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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. Sure is a lazy day. I'll say, ever since Bill and Grey Wolf left yesterday, things sure…

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Synopsis

In this episode of Ranger Bill, the ranger station is unusually quiet, with Ranger Bill and Stumpy enjoying a lazy day. The heat is oppressive, and the two friends engage in light banter about the weather and the nature of music. Stumpy expresses his longing for some excitement, which prompts him to share a story from his past involving a young musician named Marty Patton.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Ranger_Bill_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Ranger Bill, Episode 103

Marty Patton's Piano

Wednesday, December 7, 1960 · 29:39

Ranger Bill, Episode 103

Marty Patton's Piano

Wednesday, December 7, 1960 · 29:39

Summary

Ranger Bill and Stumpy enjoy a quiet day at the ranger station, but Stumpy recalls a chaotic experience with a young musician named Marty Patton.

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