Thursday, February 23, 2023

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Frontier Gentleman" - The Rainmaker (10-26-58)

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Frontier Gentleman"
The Rainmaker (Aired October 26, 1958) 


 Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Frontier Gentleman"
The Rainmaker (Aired October 26, 1958)

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. Music for the series was by Wilbur Hatch and Jerry Goldsmith, who also supplied the opening trumpet theme. The announcers were Dan Cubberly, Johnny Jacobs, Bud Sewell and John Wald. Supporting cast: Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Virginia Gregg, Stacy Harris, Johnny Jacobs, Joseph Kearns, Jack Kruschen, Jack Moyles, Jeanette Nolan, Vic Perrin and Barney Phillips. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group.

THIS EPISODE:

October 26, 1958. CBS network. "The Rainmaker". Sustaining. The story of a Kansas rainmaker who could do just that...make rain! The public service announcements have been partially deleted. John Dehner, Joseph Kearns, Jack Kruschen, Stacy Harris, Virginia Gregg, Jack Moyles, Charles Seel, Antony Ellis (writer, producer, director), Bud Sewell (announcer). 25:36. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

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