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THE SIX SHOOTER
Introduction
THE SIX SHOOTER is a western drama that started on September 20, 1953. JAMES STEWART played BRETT PONSET "the Texas plainsman who wondered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still remembered legends." The show made its appearance well pass American radio's best years, however, the show was an UNUSUAL and FETCHING western. The hero, Britt Ponset, was a slow talking, easy going gentleman, but dangerous when pushed into a gunfight.
The epigraph set up the show:
The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged...his skin is sun-dyed brown...the gun in his holster is gray steel and rainbow mother-of-pearl, its handle unmarked. people call them both "the Six Shooter."
James Stewart was perfect as the maverick who stumbled into other peoples problems. He played Hamlet with a road company, ran for mayor and sheriff of the same town at the same time, and became involved in a western version of Cinderella. At Christmas he told a young runaway the story of A Christmas Carol, substituting Dickens characters for western ones.
Jimmy Stewart was a superb radio actor. His narration-in-whisper of one particular climax "The Silver Belt Buckle" was a gripping climax of the truth. The series as a whole just lacked the fine edge to be found in what many consider to be radio's two best westerns "Gunsmoke" and "Frontier Gentleman."
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Jimmy Stewart was a superb radio actor. His narration-in-whisper of one particular climax "The Silver Belt Buckle" was a gripping climax of the truth. The series as a whole just lacked the fine edge to be found in what many consider to be radio's two best westerns "Gunsmoke" and "Frontier Gentleman."
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JIMMY STEWART as "THE SIX SHOOTER"
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The Six Shooter on Hollywood Star Playhouse James Stewart
520413 99 The Six Shooter Hollywood Star Playhouse James Stewart, Bert Holland, Parley Baer, William Conrad, Herb Vigram
The first adventure of Britt Ponset, which would lead to a series named "The Six-Shooter." The Wells Fargo office has been robbed of $5000 and a man has been shot. A distinctive horseshoe leads "The Six-Shooter" to Ben Schofield, the sheriff's son.
530715 xx Audition Show James Stewart, William Conrad, Parley Baer
Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff's son.
530920 01 Jenny James Stewart, D. J. Thompson, Harry Bartell, Jess Kirkpatrick, George Neise
An excellent western about an ugly woman and a dying killer. Britt finds a wounded man in the desert and brings him to Jenny Garber to nurse him back to health. No man seems to think much of Jenny. A moving, well-written story.
530927 02 The Coward James Stewart, Howard McNear, Michael Ann Barrett, Will Wright
Everyone knows that Will Fedder is a coward because he won't wear a gun. However, a man can be pushed just so far!
531004 03 The Stampede James Stewart, Lou Merrill, James McCallion
Britt Ponset finds himself on a cattle drive with two feuding brothers.
531011 04 Silver Annie James Stewart, Dan O'Herlihy,, Robert Griffin, Parley Baer, Jeanette Nolan
Silver Annie Huxley refuses to sell her silver mine to the railroad, to the distress of the rest of the town of "Virtue City.
531018 05 Rink Larkin James Stewart, Sammy Ogg
Eleven-year-old Rink Larkin learns that the sheriff has killed his father and is determined to get his revenge on the lawman.
531025 06 Red Lawson's Revenge James Stewart, Shirley Mitchell, Barney Phillips
Red Lawson has announced that he's going to kill Britt's friend Dan to get revenge for the death of his brother, four years previously.
531101 07 Ben Scofield James Stewart, Parley Baer, Herb Vigran, William Conrad
Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff's son. Same as audition show. The same recording (with one additional scene) which was broadcast as "Hollywood Star Playhouse" on April 13, 1952.
531108 08 The Capture Of Stacy Gault James Stewart, Eleanor Audley, Parley Baer
Bank robber Stacy Galt is coming to Elk Point, and Britt Ponset is the only man left in town to face him.
531115 09 Escape From Smoke Falls James Stewart, Jeanette Nolan, Forrest Lewis, Sam Edwards
A killer escapes from jail at Smoke Falls and shoots the sheriff. Two rivals both try to recapture him, with Britt Ponset riding with one of them.
