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Frontier Gentleman presents “Big Sam for Governor,” originally broadcast on CBS on March 16, 1958. In this seventh network episode, John Dehner stars as J. B. Kendall, the London Times correspondent, in a script written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis.

In Helena, Montana Territory, the powerful Big Sam Hobday decides he wants more than local influence—he wants the governor’s office. When he pressures Kendall to write a favorable account for his campaign, the English journalist finds himself drawn into the hard-edged world of frontier politics. Jack Kruschen, Stacy Harris, Vic Perrin, Jean Carson, Harry Bartell, and Charles Seel are...

The Six Shooter, “Red Lawson’s Revenge,” originally broadcast October 25, 1953, is episode 6 of the NBC Western series starring James Stewart as drifting cowboy Britt Ponset. Written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Jack Johnstone, this sustained broadcast finds Britt riding toward Walnut Creek to visit his friend Dan Mayler.

On the trail, Britt encounters Red Lawson, a man determined to settle an old score connected to his brother’s death. As Britt hurries to warn Dan, the danger reaches Dan’s home, where his wife Mary and their young child may be caught in Lawson’s revenge.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “The Last of Belle Siddon,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 7, 1958. Episode 31 of the series, this installment concludes the four-part Belle Siddons storyline. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall, with Jeanne Bates as Belle Siddons and Jack Kruschen as Deadwood peace officer Boon May.

In Dakota Territory, Kendall follows the uneasy trail left after a stagecoach robbery, as outlaw Archie McLaughlin flees toward Cheyenne and Boon May pursues answers surrounding Belle Siddons. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, the drama combines a newspaperman’s perspective with a tense frontier manhunt.
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Gunsmoke, “The New Hotel,” originally broadcast February 19, 1956, is episode 202 of the classic CBS radio series. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester and Georgia Ellis as Kitty. The episode was written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

Wealthy rancher Enoch Mills plans a new hotel in Dodge City, putting him in direct competition with Jim Dobie and the established Dodge House. As business rivalry becomes a matter of pride and threats, Matt Dillon must keep the dispute from bringing violence to town.

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Gunsmoke presents “Meshougah,” originally broadcast on CBS Radio on February 21, 1953. Listed as episode 44, this Antony Ellis story stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Parley Baer as Chester, under the direction of Norman Macdonnell.

Dillon and Chester ride from Dodge to the small settlement of Pierceville to deliver government papers to postmaster Bill Holton. But the quiet town holds a dangerous situation, and Dillon must weigh every move when frightened residents are caught between an outlaw gang and the law.

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The Six Shooter, “Silver Annie,” originally broadcast October 11, 1953, is episode 4 of the NBC western series. James Stewart stars as drifting cowpoke Britt Ponset in this Frank Burt script, produced and directed by Jack Johnstone.

Britt rides into Virtue City as the town pushes for a railroad route across the land of Annie Huxley—better known as Silver Annie. With a shotgun and a firm refusal to surrender her property, Annie stands at the center of a growing dispute between a frontier town, the railroad, and one fiercely independent landowner. Jeanette Nolan co-stars.

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Roy Rogers stars in “The Poisoned Gold Mine,” episode 21 of the Roy Rogers radio series, originally broadcast on NBC on January 15, 1953. This 1952–53 Western adventure also features Dale Evans and Pat Brady.

At Dan Sutton’s Gold Mine Ranch, cattle are mysteriously being poisoned while Sutton faces the possible loss of his property. Roy, Dale, and Pat are drawn into a dangerous ranch-country mystery in this episode, also listed in some catalogs as “The Gold Mine Spread.” Written and directed by Fran Van Hartesfeldt, the program was sponsored by Post Cereals.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Gambling Lady,” originally broadcast June 29, 1958. In episode 21, London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall arrives in Wyoming Territory and encounters Madame Verde, the formidable proprietor of a gambling parlor drawing business from the town’s established houses.

As rival operators move to drive Madame Verde out, Kendall finds himself increasingly involved in her struggle—and intrigued by the Civil War shadow behind her story. John Dehner stars as Kendall, with Jeanne Bates as Madame Verde, in a CBS production written and directed by Antony Ellis.

