Frontier Gentleman, “Mighty Mouse,” originally broadcast July 20, 1958, is episode 24 of the CBS Western series. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.

Riding the stage from Dry Creek to Laramie, Wyoming Territory, Kendall and his fellow passengers are caught in a masked holdup. At Lazy Kate’s Saloon, their attempt to recognize the robbers by voice draws them into a difficult case involving Sheriff Will Harper, played by Ted de Corsia, and Deputy Clem. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, this episode begins a storyline continued in “Mighty Tired.”

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
25:34 Closing

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Gunsmoke, “Custer,” originally broadcast September 22, 1957, is episode 285 of the CBS Radio western. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this broadcast repeats the story first heard in 1953.

Near Dodge City, Dillon and Chester encounter a man driving horses bearing the brand of the reclusive Old Man Granby. Their trip to the isolated ranch uncovers a troubling scene, leaving Dillon to pursue a difficult case with little evidence and a suspect whose past adds further complications.

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
25:34 Closing

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Big Sam for Governor,” originally broadcast on CBS on March 16, 1958. In this seventh network episode, John Dehner stars as J. B. Kendall, the London Times correspondent, in a script written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis.

In Helena, Montana Territory, the powerful Big Sam Hobday decides he wants more than local influence—he wants the governor’s office. When he pressures Kendall to write a favorable account for his campaign, the English journalist finds himself drawn into the hard-edged world of frontier politics. Jack Kruschen, Stacy Harris, Vic Perrin, Jean Carson, Harry Bartell, and Charles Seel are featured.

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Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:47 Original Broadcast
25:30 Closing

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The Six Shooter, “Red Lawson’s Revenge,” originally broadcast October 25, 1953, is episode 6 of the NBC Western series starring James Stewart as drifting cowboy Britt Ponset. Written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Jack Johnstone, this sustained broadcast finds Britt riding toward Walnut Creek to visit his friend Dan Mayler.

On the trail, Britt encounters Red Lawson, a man determined to settle an old score connected to his brother’s death. As Britt hurries to warn Dan, the danger reaches Dan’s home, where his wife Mary and their young child may be caught in Lawson’s revenge.

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Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
29:27 Closing

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Frontier Gentleman presents “The Last of Belle Siddon,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 7, 1958. Episode 31 of the series, this installment concludes the four-part Belle Siddons storyline. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall, with Jeanne Bates as Belle Siddons and Jack Kruschen as Deadwood peace officer Boon May.

In Dakota Territory, Kendall follows the uneasy trail left after a stagecoach robbery, as outlaw Archie McLaughlin flees toward Cheyenne and Boon May pursues answers surrounding Belle Siddons. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, the drama combines a newspaperman’s perspective with a tense frontier manhunt.

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Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:56 Original Broadcast
25:35 Closing

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Gunsmoke, “The New Hotel,” originally broadcast February 19, 1956, is episode 202 of the classic CBS radio series. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester and Georgia Ellis as Kitty. The episode was written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

Wealthy rancher Enoch Mills plans a new hotel in Dodge City, putting him in direct competition with Jim Dobie and the established Dodge House. As business rivalry becomes a matter of pride and threats, Matt Dillon must keep the dispute from bringing violence to town.

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Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
25:32 Closing

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Gunsmoke presents “Meshougah,” originally broadcast on CBS Radio on February 21, 1953. Listed as episode 44, this Antony Ellis story stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Parley Baer as Chester, under the direction of Norman Macdonnell.

Dillon and Chester ride from Dodge to the small settlement of Pierceville to deliver government papers to postmaster Bill Holton. But the quiet town holds a dangerous situation, and Dillon must weigh every move when frightened residents are caught between an outlaw gang and the law.

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Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:48 Original Broadcast
30:51 Closing

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The Six Shooter, “Silver Annie,” originally broadcast October 11, 1953, is episode 4 of the NBC western series. James Stewart stars as drifting cowpoke Britt Ponset in this Frank Burt script, produced and directed by Jack Johnstone.

Britt rides into Virtue City as the town pushes for a railroad route across the land of Annie Huxley—better known as Silver Annie. With a shotgun and a firm refusal to surrender her property, Annie stands at the center of a growing dispute between a frontier town, the railroad, and one fiercely independent landowner. Jeanette Nolan co-stars.

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Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
29:23 Closing

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Roy Rogers stars in “The Poisoned Gold Mine,” episode 21 of the Roy Rogers radio series, originally broadcast on NBC on January 15, 1953. This 1952–53 Western adventure also features Dale Evans and Pat Brady.

At Dan Sutton’s Gold Mine Ranch, cattle are mysteriously being poisoned while Sutton faces the possible loss of his property. Roy, Dale, and Pat are drawn into a dangerous ranch-country mystery in this episode, also listed in some catalogs as “The Gold Mine Spread.” Written and directed by Fran Van Hartesfeldt, the program was sponsored by Post Cereals.

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
00:50 Original Broadcast
26:25 Closing

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Gambling Lady,” originally broadcast June 29, 1958. In episode 21, London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall arrives in Wyoming Territory and encounters Madame Verde, the formidable proprietor of a gambling parlor drawing business from the town’s established houses.

As rival operators move to drive Madame Verde out, Kendall finds himself increasingly involved in her struggle—and intrigued by the Civil War shadow behind her story. John Dehner stars as Kendall, with Jeanne Bates as Madame Verde, in a CBS production written and directed 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
00:40 Original Broadcast
24:54 Closing

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