531122 10 Gabriel Starbuck James Stewart, Herb Vigran, John Stevenson, William Johnstone
Gabe Starbuck is getting too old to be the sheriff any more, and the town thinks the job should go to a younger man. Then...the bank is robbed.
531129 11 Sheriff Billy James Stewart, Alan Reed
Sheriff Bill Riddle is the law in Dawson. He faces down an escaped killer without a gunfight...and with good reason.
531206 12 A Pressing Engagement James Stewart, Barbara Eiler, Virginia Gregg, Herb Vigran, William Johnstone, Sam Edwards
Britt comes to town to buy some cows and finds himself with a bride as well
520413 99 The Six Shooter Hollywood Star Playhouse James Stewart, Bert Holland, Parley Baer, William Conrad, Herb Vigram
The first adventure of Britt Ponset, which would lead to a series named "The Six-Shooter." The Wells Fargo office has been robbed of $5000 and a man has been shot. A distinctive horseshoe leads "The Six-Shooter" to Ben Schofield, the sheriff's son.
530715 xx Audition Show James Stewart, William Conrad, Parley Baer
Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff's son.
530920 01 Jenny James Stewart, D. J. Thompson, Harry Bartell, Jess Kirkpatrick, George Neise
An excellent western about an ugly woman and a dying killer. Britt finds a wounded man in the desert and brings him to Jenny Garber to nurse him back to health. No man seems to think much of Jenny. A moving, well-written story.
530927 02 The Coward James Stewart, Howard McNear, Michael Ann Barrett, Will Wright
Everyone knows that Will Fedder is a coward because he won't wear a gun. However, a man can be pushed just so far!
531004 03 The Stampede James Stewart, Lou Merrill, James McCallion
Britt Ponset finds himself on a cattle drive with two feuding brothers.
531011 04 Silver Annie James Stewart, Dan O'Herlihy,, Robert Griffin, Parley Baer, Jeanette Nolan
Silver Annie Huxley refuses to sell her silver mine to the railroad, to the distress of the rest of the town of "Virtue City.
531018 05 Rink Larkin James Stewart, Sammy Ogg
Eleven-year-old Rink Larkin learns that the sheriff has killed his father and is determined to get his revenge on the lawman.
531025 06 Red Lawson's Revenge James Stewart, Shirley Mitchell, Barney Phillips
Red Lawson has announced that he's going to kill Britt's friend Dan to get revenge for the death of his brother, four years previously.
531101 07 Ben Scofield James Stewart, Parley Baer, Herb Vigran, William Conrad
Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff's son. Same as audition show. The same recording (with one additional scene) which was broadcast as "Hollywood Star Playhouse" on April 13, 1952.
531108 08 The Capture Of Stacy Gault James Stewart, Eleanor Audley, Parley Baer
Bank robber Stacy Galt is coming to Elk Point, and Britt Ponset is the only man left in town to face him.
531115 09 Escape From Smoke Falls James Stewart, Jeanette Nolan, Forrest Lewis, Sam Edwards
A killer escapes from jail at Smoke Falls and shoots the sheriff. Two rivals both try to recapture him, with Britt Ponset riding with one of them.
531122 10 Gabriel Starbuck James Stewart, Herb Vigran, John Stevenson, William Johnstone
Gabe Starbuck is getting too old to be the sheriff any more, and the town thinks the job should go to a younger man. Then...the bank is robbed.
531129 11 Sheriff Billy James Stewart, Alan Reed
Sheriff Bill Riddle is the law in Dawson. He faces down an escaped killer without a gunfight...and with good reason.
531206 12 A Pressing Engagement James Stewart, Barbara Eiler, Virginia Gregg, Herb Vigran, William Johnstone, Sam Edwards
Britt comes to town to buy some cows and finds himself with a bride as well
Part 2
531213 13 More Than Kin James Stewart, Michael Ann Barrett, Tony Barrett, Dan O'Herlihy, Ted Bliss, Marvin Miller
Britt treads the boards in the service of the bard for P. T. Barnum himself.
