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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: Nighthawk

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Nighthawk
    Jan 28 2023
    Original Release Date: January 23, 2023

    Today's Mystery:Jace investigates the case of a robber who is assaulting young couples at night and who has already committed one murder.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1952

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    39 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Prelude to a Felony

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Prelude to a Felony
    Sep 27 2025
    Original Release Date: January 21, 2023

    Today's Mystery: Jace is called in to investigate the disappearance of four calves from a small farm.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1952

    Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

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

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

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    Give us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.

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    40 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dream Farm

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Dream Farm
    Sep 20 2025
    Original Release Date: January 14, 2023

    Today's Mystery: A couple moving to Texas from Iowa are killed, and their 12-year-old son is shot in a car-jacking gone wrong.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1952

    Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net

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

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

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

    Give us a call at 208-991-4783

    Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

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    40 mins
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