Bank Robbery | The Lone Ranger (01-25-54)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: Bank Robbery | The Lone Ranger (01-25-54)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: August 5, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a digitally restored airing of “Bank Robbery,” an original Lone Ranger radio drama from January 25, 1954. Listeners are treated to a classic tale of greed, treachery, and justice on the frontier, brought to life with crystal-clear sound. In this story, the Lone Ranger and his trusted companion Tonto pursue a gang of desperate outlaws responsible for robbing the town bank, while a weak-willed clerk faces the consequences of his actions. The episode explores themes of accountability, the lure of easy money, and the power of redemption.

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Key Discussion Points & Segment Breakdown

1. Setting the Stage: Introduction and Classic Cereal Spots

• [01:00–04:18]
  • The episode opens with a rousing narration, invoking the Lone Ranger’s legendary status. The narrative situates the listener in the golden age of the American West.
  • Memorable moment: The period-specific “Wheaties” and “Cheerios” cereal ads are included, imparting a nostalgic commercial flavor.

“Champions are made, not born. Get on your way with Wheaties.” — Narrator ([03:55])

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2. The Plot Unfolds: The Bank and the Desperate Clerk

• [04:28–08:30]
  • Frank Norton, owner of a saloon and gambling hall, observes a large shipment of money to the local bank and immediately considers a heist.
  • Lee Madison, a young bank teller deeply in debt to Norton due to gambling losses, confesses to embezzling $8,000 from the bank.
  • Norton manipulates Madison, suggesting that if Madison helps facilitate a robbery of the incoming $25,000, Norton will destroy his IOUs and cut him in on the loot.
  • Lee Madison’s desperation and “innate weakness of character” compel him to abet the crime.

"All this trouble you're in is of your own making, you know." — Frank Norton ([06:24])

“Champions are made, not born.” — Tonto ([03:55])

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3. Planning the Heist

• [08:30–09:18]
  • Lee meets with Eddie Cassidy and Jocko Hinsdale, Norton’s associates, giving them the bank’s layout and safe combination.
  • Madison plans to secure an alibi by attending a party at the sheriff’s house—an ironclad excuse.

“That’s being real smart. Well, let’s have the information, kid, and give it to us straight.” — Eddie Cassidy ([09:06])

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4. The Robbery and Its Immediate Aftermath

• [09:18–11:15]
  • Just after midnight, the gang breaks into the bank.
  • Sheriff Gibson is alerted and rushes to intervene but is shot and wounded during the confrontation.
  • The robbers flee with the money, while the town’s alarm bell rings, calling the citizens to action.

“There’s a bank being robbed right now!” — Roy Cannon ([10:03])

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5. The Lone Ranger & Tonto Pursue Justice

• [11:15–12:54]
  • Hearing the alarm, the Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate, picking up the robbers’ trail under the moonlight.
  • They deduce the bandits’ likely escape route by creek to a cabin hideout.

“Let’s go! We’re going after them.” — The Lone Ranger ([11:56])

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6. Showdown at the Cabin

• [15:51–21:32]
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto locate the robbers’ cabin, eavesdrop, and catch them as they plot to double-cross Norton.
  • With tactical cunning, the duo subdue Eddie and Jocko; Tonto expertly shoots Eddie, disarming the threat.
  • They await Lee Madison’s arrival, who is shaken and finally confesses everything.

“We were listening outside ... you were so busy with your loot, you didn’t see us, did you?” — Tonto ([18:22])

“You’d better talk. Besides, he’s promised to take me to a doctor when we get back to town.” — Jocko, nervously, after capture ([21:11])

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7. Unmasking the Mastermind

• [22:00–23:54]
  • Lone Ranger confronts Frank Norton during a late-night card game and publicly exposes his cheating by correctly identifying marked cards, vindicating other victims.
  • Norton is linked to the robbery by confessions of his accomplices.
  • The townsmen want justice, but the Lone Ranger insists the law must prevail.

“The card game you’re playing? Sure, it’s a hold up. It always has been.” — The Lone Ranger ([22:35])

“Your luck’s run out, Norton.” — The Lone Ranger ([22:49])

“And the only thing to do is let the law decide the punishment of this man and his partner.” — The Lone Ranger ([23:50])

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8. Resolution: Justice and Redemption

• [24:23–25:37]
  • Back at town, Lee Madison confesses fully and accepts responsibility, as Sheriff White notes the litany of charges, relieved that the wounded sheriff will live.
  • Lone Ranger and Tonto have disappeared as quietly as they arrived, having restored order.
  • The townsfolk vow to recover what Norton stole from them over the years.