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Gunsmoke, “Westbound,” originally broadcast on CBS on November 1, 1959. Listed as episode 395, this broadcast revisits a script first heard in 1953. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester.

Dillon and Chester travel to Abilene to take murder suspect Jack Daggett into custody, but the arrest is only the beginning. With Daggett’s influential family close at hand and a westbound train to Dodge City waiting, the two lawmen face mounting pressure to hold their prisoner. Written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

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Gunsmoke - "The Surgery" (Old Time Radio, 1958)

The Surgery [episode 307], Broadcast 2/23/1958

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Hopalong Cassidy - "Four to Go" (Old Time Radio, 1950)

Four to Go [episode 37], Broadcast 9/10/1950

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Hopalong Cassidy - "The Man in the Yellow Mask" (Old Time Radio, 1951)

The Man in the Yellow Mask [episode 76], Broadcast 6/16/1951

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Gunsmoke - "Indian Baby" (Old Time Radio, 1960)

Indian Baby [episode 416], Broadcast 3/27/1960

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Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Hitchhiker" (Old Time Radio, 1952)

Hitchhiker [episode 65], Broadcast 2/10/1952

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Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Last Stop" (Old Time Radio, 1952)

Last Stop [episode 90], Broadcast 8/10/1952

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The Lone Ranger - "Faith and Guns" (Old Time Radio, 1947)

Faith and Guns [episode 2280], Broadcast 9/1/1947

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The Lone Ranger - "Property Rights" (Old Time Radio, 1946)

Property Rights [episode 2128], Broadcast 9/11/1946

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The Lone Ranger - "Trouble at the Cooley Ranch" (Old Time Radio, 1938)

Trouble at the Cooley Ranch [episode 902], Broadcast 11/7/1938

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Gunsmoke - "The Cover Up" (Old Time Radio, 1954)

The Cover Up [episode 112], Broadcast 6/12/1954

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Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Killer's Crop" (Old Time Radio, 1951)

Killer's Crop [episode 59], Broadcast 12/30/1951

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Hopalong Cassidy - "The Phantom Panther" (Old Time Radio, 1951)

The Phantom Panther [episode 73], Broadcast 5/26/1951

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The Horse with the Cross - "J Brand" (Old Time Radio, 1938)

The Horse with the Cross- J Brand [episode 853], Broadcast 7/15/1938

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Hopalong Cassidy - "Hoppy Plays a Hunch" (Old Time Radio, 1951)

Hoppy Plays a Hunch [episode 74], Broadcast 6/2/1951

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Letter of the Law" from Gunsmoke, originally broadcast in 1956. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Gunsmoke and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complet...

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Clean Up" from Tales of the Texas Rangers, originally broadcast in 1950. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Tales of the Texas Rangers and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favori...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Jud's Woman (AFRTS)" from Gunsmoke, originally broadcast in 1957. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Gunsmoke and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete co...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Gypsum Hills Feud" from Gunsmoke, originally broadcast in 1955. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Gunsmoke and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete co...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Up" from The Round, originally broadcast in 1953. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Round and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete co...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Land Deal" from Gunsmoke, originally broadcast in 1955. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Gunsmoke and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Blind Justice" from Tales of the Texas Rangers, originally broadcast in 1951. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Tales of the Texas Rangers and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favori...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Prelude to Felony" from Tales of the Texas Rangers, originally broadcast in 1952. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Tales of the Texas Rangers and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your fav...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Intro" from The Six Shooter, originally broadcast in 2028. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Six Shooter and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "The White Suit" from Tales of the Texas Rangers, originally broadcast in 1950. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Tales of the Texas Rangers and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your fav...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "The Brothers" from Gunsmoke, originally broadcast in 1952. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Gunsmoke and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Hoppy Elects a Sheriff" from Hopalong Cassidy, originally broadcast in 1951. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Hopalong Cassidy and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "Confederate Money" from The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast in 1938. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to The Lone Ranger and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore...

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original performances and timeless storytelling. This episode features "California or Bust" from Hopalong Cassidy, originally broadcast in 1952. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Hopalong Cassidy and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PcKEUsKQYxebjVXkZZPpq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-western-radio/id1844580687 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the...