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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 — 125 episodes · page 1 of 9

193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954All years
  1. Ep 3116

    Jan 2, 1953 · Boots and a Bloodhound

    In the episode Boots and a Bloodhound, the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive in a town where a group of actors is staging Uncle Tom's Cabin. However, beneath the surface of their theatrical performance lies a nefarious plot to rob the local bank. When one of the actors, Eddie Clyde, a…

    24:46
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 3117

    Jan 5, 1953 · A Church for Palemos

    In the episode A Church for Palemos, Clay Duval, a cafe owner, decides to build a church for Reverend John Mitchell, who has been holding services in an old store. Duval's fundraising efforts are met with enthusiasm from the townspeople, but two outlaws, Red Oldham and Rico Grime…

    24:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  3. Ep 3118

    Jan 7, 1953 · Pay Dirt in Outlaws

    In Pay Dirt in Outlaws, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto face off against two cunning criminals who devise a daring escape plan from jail. By pretending one of them is hanging, they manage to break free, setting the stage for a thrilling pursuit. As the Lone Range…

    25:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  4. Ep 3119

    Jan 9, 1953 · The Gunpowder

    In this thrilling episode of The Lone Ranger, the masked hero faces a dire situation as supply wagons meant for Fort Drake are consistently attacked by Apaches. Colonel Pierce suspects that a traitor within the stockade is tipping off the Indians, and the only suspect is the scou…

    24:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 3120

    Jan 12, 1953 · Freight Line Scheme

    In this episode of The Lone Ranger, the masked hero and his faithful companion Tonto arrive in Eagle City, where they learn of Jake Ronson's underhanded plans to sabotage the Hendricks Freight Line. Ronson, angry over freight costs, aims to steal business from Hendricks by threat…

    25:15
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 3121

    Jan 14, 1953 · The One Peso Bill

    In The One Peso Bill, the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover a plot to rob a Wells Fargo safe in Circle City. When they find a mutilated letter revealing that a man named Mucho is seeking a safe cracker, the Lone Ranger disguises himself to infiltrate the gang. As he navigates the da…

    24:00
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 3122

    Jan 16, 1953 · The Thunderbird Emblem

    In The Thunderbird Emblem, Dan Reid finds himself in peril when he identifies a unique necklace during a train robbery. As the masked hero, the Lone Ranger, and his faithful companion Tonto learn of the crime, they set out to track down the culprits led by the notorious outlaw Ca…

    23:50
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 3123

    Jan 19, 1953 · The Young Prospector

    In The Young Prospector, the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive in Meade City to find a newspaper editor, Julian Carter, under threat from local criminals. After an explosion destroys part of Carter's newspaper building, the masked hero and his companion delve into the mystery behind t…

    24:38
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Murder
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  9. Ep 3124

    Jan 21, 1953 · A Land to Be Saved

    In A Land to Be Saved, the Lone Ranger and Tonto embark on a mission to safeguard Army Major John Haywood, who is unknowingly carrying vital military secrets. As Haywood travels westward, enemy agent Ferdinand Grozny and his accomplices conspire to intercept him, planning a stage…

    23:16
    • Tense
    • Spy
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 3125

    Jan 23, 1953 · Change for the Better

    In Change for the Better, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride into the territory near Pecos to track down a bandit known as the Dude, who has been terrorizing the area. Unbeknownst to the Ranger, the Dude is the twin brother of Ted Van Port, a young man who has just arrived in the Wes…

    20:37
  11. Ep 3126

    Jan 26, 1953 · Gold Shipment

    In the Gold Shipment episode of The Lone Ranger, the masked hero and his faithful companion Tonto join forces with Dan Reid to prevent a train robbery. The plot thickens when Dave Janis, a gambler who has squandered his inheritance, devises a scheme to steal a bank shipment arriv…

    23:49
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 3127

    Jan 28, 1953 · The Big Blow-up

    In The Big Blow-up, the Lone Ranger and Tonto find themselves in a precarious situation as they must safeguard a wagon train heading towards Fort Jackson. With Chief Crazy Bear leading a large war party, the cavalry at Fort Griswold can only spare a small escort, leaving the wago…

    23:59
    • Tense
    • War
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Western
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 3128

    Jan 30, 1953 · Return of Cavendish

    Classic

    In Return of Cavendish, the Lone Ranger and his teenage nephew, Dan Reed, travel to Bryant's Gap, a location steeped in tragedy and history. As they journey, Dan learns about the fateful encounter his father had with the notorious Cavendish gang, which left a lasting impact on th…

    24:55
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Western
  14. Ep 3129

    Feb 2, 1953 · Turnabout

    In the episode Turnabout of The Lone Ranger, Jess and Clara Stoddard are pioneers who have lost their way while trying to catch up with a wagon train heading to California. As they navigate the wild terrain, they encounter the masked hero and his faithful companion, Tonto, who of…

    24:38
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 3130

    Feb 4, 1953 · Rookie Texas Ranger

    In the Lone Ranger episode titled Rookie Texas Ranger, a young Texas Ranger named Burt Deming is tasked with infiltrating a gang of outlaws in Rockton. Posing as a drifter, he secures a job at a local cafe to gather intelligence on the gang's plans to rob a money shipment. As he…

    24:13
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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