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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: Drive In

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Drive In
    Apr 11 2026
    Original Release Date: July 29, 2023

    Today's Mystery:A couple are held up by a teenage boy at a drive in theater.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1952

    Originated from Hollywood

    Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett

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    41 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Alibi

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Alibi
    Jul 22 2023
    Original Release Date: July 22, 2023

    Today's Mystery:An elderly store owner is beaten and robbed.

    Original Radio Broadcast Date:September 7, 1952

    Originiated from Hollywood

    Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett, Herb Vigran, Betty Lou Gerson, Paul Frees, Dan Riss

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    37 mins
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers: Displaced Person

    Tales of the Texas Rangers: Displaced Person
    Mar 27 2026
    Original Release Date: July 8, 2023

    Today's Mystery:A mother and her son find an unidentified woman dead in the woods.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 31, 1952

    Originated from Hollywood

    Starred: Joel McCrea as Jace Pearson, Tony Barrett, Virginia Gregg, Richard Beals, Herb Ellis, Henry Roland, Dan Riss

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    42 mins
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