The Vindictive Corrys | The Lone Ranger (08-21-53)

Summary

---

Old Time Radio Westerns:

The Vindictive Coreys | The Lone Ranger (08-21-53)

Podcast Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Date: May 11, 2026
Main Story Title: "The Vindictive Coreys"

---

Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns transports listeners to a digitally restored rendition of a classic Lone Ranger adventure. “The Vindictive Coreys” is a tale steeped in Western frontier lawlessness: the Corey family’s long-standing grudge against local cattlemen drives their secret life of crime, while the Lone Ranger and his allies strive to bring justice and peace to a troubled community. The episode is a vibrant suspense story featuring stampedes, hidden motives, and unexpected heroics.

---

Key Discussion Points and Story Highlights

1. Introduction to the Coreys and Their Motives

[04:35-06:31]

• Jay Corey, his son Hal, and their foreman Alex are introduced at the Bar C Ranch.
• The Coreys reflect on their participation in a recent bank robbery, feeling confident that no one suspects them.
• Jay reveals a deep-seated grudge: he was once a sheep-herder, driven out by cattlemen after violent persecutions, resulting in the loss of his family.
  • Quote (Jay Corey, 05:44):
    “The cattlemen did everything to drive us out of the territory. Killed our sheep, poisoned our water and finally burned us out completely.”
• Their ongoing criminal activities—robberies, harassing cattle ranches—are motivated by revenge, aiming to harm cattlemen whenever possible.

2. The Coreys Plan Their Next Crime

[06:43-06:58]

• The Coreys decide to ambush an incoming mining payroll stagecoach and, in the same spree, stampede a cattle herd to cause significant losses.
• They discuss how Jay disguises himself and the gang as Mexican outlaws to cover their tracks.

3. The Lone Ranger Investigates

[07:27-08:24]

• The Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Dan Reed discuss the ongoing crime wave, noting patterns in crimes attributed to the “Mexican gang.”
• They resolve to prevent any harm coming to ranchers from the expected cattle drive.

4. Tense Encounter in Leaton

[08:23-09:59]

• Dan Reed, in town for supplies, runs afoul of Hal Corey in a tense exchange, noting Hal’s scarred hand—a detail that later proves significant.
• Locals remark on the Coreys’ antisocial and secretive behavior.

5. Dan Discovers the Coreys’ Secret

[10:35-12:24]

• Dan witnesses the holdup of the stagecoach and stealthily tracks the outlaws to their hideout, where he is captured.
• He notices the leader’s “Mexican” accent and Hal’s scar, putting the pieces together.
  • Quote (Dan Reed, 12:29):
    “You’re the Coreys!”

6. The Coreys’ Deadly Plot for Dan

[16:28-17:39]

• The Coreys plan to murder Dan by tying him up and sending him—helpless—into the path of a stampeding herd, making it look like an accident.
• Hal is told to ride Dan into danger, then make his own escape at the last moment.

7. The Stampede and Rescue

[18:09-20:29]

• Hal’s horse stumbles during the escape, leaving both young men stranded in the path of the oncoming cattle.
• In a tense and dramatic scene, Dan manages to free himself and helps Hal but is slowed by Hal’s injured ankle.
• The Lone Ranger arrives at the last moment, rescuing both from certain death.
  • Quote (Lone Ranger, 20:22):
    “There, I’ll lift this man to my saddle.”

8. The Aftermath and Moral Reckoning

[20:56-21:14]

• The Lone Ranger reproaches Hal for his crimes and notes how Dan’s mercy in saving him was undeserved.
  • Quote (Lone Ranger, 20:56):
    “Corey, you really don’t deserve the consideration Dan gave you out there. Anyone else would have left you to die.”
• J. Corey, believing his son dead, bitterly vows to leave and never forgive cattlemen, showing his inability to change or accept responsibility.

9. The Final Showdown

[23:18-24:29]

• The Lone Ranger, with local ranchers, tracks down Jay Corey and his gang at the ranch, catching them red-handed with stolen payroll money.
• The showdown is tense but brief; the outlaws are overpowered.
  • Quote (Lone Ranger to Cory, 24:13-24:18):
    “No, Cory, your son is all right... He’s waiting outside.”

