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Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodland. Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodland. Struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, showing rare courage in the face of disaster, in the air, on horseback, or in a screaming squad car. Ranger Bill, his mind alert, a ready smile, unswerving, loyal to his mission. And all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. I think the room's already open for you, Henry, but I'd better go along and just check.…

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Synopsis

In the episode titled Ronnie's Bear, Ranger Bill and his friends are excited to gather for their club meeting in a classroom. The atmosphere is lighthearted as they discuss their nature study projects, with Ronnie boasting about bringing a bear for show-and-tell. However, the mood shifts dramatically when they discover that Ronnie has indeed found a bear cub in the woods, setting off a chain of events that could lead to disaster.

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Ranger Bill, Episode 84

Ronnie's Bear aka The Mad Bear aka Cub Trouble

Wednesday, September 28, 1960 · 29:33

Ranger Bill, Episode 84

Ronnie's Bear aka The Mad Bear aka Cub Trouble

Wednesday, September 28, 1960 · 29:33

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Ranger Bill and his friends face a dangerous situation when a young boy brings a bear cub to their club meeting, attracting the attention of its protective mother. They must act quickly to ensure everyone's safety.

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