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:

Blue Horse | Gunsmoke (05-25-58) Oct 11, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: May 25, 1958
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)

Producer:
• Norman Macdonnell

Music:
• Rex Koury

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

Two Men for One Crime | The Lone Ranger (09-08-41) Oct 11, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: September 08, 1941
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 Burro Who Had No Name | Death Valley Days (06-17-38) Oct 11, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: June 17, 1938
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Western Stories
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Host:
• The Old Ranger

Creator:
• Ruth Woodman

Music:
• Leith Stevens

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

The Cat Man | Frontier Gentleman (08-10-58) Oct 11, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: August 10, 1958
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Frontier Gentleman
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (J.B. Kendall)
Special Guests:
• Martha Wentworth
• Charlotte Lawrence
• Joseph Kearns
• Barney Phillips
• Harry Bartell
Writer:
• Tom Hanley
Producer:
• Antony Ellis
Music:
• Wilbur Hatch

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

The Little Man With the Gun | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (05-07-54) Oct 10, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: May 07, 1954
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Guy Madison (Hickok)
• Andy Devine (Jingles)

Special Guests:
• Tyler McVey
• Dick Beals
• Forrest Lewis
• Vic Perrin

Producer:
• Paul Pierce

Music:
• Dick Aurandt
Announcer:
• Charles Lyon

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 Laughing Face | Ranger Bill (02-13-57) Oct 10, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: February 13, 1957
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Ranger Bill
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Miron Canaday (Ranger Bill)
• Stumpy Jenkins (Grey Wolf)

Writers:
• Joal Hanson
• John Rowan

Producer:
• Jim Grant

Music:
• John McCombe

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

Two Sheriffs Are Better Than One | The Lone Ranger (09-05-41) Oct 10, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: September 05, 1941
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 Stallion | Gunsmoke (05-18-58) Oct 10, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: May 18, 1958
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)

Producer:
• Norman Macdonnell

Music:
• Rex Koury

Sound Patterns:
• Ray Kemper
• Bill James

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

The Mystery Bandit | The Lone Ranger (05-26-54) Oct 09, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: May 26, 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

Hoppy Sees Red | Hopalong Cassidy (07-09-50) Oct 09, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: July 09, 1950
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Hopalong Cassidy
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy)
• Andy Clyde (California Carlson)
Writer:
• Howard Swart
Creator:
• Clarence Mulford
Producer:
• Walter White Jr.
Music:
• Albert Glaser

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

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