Frontier Gentleman, “Remittance Man (John Dehner Unedited Audition),” originally broadcast January 30, 1958. This rare audition recording features John Dehner as English newspaper correspondent J. B. Kendall.

Kendall arrives in South Sunday, Montana Territory, where wary residents, a strict ban on carrying guns, and the ominous Shelton brothers make strangers unwelcome. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, this audition uses the story later adapted for the CBS series premiere, “The Shelton Brothers,” and features Jack Kruschen, Stacy Harris, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, and Barney Phillips.

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 Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
27:40 Closing

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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 Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
30:01 Closing

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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 Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
25:23 Closing

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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 Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
30:47 Closing

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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 Introduction
00:48 Original Broadcast
25:30 Closing

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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 Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
29:30 Closing

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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 Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
25:58 Closing

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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 Introduction
00:37 Original Broadcast
25:09 Closing

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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 Introduction
00:32 Original Broadcast
30:03 Closing

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Frontier Gentleman presents “The Lost Mine,” originally broadcast on CBS on March 2, 1958. In this fifth episode, John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.

In Montana Territory, Kendall visits the Fort Benton Dispatch in search of a story about the region’s gold fever. There he meets Shorthorn Tom, an aging prospector with a tale of a rich strike, a gold nugget to support it, and a need for backing to find the mine again. Joseph Kearns co-stars as Shorthorn Tom in this Antony Ellis-written and directed 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 Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
25:14 Closing

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