THE LONE RANGER --- REMEMBERING TV IN THE 40'S

The Lone Ranger tv show was a 30 minute western action series on ABC.  It showcased a masked man (cowboy) and his sidekick, American Indian, who heroically helped anyone who was being preyed upon by the dangerous rich who seemed above the law or deadly criminals who preyed upon society.

The Lone Ranger Opening:

"A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-ho, Silver! The Lone Ranger with his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early West. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear ... The Lone Ranger rides again!"

Starring:

Clayton Moore- The Lone Ranger (1949-1951, 1954-1957)

John Hart- The Lone Ranger (1952-1953)

Jay Silverheels- Tonto

Before the tv show, there was a Lone Ranger Radio Showthat aired from January 31, 1933 through September 3, 1954 with a total of more than 1000 episodes.  The radio show continued being broadcast during the first 3 seasons of the TV show.

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The Lone Ranger Opening Theme Song

WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE

Lone Ranger Tidbits

Who was that masked man?  John Reid was a Texas Ranger who was injured in an ambush by the Butch Cavendish Hole in the Wall Gang. He was nursed back to health by Tonto, who had been a childhood friend and would remain the Lone Ranger's constant companion.

The Lone Ranger got his money from a secret silver mine he owned. It was run by Jim Blaine (Ralph Littlefield). The mine was also the source of his trademark, silver bullets.

Most people do not know that for 26 episodes between 1951-1953, John Hart played the Lone Ranger.

And I bet you didnt know this. The Lone Ranger was created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker who also created theGreen Hornet.So the Lone Ranger's nephew Dan (Chuck Courtney) was the father of Britt Reid, the Green Hornet.

Remember kemo sabe? Means "trusted scout."

Clayton Moore died of a heart attack in 1999 of a heart attack

Jay Silverheels died of a stroke in 1980 of a stroke.

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