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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 — 116 episodes · page 1 of 8

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  1. Ep 2959

    Jan 2, 1952 · The Young Easterner

    In The Young Easterner, a crooked lawyer devises a plan to exploit a young man named Bert Sawyer, who has inherited a mine. The lawyer's scheme involves hiring a gambler to impersonate Bert, but things take a turn when the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover the plot after finding Ber…

    29:12
  2. Ep 2960

    Jan 4, 1952 · Orders for the East

    In the The Lone Ranger episode 'Orders for the East', the legendary masked rider and his companion Tonto come across a Pony Express rider in distress. After helping him with his injuries, they learn that a Russian spy is sabotaging the mail service to intercept vital communicatio…

    29:10
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Spy
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 2961

    Jan 7, 1952 · Ted Radford's Mine

    In the Lone Ranger episode 'Ted Radford's Mine,' Dan Reed encounters Mrs. Radford, an elderly woman who is traveling to surprise her son Ted, whom she believes owns a gold mine. Unbeknownst to her, Ted is actually a foreman at the mine and has been misleading her about his succes…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  4. Ep 2962

    Jan 9, 1952 · Brimstone Brewster

    In Brimstone Brewster, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride into Little Falls, where they suspect foul play related to the railroad's expansion. Deputy Sheriff Paulson is working with a railroad agent to frame rancher Brimstone Brewster for murder, hoping to pressure him into selling h…

    29:36
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  5. Ep 2963

    Jan 11, 1952 · Flashback

    In Flashback, the Lone Ranger embarks on a treacherous journey across the desert to reach his ailing friend, Dan Reed. As he battles thirst and a painful injury, he experiences vivid memories of his past, including how he met his loyal horse Silver and his trusted companion Tonto…

    29:34
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 2964

    Jan 14, 1952 · Mission of Revenge

    In Mission of Revenge, siblings Terry and Jane Baxter are devastated when their father, John Baxter, is shot during a robbery at their ranch. Believing the masked man responsible is the Lone Ranger, they set out on a quest for vengeance. Despite their father's warning and the dan…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  7. Ep 2965

    Jan 16, 1952 · Two Boys and Their Dad

    In Two Boys and Their Dad, Billy Jones is taken in by the Manley family after the death of his mother, the Widow Jones. Struggling to adjust, he finds himself in frequent conflict with Ted Manley, the family's son. Their lives take a dramatic turn when both boys are rescued from…

    29:53
    • Tense
    • Romance
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 2966

    Jan 18, 1952 · The Sheriff from Texas

    In The Sheriff from Texas, the lawless town of Coleman City faces a new threat with the arrival of Sheriff Doyle Bixby. Shortly after his arrival, he is ambushed by Paul Kiefer's henchman, Bandy, leaving the town in chaos. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, ever vigilant, step in to unco…

    29:53
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  9. Ep 2967

    Jan 21, 1952 · A Word of Advice

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled A Word of Advice, the masked hero encounters two young cowpokes, Tim and Curly, who have just defended themselves against notorious outlaws. Recognizing the potential danger of their newfound fame, the Lone Ranger advises them to pursue law enfor…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  10. Ep 2968

    Jan 23, 1952 · In His Father's Footsteps

    In In His Father's Footsteps, Ted Carver returns to Greystone after learning of his father’s serious injury at the hands of outlaw Mike Pickens. The townsfolk are hesitant to appoint anyone to fill the sheriff's role, fearing for their lives against Pickens and his gang. However,…

    29:55
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Western
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 2969

    Jan 25, 1952 · Unwelcome Visitors

    In the The Lone Ranger episode titled Unwelcome Visitors, Dan Reid becomes an unwitting witness to a bank robbery in Rock Point. As he hides behind a horse trough, he narrowly escapes gunfire but is soon captured by the robbers, led by a masked man known as Mel. The stakes rise a…

    29:24
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  12. Ep 2970

    Jan 28, 1952 · Summer Dawn

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Summer Dawn, the masked hero and his faithful companion Tonto must thwart an impending attack on Fort Clark by Stormcloud's braves. Summer Dawn, the chief's daughter, reveals that her father has been misled by two outlaws, Black Mike and Duke Man…

    29:51
  13. Ep 2971

    Jan 30, 1952 · Stranger on a Train

    A fellow train passenger tells Dan Reid about his adventure with the Lone Ranger. The entire story is told in flashback (unusual for this series).

    29:38
  14. Ep 2975

    Feb 8, 1952 · The Coldcreek Case

    In The Coldcreek Case, the Lone Ranger rides into a small town where two miners have died under suspicious circumstances. Judge Yates leads a courtroom filled with townsfolk eager to hear the verdict on who inherits the gold mine they owned together. The case hinges on the testim…

    29:02
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Courtroom
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 2976

    Feb 11, 1952 · Shadow of Death

    In Shadow of Death, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride to an Indian village plagued by a diphtheria outbreak after receiving an urgent plea from the Padre. The villagers, led by Chief Brightfeather, are deeply suspicious of the white man's medicine, fearing it may bring more harm tha…

    29:04
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