Western_Stories

Ballad of the Iron Horse | CBS Radio Workshop (03-03-57)

January 8, 2026 Andrew Rhynes 0 Comments

A railroad locomotive and its experiences during the Civil War and the westward expansion. Original Air Date: March 03, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Joan Banks• Richard Crenna• Joe DeSantis• John Dehner• Jack Moyles• Daws Butler Narrator:• William Conrad Writer:• Charles B. Smith Producer:• William N. Robson Music:• Fred Steiner…

Roughing It | CBS Radio Workshop (10-05-56)

January 6, 2026 Andrew Rhynes 0 Comments

Mark Twain’s 1872 semi-autobiographical travel book detailing his adventures in the American West from 1861–1867, serving as a prequel to The Innocents Abroad. Original Air Date: October 05, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star:• Luis van Rooten (Sam Clemens) Special Guests:• D.J. Thompson• Eddie Marr• Daws Butler• Peter Leeds• Howard McNear•…

Inside the FBI | Adventure Ahead (08-26-44)

January 4, 2026 Andrew Rhynes 0 Comments

Western FBI investigation of a murder that took place in Texas. Original Air Date: August 26, 1944Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Adaptation:• Howard Carraway Author:• John J. Floherty Director:• Joseph F. Mansfield Music:• Doc Whipple For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by…

Wyatt Earp – Hallmark Hall of Fame (12-05-54)

January 19, 2025 Andrew Rhynes 0:31:40 Comments Off

The Story of Wyatt Earp the American lawman and gambler in the American West. Original Air Date: December 05, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Parley Baer• Herb Vigran• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell• Joseph Kearns• Paul Dubov• Paul Frees Host:• Lionel Barrymore Producer:• William Froug Writer:• Frank Burt Exit music from:…

Tom Mix – Hallmark Hall of Fame (01-03-54)

January 12, 2025 Andrew Rhynes 0:31:16 Comments Off

A good Western yarn about the time Tom Mix stayed awake for four days during a blizzard to capture two murderers. Original Air Date: January 03, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner• Vic Perrin• Jack Edwards• Harry Bartell• Lawrence Dobkin Host:• Lionel Barrymore Producer:• William Froug Writer:• Wilbur James…

Sam Houston | Hallmark Hall of Fame (09-13-53)

January 5, 2025 Andrew Rhynes 0:31:17 Comments Off

The story of the 1836 defeat of the settlers of early Texas territory. Original Air Date: September 13, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner• Margaret Brayton• Dick Beals• Herb Butterfield• Sam Edwards• Harry Bartell• Lawrence Dobkin• Ted de Corsia• Parley Baer• Bill Johnstone• Roy Glenn Host:• Lionel Barrymore Producer:•…

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

December 29, 2024 Andrew Rhynes 0:37:13 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, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Lurene Tuttle• Whitfield Connor• Lamont Johnson• John Stephenson• Ben Wright• Ted de Corsia• Frank Martin Host:•…