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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.comStep into the rugged frontier with Old Time Western Radio, a collection of classic tales from the Golden Age of broadcasting. These are the timeless stories of dusty trails, lone riders, frontier justice, and the legends who shaped the American West. Every episode has been carefully restored and remastered, preserving the grit, drama, and adventure that made Western radio one of the most beloved genres of its time.🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Western Radio and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.<
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- 2 days ago29 min
The Six Shooter - "Gabriel Starbuck" (1953)
The Six Shooter, “Gabriel Starbuck” (episode 10), originally broadcast November 22, 1953. James Stewart stars as wandering gunman Britt Ponset in this NBC frontier drama, written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.Arriving in Yellow Crest, Britt finds residents concerned that their longtime sheriff, Gabriel “Gabe” Starbuck, may be too old to continue wearing the badge. As the proud lawman tries to prove he can still protect his town, Britt is drawn into a delicate question of age, reputation, and public confidence. Bill Johnstone co-stars as Sheriff Starbuck.Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:42 Original Broadcast30:01 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 4 days ago25 min
Frontier Gentleman - "Remittance Man (John Dehner Edited Audition)" (1958)
Frontier Gentleman presents “Remittance Man (John Dehner Edited Audition),” recorded January 30, 1958. This audition features John Dehner as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall and was written, directed, and produced by Antony Ellis.After a long river journey, Kendall arrives in South Sunday, Montana Territory, expecting a remittance from England. Instead, he finds a wary town where the sheriff bans firearms and the feared Shelton brothers cast a long shadow. This audition script was later reused for the CBS series premiere, “The Shelton Brothers.”Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:40 Original Broadcast25:23 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 6 days ago31 min
Gunsmoke - "Johnny Red" (1955)
Gunsmoke, “Johnny Red,” originally broadcast August 13, 1955. Common collector logs list this as episode 174. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this CBS Radio Network drama, written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Norman Macdonnell.In Dodge City, a young stranger arrives at the Crail ranch claiming to be the long-absent son of an elderly widow. Dillon’s earlier inquiries give him reason to question the reunion, placing compassion, identity, and the responsibilities of the law in uneasy conflict. Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, Virginia Gregg, and Sam Edwards are featured.Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:49 Original Broadcast30:47 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Frontier Gentleman - "Mighty Tired" (1958)
Frontier Gentleman presents “Mighty Tired,” originally broadcast on CBS on July 27, 1958. Episode 25 continues the Jesse James story begun in “Mighty Mouse,” with John Dehner starring as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.After Kendall and miner Thaddeus Clark are robbed outside Laramie, they board a train bound for Cheyenne—only to find several familiar and dangerous passengers aboard. Antony Ellis wrote, directed, and produced this Wyoming Territory adventure.Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:48 Original Broadcast25:30 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 1 weeks ago29 min
The Six Shooter - "Sheriff Billy" (1953)
The Six Shooter presents “Sheriff Billy,” originally broadcast on NBC on November 29, 1953. This is episode 11 of the James Stewart Western series.Wandering plainsman Britt Ponset arrives in storm-battered Dawson and meets Billy Riddle, the town’s newly appointed young sheriff. When Billy sets out after escaped outlaw Ben Reed, Britt joins a pursuit that tests the inexperienced lawman’s judgment and resolve. Frank Burt wrote this episode, with James Stewart as Britt Ponset.Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:41 Original Broadcast29:30 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Gunsmoke - "Luke's Law" (1960)
Gunsmoke, “Luke’s Law” (episode 405), originally broadcast on CBS Radio Network on January 10, 1960. William Conrad stars as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear; the script was written by Marian Clark and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell.Near Dodge City, rancher Luke Burris is badly beaten after a public dispute, but refuses to call on the law to settle the matter. When Luke’s son seeks Dillon’s help, the marshal must contend with a hard frontier code of personal justice and the growing danger it brings.Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:41 Original Broadcast25:58 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 2 weeks ago25 min
Frontier Gentleman - "The Cowboy" (1958)
Frontier Gentleman presents “The Cowboy,” originally broadcast on CBS Radio on May 25, 1958. This is episode 17 of the 1958 series, starring John Dehner as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.Bound for Laramie, Kendall rides with a cowboy called Slim when they come upon a gravely wounded traveler and evidence of trouble on the frontier trail. Their search becomes a dangerous test of courage and endurance in a story written and produced by Antony Ellis.Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:37 Original Broadcast25:09 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
- 2 weeks ago30 min
The Six Shooter - "Ben Scofield" (1953)
The Six Shooter, “Ben Scofield” (episode 7), originally broadcast November 1, 1953. James Stewart stars as drifter Britt Ponset in this NBC western, written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.Britt rides into rain-soaked Clay City just after a violent holdup at the Fargo station. Suspicion falls on Ben Scofield, the sheriff’s son, forcing Sheriff Ed Scofield to weigh family against the law as Britt helps pursue the troubled case.Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:32 Original Broadcast30:03 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
About Old Time Western Radio | Old Time Radio
https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.comStep into the rugged frontier with Old Time Western Radio, a collection of classic tales from the Golden Age of broadcasting. These are the timeless stories of dusty trails, lone riders, frontier justice, and the legends who shaped the American West. Every episode has been carefully restored and remastered, preserving the grit, drama, and adventure that made Western radio one of the most beloved genres of its time.🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Western Radio and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.<
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