Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Hitchhiker" (Old Time Radio, 1952)
Tales of the Texas Rangers | Old Time RadioShow Notes
Tales of the Texas Rangers, “Hitchhiker,” originally broadcast on February 10, 1952. This is episode 65 of the NBC crime drama starring Joel McCrea as Ranger Jace Pearson.
On rural Texas roads in 1947, Pearson joins the search for an escaped prisoner after a local rancher unknowingly gives the fugitive a ride. As roadblocks go up and officers check the small communities of Boca County, the Rangers follow a thin trail of clues across the countryside. Written by Russell Hughes and directed by Stacy Keach Sr.
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 00:41 Original Broadcast 30:15 Closing
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