Classic Radio 08-12-25 - Broken Spur, Snakebite, and the Assembly Line

Westerns on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day

Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast August 12, 1950, 75 years ago, The Broken Spur. The story is based on the events of May 22, 1947. The Rangers track down the killer of a ranch family, starting with a clue in the hog feed! 

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 69 years ago, Snakebite.   Gorman and Hicks arrive in Dodge and promptly kill Pony Thompson's dog. Gorman is then found knifed in the back. 

Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 69 years ago, Assembly Line.   Indian Agent Lack is expecting an uprising...and for a very good reason.

Followed by Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton, originally broadcast August 12, 1951, 74 years ago, Ambush in Bellary Flats.  

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 12, 1942, 83 years ago, Baby is Heir to Gold.   Squire Skimp's report reveals that the baby is the owner of a gold mine!

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