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Summary: Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter played by John Dehner on radio, who preferred to settle problems without violence, yet, when forced to fight, excelled. Paladin lived in the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, where he dressed in semi-formal wear, ate gourmet food, and attended opera. In fact, many who initially met him mistook him for a dandy from the East. When working, he dressed in black, used calling cards and wore a holster which carried characteristic chess knight emblems, and carried a derringer under his belt. The knight symbol is of course in reference to his name — possibly a nickname or working name — and his occupation as a champion-for-hire. The theme song of the series refers to him as “a knight without armor.” In addition, Paladin drew a parallel between his methods and the chess piece’s movement: “It’s a chess piece, the most versatile on the board. It can move in eight different directions, over obstacles, and it’s always unexpected.” Paladin was a former Army officer and a graduate of West Point. He was a polyglot, capable of speaking any foreign tongue required by the plot. He also had a thorough knowledge of ancient history and classical literature, and he exhibited a strong passion for legal principles and the rule of law.

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 The Gunsmith – Have Gun Will Travel (04-26-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:10

The Gunsmith Original Air Date: April 26, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Ralph Moody (Sheriff) Lawrence Dobkin (Doby) Writer: Ray Kemper Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Birds Of A Feather – Have Gun Will Travel (04-19-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:10

Birds Of A Feather Original Air Date: April 19, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Vic Perrin Joseph Kearns James Nusser Writer: Terence Maples Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 The Colonel And The Lady – Have Gun Will Travel (04-12-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:01

The Colonel And The Lady Original Air Date: April 12, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Jack Moyles Lawrence Dobkin Virginia Gregg Eve McVeagh Lillian Buyeff Frank Gerstle Writer: Michael Fessier Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Maggie Obanyon – Have Gun Will Travel (04-05-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:09

Maggie Obanyon Original Air Date: April 05, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lynn Allen Harry Bartell Barney Phillips Virginia Gregg Writer: Gene Roddenberry Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Sense Of Justice – Have Gun Will Travel (03-29-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:46

Sense Of Justice Original Air Date: March 29, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lynn Allen Harry Bartell Virginia Gregg Barney Phillips Richard Perkins Writer: John Kneubuhl Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 The Five Books Of Owen Deaver – Have Gun Will Travel (03-22-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:59

The Five Books Of Owen Deaver Original Air Date: March 22, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Paul Dubov Helen Kleeb Ken Lynch Jess Kirkpatrick Sam Edwards Writer: Sam Rolfe Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Death Of A Young Gunfighter – Have Gun Will Travel (03-15-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:23

Death Of A Young Gunfighter Original Air Date: March 15, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Harry Bartell Lillian Buyeff Clarke Gordon Lawrence Dobkin Barney Phillips Writer: Julian Fink Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Monster On Moon Ridge – Have Gun Will Travel (03-08-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:12

Monster On Moon Ridge Original Air Date: March 08, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lawrence Dobkin Virginia Christine Jess Kirkpatrick Jeanne Bates Writer: Gene Roddenberry Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Heyboys Revenge – Have Gun Will Travel (03-01-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:53

Heyboys Revenge Original Air Date: March 01, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Edgar Barrier Paul Dubov Lou Krugman Joseph Kearns Writer: Albert Aley Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Winchester Quarantine – Have Gun Will Travel (02-22-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:22

Winchester Quarantine Original Air Date: February 22, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lawrence Dobkin Harry Bartell Lillian Buyeff Joseph Kearns Edgar Barrier Barney Phillips Writer: Herb Meadow Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Return Of Dr Thackery – Have Gun Will Travel (02-15-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:49

Return Of Dr Thackery Original Air Date: February 15, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Jeanne Bates Sam Edwards Harry Bartell Lou Krugman Lawrence Dobkin Writers: Stanley H. Silverman Sam Rolfe Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Killers Widow – Have Gun Will Travel (02-08-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:30

Killers Widow Original Air Date: February 08, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Vic Perrin Eleanore Tanin Joseph Kearns Writer: Albert Aley Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 A Matter Of Ethics – Have Gun Will Travel (02-01-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:08

A Matter Of Ethics Original Air Date: February 01, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Jack Edwards Jack Kruschen Virginia Christine Olan Soulé Roy Woods Vic Perrin Writer: Sam Rolfe Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 The Teacher – Have Gun Will Travel (01-25-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:04

The Teacher Original Air Date: January 25, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Helen Kleeb Harry Bartell Richard Perkins Virginia Gregg Joel Davis Writer: Sam Rolfe Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 The Bells Of Perdido – Have Gun Will Travel (01-18-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:24

The Bells Of Perdido Original Air Date: January 18, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Paul Dubov Jeanne Bates Joseph Kearns Lynn Allen Don Diamond Howard Culver Lillian Buyeff Writer: Sam Rolfe Producer: Norman Macdonnell

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