“The masked man did enough to clean up this town. And I happen to realize who he is. That’s why we should all say thanks to the Lone Ranger.” — Townsman ([24:47])

“Yeah, I’ll be glad to [sign the confession]. I’ll take whatever punishment’s coming.” — Lee Madison ([24:32])

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Noteworthy Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | [03:55] | Tonto | “Champions are made, not born.” | | [04:45] | Frank Norton | “Eddie, did you see that? Looks like a money shipment.” | | [06:28] | Frank Norton | “Whatever happens to you, you’re the one who caused it to happen.” | | [11:56] | Lone Ranger | “Let’s go. We’re going after them.” | | [18:22] | Tonto | “We were listening outside … you were so busy with your loot, you didn’t see us, did you?” | | [22:35] | Lone Ranger | “The card game you’re playing? Sure, it’s a hold up. It always has been.” | | [22:49] | Lone Ranger | “Your luck’s run out, Norton.” | | [23:50] | Lone Ranger | “And the only thing to do is let the law decide the punishment of this man and his partner.” | | [24:32] | Lee Madison | “Yeah, I’ll be glad to [sign the confession]. I’ll take whatever punishment’s coming.” |

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:25] – Show intro and theme
• [04:28] – Frank Norton plots the bank robbery
• [05:20] – Lee Madison’s desperate confession
• [08:30] – The robbers receive bank details and safe combination
• [09:51] – The party at the sheriff’s; the robbery unfolds
• [11:15] – Lone Ranger and Tonto hear alarm, begin pursuit
• [15:51] – Tracking the bandits to their cabin hideout
• [16:32] – Robbers discuss double-crossing their boss
• [18:02] – Lone Ranger and Tonto capture the robbers
• [19:56] – Lee Madison arrives, admits his role
• [22:08] – Confrontation and exposé at Norton’s card game
• [24:23] – Final confessions, justice served

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Tone, Style, and Memorable Moments

The episode is rich in frontier drama and tension, with taut exchanges between desperate criminals and the upright, resonant voice of the Lone Ranger. Honor, justice, and personal accountability are central, underscored by the vivid atmospheric sounds of restored radio—hoofbeats, creek doors, gunfire. The advertising breaks for Wheaties and Cheerios are nostalgia-laden, grounding listeners in the era.

The resolution is especially memorable: despite the pressure for frontier justice, the Lone Ranger ensures that even the most reprehensible villains are handed over to lawful authority—an idealistic message, delivered with signature stoic confidence.

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Conclusion

This Lone Ranger episode is a sterling example of classic Western radio storytelling—a cunning plot, flawed characters given depth and dimension, thrilling action, and a resolute call for justice. Enhanced audio quality and authentic performances further immerse listeners in the drama, providing both vintage charm and timeless themes.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

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[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

A fiery horse with a speed of

[Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

With his faithful Indian companion TTO the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.

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From out of the past come a thundering hoop beat of the great horse Silver.

[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

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[Tonto]

A long time ago, a man fought an enormous animal bigger than an elephant. When I found the bones of that animal in the desert, I realized that size alone doesn't always win. That little man must have prepared himself to conquer the monster. He must have known even in those days that champions are made, not born.

[Narrator]

And that's still true today. Anyone hoping to become a champion needs

[Tonto]

lots of energy to sharpen his skills and to back those skills with power.

[Narrator]

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

Lone Ranger Squad One of the big reasons champions choose Wheaties is for energy to help them get on their way. It's easy to see where that energy comes from when you know there's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties place. Friends, keep in mind this advice from the Lone Ranger. Champions are made, not born. Get on your way with Wheaties.

[Narrator]

BREAKFAST of CHAMPIONS.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Frank Norton, in the rear office of his combined cafe and gambling hall, looked out the window and watched the stagecoach stop in front of a bank across the street. Two guards, one of them carrying a bulky canvas bag, emerged from the coach and entered the bank. Norton turned to his lieutenant, Eddie Cassidy.

[Narrator]

Eddie, did you see that? Looks like a money ship window. Sure does, Frank. When the Kansas City stage brings in two men looking after one shipment, it means plenty of money. You have any ideas, Frank? Yeah, I think I have.

[Tonto]

I have an idea.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I want to talk with Lee Madison. But Lee Madison, young teller at the bank, came to Norton's office that afternoon before the gambler summoned him. Madison was visibly disturbed and there was desperation in his voice as he closed the door behind him.

