FUGITIVE'S TRAIL and THE WHITE ELEPHANT TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
1001 Stories From the Old West
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.The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its ru
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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 20) THE LONELY JOURNEY
1001 Stories From the Old West
The Oregon Trail Chap 20 The Lonely Journey Summary In this chapter, Parkman and his companions press deeper into the wilderness as their long westward trek enters a new phase. The open prairie begins to fall away behind them, replaced by rougher country that demands more from both men and horses. The days grow more strenuous, the nights colder, and the sense of isolation more profound. Parkman captures the rhythm of frontier travel with vivid detail — the early starts, the steady plodding of the animals, the constant search for water, and the small but essential routines that...
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THE WHEELCHAIR KILLING and PLAY FOR KEEPS TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
1001 Stories From the Old West
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.The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its ru
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LOGGER'S LARCENY and THE HATCHET TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
1001 Stories From the Old West
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.The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its ru
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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 19) THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS
1001 Stories From the Old West
🎙️ **SHOW NOTES — The Oregon Trail, Chapter 19 “Passage of the Mountains”** Narrated by Jon Hagadorn for 1001 Stories From The Old West In this chapter, Parkman and his companions push deeper into the rugged backbone of the frontier, leaving the open plains behind as they begin their ascent into the mountains. The journey becomes a test of endurance: steep trails, loose rock, and narrow passes that force the party to move slowly and carefully, often leading their horses by hand. Parkman’s descriptions capture both the majesty and the menace of the high country. The air grows...
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JOY RIDE and DEATH SHAFT TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
1001 Stories From the Old West
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.The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its ru
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CANNED DEATH and NO LIVING WITNESSES TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
1001 Stories From the Old West
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.The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its ru
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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAPS 17-18) THE BLACK HILLS and THE MOUNTAIN HUNT
1001 Stories From the Old West
🎙️ SHOW NOTES 1001 Stories From The Old West Francis Parkman — The Oregon Trail, Chapters 17 & 18 The Black Hills & The Mountain Hunt Chapter 17 — The Black Hills In this chapter, Parkman and his companions push into the rugged, pine‑covered ridges of the Black Hills — a landscape that feels darker, wilder, and more mysterious than anything they’ve crossed so far. The trail grows steep and broken, the air turns sharp, and the party finds itself surrounded by towering rock formations and dense timber that seem to swallow sound. Parkman’s descriptions capture both...
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DEAD IN THE CARDS and BLOOD HARVEST TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
1001 Stories From the Old West
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.The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its ru
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THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 16) THE TRAPPERS
1001 Stories From the Old West
Kindly leave reviews wherever possible and share our show! Thank You 🎙️ SHOW NOTES The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman Chapter 16 — “The Trappers” Chapter 16 deepens Parkman’s immersion into the world of the mountain men, picking up the thread from the previous chapter but shifting the focus from first impressions to lived experience. Now traveling in close company with these seasoned trappers, Parkman observes not just their appearance and habits, but the rhythms of their daily life — the quiet competence, the sudden bursts of danger, and the unspoken code that...
info_outlineGunsmoke is one of those long-running classic vintage radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's.The main character, Marshall Matt Dillon was played by William Conrad.
“Custer” — Summary
Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester cross paths with a suspicious drifter named Joe Trimble, who is caught running a string of horses that belong to Old Man Granby, a reclusive rancher rumored to have hidden money. When Dillon forces Trimble to help return the horses, they discover Granby murdered and his home ransacked. Trimble denies involvement, but the circumstantial evidence is strong enough for Dillon to arrest him.
The case collapses at trial for lack of proof, but Trimble’s troubles aren’t over. The U.S. Army arrives and reveals his true identity: Private Joe Gould, a deserter from the 7th Cavalry. Instead of facing a court‑martial, he is ordered back to rejoin his regiment—now preparing to ride under General George Armstrong Custer toward the Sioux and Northern Cheyenne. The episode closes with the chilling implication that Trimble’s fate is sealed on the road to the Little Bighorn.
“Another Man’s Poison” — Summary
Sally Bogan’s world collapses when her first husband, Jeff Lightly—long believed drowned at sea—suddenly appears in Dodge City. In the years since his disappearance, she has remarried Ben Bogan, unknowingly becoming a bigamist. Jeff aggressively insists she return to him, while Ben, blindsided and furious, refuses to give her up.
Marshal Dillon tries to keep the peace as tensions escalate toward a deadly showdown. But the real twist comes from Sally herself: rather than choose between the two men, she quietly boards an eastbound train with Slim Randall, a third suitor who has been courting her. Her farewell letter leaves both husbands stunned, realizing they nearly killed each other over a woman who chose neither of them.
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