10. Justice Served and the Lone Ranger Rides Again

[24:31-25:16]

• The criminals are turned over to local authorities.
• The ranchers credit the Lone Ranger with saving the day:
  • Quote (Unnamed Rancher, 24:44):
    “He saved your son’s life. Along with the young fellow you tried to kill. I reckon you Coreys will remember him a long time. You see, he’s the Lone Ranger.”

---

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Jay Corey's motivation revealed:
  “After the fire, my wife and her father died. I took little Hal and went to Pecos... I figured the West owed Hal and me a living, that I’d get back at the cattlemen at the same time.” (05:53)
• Dan confronts the Coreys:
  “You’re the Coreys!” (12:29)
• Coreys’ ruthlessness towards Dan:
  “We’ll run the rope under the horse and tie it to his ankles. That’ll hold him on for a while... He’ll be able to get his hands out of the slipknot and maybe he’ll have time to untie his ankles. If not, well, that’s too bad for him.” (17:01-17:16)
• Dramatic rescue:
  “There, I’ll lift this man to my saddle.” — Lone Ranger (20:22)
• Lone Ranger’s admonishment:
  “Corey, you really don’t deserve the consideration Dan gave you out there. Anyone else would have left you to die.” (20:56)
• Closing recognition:
  “I reckon you Coreys will remember him a long time. You see, he’s the Lone Ranger.” (24:44)

---

Key Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------| | 04:35 | Introduction to the Coreys and their criminal lives| | 06:43 | Planning the crimes: payroll robbery and stampede | | 08:23 | Dan Reed’s tense run-in with Hal Corey in town | | 10:35 | Dan discovers the Coreys’ secret and is captured | | 16:28 | The Coreys’ plot to murder Dan during stampede | | 18:09 | Both Dan and Hal endangered—stampede begins | | 20:10 | Lone Ranger arrives for the dramatic rescue | | 20:56 | Lone Ranger rebukes the Coreys for their actions | | 23:18 | The Lone Ranger confronts and overpowers the gang | | 24:13 | Hal is revealed alive; justice prevails | | 24:44 | The Lone Ranger’s deeds recognized (episode wrap) |

---

Tone & Style

The dialogue and narration preserve the classic pulp-Western flavor: stoic, direct, and occasionally poetic. The justice-driven ethos of the Lone Ranger is front and center, while complex emotions—resentment, revenge, and unexpected mercy—are explored in the characters’ exchanges. The pacing is brisk and tense, punctuated with action and dramatic confrontations.

---

Summary

This episode is a quintessential Lone Ranger story, featuring masked justice, mistaken identities, and the redemptive power of mercy—even for those who “don’t deserve it.” The Coreys, driven by a cycle of vengeance, are finally unmasked and brought to justice through quick-witted bravery and unflagging righteousness, all set amidst the soundscape of a vibrant, digitally restored Western frontier.

---

For more classic Western adventures, visit: otrwesterns.com

---

Transcript

[Safeway/Albertsons Announcer]

Save on family essentials at Safeway and Albertsons this week at Safeway and Albertsons, Fresh cut cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple or melon medley bowls 24 ounces are $5 each and wild caught lobster tails are $4.99 each. Limit eight member price plus selected sizes and varieties of Doritos, Lays, Cheetos, Sun Chips and Kettle cooked chips are $1.99 each. Limit four member price. Hurry in. These deals won't last. Visit safewayoralbertsons.com for more deals and ways to save.

[Narrator]

VRBO makes it easy to claim your dream summer spot with early booking deals from homes with pools to poolside loungers. When you book a vrbo, you don't have to reserve any loungers. They're all yours. All you have to do is book early book with vrbo.

[Podcast Host Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode by special

[Narrator]

recording General Mills, makers of Cheerios the Oak cereal Ready to Eat. And Wheatie's Breakfast of Champions presents the Lone Ranger. A fiery horse with a speed of

[Character Dan Reed]

light, a cloud of dust, and the haughty high O Silver the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, 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. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver.

[Character Dan Reed]

The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Come on, Tilda. Let's go, big fellow.

[Character Dan Reed]

Tilder. Pilot Pete can fly a jet. He's 12 years old and the fastest yet. He can loop the loop because he knows he's got Go power from Cheerios. Yes, he's got Go power. There he goes. He's feeling his Cheerios. Cheerios. Cheerios.