[Narrator]

No one saw me come in.

[Tonto]

Don't worry, no one did. Sit down, Lee.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I hear you received a big money

[Narrator]

shipment at the bank today. Yeah, better. Haven't time to talk about that, Frank. The bank president, Mr. Eldridge, told me only a few minutes ago that he's having auditors in tomorrow. They arrived on the stage coach from Kansas City. That's right. I'm short my account. The money I lost here damnly hasn't been my own. At least not after the first few thousand dollars. I stole $8,000 from the bank. Which I didn't ask you to do

[Narrator/Storyteller]

and which doesn't concern me in the least. What does concern me is the fact

[Narrator]

that I hold IOUs for $11,000. What about you? I can't pay you, Frank. You know that. What I do want is for you to lend me $8,000 tonight. Are you crazy, Frankie? Much? It'll be only for a few days, until after the auditors go. I'll get it back to your bank.

[Tonto]

I'm not interested.

[Narrator]

Is he this gun, Lee? Why? Thinking a gun like that? No reason. Just nervous, perhaps.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Lee, all this trouble you're in is

[Narrator]

of your own making, you know.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Whatever happens to you, you're the one

[Narrator]

who caused it to happen. I don't know. Maybe you're right. But, Frank. Frank, I don't want to go to jail. You're not Going to jail? Oh, yes. You mean you're going to lend me the money? No. Killing me will be set in, huh? That way you don't have to go to jail.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

That way you can't implicate me in your crimes. True, I'll lose the money you owe me. But, Lively, you're more trouble than you're worth.

[Narrator]

Oh, Frank. Oh, don't kill me, please. Of course, you don't have to die. No more than you have to go to jail. What do you mean?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

You received a big money shipment at

[Narrator]

the bank this morning. How much a minute? Big up. How much? I'm not sure. About $25,000. Why, that's a nice sum, Lee. A perfect sum. If you were to make it possible for me to steal that money, I'd cancel that $11,000 you owe me. But the audit is still fine. It's yours.

[Tonto]

None of the bank's cash reserves, as

[Narrator/Storyteller]

well as the $25,000, were taken. You have other money in the bank's safe, haven't you?

[Narrator]

Yeah.

[Tonto]

So if there's a robbery, you're in the clear.

[Narrator]

No. Let me know of the shortage. Right.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, that's. That's right.

[Narrator]

And what's more, Lee, I'll cut you

[Tonto]

in for a share of the loot.

[Narrator]

You're right. You want me to steal my money?

[Tonto]

No, not you.

[Narrator]

That might be too obvious. I'll have some friends of mine do that.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

And while they're robbing the bank, you

[Narrator]

will be able to set up an

[Narrator/Storyteller]

alibi for yourself and be in the clear.

[Narrator]

There's not a chance of your being involved if we do this thing right.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Lee. Madison's desperate situation, Frank Norton's persuasiveness and Madison's innate weakness of character caused him to relent. He agreed to pave the way for the bank robbery. Later that night, the young bank clerk met the men whom Norton had selected to do the job. They were Eddie Cassidy and Jocko Hinsdale. They met secretly on the outskirts of town. And Eddie Cassidy? They led the conversation.

[Narrator]

Kids. We talked with Frank after you left his office tonight. He said you'd give us the entire bank set up so we could do this job easy. That's right. I'll tell you how to get in. I'll give you the safe combination. And when we get away, we'll go right out the mountain trail to the cabin near Wild Creek. You know where that is, don't you? Yeah. Frank took me dead one time, huh? Then it's easy.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

We give you your share of the

[Narrator]

loot out there, like Frank said, that's important to me. You have an alibi set up yet? Yeah. Sheriff Gibson's daughter joined the party at their house tonight. I'm invited and I'll be there. Gibson will be there himself. So what better alibi can I have than one given by the sheriff?

[Tonto]

Good boy.

[Narrator]

That's being real smart. Well, let's have the information, kid, and give it to a straight knee.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

It was shortly after midnight on the trail. Crooks, masks made their way into the bank by breaking open the rear door.

[Narrator]

Face over there in the corner. Jackal behind that counter.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Next the office.

[Narrator]

Come on. Here we are. I like the candle. And left open this.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Lee Madison went to the party given at Paris Gibson's home and remained there until after midnight. Sure that his alibi was established, he decided to leave when suddenly the door opened and the townsman, Roy Cannon, made an excited entrance.

