronts the Galt b…

    29:37
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 1875

    Jan 24, 1945 · Killer's Reward

    In Killer's Reward, the Lone Ranger and Tonto face a dangerous situation after the murder of Charlie Crane, who was carrying a large sum of money. With the knowledge of Crane's death circulating among a group of criminals, the masked hero must navigate a web of deceit and violenc…

    28:57
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 1876

    Jan 26, 1945 · Of Luther Jones

    In the Lone Ranger episode 'Of Luther Jones', a diligent bookkeeper uncovers a three-cent discrepancy in the bank's accounts, prompting him to investigate further. Despite the seemingly trivial amount, Luther's commitment to honesty leads him down a path that reveals a much large…

    29:35
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 1877

    Jan 29, 1945 · The Deacon Agrees

    In The Deacon Agrees, the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a formidable preacher known as the Deacon, who is intent on establishing a church in the unruly town of Reed City. Despite the townspeople's disdain, the Deacon believes he can save them from their sinful ways. As he confr…

    29:37
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 1878

    Jan 31, 1945 · Guarantee Jackson

    In the Lone Ranger episode 'Guarantee Jackson', the masked hero and his companion Tonto arrive in Medicine Bend to find the town under threat from a protection racket run by the unscrupulous Guarantee Jackson. When shopkeeper Kate Martin refuses to pay Jackson's extortion fees, h…

    27:39
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Murder
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 1879

    Feb 2, 1945 · The Promise

    In The Promise, the Lone Ranger and Tonto assist sailor Jack Jeffries on a perilous journey to deliver a torn half of a land deed to Marjorie, the daughter of a murdered sea captain. As they navigate the treacherous terrain of the West, they uncover a plot involving Marjorie's un…

    29:05
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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