
Original Air Date: March 19, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundu...
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Lone Ranger
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Andrew Rines
Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now, let's get into this episode.
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Lone Ranger
Silver.
Narrator
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Lone Ranger
Mmm.
Narrator
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Lone Ranger
Come on, Silver. Let's go. Bigfoot, are you Silver?
Dan Reed
Hooray.
Narrator
Dawn was breaking, and the faint slanting rays of the sun streamed through the cottonwoods, resting upon the slumbering forms of the Lone Ranger, Dan, Reed and Tottle. Suddenly, the Lone Ranger awoke with a start as distant, harsh sounds intermingled with.
Lone Ranger
The chirping of the Birds Hollow team.
Dan Reed
What's the matter?
Lone Ranger
Indians are attacking not far from here.
Tonto
Isn't that right?
Lone Ranger
Here, Silver. Come, scout. Saddle up, Toto. Maybe we can help us. Steady, Silver. Dan, do stay here in camp until we come back camp well hidden. Dan.
Tonto
You be safe here.
Lone Ranger
All right. I'll stay here. You don't know what we're riding into, Dan. So don't leave camp until we return.
Narrator
I'll be waiting, sir.
Lone Ranger
We not be long. Let's go. T. He must come.
Tonto
May not hear anything now. Kabi.
Lone Ranger
I'm sure we're going in the right direction. K. But I look, Kabi. I'll fail for right smoke.
Narrator
In a few minutes, the Lone Range and T halted before a scene of complete devastation.
Lone Ranger
Smoldering ruins. Look.
Tonto
Kimasabi Wonder Cabin.
Lone Ranger
The bodies of two men. Easy. Steady, Bigfoot. Maybe one of them is still alive. Come on, Toto. They didn't have a chance. Dead. Both of them. Toto, these Indian arrows.
Tonto
Them Apache arrows.
Lone Ranger
This is serious. The Apaches are starting a general uprising now.
Tonto
It means Kimasabi.
Lone Ranger
Someone's near.
Tonto
Listen. In barren bushes might be a trick.
Lone Ranger
Be ready with your guns. Come on, Tam. Indian boy.
Tonto
He's hurt.
Dan Reed
You're not kill. You not kill.
Lone Ranger
We won't hurt you, son. His arm is bleeding, Tato. We'll bandage it.
Tonto
Him say him name Little Fox. Big Sam. Him not much hurt. Kim or something.
Lone Ranger
Here, use his handkerchief. He spoke a few English words a moment ago.
Dan Reed
Mean no words. Great Patchy Chief Bigfoot, father of Little Fox. Him tell Little Fox words of white men.
Tonto
Oh, this not hurt much. There. That's better.
Lone Ranger
Now. Little Fox is very young to travel with Apache braves on warpath.
Dan Reed
Apache braves go to hunt. Little Fox follow on pony. White men in cabins see em. Braves on trail, try kill em. Then braves make war cry kill em white men.
Lone Ranger
Then the men in the cabin provoke this raid. Totto by firing upon a hunting party may cause a general uprising of the Apaches.
Tonto
And what we do with Little Fox? Kimasabi?
Lone Ranger
His pony is gone. We'll take him to his village.
Tonto
Oh, no. No. It's not good. Go near Apache village. Now.
Lone Ranger
We'll go only close enough for Little Fox to join the tribe on foot. Come, Little Fox. We'll take you to your father's village.
Narrator
Taking the Indian boy on silver with him. The Lone Ranger and Tottle followed the trail left by the small Apache hunting party. Soon they approached the Indian village and drew rain.
Lone Ranger
Little Fox will be able to go from here on foot.
Tonto
Yeah.
Lone Ranger
I lift you down. There you are, Little Fox.
Dan Reed
Like them white men who hide face like them Great White Horse. Like them Tanto.
Lone Ranger
We like you too, Little Fox. Someday you grew up to be a friend to all white men.
Dan Reed
Other white men kill Em Indians war drums say Apaches go soon. Kill em other white men. Little Fox go now. Join Chief my father. Oulette.
Tonto
Oulete.
Lone Ranger
Adios. That killing at the cabin has really started something. Totto.
Tonto
Ah, Little Fox.
Lone Ranger
Right.
Tonto
Apache beat war drum.
Lone Ranger
We'll have to do something.
Tonto
And what we do?
Lone Ranger
You stay here, watch developments. I'll go back to our camp and send Dan with a message to Fort Lancaster. If the situation grows more serious, come to the camp. We'll go on the ranchers in the valley beyond Red Rock.