[Lone Ranger]

There's a bank being up right now. It's the rough. Are you sure? Yeah. I saw a light inside and looked into the window. There's two armies kneeling by the.

[Narrator]

Where'll I get my gun?

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, it would have to happen when all my deputies are away. Lee, what's the matter with you?

[Narrator]

You look sick. But the bank will come along.

[Lone Ranger]

It's where you work. We'll need you.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Sheriff Gibson hurried from his house, followed by Roy Shannon. Lee Madison, ashen, faced Lank behind. As the lawman neared the bank, he yelled over his shoulder to Shannon.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, we need help. I'll cover the rear door of the bank. You run to the power bell and call me around. Everybody out into the streets.

[Narrator]

Hurry as war.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Shannon ran to the huge bell that hung at the end of the street. Sheriff Gibson sped to the rear door of the bank, figuring to make an unexpected entrance there. But at that moment, the door opened and two men emerged. One carried a canvas bag and the other held two guns.

[Lone Ranger]

The sheriff shouted, get your hands up.

[Narrator]

I got you.

[Lone Ranger]

Reach.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Before he could shoot, Jocko Hinsdale's guns blazed a sharp gift and fell to the ground.

[Narrator]

The robbers ran past him and mounted their hoi.

[Lone Ranger]

Eddie, they're sounding the power alarm.

[Narrator]

That means the whole pad will be out.

[Lone Ranger]

Circle right back there through the woods. Let's go. Get up there.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Lone Ranger and Toto, camping in the hills outside of town, were aroused by the sound of the great bell heard plainly in the still night.

[Tonto]

That's the alarm bell in town. Something's happened there. Let's go.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

A few minutes later, the masked mine and incident Indian ascribe their Great horses darted toward town. The moon was high in the sky. And the Lone Ranger looking down on the crossroads below, ranged his horse abruptly.

[Tonto]

Do you see down there?

[Narrator]

Came the subject. Two men ride fast and horses.

[Tonto]

Yes, the ring bandanas across the face of tunnel. I'm sure of it. They're riding away from town.

[Narrator]

Must be cooked.

[Tonto]

The only answer. That's why the alarm was ringing.

[Narrator]

Hu.

[Tonto]

Let's go. We're going after them.

[Narrator]

Here's our old tunnel.

[Tonto]

Easy, Silver.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Evil boy.

[Tonto]

We lost time coming down to the underbrush, but we'll make it up.

[Narrator]

Moon plenty bright. We see fresh footprints and dirt.

[Lone Ranger]

Come on.

[Narrator]

We get near creek now. Maybe they might through water try to lose prey. Quiet. Listen. We hear horses. There. Tunnel. Perhaps those are their horses. We list them out here and make our way quietly to where that sound came from. Easy. Steady. Be.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger adventure.

[Narrator]

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

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[Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator]

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[Lone Ranger]

way get on your way with wheelies

[Narrator]

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[Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

Get on your way.

[Lone Ranger]

Get on your way with Sweetie Breakfast of Champion.

[Tonto]

Now to continue.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger and Tato dismounted, led their horses into the deep brush, tied them to a sapling, then made their way through the thick underbrush heading toward Wild Creek.

[Narrator]

They saw a clearing ahead and were

[Narrator/Storyteller]

about to circle around it when they saw the outlines of a shack in the moon bathed night.

[Narrator]

A cabin daughter. Ah. See horses tied to tree near creek.

[Tonto]

I think those are the men we've been trailing.

[Narrator]

T. We'll crawl through the grass and of course the cabin from the rear. Here we are, T. There's a window right above us. Someone talking sign.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Get your feet. Let us know what they say. Inside the cabin, the two bank robbers, Eddie Cassidy and Jocko Hinsdale counted the last of the bills that made up the loot from the robbery. A dimly lighted lantern revealed the money scattered on the table.

[Narrator]

Hey Jacko.

[Tonto]

But this is almost twice as much

[Narrator]

as Frank said we'd get. Yeah, there's $43,000. I wonder if Frank has any idea how much we were going to get. Well, if he did, he didn't mention it to me. Hey Jaco, you think we could hold out 18,000 for ourselves? Not say anything to the boss? Just give him 25. You forgot about the kid. But why wait for him? And why turn over any of this money to Frank Norton? Jaco, thanks. That's smart hombre. We know that. We double crossed him on this job. He track us down some way. I don't know how he do it, but he do it. Listen Eddie. Frank Norton can mark cars and fix the wheels in faro banks. But he can't put a mark on earth if we're in San Francisco or someplace like that. What do you say? It's a deal, Joppo. Good. Let's put the money back into this bag here and there. Push that pile of bills over, huh? That's it. Yeah. You ready to go now? Sure.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Eddie, carrying the money filled bag, led the way to the door and opened it.

[Tonto]

But you hurry boys.

[Narrator]

Hey, wait. The map's man move back into the

[Narrator/Storyteller]

cabin recovered Jocko behind Eddie and shielded by his partner, threw his gun out of the way.

[Lone Ranger]

Eddie, let me. Oh, my arm. I was shot. Who did that?

[Tonto]

Nice shooting, Toto. I had a friend covering you from the window. Eddie, drop that bag and reach for the ceiling. That's it.

[Lone Ranger]

Come inside, Toto. Look at my arm. It's bleeding.

[Narrator]

T will banish it.

[Tonto]

You're not going to die.

[Narrator]

You and your pal were listening outside?

[Tonto]

Yes. Watching too. You were so busy with your loot, you didn't see us, did you?

[Narrator]

No.

[Tonto]

That's why we were able to cover you from both sides.

[Narrator]

You must have a. A six wounded man.

[Tonto]

Yes. TTO when you've done that ti wrist

[Narrator/Storyteller]

and ankles, I'll do the same to this fellow.

[Narrator]

Hey, what's the idea? You going to leave us here and take the money?

[Tonto]

No, we'll stay and wait for your other pal, the bank clerk, the one you call the K.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Ranger. And TLE bombed the two crooks after Jocko's wound had been bandaged. Then the masked man sternly gave instructions

[Narrator]

to the two crooks.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

He ended by saying, and you'll do

[Tonto]

exactly as I say. We'll use our guns. You understand?

[Narrator]

Yeah, I hear you. If you want to take the kid, go ahead. He's the one that got us into this.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah. Yeah, he's the one.

[Narrator]

We'll do what you say.

[Tonto]

All right. But judging from what I heard, Frank Norton's the one who got you into this. Sit down on these chairs in front of the table. All right. Now stay there. Do as I told you. We'll be crossed behind the table just in case you get ideas.

[Lone Ranger]

Don't worry about that.

[Narrator]

Oh, no.

[Tonto]

Put out that lamp, please. Oh, good. Now we'll wait.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

A short time later, they heard a horse stop outside. Then after an interval, the door to the shack opened and the figure stood there silhouetted in the moonlight.

[Narrator]

You hear? Yeah.

[Tonto]

Kid, come inside and close the door behind me.

[Narrator]

Sure. What's the matter with the lamp? Leave it out. Might be seen from the outside. Did anybody see your head up this way, Kid? No. No, I made sure of that. I rode behind the posse. Posse kept riding along the road down below. I waited till they came to a turn to trail and I fell back and made my way up here. They didn't get wise to me at all. Where's the money? Here, behind us on the table. What about the sheriff? Did he. Did he die? No, he just wounded.

[Tonto]

What about Frank?

[Narrator]

Where is he? He didn't ride with it. Posse. Last I saw him, he was Sitting in the rear of the cafe playing cards with three other fellas.

[Tonto]

Sure he would.

[Narrator]

But look, I want my share of the money.

[Lone Ranger]

Where is it? Safe.

[Narrator]

These fellas just keep sitting there. Quit on the light for at least a couple of minutes, huh? Oh, look at that.

[Lone Ranger]

Who, who, who is that?

[Tonto]

See the lamps on?

[Narrator]

Mas man and an Indian.

[Lone Ranger]

Eddie. Ja.

[Narrator]

That's no good, kid.

[Lone Ranger]

They have us tied up. How can I?

[Narrator]

I. You stay here.

[Lone Ranger]

Don't shoot that gun.

[Tonto]

And come back into the center of the room and start talking.

[Lone Ranger]

Talking everything.

[Narrator]

And you'd better talk fast.

[Lone Ranger]

He's a tough armory.

[Narrator]

Kid, you're just a pigeon.

[Lone Ranger]

You'd better talk.

[Narrator]

Besides, he's promised to take me to a doctor when we get back to town.

[Lone Ranger]

Back to town?

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Narrator]

What's your name?

[Lone Ranger]

Madison. Lee Madison. Keep away from me, please. I guess stand anymore. I can't. What do you want me to tell you?

[Narrator]

Everything.

[Tonto]

I'll ask questions as we ride along.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

When Lee Madison, his nerves completely shattered, finished his confession, the Lone Ranger and TLE placed him and the other two crooks on horses.

