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Tales of the Texas Rangers Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Tales of the Texas Rangers Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

By: Adam Graham
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 Some called it, "Dragnet on Horseback." But this 1950-52 Old Time crime Series focused on the exploits of the Texas Rangers and provided keen insights into the work of one most storied police forces in the world and vital nature of their work investigating major crimes across the state of Texas, often operating hundreds of miles away from the metropolitan resources that other fictional lawmen enjoyed.

Ranger Jayce Pearson (Joel McCrea) portrays the resourcefulness, and ingenuity of the Texas Rangers as he investigates everything from cattle theft, arson, robberies, and shocking murders in rural areas with not witnesses and few clues in cases, many of which were taken from the files of the Texas Rangers.

Host Adam Graham presents every circulating episode of the series and includes his commentary after each episode as well as responding to listener comments and feedback.Commentary Copyright 2021-23 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hitchhiker

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Hitchhiker
    Aug 16 2025
    Original Release Date: December 3, 2022

    Today's Mystery: Jace searches for a prisoner who escaped from jail and hitched a ride with a local rancher.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 10, 1952

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    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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    37 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Rub Out

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Rub Out
    Aug 9 2025
    Original Release Date: November 26, 2022

    Today's Mystery: A boxer is poisoned before a big fight.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 3, 1952

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    36 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Night Chase

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Night Chase
    Aug 2 2025
    Original Release Date: November 19, 2022

    Today's Mystery: Jace Pearson and Clay Morgan are called in to catch two cattle rustlers.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1952

    Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

    Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net

    Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net

    Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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    38 mins
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