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Summary: 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 by Screen Gems and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its run by Wheaties. Captain Manuel T. “Lone Wolf” Gonzaullas, a Ranger for 30 years and who was said to have killed 31 men during his career, served as consultant for the series. This show was one of the more successful radio shows of the early 1950′s, airing for 3 years. Directed by Stacey Keach, Sr., TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS broadcast coast-to-coast every Sunday on NBC.

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 OTRWestern0301: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Death In The Cards (Original Air Date 01-14-1951) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:06

Death In The Cards Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: January 14, 1951 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0290: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Deadhead Freight (Original Air Date 01-07-1951) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:16

Deadhead Freight Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: January 07, 1951 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0281: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Christmas Present (Original Air Date 12-31-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:03

The Devils Share Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: December 31, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0271: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Christmas Present (Original Air Date 12-24-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:48

Christmas Present Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: December 24, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0262: Tales of the Texas Rangers – The Cactus Pear (Original Air Date 12-17-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:20

The Cactus Pear Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: December 17, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0253: Tales of the Texas Rangers – The Lucky Dollar (Original Air Date 12-10-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:46

The Lucky Dollar Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: December 10, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0244: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Room 114 (Original Air Date 12-03-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:30

Room 114 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: December 03, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) History: December 13 - James Dean begins his career with an appearance in a Pepsi commercial

 OTRWestern0235: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Hanging By A Thread (Original Air Date 11-26-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:20

Hanging By A Thread Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: November 26, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0226: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Blood Relative (Original Air Date 11-12-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:31

Blood Relative Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: November 12, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Parly Baer (Sheriff) Virginia Gregg (Mrs. Bonner)

 OTRWestern0219: Tales of the Texas Rangers – The White Suit (Original Air Date 11-05-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:36

The White Suit Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: November 05, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) History: November 8 - 1st jet-plane battle ever, in Korean War

 OTRWestern0212: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Soft Touch (Original Air Date 10-29-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:20

Soft Touch Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: October 29, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0204: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Dead Give Away (Original Air Date 10-15-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:00

Dead Give Away Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: October 15, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0197: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Living Death (Original Air Date 10-08-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:51

Living Death Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: October 08, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0190: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Clean Up (Original Air Date: 09-30-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:35

Clean Up Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: September 30, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

 OTRWestern0183: Tales of the Texas Rangers – Open and Shut (Original Air Date: 09-23-1950) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:33

Open and Shut Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Date: September 23, 1950 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson)

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