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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: Knock Out

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Knock Out
    Jan 3 2026
    Original Release Date: April 22, 2023

    Today's Mystery:Jayce searches for the murderer of an elderly cattle rancher who stole a sheriff's gun and beat him with it.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1952

    Originated from Hollywood

    Stars Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace Pearson

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    38 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Travesty

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Travesty
    Dec 27 2025
    Original Release Date: April 15, 2023

    Today's Mystery: A man claims his spare tire was stolen out of the back of his car and accuses a Sherrif's Deputy of failing to file his report.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1952

    Originated from Hollywood

    Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Byron Kane, Ken Christy, Paul Frees, Michael Ann Barrett, Jess Kirkpatrick, Tony Barrett

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    37 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illegal Entry

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Illegal Entry
    Dec 20 2025
    Original Release Date: April 8, 2023

    Today's Mystery:The Rangers pursue a robber who stabbed a victim and kidnapped a local woman.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1952

    Originated from Hollywood

    Stars: Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace Pearson. Herb Ellis, Tony Barrett, Lillian Buyeff, Hal March, Jay Arvan

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    36 mins
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