"The man in the saddle is angular and long legged…the gun in his holster is gray steel…its handle unmarked."

Six Shooter pertained to the weekly radio series written by American screenwriter Frank Burt. First aired on NBC Radio on September 20, 1953, the series lasted for one season, producing only 39 episodes.

The show featured the story of Britt Ponset (played by American stage actor James Stewart), a cowboy from the Wild West. The show was known for Stewart's whispered narration, particularly during intense scenes, as the writer believed that this would be helpful in making the scene more dramatic.

Other stars that appeared on the show were Parley Baer, Harry Bartell, Wiliam Conrad, Virginia Gregg, Howard McNear, Marvin Miller, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, and Allan Reed.

The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged his skin is sun-dyed brown
the gun in his holster is gray steel and rainbow mother-of-pearl, its handle unmarked.
People call them both "the Six Shooter."

Jimmy Stewart brought his memorable voice and considerable acting ability to the roll of Britt Ponsett as the Six Shooter. The opening of the show is one of the most memorable in radio play history. Airing on NBC from September 1953 to June 1954, there were just 39 episodes during the show's run.

Britt Ponsett was a laid-back cowboy drifter who found himself in all kinds of situations from comical to dangerous. Stewart was the perfect choice for the title character alternately portraying the character's easy attitude and the stress of the tense situations with the emotion in his voice. If you enjoy Jimmy Stewart's down-to-earth, folksy delivery, you will definitely enjoy The Six Shooter.

For more great Jimmy Stewart performance, see also: The Jimmy Stewart Collection. For other excellent western series, see also: Frontier Gentleman, Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel, and Luke Slaughter of Tombstone.