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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: Candy Man

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Candy Man
    Jun 27 2026
    Original Release Date: December 4, 2021

    A candy-loving killer blackmails a short-term prisoner to help him break jail.

    Original Air Date: September 16, 1950

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    37 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Plays for Keeps
    Jun 20 2026
    Original Release Date: November 20, 2021

    A corrupt constable kills the local sheriff and gets charged with investigating the murder. However, his plans faces a major obstacle when Ranger Jayce Pearson is called in.

    Original AIr Date: September 2 1950

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

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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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    36 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Open Range

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Open Range
    Jun 13 2026
    Original Release Date: November 13, 2021

    Ranger Pearson investigates modern-day rustlers who stole a heard of Cattle and murdered a rancher.

    Original Air Date: August 26, 1950

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

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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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    40 mins
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