In 1933, producer George W. Trendle and writer Fran Striker had the Lone Ranger ride out of the western sky, and it was "Hi Oh Silver, Away!" from then on via Mutual nationally until 1954! Always at his side was his faithful indian companion, Tonto, portrayed by John Todd, who was a loyal, intelligent and resourceful indian - very different from the way indians usually were portrayed on the silver screen.
Brace Beemer began as announcer, but after the tragic auto death of Earle Graser in 1941, took the role of The Lone Ranger. He could be tough as nails with the outlaw types, but gentle and understanding with the honest townfolk.
His quest for justice in the west was detailed in hundreds of episodes, and always, it seemed, Tonto and The Lone Ranger rode off before they received the thanks they were due. Though directed toward the kids, The Lone Ranger half-hours had a wide following, for the stories resonate with that righteous purpose, selfless dedication and a ongoing struggle against lawlessness and corruption.
+ The Lone Ranger is an American radio and television show created by George W. Trendle and developed by writer Fran Striker. The eponymous character is a masked Texas Ranger in the American Old West, originally played by Paul Halliwell, who gallops about righting injustices with the aid of his clever, laconic Indian sidekick, Tonto. Departing on his white horse Silver, the Ranger would famously say "Hi-yo, Silver, away!" as the horse galloped toward the setting sun. On the radio and TV-series, the usual opening announcement was: “A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty "Hi-yo, Silver!", The Lone Ranger! ”There existed another title sequence, one created for the second post-TV series feature film The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold (see below), briefly telling the Ranger's origin and how he first met Tonto. The theme was sung by a male chorus, and the lyrics are as follows: “Six Texas Rangers (Hi-ho, hi-ho) rode in the sun (Hi-ho, hi-ho); Six men of justice rode into an ambush, and dead were all but one. One lone survivor (Hi-yo, hi-yo) lay on the trail (Hi-yo, hi-yo); Found there by Tonto, the brave Injun Tonto, he lived to tell the tale. (Hi-yo Silver, Hi-yo Silver away! Hi-yo Silver, Hi-yo Silver away!) His wounds quickly mended (Hi-yo, hi-yo) and then in the night (Hi-yo, hi-yo), Six graves were put there to hide from the outlaws that one had lived to fight. He chose silver bullets (Hi-yo, hi-yo) the sign of his name (Hi-yo, hi-yo); A mask to disguise him, a great silver stallion, and thus began his fame. (Hi-yo Silver, Hi-yo Silver away! Hi-yo Silver, Hi-yo Silver away! THE LONE RANGER IS HIS NAME!)” In later episodes the opening narration ended with: "With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver! The Lone Ranger rides again!" Episodes usually concluded with one of the characters lamenting the fact that they never learned the hero's name ("Who was that masked man?"), only to be told, "Why, he's the Lone Ranger!" as he and Tonto ride away.
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Please enjoy these 1957 old time radio episodes:
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06.15.1951 | the lone ranger (2873) valley of terror | ||
06.18.1951 | the lone ranger (2874) the beefsteak rebellion | ||
06.20.1951 | the lone ranger (2875) death on a stagecoach |
+Program #2875/2099. Syndicated. "Floyd Duval"/"Death On A Stagecoach". Music fill for local commerc... | |
06.27.1951 | the lone ranger (2878) delayed hanging |
+Program #2878/2102. Syndicated. "Buck Canton, Jake Martel"/"Delayed Hanging". Music fill for local ... | |
06.29.1951 | the lone ranger (2879) land of promise |
+Program #2879/2103. Syndicated. "Jud Garber"/"Land Of Promise". Music fill for local commercial ins... | |
07.04.1951 | the lone ranger (2881) shooting star | ||
07.06.1951 | the lone ranger (2882) for a lost cause |
+Program #2882/2106. Syndicated. "Colonel Hume"/"For A Lost Cause". Music fill for local commercial ... | |
07.09.1951 | the lone ranger (2883) the elusive gunslingers | ||
07.16.1951 | the lone ranger (2886) the red mark |
+Program #2886/2110. Syndicated. "Jeb Beasley"/"The Red Mark". Music fill for local commercial inser... | |
07.23.1951 | the lone ranger (2889) the rescue | ||
08.10.1951 | the lone ranger (2897) the ghost town |
+Program #1959/1185. Syndicated. "Sheriff Rogers"/"Masked Go-Between". Music fill for local commerci... | |
08.13.1951 | the lone ranger (2898) through the wall |
+ Program #2898/2122. Syndicated. "Toby Durban"/"Through The Wall". Music fill for local commercial ... | |
08.20.1951 | the lone ranger (2901) dave manley fights again | ||
08.22.1951 | the lone ranger (2902) homecoming |
+Program #2902/2126. Syndicated. "Glen Darby"/"Homecoming". Music fill for local commercial insert. | |
08.29.1951 | the lone ranger (2905) gold is where you find it | ||
09.10.1951 | the lone ranger (2910) renegade's revenge |
+Program #2910/2134. Syndicated. "Will Shroeder"/"Renegade's Revenge". Music fill for local commerci... | |
09.28.1951 | the lone ranger (2918) the stray wagon | ||
10.08.1951 | the lone ranger (2922) lew barry's revenge |
+Program #2922/2146. Syndicated. "Jed Crowell"/"Lew Barry's Revenge". Music fill for local commercia... | |
11.09.1951 | the lone ranger (2936) the camels are coming |
+Program #2936/2160. Syndicated. "Homer Potts"/"The Camels Are Coming". Music fill for local commerc... | |
11.21.1951 | the lone ranger (2941) the hold up at sandy point | ||
11.23.1951 | the lone ranger (2942) the waterfall gang |
+ With his faithful Indian friend Tonto the masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and ord... | |
11.26.1951 | the lone ranger (2943) murder at tricorn ranch | ||
01.02.1952 | the lone ranger (2959) the young easterner |
+Program #2959/2183. Syndicated. "Buck Moore"/"The Young Easterner". Music fill for local commercial... | |
01.04.1952 | the lone ranger (2960) orders for the east |
+ Program #2960/2184. Syndicated. "Bert Wilson"/"Orders For The East". Music fill for local commerci... | |
01.04.1952 | the lone ranger 2960 orders for the east |
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