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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:

A Pack of Bacon | Challenge of the Yukon (03-30-44) Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: March 30, 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

Mr. Jeffersons Dream | Horizons West (11-14-65) Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

Chapter #01 'Jefferson's Dream' introduces the listeners to the main players in the dramas to unfold over the following thirteen weeks. Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are introduced, as is the huge mongrel that would accompany them for most of their journey. Called 'Shannon' in the Horizons West production, the dog's actual name has since been determined to be 'Seaman'. Sergeants Ordway and Gass are added to the Corps of Discovery's complement of military explorers.

Original Air Date: November 14, 1965
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Horizons West
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Harry Bartel (Lewis)
• John Anderson (Clark)

Special Guests:
• Cliff Holland
• Dan Randolph
• Stanley Farrar
• Ben Wright
• Les Tremayne
• Tyler McVey
• Bill Irwin
• Dal McKennon

Writers:
• William Tundberg
• Carl A. Tundberg

Producer:
• William Lally

Music:
• Gene Twombley

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

Prairie Happy | Gunsmoke (09-12-53) Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: September 12, 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
• Lawrence Dobkin
• James Nusser
• Vic Perrin
• Lillian Buyeff

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

Infernal Machine | The Lone Ranger (05-12-54) Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: May 12, 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

Death Comes to El Mundo | The Lone Ranger (04-09-43) Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

Part 6 of the Aztec Gang; Is this the end of El Mundo? Has The Lone Ranger finally beat El Mundo?

Original Air Date: April 09, 1943
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

Framed | The Lone Ranger (05-10-54) Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: May 10, 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

Like Father | Have Gun Will Travel (09-27-59) Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: September 27, 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

Yancey’s Pride | Luke Slaughter of Tombstone (03-09-58) Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: March 09, 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:
• Lou Merrill
• Howard McNear
• Barney Phillips
• Sam Edwards
• Norman Alden

Writers:
• Alan Botzer
• Tom Hanley

Producer:
• William N. Robson

Music:
• Wilbur Hatch

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

Land Of Our Fathers | Straight Arrow (03-24-49) Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: March 24, 1949
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Straight Arrow
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• Howard Culver (Steve Adams)
• Fred Howard (Packy McCloud)
• Gwen Delano (Mesquite Molly)

Music:
• Milton Charles

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

Blood Harvest – Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-21-51) Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Original Air Date: January 21, 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
• Lou Krugman
• Herb Vigran
• Tom Tully
• Wilms Herbert
• Betty Moran
• Gee Gee Pearson

Writer:
• Russell Hughes

Producer:
• Stacy Keach

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

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