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Tales of the Texas Rangers, Vol. 1
- Classic Radio Collection
- Narrated by: Joel McCrea, Full Cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Radio/TV Program
- Release date: 12-18-14
- Language: English
- Publisher: Black Eye Entertainment
Regular price: $20.97
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"Texas, more than 260,000 square miles! And 50 men who make up the oldest and most famous law enforcement body in North America!"
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