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Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual Texas Ranger cases.
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United States
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Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual Texas Ranger cases.
Language:
English
Episodes
Knockout | Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-22-52)
10/8/2025
Original Air Date: June 22, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Parley Baer• Virginia Gregg• Gerald Mohr• Herb Ellis• Jeanette Nolan Writer:• Charles E. Israel Producer:• Stacy Keach For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from:...
Duration:00:32:02
Travesty | Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-15-52)
10/1/2025
Original Air Date: June 15, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Byron Kane• Ken Christy• Paul Frees• Michael Ann Berret• Jess Kirkpatrick• Tony Barrett Writer:• Charles E. Israel Producer:• Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...
Duration:00:30:40
Illegal Entry – Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-08-52)
9/24/2025
A Mexican knifes a fellow countryman and kidnaps a girl. An escape on a train filled with sheep leads Jace and the Rangers on a cross-country race. Jose escapes from jail and the hunt begins once again. Original Air Date: June 08, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:•...
Duration:00:33:02
Sell Out | Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-01-52)
9/17/2025
A clerk, who witness her boss get shot after a robbery gone bad, gives information to the Rangers that doesn't seem to match the evidence. Original Air Date: June 01, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Writer:• Charles E. Israel Producer:• Stacy Keach...
Duration:00:32:55
Jailbird | Tales of the Texas Rangers (05-25-52)
9/10/2025
Jim Hackett serving a life term for armed robbery and murder escaped from a Texas state prison. He was assisted in his escape by a woman thought to be his wife Original Air Date: May 25, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Writer:•...
Duration:00:33:53
Smart Kill | Tales of the Texas Rangers (05-18-52)
9/3/2025
A dead body found in a burning building leads Jace Pearson to a killer. Original Air Date: May 18, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Parley Baer• Virginia Gregg• Barney Phillips• Betty Lou Gerson• Howard McNear Writer:• Charles E....
Duration:00:33:38
Unleashed Fury | Tales of the Texas Rangers (05-11-52)
8/27/2025
Charlie Brock, an escaped mental patient, is on the loose and cunningly evades recapture. Original Air Date: May 11, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Herb Ellis (Clay Morgan)• Harry Lang (Charlie Brock)• Whitfield Connor (Ralph Lang)• Hope Summers (Jenny Lang)•...
Duration:00:32:20
Little Sister | Tales of the Texas Rangers (05-04-52)
8/20/2025
A girl returns home to get her little sister involved in a life of crime, starting with a hold-up at a movie theatre. Original Air Date: May 04, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)• Virginia Gregg (Billie Lou Simpson)• Marianne Richmond (Buna Simpson)•...
Duration:00:31:49
Address Unknown | Tales of the Texas Rangers (04-27-52)
8/13/2025
A woman is murdered, leaving behind a little boy. Original Air Date: April 27, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Lillian Buyeff• Dick Beals• Leo Curley• Herb Ellis• Don Diamond Writers:• Charles E. Israel Producer:• Stacy Keach Exit music...
Duration:00:31:44
Illusion | Tales of the Texas Rangers (04-20-52)
8/6/2025
A crazy woman and poison. But is she crazy? Is it poison? Original Air Date: April 20, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Parley Baer• Jeanette Nolan• John Stephenson• Byron Kane Writers:• Charles E. Israel Producer:• Stacy Keach Exit...
Duration:00:31:48
Uncertain Death | Tales of the Texas Rangers (04-13-52)
7/30/2025
When two men witness a shooting, they call the sheriff to report what they saw. Original Air Date: April 13, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Harry Lang • Howard McNear • Ken Christy • Ernest NewtonWriter: •...
Duration:00:35:34
Troop Train | Tales of the Texas Rangers (04-06-52)
7/23/2025
A soldier deserts from the Army, kills his fellow deserter, and finds himself accused of beating up an old rancher. Original Air Date: April 06, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Peter Lee • Sam Edwards • Vivi...
Duration:00:31:49
Nighthawk | Tales of the Texas Rangers (03-30-52)
7/16/2025
A man kills a girl's date in Lover's Lane, and she refuses to identify the killer! Original Air Date: March 30, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Bert Holland• Betty Moran• Lou Krugman• Parley Baer• Michael Ann Berret Writer:•...
Duration:00:31:57
Prelude To Felony | Tales of the Texas Rangers (03-16-52)
7/9/2025
A young girl steals her own father's cattle and frames a neighboring rancher for the crime. Original Air Date: March 16, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Colleen Collins• Ed Begley• Miriam Kruschen• Forrest Lewis• Parley Baer• Tony Barrett• George Pirrone...
Duration:00:31:59
Dream Farm | Tales of the Texas Rangers (03-09-52)
7/2/2025
An Iowa farm family stops in Texas to help a stranger, who then kills the man and woman and wounds their twelve year old boy. Original Air Date: March 09, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Dick Beals• Barbara Luddy• Tom...
Duration:00:32:56
The Ice Man | Tales of the Texas Rangers (03-02-52)
6/25/2025
A strange burglar, who eats before he robs and who wields a mean ice pick, is finally tracked down by the Rangers. Original Air Date: March 02, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Lillian Buyeff• Whitfield Connor• Parley Baer...
Duration:00:32:05
Bright Boy | Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-24-52)
6/18/2025
The Rangers break up a stolen car ring and catch a boy who's too good with a knife. Original Air Date: February 24, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Sam Edwards• Whitfield Connor• Paul McVeigh• Herb Ellis Writer:• Russell...
Duration:00:31:07
Cold Blood | Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-17-52)
6/11/2025
A poor field hand is accused of a murder and he only has a snake as his alibi. Original Air Date: February 17, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Vivianne Baber• Robert Davis• Parley Baer• Herb Ellis• Bill Johnstone...
Duration:00:30:51
Hitchhiker | Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-10-52)
6/4/2025
An escaped convict hitch-hikes a ride on a country road in an attempt to bypass the road blocks. Original Air Date: February 10, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Tim Graham• Lou Krugman• Nestor Paiva• Ed Begley• Herb Ellis...
Duration:00:31:45
The Rub Out | Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-03-52)
5/28/2025
At 9:30pm on July 23rd, 1936, in a sweltering border-town arena, ex-cowpoke Johnny Buck preps for his fight. Moments into the bout, he’s cut above the eye—then collapses. Rushed to the hospital, doctors discover he’s been poisoned. Original Air Date: February 03, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star:•...
Duration:00:31:53