[Narrator]

That's Cheerios all right. The nourishing Oat cereal that's shaped like little letter O's. The Ready to Eat cereal with a wonderful toasted Oat flavor. What's more, every delicious spoonful of Cheerios and milk is real muscle building food. That's right. Each spoonful contains vitamins, minerals and proteins your body needs. And these good things in a Cheerios breakfast. Do good things for your body help you have healthy nerves, good red blood, strong bones and muscles. Yes, Cheerios is made to give you real go power. So try Cheerios, the famous oat cereal that needs no cooking and soon you'll

[Character Dan Reed]

hear people say he's feeling his Cheerios.

[Safeway/Albertsons Announcer]

Save on family essentials at Safeway and Albertsons. This week at Safeway and Albertsons, fresh cut cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple or melon medley bowls 24 ounces are $5 each and wild caught lobster tails are $4.99 each. Limit eight member price plus selected sizes and varieties of Doritos Lays, Cheetos, Sun Chips and Kettle cooked chips are $1.99 each. Limit four member price. Hurry in. These deals won't last. Visit safewayoralbertsons.com for more deals and ways to save.

[Narrator]

Jay Corey and his 20 year old son Hal sat at the supper table in the Varsi ranch house with their ranch foreman, Alex. Jay Corey was saying, well, the rumpus

[Character Jay Corey]

over the bank robbery in town last week has died out by now. Nobody in these parts has any idea we had anything to do with it.

[Character Dan Reed]

Yeah, if you continue to play things smart like you always have, Pa, nobody will ever know what's been going on.

[Character Jay Corey]

Alex, a job I have lined up has to do with stampeding a herd of cattle at circular spreaders fixing to drive to Stockton.

[Character Dan Reed]

Gee, that sort of thing doesn't get us anywhere. I never could savvy why you used the gang to do things like stampedin cattle, poisoning water holding local things like that.

[Character Jay Corey]

You know, Alex, I reckon I've known you long enough now to tell you what it's all about. You see, 15 years ago, when I was just about five years old, my wife and I came down from New Mexico with her father. We drove a large herd of sheep and settled near Pegas.

[Character Dan Reed]

Sheep. You mean you were a sheep herder once?

[Character Jay Corey]

That's right.

[Character Dan Reed]

Man alive, sheepmen never were like down this way.

[Character Jay Corey]

Yeah, we found that out. The cattlemen did everything to drive us out of the territory. Killed our sheep, poisoned our water and finally burned us out completely.

[Character Dan Reed]

I'm beginning to savvy now, Jay.

[Character Jay Corey]

Yes, I thought you might. You see, after the fire, my wife and her father died. I took little how and went to Pecos. Took odd jobs to keep us going and I did a lot of thinking. I figured the west owed Howland me a living, that I'd get back at the cattlemen at the same time. Well, I formed a gang, got together some cash, bought this place to look respectable. And from then on, things have been all right. And believe me, the cattlemen have suffered plenty. And they'll continue to suffer while me and Hal's alive.

[Character Dan Reed]

Nobody ever suspects you, Paul, because the gang wear masks. And you always talk with a Spanish accent during the hold ups.

[Character Jay Corey]

Yep, I learned a lot of Spanish from the Mexicans in New Mexico. Jay, I know how we could kill

[Character Dan Reed]

two birds with one stone.

[Character Lone Ranger]

How's that?

[Character Dan Reed]

I heard the express stage is bringing in the payroll for the Leaton Mining Company from Stockton. Now, we could hold up the stage, grab the cash and then swing over and interrupt the cattle drive by stampeding the herd.

[Character Jay Corey]

Say, that's a good idea, Alex. That's what we'll do. I'll lead the gang as usual in the hold up. Then we'll go after that herd and make them stampede. The way I plant it, a lot of cattle would get killed. Believe me, I'll never let up on those cattlemen.

[Narrator]

That same day, the Lone Ranger and his Indian companion Toto rode toward Leighton, accompanied by the masked man's teenage nephew, Dan Reed. As they rode through the nearby hills, Dan finally broke the silence.

[Character Dan Reed]

Was the bank robbery at Leaton the last crime committed by the Mexican outlaw leader and his gang, sir?

[Character Lone Ranger]

Yes, Dan. That's why we wrote down this way. That Mexican outlaw has led his gang in many hold ups in this territory.