[Tonto]

Now we're riding to town. We'll ride behind you with guns ready all the way. When we get there, if the posse hasn't returned, we'll go to Norton's office. And if things go as I plan, I got the whole story. All right, go on, get out there.

[Narrator]

Come on, children. I'll come.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

A short time later, in his cafe, Frank Norton spread five cards in front of a pile of blue chips stacked

[Narrator]

in front of him.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

He looked mockingly at the three other players, the only men in the otherwise deserted building.

[Tonto]

Aces and trays, man.

[Narrator]

I can't seem to lose a hand tonight. The cards are running for you. What's the matter? What are you fellas looking at? Look behind you, Frank. A masked man with a gun. He came from your office. You don't know.

[Tonto]

Shoot you down. I'm sitting.

[Narrator]

What is this? A hold up.

[Tonto]

The card game you're playing?

[Narrator]

Sure, it's a hold up.

[Tonto]

It always has been.

[Narrator]

What?

[Tonto]

You've been cheating these men just as you've cheated everyone who ever gambled in your place.

[Narrator]

The wheels are fixed.

[Tonto]

A card to mark.

[Narrator]

That's a lie. I'm just lucky.

[Tonto]

Your luck's run out, Norton. You men who've been playing here, put out the card you've been using. Fade down on the table.

[Narrator]

Sure. Sure, I'll do that.

[Tonto]

Let me prove something to you men. Those cards are readers. They're marked on the back in a way that you can't notice that's alive. Don't believe it.

[Narrator]

Sit down.

[Tonto]

I've studied the ways of cook. I'll tell you what those cards are. Check me and see if I'm right. Starting at the left, the 10 of diamonds. Then the ace of clubs, the knight of hearts, the six of diamonds.

[Lone Ranger]

You're dirty curvy thief. Now wait, wait.

[Tonto]

I believe you're honest men. Lee Madison said you were when he saw you out here. Lee Madison?

[Narrator]

Where's he?

[Tonto]

In your office, Norton, with your two bank robbers. Boldly and Jocko they're ready to tell their partner conspiracy man Norton is the one behind that bank robbery tonight. The robbers are inside, including the one

[Narrator/Storyteller]

who shot Sheriff Gibson. Ranger had difficulty restraining the angry men as he told the story of Lee Madison and his part in the bank robbery. He ended.

[Tonto]

And the only thing to do is let the law decide the punishment of this man and his partner.

[Narrator]

We'll hold them all, stranger.

[Lone Ranger]

And we'll find a way to get back the money he took from us over the years. By cheating.

[Tonto]

So will Lee Madison, I think. But he'll pay the penalty for his thievery in this night's robbery.

[Lone Ranger]

Boy, look. It's the property. Here's Deputy White. Come on in. We have a man who's out the bank and all the money they stole. We have proof of abort.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

It was two hours later when lawman with Lee Madison tail had the confessions of all the crooks involved. Deputy Sheriff White said.

[Narrator]

And every crime but murder is on the list. And it's just luck that Sheriff Gibson's going to live. Oh, we'd have murder too. Addison, will you sign the confession? Yeah, I'll be glad to. And I'll take whatever punishment's coming.

[Tonto]

Well, what are we waiting for? You ready to take me to jail?

[Narrator]

Get it over with? I'll take you, Norton. And I'll place a guard around the plate to keep you from being lynched. But the honor of arresting you should go to the. Hey, where is the match? Man in the Indian just left. Tripped out without even saying a thing. The masked man did enough to clean up this town. And I happen to realize who he is. That's why we should all say thanks to the Lone Ranger.

[Lone Ranger]

Hunter Harley is a boy of fire. He brings wild animals back alive. You can capture lions. Cereals. Yes. You got Go Power. There he goes. Keep feeling. Cereals. Cereals. Cereals.

[Narrator]

Say, you want to try Cheerios, the delicious food with Go Power.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Cheerios, the oat cereal that needs no cooking. Add milk and you've got just the breakfast to start a healthy happy day. It's real muscle building food. Every spoonful contains five vitamins, minerals and proteins your body needs. They help give you healthy nerves, good red blood, strong bones and muscles.

[Narrator]

So eat Cheerios.

[Lone Ranger]

People will say he's feeling his Cheerios.

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[Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger A copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated is created by George W. Crandall, produced by Crandall Campbell Muir Incorporated, directed by Charles C. Livingston and edited by Fran Striker.

[Narrator]

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

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