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Western · 1933–1957

The Lone Ranger

2,128 episodes

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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

F

Frank Russell

107 episodes

H

Harry Goldstein

75 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 — 143 episodes · page 1 of 10

193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954All years
  1. Ep 2333

    Jan 2, 1948 · Special Six-guns, No 1

    In the episode Special Six-guns, No 1 of The Lone Ranger, the masked hero shares the captivating tale of how the first Texas Ranger came to wield Sam Colt's groundbreaking revolver, 'The Peacemaker.' As the story unfolds, the stakes rise with the introduction of a plot to ambush…

    29:48
  2. Ep 2334

    Jan 5, 1948 · Package from Sam Colt, No 2 Pr Series

    In this thrilling episode of The Lone Ranger, the masked hero and his faithful companion Tonto are on high alert as they learn of a plot by foreign agents to steal the unique guns crafted by Sam Colt. The spies, Menken and his wife Marie, are determined to eliminate the Lone Rang…

    29:55
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Spy
    • Murder
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 2335

    Jan 7, 1948 · Six Gun Ring, No 3

    In Six Gun Ring, No 3, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are on a critical mission to rescue Dan Reed, who is in danger after receiving a forged telegram. The spies are determined to obtain the secret of Samuel Colt's six-shooters, which are in the Ranger's possession. As they navigate t…

    29:51
    • Tense
    • Spy
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 2336

    Jan 9, 1948 · Winning Six Guns, No 4

    In the fourth episode of the Pistol Ring series, the Lone Ranger finds himself in a precarious situation when Dan Reid is kidnapped by spies aiming to acquire his legendary six-shooters. As the masked hero investigates the plot, he learns of a conspiracy led by Stuttgart, who pla…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  5. Ep 2337

    Jan 12, 1948 · Little Peggy and Johnny

    In Little Peggy and Johnny, the Lone Ranger and Tonto find themselves amidst a budding friendship between two children, Peggy Bailey and Johnny Endicott, who come from different social standings. Peggy, the daughter of Colonel Bailey, is under the watchful eye of her governess, M…

    29:39
  6. Ep 2338

    Jan 14, 1948 · Dead Witness

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Dead Witness, the masked hero and his faithful companion Tonto travel to Flat Rock at the request of Lolita Randos. Her cousin Pedro is in jail, accused of murdering a man named Jose Santos, and Lolita believes he is innocent. As the trial approa…

    29:45
  7. Ep 2339

    Jan 16, 1948 · Lady Known as Belle

    In the Lone Ranger episode 'Lady Known as Belle', Dan Reid takes a stagecoach to Leeton, where he meets Nancy Winslow, a charming young woman excited to see her mother after years apart. As Dan shares his journey with the Lone Ranger and Tonto, he learns that Belle Winslow, Nancy…

    29:49
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 2340

    Jan 19, 1948 · The Silver Spoon

    In The Silver Spoon, the Lone Ranger and Tonto meet Bert Barry, a young man raised in wealth who arrives at the Davis ranch to learn the value of hard work. Bert's initial arrogance and belief that money can solve all problems create tension, especially when he tries to buy Tonto…

    29:37
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Western
  9. Ep 2341

    Jan 21, 1948 · Prunella's Chickens

    In Prunella's Chickens, Bill Newton is a timid man married to the formidable Prunella, whose constant nagging dominates his life. One fateful morning, while transporting her chickens to town, Bill's wagon bolts, leading to a series of misadventures. As he struggles to regain cont…

    29:44
    • Comic
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Western
  10. Ep 2342

    Jan 23, 1948 · Steam Pressure

    In the The Lone Ranger episode titled Steam Pressure, the masked hero and his faithful companion Tonto discover a steam engine that Jim Winant has built to extract gold from his claim. However, Scar Fenner and his gang threaten Jim's operation, believing they deserve a share of t…

    29:44
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Survival
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  11. Ep 2343

    Jan 26, 1948 · Old Stoopy

    In this episode of The Lone Ranger, the masked hero adopts the guise of Stoopy, an elderly man seeking work, to investigate a silvermine where suspicious activities have led to murder. After a stagecoach hold-up results in the death of an investigator, the Ranger suspects the min…

    29:48
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  12. Ep 2344

    Jan 28, 1948 · Medicine for Lucky

    In Medicine for Lucky, Jed Powers, a small-town storekeeper, unwittingly falls victim to a con artist named Lucky Baker, who sells him a wagon load of fraudulent hair grower. As Jed's wife, Addie, discovers the truth, she insists he retrieve their money before it's too late. Mean…

    29:48
  13. Ep 2345

    Jan 30, 1948 · On Parole

    In On Parole, Billy Dunbar is unexpectedly granted parole after serving only six months of a two-year sentence for cattle wrestling. However, his freedom is threatened when he is accused of robbing the mail sacks he carries on his stagecoach run. As the clock ticks down to midnig…

    29:49
  14. Ep 2346

    Feb 2, 1948 · Breakneck Canyon

    In Breakneck Canyon, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto respond to a series of cattle rustling incidents that have plagued the Y-Brand Ranch. When ranch hand Shorty Larkin is shot while on patrol, the masked hero and Tonto spring into action to track down the culpri…

    29:51
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 2347

    Feb 4, 1948 · The Money Box

    In The Money Box, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride to the rescue of Jim and Emma Nelson, who have been attacked by Indians while traveling to Laredo. After ensuring Jim's shoulder wound is not serious, the masked hero and his companion escort the couple to safety. However, lurking…

    29:45
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Survival
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
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