Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Prelude to Felony" (Old Time Radio, 1952)
Tales of the Texas Rangers | Old Time RadioShow Notes
Old Time Retro Radio presents Tales of the Texas Rangers, “Prelude to Felony,” originally broadcast on March 16, 1952. This is episode 70 of the NBC radio drama, starring Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace Pearson.
Near the fictitious town of Ismara, Texas, four calves vanish overnight from Buck Watley’s herd and turn up on a neighboring ranch. With Sheriff Alan Hankins wary of an easy accusation, Ranger Pearson follows the ranch-country evidence through conflicting claims and testimony. The episode was written by Betty Mears and produced by Stacy Keach.
Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:46 Original Broadcast 30:34 Closing
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