Classic Radio for January 3, 2024 - Paladin, Gunsmoke, The Ranger, and the Six Shooter

Two hours of WesternsFirst a look at this day in History.Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast January 3, 1960, 64 years ago, Return Engagement. Paladin is hired to protect a rancher from Curly McLain, who is just out of Yuma prison, where he's spent the last six years. After discovering that Curly was framed, Paladin tries to right an injustice. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 3, 1953, 71 years ago, Westbound. Marshal Dillon and Chester arrest Jack Daggett in Abilene for murder and plan to take him back to Dodge. Daggett's two older brothers have other ideas.Then The Lone Ranger starring Earle Graser, originally broadcast January 3, 1941, 73 years ago, Custer Rides with the Lone Ranger. The "Lizard Warriors" have formed their own tribe and are "bad medicine," says Tonto! The Ranger asks General Custer to help, but he's got an appointment at the Little Big Horn! Tonto is captured by the renegade Indians and is about to be killed, when he's rescued at the last moment by General Custer!Followed by The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast January 3, 1954, 70 years ago, A Friend in Need. Britt meets a killer in a narrow canyon who tells a very believable story. Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 3, 1955, 69 years ago, He Got Game. Fibber tries to get basketball tickets from his old pal, Coach Fogarty. Thanks to Bob and Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream