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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

P

Paul Hughes

138 episodes

B

Bill Saunders

128 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 — 115 episodes · page 1 of 8

193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954All years
  1. Ep 2524

    Mar 23, 1949 · A Political Debt

    In A Political Debt, the Lone Ranger visits Senator Claudius Williams, who credits him for his rise from poverty to political success. However, when the boy David, son of a recently deceased prisoner, is found in a dangerous situation, the Lone Ranger and Tonto must step in. Davi…

    29:23
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 2525

    Mar 25, 1949 · Three Against One

    In Three Against One, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are hot on the trail of three outlaws who have just committed a stagecoach robbery. After discovering the injured driver, the masked hero and his faithful companion set out to track the criminals, leading to a tense confrontation in…

    29:22
  3. Ep 2526

    Mar 28, 1949 · Legion of Old Timers

    In Legion of Old Timers, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride to help Baldy Bishop, a dedicated foreman who has been cast aside by the new owner of the Circle K ranch. Baldy, feeling lost and embittered, finds himself in trouble after losing his job and being targeted by a cruel hired…

    29:23
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 2527

    Mar 30, 1949 · Where You Find It

    In this episode of The Lone Ranger, the masked hero and his companions, Tonto and Dan Reid, visit the town of Sundown, where they meet Uncle Toby, a blind old prospector known for his entertaining stories. As they enjoy his tall tales, they learn that Uncle Toby is gravely ill. W…

    29:30
  5. Ep 2528

    Apr 1, 1949 · Aggie Wins Her Point

    In Aggie Wins Her Point, Aggie Carroll, a formidable ranch owner and cafe operator, is determined to present herself as a lady to her son, Bill, who is visiting from St. Louis. Having raised him away from the harshness of frontier life, she wants to ensure he sees her as the refi…

    29:13
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Western
  6. Ep 2529

    Apr 4, 1949 · Cancel the Five Numbers

    In Cancel the Five Numbers, Sheriff Joe Hayes faces humiliation when the notorious Five Numbers gang steals his horse, undermining his authority in Mountain City. As he grapples with his pride and the pressure from the townsfolk, his daughter Cindy and her employer, Ed Barron, pu…

    29:14
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  7. Ep 2530

    Apr 6, 1949 · Special Deputy

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Special Deputy, the masked hero and his companion Tonto return to Gunstock to assist Tom Jackson, the son of the legendary sheriff Old Calamity. Tom has come back from the East, armed with affidavits to arrest the corrupt gambler Dude Markheim, w…

    29:20
  8. Ep 2531

    Apr 8, 1949 · Liz Huntley's Gang

    In Liz Huntley's Gang, the Lone Ranger takes on the guise of Carlos, a Mexican bandit, to gather intelligence on a dangerous group of outlaws. Led by the cunning Liz Huntley, the gang has just pulled off a successful train heist and is plotting their next big score—a payroll robb…

    29:20
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 2532

    Apr 11, 1949 · Eastbound-Westbound

    In Eastbound-Westbound, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are drawn into a tense situation when a stagecoach passenger, Betty Calkins, is robbed of her handbag. The masked hero learns that the thief, a man named Dude Lofgren, is part of a gang that poses a significant threat to the town…

    29:17
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 2533

    Apr 13, 1949 · Dirk Billing's Downfall

    In Dirk Billing's Downfall, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto pursue the notorious Billings gang, known for their daring robberies and cunning tactics. After a series of bold heists, including a train robbery and a cafe hold-up, the Lone Ranger devises a plan to in…

    29:10
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 2534

    Apr 15, 1949 · A Lady Called Cannonball

    In A Lady Called Cannonball, the Lone Ranger rides into the town of Orient, where he learns about the troubles facing Cannonball McKay, the fastest stage driver in the territory. Cannonball's partner, Clem, a one-armed ex-convict, is causing concern among the townsfolk due to his…

    29:12
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Drama
    • Mystery
  12. Ep 2535

    Apr 18, 1949 · Badge of Friendship

    In Badge of Friendship, Frank Brady is released from prison after serving three years for a crime he insists he didn't commit. He harbors a deep resentment towards the Lone Ranger, the masked man who captured him, and vows to seek revenge. However, upon returning home to his wife…

    29:25
  13. Ep 2536

    Apr 20, 1949 · Epitaph in Tombstone

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Epitaph in Tombstone, the masked hero and his companion Tonto arrive in the wild mining town of Tombstone to assist Sheriff Macy in capturing the infamous outlaws, the Mingo Kid and Salty. The outlaws have been terrorizing the area, robbing stage…

    29:21
  14. Ep 2537

    Apr 22, 1949 · Bushwhacker's Feud

    In Bushwhacker's Feud, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride to uncover the truth behind the murder of cattleman Jeff Carson. As they examine the crime scene, they find evidence that points to Reb Reynolds, a man with a troubled past and a connection to the victim's son, Don. With tensi…

    29:22
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 2538

    Apr 25, 1949 · The Unusual Rex Morgan

    In The Unusual Rex Morgan, the Lone Ranger and Tonto set out to capture the cunning outlaw Rod Morgan, known for his unconventional methods. Morgan's recent bank heist in Stockton has drawn the attention of the masked rider, who plans to use a clever ruse to draw him out. Disguis…

    29:18
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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