531220 14 Britt Ponset's Christmas Carol James Stewart, Dick Beals, Howard McNear, Will Wright, Eleanor Audley, Tyler McVey
The story of "A Christmas Carol" is retold with a western motif.
531227 15 Cora Plummer Quincy James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Jean Tatum, Parley Baer
Cora Plummer had remarried soon after her husband died. Her son is convinced his step-father is after the family ranch and money.
540103 16 A Friend In Need James Stewart, William Johnstone, Howard McNear
Britt meets a killer in a narrow canyon who tells a very believable story. Hal Gibney explains that the program's theme is called, "Highland Lament" and is not available on record.
540110 17 Hiram's Goldstrike James Stewart, Howard McNear, Herb Vigran, Barney Phillips, William Johnstone, Tony Barrett
An old prospector named Hiram finally strikes it rich. Britt uses his guns in a gunfight (which despite the name of the series, was a very rare occurance), and promptly gets shot at the assay office during a holdup.
540117 18 The Silver Buckle James Stewart, Forrest Lewis, William Conrad
A trip through a mountain pass with two strange companions...with a strange purpose.
540124 19 Helen Bricker James Stewart, Lillian Buyeff, Will Wright, Parley Baer, Herb Vigran
Helen Bricker is ostracized by the town because of her outlaw husband. A mob plans to burn her out after her husband is hanged.
540131 20 Trail To Sunset James Stewart, Howard McNear, Robert Griffin, Forrest Lewis
Britt shoots Ace Tressler when Ace tries to steal Britt's horse. Britt promises him that he'll get medical treatment for Ace and not let him get lynched.
540207 21 Apron Faced Sorrel James Stewart, William Johnstone, Bert Holland, John Wald
Clay Fanton, a young boy from the east, comes west to learn ranch life. It appears that he's beaten one of the ranch horses.
540214 22 Quiet City James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Will Wright, Lamont Johnson
The son of the sheriff of Quiet City is leaving town, refusing to follow in his father's footsteps. A shoot-out with a killer proves they both have the right idea.
540221 23 Battle At Tower Rock James Stewart
Britt comes to Tower Rock to visit the fair and finds himself the judge of the preserves competition. He must decide how to judge between two feuding sisters.
540307 24 Cheyenne Express James Stewart, Herb Vigran, Frank Gerstle, Paul Richards, Barney Phillips
Wilbur English, the man who shot Floyd Winters, needs protection from Winters' brother.
540314 25 Thicker Than Water James Stewart, Shirley Mitchell, Robert Griffin, Dick Beals, Barney Phillips
A no-good gambler comes to town to see his son after twelve years. There have been some surprising changes...in both of them!
540321 26 Duel At Lockwood James Stewart, Howard McNear, Elvia Allman, Sam Edwards, Will Wright, Bert Holland
Wes Singer is determined to get into a gunfight with the Six-Shooter, despite the fact that they've never met. Britt has a surprising conversation with Wes' grandmother.
540401 27 Aunt Emma James Stewart, Eleanor Audley, William Johnstone
Britt's Aunt Emma moves into town and proceeds to change his life all around.
540408 28 General Gillford's Widow James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Parley Baer, Robert Griffin
The widow of General Guilford insists her husband is still alive, but no one believes her. They should!
Britt treads the boards in the service of the bard for P. T. Barnum himself.
531220 14 Britt Ponset's Christmas Carol James Stewart, Dick Beals, Howard McNear, Will Wright, Eleanor Audley, Tyler McVey
The story of "A Christmas Carol" is retold with a western motif.
531227 15 Cora Plummer Quincy James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Jean Tatum, Parley Baer
Cora Plummer had remarried soon after her husband died. Her son is convinced his step-father is after the family ranch and money.
540103 16 A Friend In Need James Stewart, William Johnstone, Howard McNear
Britt meets a killer in a narrow canyon who tells a very believable story. Hal Gibney explains that the program's theme is called, "Highland Lament" and is not available on record.