Tonto
Me do it.
Lone Ranger
Good. I'll meet you in camp. But be careful. Adios.
Tonto
Adios, Kimosabe.
Narrator
A short time later, the Lone Ranger hurriedly drew rein at the camp where Dan was waiting.
Lone Ranger
What happened, sir? Indians, Dan. Apaches. They burned down a cabin and killed two white men who had fired on their hunting party.
Dan Reed
The men should have known better than to do that.
Lone Ranger
They must have become panicky. A foolish mistake may be the cause of a great deal more killing.
Dan Reed
What do you mean, sir?
Lone Ranger
The Apaches are easily aroused. We were close to their village. They've already started beating the war drums. They'll wipe out the ranches in the valley beyond. Unless something's done to stop them.
Dan Reed
Golly.
Lone Ranger
The only hope is to get the cavalry from Fort Lancaster 10 miles up the Pecos river trail. I hate to have you take the risk, Dan, but.
Dan Reed
You mean you want me to go to the fort, sir?
Lone Ranger
Yes. Are you willing to go?
Dan Reed
Oh, sure. I'll find the way all right. Victor will get me there in no time.
Lone Ranger
The trail follows the river all the way, so you'll not miss it. Here. Show the command out of the fort. This silver bullet, you know it's from me. Todd and I helped him a few weeks ago. Tell him what happened and ask him to bring all the troops he has to Red Rock.
Dan Reed
Yes, sir. I'll leave right away.
Lone Ranger
Be careful, Dan. Get back as soon as possible.
Narrator
Sometime after Dan left, Tato returned to camp with news of the activity in the village of the Apaches.
Lone Ranger
What did you learn, Tato?
Tonto
Well, it looked plenty bad for ranchers. Apache put on war paint, light many signal fire.
Lone Ranger
That means Chief Bigfoot has decided to start a general uprising.
Tonto
Apache chiefs plenty angry. Whole big council of war plenty Apache come to village.
Lone Ranger
With all those braves, Bigfoot will very easily wipe out everyone in the valley Tunnel. Dan has gone to Fort Lancaster for troops go long. Yes. I hated to send him, but we'll be needed here.
Tonto
Ranchers need plenty help against Indians.
Lone Ranger
Yes, I know. Here's Ulrich. The ride through Rocky Pass to the valley and warn the ranchers. I have a plan that may keep the Indians back until the troops arrive. If we do that, we'll.
Tonto
Horse come Kimasabe. Maybe at victory Victor.
Lone Ranger
But by now Dan must be almost to the fort.
Tonto
Look, Kimasabe. Victor come with empty saddle.
Lone Ranger
Homemaker ho. Easy. Steady. Fire, fella. Fire. Ready. Victor. Hollow eyes. Wait. Look here.
Tonto
Huh? What you flying?
Lone Ranger
An arrow. An Apache arrow stuck in the candle of the saddle.
Tonto
Apache chase dam look like?
Lone Ranger
Yes. Follow the trail Dan took. Although I don't know what to think.
Tonto
But it not look good Kimasabi. But maybe Dan not get hurt.
Lone Ranger
I hope not. Easy said. He makes a look out.
Tonto
Easy feller.
Narrator
After riding for some distance, the Lone Ranger and Toto reached the place where Dan had turned back. They pulled to a halt.
Lone Ranger
Here where.
Tonto
Dan turned Victor round.
Lone Ranger
If Dan had fallen off, we'd have found him before this.
Tonto
We follow trail back maybe.
Lone Ranger
Yes. Come Silver. Come Scott. Come.
Tonto
Potter.
Lone Ranger
Keep a sharp lookout Tuttle on both sides of the trail. He might have rolled off into the bushes. I shouldn't have sent him to the fort. I'm afraid that when we do find Daniel.
Tonto
Horse stop here. Victor's hoof prints go back long trail. Indian ponies turned aside. Maybe them go to village of Bigfoot.
Lone Ranger
Then you think they've taken Dan prisoner?
Tonto
We go to village, try and get Dan Toddo.
Lone Ranger
If we do that, we'll not have time to warn the ranchers. Nor get the troops.
Tonto
Maybe. But what we do bout Dan apparently not good to prisoner.
Lone Ranger
I realize that too.
Tonto
Well then what we do Kimasabe Otto.
Lone Ranger
If we don't warn the ranchers and get the troopers, there'll be a massacre in the valley. But if we don't try to save Dan now, maybe too late.
