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The Six Shooter, “The Shooting of Wyatt King” (episode 34), originally broadcast May 20, 1954. James Stewart stars as wandering gunman Britt Ponset in this NBC sustained Western, written by Frank Burt and produced and directed by Jack Johnstone. In Copper Springs, notorious outlaw Wyatt King—the Wyoming Kid—has been shot and captured, and the town is quick to credit Britt Ponset with the deed. Britt insists he has never even met King, but the wounded outlaw seems willing to support the story, sending Ponset in search of the truth behind his unwanted reputation. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:39 Original Broadcast 30:26 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Gunsmoke, “Doc’s Visitor,” originally broadcast June 11, 1961, is episode 479 of the CBS Radio Network series. Written by Marian Clark and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Howard McNear as Doc Adams. A physician from Philadelphia arrives in Dodge City with news tied to Doc’s medical-school past—and an opportunity that could lead him back to the well-equipped world of eastern medicine. While frontier emergencies continue to demand Doc’s attention, he must consider where he belongs. This Doc-centered drama aired just one week before Gunsmoke’s final radio broadcast. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:49 Original Broadcast 25:05 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Gunsmoke, “The Indian Horse,” originally broadcast May 15, 1954, is episode 108 of the CBS Radio Network series. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Howard McNear as Doc Adams. At Fort Dodge’s cavalry-sponsored horse races, heavy wagering and wounded pride put civilians, officers, and visiting Kiowa chief Howling Dog on edge. When a high-stakes racing challenge threatens to deepen the tension, Dillon works to keep prejudice and rivalry from erupting into violence. Norman Macdonnell wrote, directed, and produced the episode. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:52 Original Broadcast 24:52 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Frontier Gentleman presents “The Librarian,” originally broadcast on CBS on October 5, 1958. In episode 35, John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall. Seeking a story about homesteaders in the Dakota Territory, Kendall meets Almira Danworthy, a former librarian battling a claim jumper for possession of her cabin and land. Virginia Gregg co-stars as Almira in this frontier drama written by Tom Hanley and directed by Antony Ellis. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:40 Original Broadcast 25:11 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Gunsmoke, “Going Bad,” originally broadcast June 19, 1954, is episode 113 of the classic CBS Radio western. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in Dodge City, Kansas, in a script by John Meston and under the direction of Norman Macdonnell. Young Dave Robbins falls under the influence of the hard-edged Luke Quiller, drawing him toward an increasingly dangerous path. As trouble builds around the pair, Dillon must confront the threat before its consequences spread further through Dodge. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:45 Original Broadcast 25:40 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Six Shooter presents “Britt Ponsett’s Christmas Carol,” episode 14, originally broadcast on December 20, 1953. James Stewart stars as drifting gunsmith Britt Ponsett in this NBC Radio Network holiday episode. Near Thompson’s Corners, Britt encounters a young runaway who wants no part of Christmas. Around a campfire, Britt shares a frontier-flavored retelling of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, with Howard McNear featured as Scrooge. Frank Burt’s story, directed by Jack Johnstone, brings a warm Western perspective to a classic holiday tale. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:45 Original Broadcast 29:43 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Frontier Gentleman presents “Nebraska Jack,” originally broadcast on CBS on August 3, 1958. In episode 26, John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall, in a script written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis. Delayed at a Wyoming Territory stage station, Kendall is encouraged to call on Nebraska Jack, a formidable old frontiersman living beside the river with his large family. What begins as a frontier visit becomes a wry, increasingly personal encounter with an unforgettable character, played by Joseph Kearns. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:42 Original Broadcast 25:17 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Six Shooter, “A Friend in Need,” originally broadcast January 3, 1954, is episode 16 of the NBC Radio Network Western starring James Stewart as drifting gunman Britt Ponset. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone, the episode is also known in some collections as “Step Brothers,” “Man on the Run,” or “Fifty Yard Canyon.” Riding through 50 Yard Canyon near Smoke Falls, Britt meets old acquaintance Art Hemper, who is fleeing Sheriff Vale’s posse after being accused of killing his stepbrother. As the posse closes in, Britt must decide whether Art’s plea of innocence deserves a hearing—and whether he can arrange a surrender at Squirrel Rock. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:40 Original Broadcast 29:01 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Gunsmoke, “The Bear,” originally broadcast on CBS on January 16, 1954. This is episode 91, written by John Meston and starring William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot. In Dodge City, the good-natured Mike Blocker is preparing to marry Tilda when Joe Plummer’s jealousy turns practical jokes into a dangerous personal campaign. Matt and Chester find themselves caught in a dispute where pride, resentment, and harassment threaten to carry serious consequences. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:43 Original Broadcast 23:20 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Frontier Gentleman, “Belle Siddon Strikes Back” (episode 30), originally broadcast on CBS on August 31, 1958. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall in this Antony Ellis-written and produced installment. In Dakota Territory, Kendall joins Sheriff Boone May aboard a stagecoach carrying $50,000 in gold toward Rapid City. With Archie McLaughlin’s gang waiting near Whoop-Up Canyon and Belle Siddons—also known as Madame Verdi—still at the center of the danger, the trail becomes a tense test of nerve and vigilance. Jeanne Bates, billed as Jeanne Lansworth, co-stars as Belle. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:42 Original Broadcast 25:16 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Gunsmoke, “Kitty’s Good Neighboring,” originally broadcast on CBS on December 4, 1960, is episode 452 of the classic radio series. Written by Marian Clark and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad with Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell and Howard McNear as Doc Adams. When Doc Adams asks Kitty to help care for an ailing woman at an isolated prairie homestead, she agrees to lend a hand. But the woman’s husband is wary of Kitty’s presence, and a later return visit suggests that life at the Morbin place may hold more trouble than anyone first expected. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:38 Original Broadcast 24:28 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

The Six Shooter presents “Cheyenne Express,” originally broadcast on NBC Radio Network on March 7, 1954. This is episode 24 of the series, starring James Stewart as wandering plainsman Britt Ponset. Wilbur English is on the run after a shooting involving outlaw Floyd Winters, and he mistakes Britt for one of Winters’ associates. With Floyd’s brother feared to be seeking revenge, Wilbur looks to Britt for protection while planning an escape aboard the Cheyenne Express. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:41 Original Broadcast 29:37 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Gunsmoke, “Target” (AFRTS), originally broadcast June 22, 1958, is episode 324 of the classic CBS Radio Network western. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this Les Crutchfield script, produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell. Tensions rise near Dodge City when a traveling Gypsy camp settles on ranchland and a young rancher’s son falls for one of the camp’s girls. With opposition building on both sides, Dillon must navigate a troubled frontier dispute before it turns dangerous. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:46 Original Broadcast 26:14 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Frontier Gentleman presents “Aces and Eights,” episode 36, originally broadcast on CBS on October 12, 1958. John Dehner stars as London Times reporter J. B. Kendall, with Lawrence Dobkin as Wild Bill Hickok and Virginia Gregg as Calamity Jane. Kendall arrives in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, where a poker game and the legend of Wild Bill Hickok bring him close to the story behind the West’s famous “dead man’s hand”—aces and eights. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, this is a newly recorded production of a story first presented earlier in 1958. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:52 Original Broadcast 25:21 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Gunsmoke, “The Man Who Would Be Marshal,” originally broadcast March 18, 1956, is episode 206 of the classic CBS Radio series. William Conrad stars as Dodge City Marshal Matt Dillon in this John Meston script, produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell. Former military man Emmett Egan arrives in Dodge City convinced he is qualified to take Dillon’s job. Given a chance to observe the marshal for a week, Egan learns that frontier law enforcement demands more than confidence, command experience, and a badge. Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:49 Original Broadcast 25:41 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio