Classic Radio 02-14-26 - The Round-Up, Bring Him Back Alive, and Quiet City

Westerns on a Saturday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 14, 1953, 73 years ago, The Round-up. During the annual round-up in Dodge, Matt's old pal Zell Matlock offers to help out...and is shot by Dillon!

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 66 years ago, Bring Him Back Alive. Paladin is hired by the sheriff of Little Spring to return deputy Fred Lormer, who killed the son of the leader of the town's reform movement. ($3000 in 1875 is over $88,000 today)

Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 72 years ago, Quiet City. The son of the sheriff of Quiet City is leaving town, refusing to follow in his father's footsteps. A shoot-out with a killer proves they both have the right idea.

Followed by The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast February 14, 1942, 84 years ago, Trouble in Millersville. A charge of dynamite has gone off atop a Bruce Freight Company wagon. Both Red Ryder and Little Beaver are thought dead! Ace Hanlon is finally caught with his stolen loot.

Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 14, 1955, 71 years ago, Molly Shops for a Hat. Fibber buys Molly a Parisian hat for Valentine's Day.

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