Narrator
We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.
Lone Ranger
All over the country in every direction.
Dan Reed
How ya, how ya doing? Is a question.
Lone Ranger
And here's one that that happy people.
Dan Reed
Have to say Wee are Wheaties and.
Lone Ranger
Do do do an okay okay. Take champions down south. They sure enough know about Wheaties. The Southland's favorite Wheaties fan is Muziel, known as Stan the Man. Cause when he swings his mighty bat he nearly knocks that baseball flat. Another Southland pride and joy is Bobby Lane a Wheaties boy. Cause when he starts to turn on steam he's sure a one man football team. Just ask Stan Musial or Bobby Lane. They know the secret of Wheaties energy. There's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties flake. Wheaties Breakfast of champions.
Dan Reed
Keep on eating your Wheaties and you'll be do, do, do an okay O.
Narrator
Now to continue. Tato waited silently as the Lone Ranger, torn between his affection for his young nephew Dan Reed and his duty to the ranchers, paused a moment before making his difficult decision.
Lone Ranger
Tao, our duty is plain. I'll ride to warn the ranchers and help with the plans against the Indians. You go south to Fort Lancaster for the troopers. And if it's not too late, we'll try to save Dan.
Tonto
Oh, me leave now?
Lone Ranger
All right. And hurry, Taro, hurry.
Narrator
For a brief moment, the Lone Ranger looked in the direction of the Indian village. Then he urged Silver forward toward the valley. Having come to a decision, the masked man exerted all his efforts toward accomplishing what he had decided to do. Racing against time, he rode his fleet footed white stallion through Rocky Pass along high walled canyon forming the only entrance to the valley beyond. Once in the valley, the Lone Ranger went from ranch to ranch. He realized the risk he took because of his mask. But the surprise of the mask was forgotten in the sincerity and urgency of the message he brought.
Lone Ranger
Easy saving for us. Gather your men together and have them drive your cattle to the valley. Into the passengers. The Apaches are on the warpath. Come on.
Narrator
Finally, the last and largest bread was reached and the Lone Ranger drew rein with a sigh of relief.
Lone Ranger
Who in coronation are you? What's the idea, riding into my ranch yard wearing a mask? Who are you? I'm Fred Moreland, owner of this spread. I. Hey, see here. I asked for your name. You got me telling you mine. Names don't matter right now, Mr. Moreland. I came to warn you that the Apaches are on the war path. They plan to hit the ranchers in this valley first. Look here, stranger. That's a right worrisome bit of news you brought them. Apaches are coming here in a warpath. We ain't got much of a chance. Now listen to me, all of you. I've sent someone south to Fort Lancaster for the troopers. All your ranches are in the valley, west in the pass. That's right. The Indians will gather on the plains east of Rocky Pass. We keep them from getting through the pass long enough to let the troopers come up from the south. You and your ranches will be saved. That's right. But how do you expect to do it? I'll explain my plan to you as we hurry to the pass. I don't delay. I suggest we start there at once with every available man and all your cattle. If I'm wrong. You have nothing to lose. But if I'm right, you'll save your homes and lives. Now, hurry. Hurry. Come on.
Narrator
Later, at the valley entrance west of the pass the Lone Ranger watched as more and more ranchers arrived, driving cattle before them.
Lone Ranger
Men, you've all come here for one purpose. To hold back the Indians until the troopers arrive from the south. In that way, you hope to save your families and your homes. The time is short. Lookouts have been posted high on the side of the canyon walls to signal us when the Indians approach. The passengers coming to this valley now, we're greatly outnumbered. So our one hope is to keep them from coming through until help arrives. That's why I asked for your cattle. All right, now, quiet, everybody. Listen to the masked man's playing. Some of you will lose your cattle, but that's better than losing your homes or your lives. The plan is simple. When the Apaches are sighted, the lookout will fire two shots as a signal. When you hear that signal, drive the cattle into the pass. When the Indians start in through the other side, a single shot will be fired. That's your signal to start shooting into the air behind the cattle so they'll stampede through the pass toward the oncoming Indians. Stampeding cattle will route the Indians and they won't have a chance to get together again before the troopers get here. Now remember, don't start the stampede until the single shot is fired.
Narrator
When everything was in readiness, the Lone Ranger with Fred Moreland rode partway into Rocky Pass to a cleft in one of the side walls big enough to shield their horses and themselves. From this point, they could watch the effect of their plan when it would be put into action.
Lone Ranger
The first signal. Indians have been sighted. I hope those ranchers do things right. I hear them driving the cattle into the passes. Have entered the pass. That's the second signal. The boys have started the stampede. Be coming by in a minute. There they come. The cattle are stampeding. Now, those savages think that's a rancher's coming at them. So they're ready to fight as they ride in from the east plane. I jumping g hos. There are two kids right in front in the east plane heading this way in front of the Indians. Dan and Little Fox. What's that?
Narrator
Who?
Lone Ranger
They're heading right into the herd. They'll be trampled.
Narrator
The Lone Ranger tried a warning to them.
Lone Ranger
D Little Fox. Turn.
Dan Reed
Come back.
Narrator
The boys heard. They wheeled and started back quickly. Silver's magnificent stride closed the gap between them and the Lone Ranger. Little Fox's pony stumbled and fell.
Lone Ranger
Keep going, Dan. To that hole in the cliff. Over to the left. Keep going, Monsilver.
Narrator
As the fast, galloping Silver approached the small, frightened Little Fox, the Ranger leaned forward to the side. Then, grasping the pommel of the saddle with one hand, he made a sudden downward movement, sweeping the form of Little Fox into his free arm and lifting the boy to the saddle.
Lone Ranger
Now run, Silver. Run, Mont.
Narrator
With even more effort and speed, the big stallion leaped forward, heading toward the hole in the left wall where Dan had gone.
Lone Ranger
Faster, Cylinder, faster. Oh, boy. Whoa. Whoa. Dan, are you all right? Yes, sir.
Dan Reed
Yes, Little Fox.
Lone Ranger
He'll be all right. Tell me how you.
Dan Reed
The troopers have come.
Lone Ranger
The ranchers are safe. Now come on. We go meet t and return Little Fox to his people.
Narrator
On the plains just beyond the pass. Taho and two officers had brought their horses to a halt. They watched as the last of the cattle came through from the valley to the west.
Lone Ranger
Apaches.
Tonto
Not for the ranchers now, Captain Lynn.
Lone Ranger
Well, I don't know whether we take credit for that or not, Toto. I never saw anything like the way those Indians rushed out of the pass before the stampeding herd. I guess some of them are still going. That's right, Lieutenant. Hoo, hoo, hoo.
Narrator
Hoo, hoo.
Lone Ranger
Howdy, Captain. My name's Fred Moreland. I own a spread over the valley. Glad to meet you, Mr. Morland. I'm telling you, I just saw the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. A masked hombre who came to help us save two boys from the stampede. In fact, he grabbed a little Indian boy. Almost one of the cattle's hooves.
Tonto
You say two boys?
Lone Ranger
Yeah. The other one was a white lad riding a fine white horse.
Tonto
And then mask Friend Pine.
Lone Ranger
Dan, the boy you told us about. Hey, look, Here comes a masked man now. Hi, Dan.
Dan Reed
Golly, it's good to see you.
Tonto
How you get here, Dan?
Dan Reed
Well, some Apaches took me prisoner. They kept me tied up in a wigwam. Little Fox came in to look at me, and he was playing with a silver bullet.
Tonto
Me see him take bullet from your gun belt this morning, Kimasabe.
Lone Ranger
I know.
Dan Reed
Little Fox untied me, and then we sneaked away and went to our camp, where I got Victor. After that, we rode to warn you that the Apaches were coming.
Lone Ranger
I'm glad you're here and safe then.
Dan Reed
Him friend of Little Fox. Man who hide face friend of Little Fox. Me tell Chief Bigfoot my father not hurt friends. Not hurt white man.
Lone Ranger
That's a Fine spirit to grow up with. Little Fox. Hey, here comes a small group of Apaches carrying a piece of white cloth.
Dan Reed
Chief, my father.
Lone Ranger
Come. I'll put you down now, Little Fox. Oh, me Chief Bigfoot. How Chief Bigfoot me see masked men who ride white horse. Pick up Little Fox. Save him life. Apaches never attack white men in valley again. Apache smoke peace pipe. Bigfoot has spoken. Little Fox him askin. Captain, looks like you can take your troopers back to Fort Lancaster. That masked man sure seems to have gotten everything under control by himself. It was the cooperation of the ranchers that did it, Mr. Moreland. The troopers will escort Chief Bigfoot and his braves to the reservation. Yeah. The ranchers will get their men and round up the cattle. Now, it'll be a job sorting them out, but thank heaven our homes and family are safe. We hope that from now on, peace will exist between the Indians and white men. Progress in the west will be rapid when a permanent peace is established.
