Western Stories

Hosted ByAndrew Rhynes

Not all westerns were done as full series. This is a collection of Western Stories from different shows that did not focus strictly on westerns but had episodes that were westerns or during the western era. We also include shows that have less than 10 episodes either found or that were ever produced.

All Episodes

Sacajawea – Hallmark Hall of Fame (03-08-53)

November 26, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 0:35:13 Comments Off

The Story of the guide and interpreter, (Sacajawea), who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition negotiate with the Shoshone and explore the Louisiana Territory. Original Air Date: March 08,...

Fort Apache – Screen Director’s Playhouse (49-08-05)

November 19, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 0:33:36 Comments Off

At Fort Apache, an honorable and veteran war captain finds conflict when his regime is placed under the command of a young, glory hungry lieutenant colonel with no respect...

Wild Jack Rhett – Escape (12-17-50)

November 12, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 0:34:17 Comments Off

A story about the old west and a great show-down on Main Street. Original Air Date: June 23, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John...

Sundown – Escape (06-23-50)

November 5, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 0:34:01 Comments Off

A story about the gunfighters of the old west. Original Air Date: June 23, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Barton Yarborough• Sam Edwards• Will...

The Pistol – Escape (01-03-50)

October 29, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 0:33:50 Comments Off

An action-packed western about the first Colt six-shooter, the California gold fields, and a double-crossing dance hall queen. Original Air Date: January 03, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707)...

Command {Elliott Reid} – Escape (12-06-49)

October 22, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 0:35:15 Comments Off

A story about the Union ArmyOriginal Air Date: December 06, 1949Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Elliott Reid• Bill Johnstone• Ted de Corsia Special Guests:•...

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge – Escape (12-10-47)

October 15, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 0:35:03 Comments Off

Peyton Farquhar, a civilian who also happens to be a successful planter and slave owner, is being prepared for execution by hanging from an Alabama railroad bridge during the...

Virginia City – Lux Radio Theatre (05-26-41)

October 8, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 1:06:07 Comments Off

Union officer Kerry Bradford escapes from Confederate Prison and is sets out to Virginia City in Nevada Original Air Date: May 26, 1941Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98...

The Westerner – Lux Radio Theatre (09-23-40)

October 2, 2023 Andrew Rhynes 1:05:25 Comments Off

Judge Roy Bean, a self-appointed hanging judge in Vinegarroon, Texas, befriends saddle tramp Cole Harden, who opposes Bean's policy against homesteaders. Original Air Date: September 23, 1940Host: Andrew RhynesShow:...