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Ranger Bill | OTRWesterns.com

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Ranger Bill brings back the thrilling world of classic adventure radio, following the exploits of Bill Jefferson — “Warrior of the Woodland” and guardian of the great outdoors. As the chief forest ranger in the rugged Rocky Mountain town of Knotty Pine, Bill battles the forces of nature and the challenges of the wilderness with courage, skill, and unwavering moral conviction. Join Bill and his loyal friends as they face everything from everyday crises — lost hikers, runaway boats, forest safety hazards — to wild, larger-than-life adventures including elephant stampedes, meteor-born visitors, and jungle treasure hunts. Through pouring rain, blistering heat, deep snows, floods, and encounters with bears, rattlesnakes, and mountain lions, Ranger Bill stands firm against extreme odds. Starring Miron Canaday, the series blends action, mystery, and heartfelt values, offering family-friendly storytelling that inspired generations. Whether you’re reliving nostalgic memories or discov

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  1. Penny Wise and Pound Foolish | Ranger Bill (03-06-57)

    Original Air Date: March 06, 1957 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  2. The Big Headache | Ranger Bill (02-27-57)

    Original Air Date: February 27, 1957 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  3. The Boy Who Wouldn't Quit | Ranger Bill (02-20-57)

    Original Air Date: February 20, 1957 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  4. The Laughing Face | Ranger Bill (02-13-57)

    Original Air Date: February 13, 1957 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  5. Decision For Death | Ranger Bill (02-05-57)

    Original Air Date: February 05, 1957 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  6. The Man With The Limp | Ranger Bill (01-30-57)

    Original Air Date: January 30, 1957 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  7. Skiers In the Sky | Ranger Bill (01-16-57)

    Original Air Date: January 16, 1957 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  8. The Ice Prison | Ranger Bill (12-12-56)

    Original Air Date: December 12, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  9. A Lesson in Love | Ranger Bill (11-28-56)

    Original Air Date: November 28, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  10. Marauder of Goose Lake | Ranger Bill (11-14-56)

    Original Air Date: November 14, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  11. Sultan, King of Beasts | Ranger Bill (11-07-56)

    Original Air Date: November 07, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  12. The Hunted | Ranger Bill (10-10-56)

    Original Air Date: October 10, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  13. An Old Horse Learns New Tricks | Ranger Bill (10-03-56)

    Original Air Date: October 03, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  14. Overflow | Ranger Bill (09-21-56)

    Original Air Date: September 21, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  15. Catching A Big Fish With A Small Hook | Ranger Bill (06-06-56)

    Original Air Date: June 06, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  16. The Log Jam | Ranger Bill (05-23-56)

    Original Air Date: May 23, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  17. Nature's Vacuum Cleaner | Ranger Bill (05-16-56)

    Original Air Date: May 16, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  18. The Man Who Understood | Ranger Bill (04-25-56)

    Original Air Date: April 25, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  19. The Broken Promise | Ranger Bill (04-18-56)

    Original Air Date: April 18, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  20. The Handcart Race | Ranger Bill (04-04-56)

    Original Air Date: April 04, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  21. Getting Along With The Wrong Crowd | Ranger Bill (03-28-56)

    Original Air Date: March 28, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  22. Hidden Treasure | Ranger Bill (02-29-56)

    Original Air Date: February 29, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  23. Stumpy Gets Thirty Days | Ranger Bill (01-11-56)

    Original Air Date: January 11, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  24. Mrs. Kane Wins The War | Ranger Bill (01-04-56)

    Original Air Date: January 04, 1956 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  25. The Hermit | Ranger Bill (12-21-55)

    Original Air Date: December 21, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  26. The Shortage | Ranger Bill (11-30-55)

    Original Air Date: November 30, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  27. Sleeping Death | Ranger Bill (11-23-55)

    Original Air Date: November 23, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  28. Piggyback | Ranger Bill (11-19-55)

    Original Air Date: November 19, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  29. They Called Him the Jinx | Ranger Bill (11-05-55)

    Original Air Date: November 05, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  30. Fossil Canyon | Ranger Bill (09-28-55)

    Original Air Date: September 28, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  31. The Eviction of Pa and Ma Skunk | Ranger Bill (09-14-55)

    Original Air Date: September 14, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  32. Death's Half Mile | Ranger Bill (07-20-55)

    Original Air Date: July 20, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  33. The Man Who Couldn't Remember | Ranger Bill (07-06-55)

    Original Air Date: July 06, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  34. The Second Heart | Ranger Bill (05-25-55)

    Original Air Date: May 25, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  35. Twelve Feet of Danger | Ranger Bill (05-12-55)

    Original Air Date: May 12, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  36. Next In Line | Ranger Bill (05-11-55)

    Original Air Date: May 11, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  37. Hit and Run | Ranger Bill (04-13-55)

    Original Air Date: April 13, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  38. River of Fire | Ranger Bill (03-02-55)

    Original Air Date: March 02, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  39. Bim, The Dog | Ranger Bill (03-09-55)

    Original Air Date: March 09, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  40. Set the Record Straight | Ranger Bill (11-24-54)

    Original Air Date: November 24, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  41. If the Lord Is for Us | Ranger Bill (11-10-54)

    Original Air Date: November 10, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  42. The Fire Bug | Ranger Bill (08-11-54)

    Original Air Date: August 11, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  43. The End of the Rope | Ranger Bill (08-04-54)

    Original Air Date: August 04, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  44. Twenty Fathoms Under the Sea | Ranger Bill (05-26-54)

    Original Air Date: May 26, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  45. Burning Sands | Ranger Bill (05-16-54)

    Original Air Date: May 16, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  46. Standing Firm For What's Right | Ranger Bill (04-25-54)

    Original Air Date: April 25, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  47. The Disappearing Buffalo Herd | Ranger Bill (04-14-54)

    Original Air Date: April 14, 1954 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (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:...

  48. First Show | Ranger Bill (10-02-50)

    Original Air Date: October 02, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Ranger Bill Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Miron Canaday (Ranger Bill) • Ed Ronne Sr. (Grey Wolf) Writers: • Joal Hanson • John Rowan Producer: • Jim Grant Music: • John McCombe For more great shows check out our site:...

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Ranger Bill brings back the thrilling world of classic adventure radio, following the exploits of Bill Jefferson — “Warrior of the Woodland” and guardian of the great outdoors. As the chief forest ranger in the rugged Rocky Mountain town of Knotty Pine, Bill battles the forces of nature and the challenges of the wilderness with courage, skill, and unwavering moral conviction. Join Bill and his loyal friends as they face everything from everyday crises — lost hikers, runaway boats, forest safety hazards — to wild, larger-than-life adventures including elephant stampedes, meteor-born visitors, and jungle treasure hunts. Through pouring rain, blistering heat, deep snows, floods, and encounters with bears, rattlesnakes, and mountain lions, Ranger Bill stands firm against extreme odds. Starring Miron Canaday, the series blends action, mystery, and heartfelt values, offering family-friendly storytelling that inspired generations. Whether you’re reliving nostalgic memories or discov

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