540110 17 Hiram's Goldstrike James Stewart, Howard McNear, Herb Vigran, Barney Phillips, William Johnstone, Tony Barrett
An old prospector named Hiram finally strikes it rich. Britt uses his guns in a gunfight (which despite the name of the series, was a very rare occurance), and promptly gets shot at the assay office during a holdup.
540117 18 The Silver Buckle James Stewart, Forrest Lewis, William Conrad
A trip through a mountain pass with two strange companions...with a strange purpose.
540124 19 Helen Bricker James Stewart, Lillian Buyeff, Will Wright, Parley Baer, Herb Vigran
Helen Bricker is ostracized by the town because of her outlaw husband. A mob plans to burn her out after her husband is hanged.
540131 20 Trail To Sunset James Stewart, Howard McNear, Robert Griffin, Forrest Lewis
Britt shoots Ace Tressler when Ace tries to steal Britt's horse. Britt promises him that he'll get medical treatment for Ace and not let him get lynched.
Ponset's Horse Was Named "Scar."
540207 21 Apron Faced Sorrel James Stewart, William Johnstone, Bert Holland, John Wald
Clay Fanton, a young boy from the east, comes west to learn ranch life. It appears that he's beaten one of the ranch horses.
540214 22 Quiet City James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Will Wright, Lamont Johnson
The son of the sheriff of Quiet City is leaving town, refusing to follow in his father's footsteps. A shoot-out with a killer proves they both have the right idea.
540221 23 Battle At Tower Rock James Stewart
Britt comes to Tower Rock to visit the fair and finds himself the judge of the preserves competition. He must decide how to judge between two feuding sisters.
540307 24 Cheyenne Express James Stewart, Herb Vigran, Frank Gerstle, Paul Richards, Barney Phillips
Wilbur English, the man who shot Floyd Winters, needs protection from Winters' brother.
540314 25 Thicker Than Water James Stewart, Shirley Mitchell, Robert Griffin, Dick Beals, Barney Phillips
A no-good gambler comes to town to see his son after twelve years. There have been some surprising changes...in both of them!
540321 26 Duel At Lockwood James Stewart, Howard McNear, Elvia Allman, Sam Edwards, Will Wright, Bert Holland
Wes Singer is determined to get into a gunfight with the Six-Shooter, despite the fact that they've never met. Britt has a surprising conversation with Wes' grandmother.
540401 27 Aunt Emma James Stewart, Eleanor Audley, William Johnstone
Britt's Aunt Emma moves into town and proceeds to change his life all around.
540408 28 General Gillford's Widow James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Parley Baer, Robert Griffin
The widow of General Guilford insists her husband is still alive, but no one believes her. They should!
SIX SHOOTER HAT
Part 3
540415 29 Crisis At Easter Creek James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Robert Griffin
The Six-Shooter is asked to raise money for a new church organ. He asks the notorious outlaw Red-Eye Kirk to help him!
540422 30 Johnny Springer James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Barney Phillips, Parley Baer
Clerk Sid Tucker has been shot, and identifies Johnny Stringer as the killer. The trail leads to the cabin of a beautiful senorita.
540429 31 Revenge At Harness Creek James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Eleanor Audley, Forrest Lewis
Lex Roby has been shot and killed. Adam Roby is suspected of the crime and will surrender to the Six-Shooter, but not to Cash Petrie (the sheriff), who might do something rash.
540506 32 Anna Norquest James Stewart, Lillian Buyeff, Lou Merrill, Harry Bartell, William Johnstone
A good story about a mail-order bride from Sweden who arrives to find her pen-pal groom about to be hanged for murder. Harry Bartell is billed as Harry "Killer" Bartell.
540513 33 The Double Seven James Stewart, Gerald Mohr
The classic rancher vs. farmer confrontation with a surprise ending at the Double Seven Ranch.
540520 34 The Shooting Of Wyatt King James Stewart, William Johnstone, Herb Vigran, Barney Phillips, Junius Matthews
Who shot the bank robber named Wyatt King? He was also known as, "The Wyoming Kid." Was it the Six-Shooter?
