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Western Radio Shows were a staple from 1932- 1952 when many of the top Radio Broadcasts were taken to the small screen.  Several survived on both Radio and TV at the same time. Gunsmoke was one of those.  After listening the the Radio version, we have decided here in the Sierra's, we like the Radio version better. Of course TV reception has never been much good here on the mountain.

This week we feature three of our favorite episodes of two of our favorite Radio series.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart

James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an iconic, Academy Award-winning American film and stage actor, best known for his homebred screen persona. Over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics and was nominated for five Oscars, winning one in competition and one life achievement. This files take about 2 minutes to download the first time.

Tales of the Texas Rangers.

Joel McCrea stars in the classic episode of Tales of the Texas Rangers.  Good Fun and lots of action.

Joel McCrea had a busy time of it in the early 1950's.  He was third in Box Office draw and worked regularly on radio.  He even appeared in comic roles on The Jack Benny Program, and I Love Lucy.

The Lone Ranger and his trusted Indian companion, Tonto, deal with very strange happenings on The Haunted Ranch.  The Rangers nephew, Dan, tells this adventure to his classmate in a San Francisco school and longs for the Range.

The Gunsmoke radio shows are said by many to be the best old time radio there ever was. I am in this camp. Chances are good that you will be as well. Old time radio shows including Gunsmoke are in the public domain. If you are old enough to know Gunsmoke on TV, which ran side by side with the radio version for awhile, you'll find that the radio version eclipses the TV version. Hopefully other fans of Gunsmoke will complete the collection I have begun. Click a the Banner or Player below to listen to the program. You may also click the player provided for instant streaming.

By clicking the player below you will hear Ninety-two (92) episodes of Gunsmoke Back to Back.  You may pause at any time and pick up where you left off. The episodes are listed below where they be downloaded for Podcast, I-Pod, and MP3 players and phones.

Gunsmoke Starring William Conrad as Matt Dillon.