Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Frontier Gentleman" - The Trial (04-13-58)

 Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Frontier Gentleman" - The Trial (Aired April 13, 1958)



Frontier Gentleman was a radio Western series heard on CBS from February 2 to November 16, 1958. Written and directed by Antony Ellis, it followed the adventures of J.B. Kendall (John Dehner), a London Times reporter, as he roamed the Western United States, encountering various outlaws and well-known historical figures, such as Jesse James and Calamity Jane. Written and directed by Antony Ellis, it followed the adventures of journalist Kendall as he roamed the Western United States in search of stories for the Times. Along the way, he encountered various fictional drifters and outlaws in addition to well-known historical figures, such as Jesse James, Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.

THIS EPISODE:

April 13, 1958. CBS network. "The Trial". Sustaining. Kendall becomes a backwoods barrister to defend an ex-Indian scout accused of murder. The program is also known as "A Lawyer For McKuen." This is a network version. The program opening is slightly upcut. John Dehner, Antony Ellis (writer, producer, director), Jack Kruschen, Harry Bartell, Joseph Kearns, Will Wright, Jack Moyles, Jeanette Nolan, Vic Perrin, Stacy Harris, Amerigo Moreno (composer, conductor), John Wald (announcer). 24:01. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

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