540527 35 Blood Relations James Stewart, Barbara Eiler, Sam Edwards, Herb Ellis
The brother of Jud Coffin is courting Viola Wilcox, George's sister. George is violently opposed to the idea of "blood relations," and there's going to be trouble.
540603 36 Silver Threads James Stewart, Ben Wright, Barney Phillips
A good story about a murder and a tune sung by a guitar strumming cowboy.
540610 37 The New Sheriff James Stewart, Carleton Young
The Six-Shooter supervises the town election and finds himself elected sheriff...and mayor!
540617 38 When The Shoe Doesn't Fit James Stewart, Sam Edwards, William Johnstone, Barbara Eiler
Britt Ponset takes Cinderella to the ball...and gets her home by midnight too!
540624 39 Myra Barker James Stewart, Parley Baer, Virginia Gregg
The Six-Shooter proposes marriage. A well written show, the last show of the series.
Synopsis from "The Radio Gold Index."
The Six-Shooter is asked to raise money for a new church organ. He asks the notorious outlaw Red-Eye Kirk to help him!
540422 30 Johnny Springer James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Barney Phillips, Parley Baer
Clerk Sid Tucker has been shot, and identifies Johnny Stringer as the killer. The trail leads to the cabin of a beautiful senorita.
540429 31 Revenge At Harness Creek James Stewart, Virginia Gregg, Eleanor Audley, Forrest Lewis
Lex Roby has been shot and killed. Adam Roby is suspected of the crime and will surrender to the Six-Shooter, but not to Cash Petrie (the sheriff), who might do something rash.
540506 32 Anna Norquest James Stewart, Lillian Buyeff, Lou Merrill, Harry Bartell, William Johnstone
A good story about a mail-order bride from Sweden who arrives to find her pen-pal groom about to be hanged for murder. Harry Bartell is billed as Harry "Killer" Bartell.
540513 33 The Double Seven James Stewart, Gerald Mohr
The classic rancher vs. farmer confrontation with a surprise ending at the Double Seven Ranch.
540520 34 The Shooting Of Wyatt King James Stewart, William Johnstone, Herb Vigran, Barney Phillips, Junius Matthews
Who shot the bank robber named Wyatt King? He was also known as, "The Wyoming Kid." Was it the Six-Shooter?
540527 35 Blood Relations James Stewart, Barbara Eiler, Sam Edwards, Herb Ellis
The brother of Jud Coffin is courting Viola Wilcox, George's sister. George is violently opposed to the idea of "blood relations," and there's going to be trouble.
540603 36 Silver Threads James Stewart, Ben Wright, Barney Phillips
A good story about a murder and a tune sung by a guitar strumming cowboy.
540610 37 The New Sheriff James Stewart, Carleton Young
The Six-Shooter supervises the town election and finds himself elected sheriff...and mayor!
540617 38 When The Shoe Doesn't Fit James Stewart, Sam Edwards, William Johnstone, Barbara Eiler
Britt Ponset takes Cinderella to the ball...and gets her home by midnight too!
540624 39 Myra Barker James Stewart, Parley Baer, Virginia Gregg
The Six-Shooter proposes marriage. A well written show, the last show of the series.
Synopsis from "The Radio Gold Index."
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gypsyman27
Jul 4, 2011 @ 7:07 pm | delete
- I knew that Jimmy Stewart had done some radio, my grandmother told me. This is obviously a labor of love for you, and an interesting one. I like the lens, along with your others. See you around the galaxy...
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- I always really liked Jimmy Stewart, but didn't realize he did radio as well. I guess most of the stars from that era did.
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- I had no idea that Jimmy Stewart was in radio drama. Wow
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- I love James Stewart. I need to talk to hubby and see if he would be interested in some of these.
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- It's so hard to picture him this way too, watching Its A Wonderful Life every year. He pulls it off though! Great lens, as usual ~ keep 'em comin' :)
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- Your lenses are always so imaginative and interesting. The layout of this one is particularly pleasing. I cannot BELIEVE that someone on Squidoo gave you one star for anything you create. I'm sorry to hear that.
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