Frontier Gentleman
“Herewith an Englishman’s account of life and death in the West. As a reporter for the London Times, he writes his colorful and unusual accounts. But as a man with a gun, he lives and becomes a part of the violent years in the new territories.” Frontier Gentleman is different from other radio westerns in that the story centered not around some colorful character out of the old West, but it is about a foreigner. An Englishman who came to America to experience firsthand what it is like to live in the still wild and untamed frontier. As the series goes on, we'll find that Kendall is as good with a gun as he is with a pen.
The first audition starred Ben Wright as J.B. Kendall. In the second audition, John Dehner assumed the role. The series was produced and directed by Antony Ellis. Two sound effects artists were used for each show, this was one combination or another of Tom Hanley, Bill James and Gus Bayz. With a few episodes handled by Frank Paris, Cliff Thorsness or Gordon Mason. Tom Hanley also wrote three of the episodes, while Charles B. Smith wrote one and Antony Ellis penned all of the remaining shows. The series was sustained on CBS. Some of the later episodes were sponsored by Kent cigarettes, Chrysler Plymouth Corporation, Studebaker and Tums.
“Now, starring John Dehner, this is the story of J.B. Kendall... Frontier Gentleman!”
Episode Guide:
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- OTRW1065: The Frontier Gentleman – Remittance Man {Audition Ben Wright} (01-29-58)
- OTRW1075: The Frontier Gentleman – The Shelton Brothers (02-02-58)
- OTRW1085: The Frontier Gentleman – Charlie Meeker (02-09-58)
- OTRW1095: The Frontier Gentleman – The Honkytonkers (02-16-58)
- OTRW1105: The Frontier Gentleman – Kendall’s Last Stand (02-23-58)
- OTRW1115: The Frontier Gentleman – The Lost Mine (03-02-58)
- OTRW1125: The Frontier Gentleman – The Claim Jumpers (03-09-58)
- OTRW1135: The Frontier Gentleman – Big Sam For Governor (03-16-58)
- OTRW1145: The Frontier Gentleman – The Actress (03-23-58)
- OTRW1155: The Frontier Gentleman – Gentle Virtue (03-30-58)
- OTRW1165: The Frontier Gentleman – Powder River Kid (04-06-58)
- OTRW1175: The Frontier Gentleman – The Trial (04-13-58)
- OTRW1185: The Frontier Gentleman – Aces And Eights (04-20-58)
- OTRW1195: The Frontier Gentleman – Random Notes (04-27-58)
- OTRW1205: The Frontier Gentleman – Daddy Buckbucks (05-04-58)
- OTRW1215: The Frontier Gentleman – The Cannibal (05-11-58)
- OTRW1227: The Frontier Gentleman – Advice To The Lovelorn (05-18-58)
- OTRW1237: The Frontier Gentleman – The Cowboy (05-25-58)
- OTRW1247: The Frontier Gentleman – School Days (06-01-58)
- OTRW1257: The Frontier Gentleman – The Bellboy’s Prisoner (06-08-58)
- OTRW1267: The Frontier Gentleman – The Well (06-15-58)
- OTRW1277: The Frontier Gentleman – Gambling Lady (06-29-58)
- OTRW1287: The Frontier Gentleman – The Education Of Kid Yancey (07-06-58)
- OTRW1297: The Frontier Gentleman – Justice Of The Peace (07-13-58)
- OTRW1307: The Frontier Gentleman – Mighty Mouse (07-20-58)
- OTRW1317: The Frontier Gentleman – Mighty Tired (07-27-58)
- OTRW1327: The Frontier Gentleman – Nebraska Jack (08-03-58)
- OTRW1337: The Frontier Gentleman – The Cat Man (08-10-58)
- OTRW1347: The Frontier Gentleman – Wonder Boy (08-17-58)
- OTRW1357: The Frontier Gentleman – Belle Siddon’s Encore (08-24-58)
- OTRW1367: The Frontier Gentleman – Belle Siddon Strikes Back (08-31-58)
- OTRW1377: The Frontier Gentleman – The Last Of Belle Siddons (09-07-58)
- OTRW1387: The Frontier Gentleman – A Horse For Kendall (09-14-58)
- OTRW1397: The Frontier Gentleman – Indian Lover (09-21-58)
- OTRW1407: The Frontier Gentleman – The Golddigger (09-28-58)
- OTRW1418: The Frontier Gentleman – The Librarian (10-05-58)
- OTRW1427: The Frontier Gentleman – Aces And Eights (10-12-58)
- OTRW1437: The Frontier Gentleman – The Preacher (10-19-58)
- OTRW1447: The Frontier Gentleman – The Rainmaker (10-26-58)
- OTRW1457: The Frontier Gentleman – Nasty People (11-02-58)
- OTRW1467: The Frontier Gentleman – Holiday (11-09-58)
- OTRW1497: The Frontier Gentleman – Random Notes (11-16-58)