Tonto
Isn't that right?
Lone Ranger
Thanks for your cooperation, Captain, but that of the ranchers. Mr. Morland. We'll ride this way and see you all again sometime. Come, fellow. Dan. Adios. Would to heaven we had more men like him in the West, Mr. Morland. Say, you talk like you know who he is. I do. He's known as the Lone Ranger.
Dan Reed
Little Fox always befriend the Lone Ranger.
Narrator
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Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast: Detailed Summary of "One Little Indian | The Lone Ranger" (03-19-51)
Episode Information
Andrew Rhynes opens the episode with enthusiasm, inviting listeners to dive into another thrilling adventure from the Old Time Radio Westerns collection. He emphasizes the podcast's dedication to digital restoration, ensuring that each episode delivers superior audio quality that brings the golden age of radio to life.
The episode "One Little Indian" centers around a tense conflict between white settlers and the Apache tribe, led by Chief Bigfoot. The Lone Ranger, accompanied by his faithful companion Tonto and a young boy named Dan Reed, becomes embroiled in a situation where misunderstandings and aggression threaten to escalate into a full-scale uprising.
Key Plot Points:
Inciting Incident:
Investigation and Discovery:
Rising Tensions:
Mission to Fort Lancaster:
Strategic Planning:
Climactic Confrontation:
Resolution and Peace:
[05:01] Lone Ranger: "We won't hurt you, son. His arm is bleeding, Tonto. We'll bandage it."
This moment highlights the Lone Ranger's commitment to mercy and peace, even towards those who may have wronged him.
[16:04] Lone Ranger: "The plan is simple. When the Apaches are sighted, the lookout will fire two shots as a signal. When you hear that signal, drive the cattle into the pass."
This strategic dialogue underscores the tactical genius of the Lone Ranger in safeguarding the community.
[21:20] Lone Ranger: "I'll put you down now, Little Fox. Apaches never attack white men in valley again."
A pivotal moment where the Lone Ranger directly influences the path towards peace.
[22:48] Dan Reed: "Little Fox always befriend the Lone Ranger."
This line encapsulates the theme of friendship and mutual respect transcending cultural divides.
Lone Ranger: Embodies justice, courage, and a deep sense of duty. His actions consistently aim to protect the innocent and maintain peace.
Tonto: Serves as the Lone Ranger's loyal companion, providing wisdom and support. His insights into Apache culture add depth to the narrative.
Dan Reed: Represents the younger generation, caught between loyalty to his friend and the broader conflict. His mission highlights the struggles of maintaining peace amidst chaos.
Little Fox: A young Apache who bridges the gap between his people and the white settlers, symbolizing hope for reconciliation and mutual understanding.
Conflict and Resolution: The episode delves into the causes of conflict between settlers and Native Americans, emphasizing the dangers of misunderstandings and rash actions.
Leadership and Responsibility: The Lone Ranger's leadership is pivotal in navigating the crisis, showcasing the importance of strategic thinking and compassionate decision-making.
Cultural Understanding: Through characters like Tonto and Little Fox, the story promotes the value of cross-cultural friendships and the potential for peaceful coexistence.
Youth and Courage: Dan Reed's bravery in undertaking a perilous mission highlights the role of young individuals in shaping outcomes and fostering peace.
"One Little Indian | The Lone Ranger" is a compelling episode that masterfully intertwines action, strategy, and profound messages about peace and understanding. Through adept storytelling and memorable characters, the Lone Ranger demonstrates that true heroism lies not just in confronting adversaries, but in fostering harmony and protecting the vulnerable. This digitally restored episode not only entertains but also resonates with timeless lessons on leadership, empathy, and the pursuit of justice.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps
[05:01] Lone Ranger: "We won't hurt you, son. His arm is bleeding, Tonto. We'll bandage it."
[16:04] Lone Ranger: "The plan is simple. When the Apaches are sighted, the lookout will fire two shots as a signal. When you hear that signal, drive the cattle into the pass."
[21:20] Lone Ranger: "I'll put you down now, Little Fox. Apaches never attack white men in valley again."
[22:48] Dan Reed: "Little Fox always befriend the Lone Ranger."
Final Thoughts
For those who haven't listened to this episode, "One Little Indian | The Lone Ranger" offers a rich narrative filled with action, emotional depth, and meaningful lessons. It's a testament to the enduring legacy of Western radio dramas and their capacity to convey profound stories that transcend time.