Old Time Radio Westerns

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**Old Time Radio Westerns**

Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we proudly present digitally restored classic Western radio dramas in a way that transcends the limitations of their original recordings. Immerse yourself in the golden age of radio, now reborn with a richness and clarity that surpasses the vintage versions. As specialists in digital restoration, we’ve meticulously enhanced every episode, elevating the audio quality to new heights. The sounds of birds chirping, the creak of a saloon door, the thundering hooves of a pursuing posse, and the crack of gunfire are now delivered with a richness and depth that breathes new life into these timeless tales of the Wild West. Our podcast is a homage to the iconic shows like Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, and many more. Each episode is a journey into the untamed frontier, featuring the captivating performances of legendary radio actors and the vivid storytelling that once enthralled audiences nationwide.

Latest Episodes:

Stopover In Tombstone | Have Gun Will Travel (10-11-59) Oct 14, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 11, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)
Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

The Homesteaders | Luke Slaughter of Tombstone (03-23-58) Oct 14, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: March 23, 1958
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Luke Slaughter of Tombstone
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Sam Buffington (Luke Slaughter)
• Junius Matthews (Wichita)

Special Guests:
• John McIntire
• James McCallion
• Bill Quinn
• Edwin Jerome

Writer:
• Don Clark

Producer:
• William N. Robson

Music:
• Wilbur Hatch

Conductor:
• Amerigo Moreno

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Counterfeit Money | The Cisco Kid (10-13-55) Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 13, 1955
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: The Cisco Kid
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Jack Mather (Cisco)
• Harry Lang (Poncho)

For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Belle Brady’s Gesture | Challenge of the Yukon (04-20-44) Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: April 20, 1944
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston)

Writer:
• Fran Striker

Producer:
• George W. Trendle

Director:
• Fred Flowerday

For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

The Hatchet | Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-11-51) Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: February 11, 1951
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Star:
• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

Special Guests:
• Tony Barrett
• Parley Baer
• Mike Barrett
• Sam Edwards
• Joe Duval
• Tom Cook
• Gerald Mohr

Writer:
• Russell Hughes

Producer:
• Stacy Keach

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Danger on the Plains | The Lone Ranger (05-31-54) Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: May 31, 1954
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: The Lone Ranger
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)
• John Todd (Tonto)

Writer:
• Fran Striker

Producer:
• George W. Trendle

Director:
• Charles D. Livingston

Music:
• Ben Bonnell

For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

The Fugitive | All Star Western Theatre (01-31-48) Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: January 31, 1948
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: All Star Western Theatre
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Special Guests:
• Martha Wentworth
• Herb Butterfield
• Byron Kane

Writer:
• Ray Wilson

Director:
• Scott Farnsworth

Music:
• Foy Willing and The Riders of The Purple Sage

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Fred Garth Jailed for Murder | Dr. Sixgun (10-07-54) Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 07, 1954
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Dr. Sixgun
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Karl Weber (Dr. Sixgun)
• William Griffis (Pablo)

Special Guests:
• John Thomas
• Patricia Hosley
• Virginia Payne
• Roger DeKoven
• William Keene
• Edgar Stehli

Writers:
• George Lefferts

Adaptation:
• Ernest Kinoy

Producer:
• Fred Weihe

Music:
• Art Ryerson

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Flaming Arrows | The Lone Ranger (05-28-54) Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: May 28, 1954
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: The Lone Ranger
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)
• John Todd (Tonto)

Writer:
• Fran Striker

Producer:
• George W. Trendle

Director:
• Charles D. Livingston

Music:
• Ben Bonnell

For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

How to Kill a Friend | Gunsmoke (10-03-53) Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 03, 1953
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Gunsmoke
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)
• Parley Baer (Chester)
• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)
• Howard McNear (Doc)

Special Guests:
• John Dehner
• Harry Bartell
• Lawrence Dobkin

Writer:
• John Meston

Producer:
• Norman Macdonnell

Music:
• Rex Koury

For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

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