Old Time Radio Westerns
Storytelling
Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we proudly present digitally restored classic Western radio dramas in a way that transcends the limitations of their original recordings. Immerse yourself in the golden age of radio, now reborn with a richness and clarity that surpasses the vintage versions. As specialists in digital restoration, we’ve meticulously enhanced every episode, elevating the audio quality to new heights. The sounds of birds chirping, the creak of a saloon door, the thundering hooves of a pursuing posse, and the crack of gunfire are now delivered with a richness and depth that breathes new life into these timeless tales of the Wild West. Our podcast is a homage to the iconic shows like Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, and many more. Each episode is a journey into the untamed frontier, featuring the captivating performances of legendary radio actors and the vivid storytelling that once enthralled audiences nationwide.
Location:
United States
Description:
Step into the past with the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, where we proudly present digitally restored classic Western radio dramas in a way that transcends the limitations of their original recordings. Immerse yourself in the golden age of radio, now reborn with a richness and clarity that surpasses the vintage versions. As specialists in digital restoration, we’ve meticulously enhanced every episode, elevating the audio quality to new heights. The sounds of birds chirping, the creak of a saloon door, the thundering hooves of a pursuing posse, and the crack of gunfire are now delivered with a richness and depth that breathes new life into these timeless tales of the Wild West. Our podcast is a homage to the iconic shows like Gunsmoke, The Lone Ranger, and many more. Each episode is a journey into the untamed frontier, featuring the captivating performances of legendary radio actors and the vivid storytelling that once enthralled audiences nationwide.
Twitter:
@otrwesterns
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.otrwesterns.com/
Email:
podcast@otrwesterns.com
Episodes
Rawhide | Lux Radio Theatre (03-22-55)
11/23/2025
Original Air Date: March 22, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Donna Reed• Jeffery Hunter Special Guests:• William Conrad (Rafe Zimmerman)• Lawrence Dobkin (Tevis)• Tim Graham (Sam Todd)• Parley Baer (Yancy)• Jack Kruschen (Gratz) Producer:• Irving Cummings Writer:• Leonard St Clair Music:• Rudy Schrager Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...
Duration:00:49:20
The Shooting of Wyatt King – The Six Shooter (05-20-54)
11/23/2025
Original Air Date: May 20, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Six ShooterPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• James Stewart (Britt Ponset) Special Guests:• Bill Johnstone• Herb Vigran• Junius Matthews• Barney Phillips• Joe Cranston Writer:• Frank Burt Producer:• Jack Johnstone Music:• Basil Adlam Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:35:36
The Sod-Buster | Gunsmoke (05-28-61)
11/23/2025
Original Air Date: May 28, 1961Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Ralph Moody• Jeanne Bates• John Dehner• Barney Phillips Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Ray Kemper Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check...
Duration:00:29:10
Dangerous Round-up | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (11-06-53)
11/22/2025
Original Air Date: November 06, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Fred Howard• Joe Duval• Jack Mather Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:32:49
The Chavez Family | Frontier Town (1949)
11/22/2025
Original Air Date: 1949Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Frontier TownPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jeff Chandler (Chad Remington)• Wade Crosby (Cherokee O’Bannon) Writer:• Joel Murcott Producer:• Paul Franklin Music:• Bob Mitchell• Ivan Ditmars Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:33:09
Chester’s Rendezvous | Gunsmoke (05-21-61)
11/22/2025
Original Air Date: May 21, 1961Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Jeanne Bates• John Dehner• James Nusser Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check out our...
Duration:00:28:39
Jailbreak | The Lone Ranger (09-17-52)
11/21/2025
Original Air Date: September 17, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:31:25
Old Man’s Atonement for Cowardice | Dr. Sixgun (11-07-54)
11/21/2025
Original Air Date: November 07, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Dr. SixgunPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Karl Weber (Dr. Sixgun)• William Griffis (Pablo) Special Guests:• William Keene• Kenny Delmar• Luis Van Rooten Writers:• George Lefferts Adaptation:• Ernest Kinoy Producer:• Fred Weihe Music:• Art Ryerson Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Fort on the Columbia – Horizons West (01-02-66)
11/20/2025
The men of the Lewis and Clark expedition build a fort for protection from the Indians during the wet winter. Original Air Date: January 02, 1966Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Horizons WestPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Harry Bartel (Lewis)• John Anderson (Clark) Special Guests:• Karl Swensen• Helen Gerald• Bill Quinn• Ben Cooper• Dal McKennon Writers:• William...
Duration:00:32:07
The Placid Dutchman | The Lone Ranger (09-15-52)
11/20/2025
Original Air Date: September 15, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:31:19
Somebody Loves You (Ernest Tubb)(Martha White) | Grand Ole Opry (02-21-52)
11/20/2025
Original Air Date: February 21, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Grand Ole OpryPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:32:04
Mesa Manhunt | The Lone Ranger (09-12-52)
11/19/2025
Original Air Date: September 12, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:32:27
Arctic Odyssey | Challenge of the Yukon (04-08-52)
11/19/2025
Original Air Date: April 08, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Paul Sutton (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:32:59
Double Edge | Tales of the Texas Rangers (08-03-52)
11/19/2025
Original Air Date: August 03, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Tales of the Texas RangersPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• Virginia Gregg• Frank Gerstle• Parley Baer• Paul McVeigh• Robert Bice Writer:• Charles E. Israel Producer:• Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:32:36
Artist in Crime | The Lone Ranger (09-10-52)
11/18/2025
Original Air Date: September 10, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:31:24
Brother Whelp | Gunsmoke (11-18-56)
11/18/2025
Original Air Date: November 18, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lillian Buyeff• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin Writers:• Les Crutchfield• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Ray Kemper• Tom Hanley Exit music from:...
Duration:00:26:31
Worth Its Salt | Luke Slaughter of Tombstone (05-04-58)
11/18/2025
Original Air Date: May 04, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Luke Slaughter of TombstonePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Sam Buffington (Luke Slaughter)• Junius Matthews (Wichita) Special Guests:• Joe DeSantis• Jack Moyles• Barney Phillips Writer:• Fran van Hartesveldt Editorial Supervisor:• Tom Hanley Producer:• William N. Robson Music:• Wilbur Hatch Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by...
Duration:00:28:54
Raiders of Cimarron | The Cisco Kid (12-07-54)
11/18/2025
Original Air Date: December 07, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Cisco KidPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jack Mather (Cisco)• Harry Lang (Poncho) For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:29:56
The Fugitive | The Lone Ranger (09-08-52)
11/17/2025
Original Air Date: September 08, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:31:29
Way Down Yonder In Indian Nation | All Star Western Theatre (02-09-47)
11/17/2025
Original Air Date: February 09, 1947Host: Andrew RhynesShow: All Star Western TheatrePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Ken Card Announcer:• Cottonseed Clark Music:• Foy Willing and The Riders of The Purple Sage Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Duration:00:34:26