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by Andrew Rhynes
Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we 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.
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- Yesterday16 min
The First Steel Plow | Adventures in Research (07-24-51)
The story of how John Deere came up with the first Steel Plow Original Air Date: July 24, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Narrator:• Paul Shannon Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
- Yesterday27 min
Mighty Mouse | Frontier Gentleman (07-20-58)
Original Air Date: July 20, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Frontier GentlemanPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (J.B. Kendall) Special Guests:• Ted de Corsia• Harry Bartell• Lawrence Dobkin• Jack Moyles• Vic Perrin• Stacy Harris Writer:• Antony Ellis Producer:• Antony Ellis Music:• Wilbur Hatch Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
- Yesterday31 min
Election Day at Placer | The Lone Ranger (08-25-41)
Original Air Date: August 25, 1941Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (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.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...
- Yesterday26 min
Livvie’s Loss | Gunsmoke (04-13-58)
Original Air Date: April 13, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (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
- 2 days ago32 min
Skiers In the Sky | Ranger Bill (01-16-57)
Original Air Date: January 16, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Ranger BillPhone: (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.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
- 2 days ago28 min
The Missing Reporter | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (04-28-54)
Original Air Date: April 28, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• John Stephenson• Lou Merrill• Ralph Moody• Jack Moyles Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup...
- 2 days ago26 min
Yorky | Gunsmoke (04-06-58)
Original Air Date: April 06, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (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
- 2 days ago32 min
The Breaking | The Lone Ranger (08-15-41)
Original Air Date: August 15, 1941Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (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.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...
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About Old Time Radio Westerns
Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we 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.
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