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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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 OTRWestern0289: Have Gun Will Travel – Treasure Hunt (Original Air Date: 09-13-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:00

Treasure Hunt Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: September 13, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy)

 OTRWestern0279: Have Gun Will Travel – All That Glitters (Original Air Date: 09-06-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:28

All That Glitters Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: September 06, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy)

 OTRWestern0270: Have Gun Will Travel – Love Birds (Original Air Date: 08-30-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:15

Love Birds Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: August 30, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy)

 OTRWestern0261: Have Gun Will Travel – Bonanza (Original Air Date: 08-23-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:08

Bonanza Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: August 23, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Co-Stars Virginia Gregg

 OTRWestern0252: Have Gun Will Travel – The Lady (Original Air Date: 08-16-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:40

The Lady Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: August 16, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Co-Stars Virginia Gregg Virginia Christine

 OTRWestern0243: Have Gun Will Travel – Finn Alley (Original Air Date: 08-09-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:45

Finn Alley Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: August 09, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Co-Stars Joseph Kearns Virginia Gregg

 OTRWestern0234: Have Gun Will Travel – High Wire (Original Air Date: 08-02-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:32

High Wire Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: August 02, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Virginia Gregg (Ms. Wong) Co-Stars Sam Edwards Lawrence Dobkin James Nusser Peggy Webber History: August 21 - Hawaii becomes 50th U.S. state

 OTRWestern0225: Have Gun Will Travel – The Wager (Original Air Date: 07-26-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:40

The Wager Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: July 26, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin)

 OTRWestern0218: Have Gun Will Travel – Deliver The Body (Original Air Date: 07-19-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:20

Deliver The Body Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: July 19, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin)

 OTRWestern0211: Have Gun Will Travel -Young Gun (Original Air Date: 07-12-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:14

Young Gun Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: July 12, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin)

 OTRWestern0203: Have Gun Will Travel -Comanche (Original Air Date: 07-05-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:30

Comanche Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: July 05, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin)

 OTRWestern0196: Have Gun Will Travel – Homecoming (Original Air Date: 06-28-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:08

Homecoming Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: June 28, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin)

 OTRWestern0189: Have Gun Will Travel – Trouble in North Fork (Original Air Date: 06-21-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:31

Trouble in North Fork Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: June 21, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin)

 OTRWestern0182: Have Gun Will Travel – Bitter Wine (Original Air Date: 06-14-1959) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:29

Bitter Wine Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: June 14, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin)

 OTRWestern0174: Have Gun Will Travel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:36

Roped Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: June 07, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin)

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