[Character Dan Reed]

And report we get say same gang by the cattlemen?

[Character Jay Corey]

Yes.

[Character Lone Ranger]

They stampede herd, poison water holes, sometimes even shoot cattle grazing on ranges.

[Character Jay Corey]

That right?

[Character Lone Ranger]

Team USABI the Mexicans gang is a menace to the entire community. All the ranchers west of the Pecos are worried. Some of the smaller ranch owners have been forced to give up entirely. That gang must be broken up as soon as possible. Come on, Silver.

[Character Dan Reed]

Get him out to the scout. Come on, Victor.

[Narrator]

That afternoon, the Lone Ranger, Baker and his two companions camped in the nearby hills. Dan Reed rode to Leaton for supplies and drew rain in front of the general store.

[Character Dan Reed]

Who? Who?

[Character Lone Ranger]

Victor, who?

[Character Dan Reed]

Steady, boy. Hey, why don't you look where you're going? I'm slamming in here, knocking packages from people's hands. Sorry. I'll pick up your package. Here it is.

[Character Jay Corey]

Come on.

[Character Dan Reed]

Come on.

[Character Jay Corey]

I'm not gonna stand here holding this door all day.

[Character Dan Reed]

I can't get through till this maverick cowhand steps aside. I'm not your way. Go ahead. All right. My arms weren't full of packages. I'd teach you not to go busting into places. I'll wait until you put down those packages. Get gone, Hal.

[Narrator]

Go on.

[Character Jay Corey]

Never mind wasting time on this, young Jack and Apes. Get that stuff on the buckboard.

[Character Dan Reed]

All right, Paul. Well, young fella, seems like you almost came to blows with young Corey. Well, that was up to him. I'm not looking for a fight, but if that's what he wants, it's all for you. You look husky enough to come through a fist fight with Hal Cory. I noticed an ugly reddish scar on the back of his right hand. He's sensitive about that. Must have got it in a fight sometime. Never did find out. Those Coreys are strange people. Just the two of them. They own a ranch near here? Yes, the Bar Sea. Not a cattle ranch, though. They raise mules. Won't have a cow on the place. Both the father and son seem to be sort of mean natured. Never talk much to anybody in town. Just get what they come after and leave without as much as a howdy to anyone. Well, young man, what do you want?

[Narrator]

Later at camp, Dan told the Lone Ranger and Tonto about Mr. Cory and his son. Then Tonto went to the cafe to pick up what news he might hear and to make inquiries. When he returned, he told about the big cattle drive.

[Character Lone Ranger]

If the Mexican outlaws gang hears about that drive, it may mean more trouble.

[Character Jay Corey]

Ah, that right, Kimasabe.

[Character Lone Ranger]

That's the sort of thing they've been up to for some time. Otto, at dawn, you and I'll follow the herd until it's well on its way.

[Character Dan Reed]

Am I going with you, sir?

[Character Lone Ranger]

No need for that, Dan. We'll come back here as soon as we're certain there's no further danger.

[Narrator]

The following morning, after the Lone Ranger and Toto left, Dan Reed mounted his horse, Victor and rode leisurely along the trail away from town. As he rounded a bend, Dan saw the express stage coming toward him in the distance. A moment later, he was startled to see outlaws ride from a thick grove to intercept the oncoming stage.

[Character Dan Reed]

Outlaws.

[Narrator]

Dan quickly turned Victor to one side behind some large boulders.

[Character Dan Reed]

Come on, Victor. Come on, Victor.

[Narrator]

From his position behind the boulders, Dan cautiously watched the holdup. He noted that the outlaws were masked, and he decided to follow them when they left to find their hideout and report it to the Lone Ranger.

[Character Dan Reed]

There they go. Come on, Victor.

[Narrator]

The outlaws rode along the main trail for a short distance, then turned onto a side trail, leaving tracks which Dan could easily follow. Finally, as he topped a rise near the trail.

[Character Dan Reed]

Ho ho, Victor.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Ho ho ho.

[Narrator]

Several horsemen appeared with drawn guns. Dan looked intently at the masked leader as he spoke, spoke with a Mexican accent.

[Character Jay Corey]

Well, you are younger than I thought, amigo. Keep him covered, senor. I shall. Take his gun.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Huh?

[Character Jay Corey]

I have it.

[Character Dan Reed]

I'll use my rope to tie him.

[Narrator]

As Hal tied him, Dan's eyes suddenly rested on an ugly reddish scar on the back of the outlaw's right hand. The boy looked searchingly at Hal, then at the outlaw leader.

[Character Jay Corey]

Why you look at us like that, amigo?

[Character Dan Reed]

No reason. I noticed he was looking at both you. Sort of funny, boss. Now wait. I know why he's looking at us. I've seen this fella before.

[Character Jay Corey]

Where have you seen him?

[Character Dan Reed]

At the store, day before yesterday. I noticed then that he looked at the scar on my hand.

[Character Jay Corey]

She. I remember. What? I reckon this young maverick knows who we are. So there's no use putting on an act any longer.

[Character Dan Reed]

All right, speak up, you. You know who we are, do you? I do now.

[Narrator]

You're the Corey.

[Character Dan Reed]

What are we gonna do with him, Jay?

[Character Jay Corey]

Take him with us. Head for the valley where the circle. Our cow hands are driving the big herd. Let's go.

[Character Dan Reed]

Get up there. Get up.

[Narrator]

We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.

[Safeway/Albertsons Announcer]

Save on family essentials at Safeway and Albertsons. This week at Safeway and Albertsons, fresh cut cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple or melon medley bowls, 24 ounces are $5 each, and wild caught lobster tails are $4.99 each. Limit eight member price, plus selected sizes and varieties of Doritos, Lays, Cheetos, sun chips and Kettle cook chips are $1.99 each. Limit four member price. Hurry in. These deals won't last. Visit safewayoralbertsons.com for more deals and ways to save.

[Narrator]

And Doug, there's nowhere I wouldn't go to help someone customize and save on car insurance with Liberty Mutual. Even if it means sitting front row at a comedy show.

[Character Dan Reed]

Hey, everyone, Check out this guy and his bird. What is this, your first date?

[Narrator]

Oh, no. We help people customize and save on car insurance with Liberty Mutual. Together we're married. Me to a human, him to a bird. Yeah, the bird looks out of your league. Anyways, get a [e-mail] or with your local agent.

[Character Dan Reed]

Liberty. Liberty.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Liberty.

[Character Dan Reed]

Liberty.

[Safeway/Albertsons Announcer]

Save on family essentials at Safeway and Albertsons. This week at Safeway and Albertsons, fresh cut cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple or melon medley bowls, 24 ounces are $5 each and wild caught lobster tails are $4.99 each. Limit eight member price, plus selected sizes and varieties of Doritos Lays Cheetos, sun chips and Kettle cooked chips are $1.99 each. Limit four member price. Hurry in. These deals won't last. Visit safewayoralbertsons.com for more deals and ways to save.

[Character Dan Reed]

Pulled back Bobby is a boy of nine. He can really hit that line. He's the star because he knows he' power from Cheerios. Yes, he's got go power. There he goes. He's feeling his Cheerios. Cheerios. Cheerios.

[Narrator]

That's Cheerios. The cereal shaped like little letter O's. And those O's stand for oats. The good grain Cheerios is made from every delicious spoonful of Cheerios. And milk is real muscle building food. Each spoonful contains vitamins, minerals and proteins your body needs. Yes, those good things in a Cheerios breakfast do good things for your body. Help you have healthy nerves, good red blood, strong bones and muscles. You can see that Cheerios is made to give you real go power. So make sure you have a Cheerios breakfast every day.

[Character Dan Reed]

Then you'll hear people say he's feeling his Cheerios. Now.

[Narrator]

To continue, Dan Reed was captured by the outlaw gang and taken with them when they left to stampede the cattle. Meantime, the Lone Ranger and Toto, keeping the herd in view, rode along a tree covered ridge overlooking the valley, unseen by the herd riders.

[Character Lone Ranger]

A short distance beyond here, Tano, is the end of the valley. On the left side, beyond the end of this ridge is a deep gully, so the herd will have to be turned to the right to avoid it. If the herd should be stampeded there, the cattle would pile up in that gully and die like flies. We'll ride ahead and look over that particular place. Come on, children.

[Character Dan Reed]

Get him up, Scout.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, Jay and his gang stopped in a thick grove on a hill to the right of the valley overlooking the gully.

[Character Jay Corey]

When the herd starts out of the valley, we'll let loose and start them stampeding. Make sure the kettle swing to the left toward the big gully yonder. Then drive them over the edge.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Right.

[Character Dan Reed]

What about this young ombre paw? You said you had a way to get rid of him and make it look like an accident.

[Character Jay Corey]

Yeah, that's right. Take him off his horse. All right.

[Character Dan Reed]

Easy.

[Character Lone Ranger]

What?

[Character Dan Reed]

Come on, you get off your horse. What are you gonna do? Wait and see. Now what? Paul?

[Character Jay Corey]

Use a piece of rope to bind his ankles. Then try a loose knot.

[Character Dan Reed]

Why a loose knot? He might get free.

[Character Jay Corey]

I figure on giving him a chance. Hal, tie his wrist with a slip knot. We'll lay him across your horse in Front of you. Then we'll run the rope under the horse and tie it to his ankles. That'll hold him on for a while.

[Character Dan Reed]

What's the idea? You'll ride out in the path of

[Character Jay Corey]

the herd, Use your knife to cut the rope that passes under your horse. Young Snooper will fall off and you get out of the way fast. He'll be able to get his hands out of the slipknot and maybe he'll have time to untie his ankles. If not, well, that's too bad for him.

[Character Dan Reed]

Good idea. Help me, Alec.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Yeah, sure.

[Narrator]

Together, the two outlaws carried out J. Cory's instructions. Then Hal mounted.

[Character Dan Reed]

I'm ready, Paul.

[Character Jay Corey]

All right, ma'.

[Character Dan Reed]

Am. Lift the boy and put him across

[Character Jay Corey]

the horse in front of Hal.

[Character Dan Reed]

Yeah, lift him. Come on, let's go There. I'll tie the rope.

[Narrator]

In a moment. Placed on his stomach across the horse in front of Hal, Dan was secured and helpless.

[Character Jay Corey]

That's it, Hal. The herd is coming close. Get going.

[Character Dan Reed]

Right. Get him.

[Narrator]

J. Corey and the gang watched with interest as Hal rode out the into the path of the herd, carrying the helpless form of Dan Reed in front of him on his horse.

[Character Dan Reed]

The herds just around that bend. Oh, boy. Here goes. Good luck, snooper. Get him.

[Narrator]

As Hal hurriedly turned his horse and started back, the animal stumbled, throwing the young outlaw. The watching gang saw Hal drop Dan Reed from his horse. At that moment, the herd rounded the bend and started from the valley.

[Character Dan Reed]

All right, start yipping and shooting. Right him to the left.

[Narrator]

Get him running.

[Character Dan Reed]

Get up. Get up. Hey, wait. Wait. Hold it.

[Narrator]

Hull's horse through him.

[Character Dan Reed]

Holy smoke. He'll be trampled along with the young hombre he took out there. Hal. Hal, get up. Run, you fool. Run.

[Narrator]

Across from the gang on the left side of the valley, the Lone Ranger and T. Rode down the end of the ridge to the rim of the gully just as the shooting started.

[Character Dan Reed]

Look. Kimasabi gang of there to grow them stampede cattle.

[Character Lone Ranger]

We'll try to turn the herd from the gully.

[Character Dan Reed]

Kim Saabi. Look. Two men in pass a herd. One of them try hold onto horse.

[Character Lone Ranger]

They need help. They'll be trampled. Better turn the herd from the gully. I'm going out to help those men, Mon.

[Narrator]

Dan Reed freed his wrists and worked frantically until he had loosened the rope on his ankles. Then he stood up and glanced at the onrushing, crazed longhorn.

[Character Dan Reed]

Help. My ankle. I can't stand up. Maybe I can help. Ho, ho there. Ho, ho. Try to get on this horse. Maybe we can both make it. You aren't going to leave? No. Come on, boy.

[Narrator]

Dan pulled on the bridle and led the frightened horse alongside Hal, who had gotten to his feet.

[Character Dan Reed]

I'll help you him out. Hurry. My ankle. I. I can't. We'll be trampled. Try. Hurry. I know it's no use.

[Narrator]

At that moment, Dan heard a familiar ringing cry. Dan turned and saw the speeding mask man racing toward them.

[Character Dan Reed]

Hold that horse, Dan.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Hold him.

[Narrator]

The masked man saw Dan grab the bridle of Hal's horse as Hal clung to the stirrup trap. A moment later, with the herd fast closing in, the Lone Ranger reached Dan's

[Character Dan Reed]

side of Big Fella.

[Character Lone Ranger]

There, I'll lift this man to my saddle.

[Character Dan Reed]

There.

[Character Lone Ranger]

You ride his horse, dad.

[Character Dan Reed]

And hurry. He's anyway. They're almost here, those cattle. Come on. Fiddle there. Come on, boy.

[Narrator]

For a few brief moments, the Lone Ranger thought they'd all fall victims to the thundering herd. But finally they were barely clear of the stampeding longhorns when the herd thundered past. Later, Dan told what had happened while Hal sat with a strange, sullen expression on his face. When Dan finished, the Lone Ranger spoke sharply.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Corey, you really don't deserve the consideration Dan gave you out there. Anyone else would have left you to die.

[Character Jay Corey]

Take your gun.

[Character Lone Ranger]

After we capture the rest of the gang, you'll be turned over. The sheriff along with them.

[Narrator]

Meantime, Tahoe and the cowboys managed to turn the herd from the gully to the open plain. Then the point riders and the Indian rode with blazing guns to face the Corey gang. J. Corey and his men, surprised by this unexpected maneuver and realizing that their plan had failed, turned and disappeared hurriedly over the ridge without having seen the rescue of Dan and Hal. Later, as they rode toward the ranch, Alex was saying, holy smoke, Jay.

[Character Dan Reed]

How can you just ride away with your own son lying trampled out on the plane?

[Character Jay Corey]

Shut up, Alex. Well, how's gone and no use hanging around to be caught by those cowpokes. After that hurt passed over him, there'd be nothing much left of either of them. My boy is gone now. You can take over the gang in the ranch. I'm going to pack up and leave.

[Character Lone Ranger]

We're almighty sorry about Hal, you know that.

[Character Dan Reed]

Sure. Never mind all that. Just don't mention him again. What's done is done. Get up. Get up.

[Narrator]

Later, Tottle brought the cattlemen to meet the Lone Ranger. Dan and. Hell.

[Character Dan Reed]

You all right, Kimasabi? Yes, T. Mister, the Indian told us how you came to help us in case the outlaw gang started trouble. We want to thank you and the Indian, too, for what you did.

[Character Lone Ranger]

We're glad to be of help.

[Character Dan Reed]

Great day. Isn't that J. Cory's son? That hombre line over there?

[Character Lone Ranger]

Yes, that's Hal Corey. His ankle's badly injured. He and his father are the leaders of the gang that have terrorized this territory.

[Character Dan Reed]

Are you sure?

[Character Lone Ranger]

Yes. If we pick up the gang's trail and it leads to the Bar C Ranch, that will be final proof that

[Character Dan Reed]

gang is good at covering trails.

[Character Lone Ranger]

It may take a little time, but I think Connor will be able to follow their tracks.

[Character Dan Reed]

Then let's go put young Cory on his horsemen. And we'll follow that gang and see where the trail takes us.

[Narrator]

Later that day, J. Corey sat at a desk in the main room of the ranch house. At the Bar Sea. The rest of the gang stood nearby, watching as Jay silently counted cash taken from a canvas pouch.

[Character Dan Reed]

Looks like we made a big haul

[Character Lone Ranger]

by getting that payroll.

[Character Jay Corey]

Now that Hal's gone, I'm giving up grabbing cash. But I'll always hate those dirty ranchers. I'll never give up trying to get back at them.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Yes, you will.

[Character Dan Reed]

What you want? Hey, a mask on Brain. He sneaked the door open. I'll get him.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Hold it.

[Character Dan Reed]

No. I'm hit. Use your gunsman. Don't be hasty, Cory. I'm covered. Hey, look. Men with guns at the window.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Drop your guns, all of you.

[Character Dan Reed]

All right.

[Narrator]

We haven't got it.

[Character Dan Reed]

Sands. Drop them in. By thunder. Look. There's the payroll pouch from the stage.

[Character Jay Corey]

All right, you got to stay the right. It doesn't matter now. Your ornery cattle trampled my son a how to death today.

[Character Lone Ranger]

No, Cory, your son is all right.

[Narrator]

What?

[Character Lone Ranger]

He's waiting outside.

[Character Dan Reed]

How alive?

[Character Lone Ranger]

Yes. And so is the young man you tried to send to his death be at your trial to testify against you. You ranchers and your men will be able to handle these crooks. Take them to the sheriff in town.

[Character Jay Corey]

Don't worry, mister.

[Character Dan Reed]

We'll make sure they get there.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Good. Adios, everybody.

[Character Dan Reed]

Goodbye.

[Character Lone Ranger]

Good to see you all. Later.

[Character Dan Reed]

All right, men, round him up, tie him and we'll start with them to town. All right, come on.

[Character Jay Corey]

Hey, I don't savvy that mask on Brain. Why is he here?

[Character Dan Reed]

I don't have to answer your questions, Cory. But you might like to know he saved your son's life. Along with the young fellow you tried to kill. I reckon you Coreys will remember him a long time. You see, he's the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

We'll return in just a moment. For a word about our next exciting Lone Ranger adventure. Drawl of Death.

[Character Dan Reed]

Cause champions are made not for.

[Narrator]

Yes sir.

[Character Dan Reed]

Get on your way.

[Narrator]

Get on your way.

[Character Dan Reed]

Get on your way with Wheaties. It's good to know that champions are made, not born. Gives us all a chance. For instance, let's go back to 1943 and listen to the story of champion Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees. Mickey worked hard to learn the game as he got on his way to fame. He practiced batting, learned to throw. And Mickey knew what champions know. Wheaties for breakfast. Away you go. No wonder Mickey's got all that steam. Mantle and Wheaties, they're still a team. Why Mickey Mantle grew up on Wheaties. Been eating him since he was 12. So good for a guy. There's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties flake. Come on, Mickey, belt that ball. Hey, hey, hey. He's on his way, on his way. He's on his way, on his way. Get on your way with Wheaties. Cause champions are mate, not sports. Yes, sir. Get on your way.

[Narrator]

Get on your way.

[Character Dan Reed]

Get on your way with Wheaties.

[Safeway/Albertsons Announcer]

Breakfast of Champions Save on Family essentials at Safeway in Albertsons this week at Safeway and Albertsons, Fresh cut cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple or Melon Medley Bowls 24 ounces are $5 each and Wild Caught Lobster Easter Tails are $4.99 each. Limit eight member price. Plus selected sizes and varieties of Doritos, Lays, Cheetos, Sun Chips and Kettle cook chips are $1.99 each. Limit four member price. Hurry in. These deals won't last. Visit safewayoralbertsons.com for more deals and ways to save.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Totto face death when they ran out of bullets in a gun battle with outlaws. This is a hair raising adventure of action and suspense. You'll definitely want to hear. Be sure to listen. The Lone Ranger, a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated is created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendall Campbell, Muir Incorporated, directed by Charles D. Livingston and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer, your announcer, Fred Foy. The Lone Ranger is brought to you by General Mills every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at this same time. Be sure to listen. This recorded program has come to you from Detroit. This is ABC Radio Network.

[Podcast Host Andrew Rines]

This has been a presentation of otrwesterns.com and we hope you enjoyed. Please take some time to like and rate this episode within your favorite podcast application. Follow us on Facebook by going to otrwesterns.com Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel by going to otrwesterns.Com YouTube become one of our ranch hands and unlock some exclusive content. We want to thank our most recent ranch hands Steve who joined us recently. You too can join by going to otrwesterns.com donate send us an email podcast trwestern and you can call and leave us a voicemail. 707-986-8739 this episode is copyrighted under the Attribution Non Commercial Share Like Copyright for more information go to otrwesterns.com copyright have a great day and thanks for listening.

[Safeway/Albertsons Announcer]

Save on Family Essentials at Safeway and Albertsons this week at Safeway and Albertsons, Fresh cut cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple or melon medley bowls 24 ounces are $5 each and wild caught lobster tails are $4.99 each. Limit eight member price plus selected sizes and varieties of Doritos, Lays, Cheetos, Sun Chips and Kettle cooked chips are $1.99 each. Limit four member price. Hurry in. These deals won't last. Visit safewayoralbertsons.com for more deals and ways to save.