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1953–1954

The Six Shooter

50 surviving broadcasts held in the archive

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Source collection: OTRR_The_Six_Shooter_Singles

The surviving run

Transmission

15 July

No. 1

1953

The Six Shooter

Audition Program

Running time

23 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

20 September

No. 2

1953

The Six Shooter

Jenny

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

27 September

No. 3

1953

The Six Shooter

The Coward

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

4 October

No. 4

1953

The Six Shooter

The Stampede

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

11 October

No. 5

1953

The Six Shooter

Silver Annie

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

18 October

No. 6

1953

The Six Shooter

Rink Larkin

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

25 October

No. 7

1953

The Six Shooter

Red Lawson's Revenge

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

1 November

No. 8

1953

The Six Shooter

Ben Scofield

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

8 November

No. 9

1953

The Six Shooter

The Capture Of Stacy Gault

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

15 November

No. 10

1953

The Six Shooter

Escape From Smoke Falls

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

22 November

No. 11

1953

The Six Shooter

Gabriel Starbuck

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

29 November

No. 12

1953

The Six Shooter

Sheriff Billy

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

6 December

No. 13

1953

The Six Shooter

A Pressing Engagement

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

13 December

No. 14

1953

The Six Shooter

More Than Kin

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

20 December

No. 15

1953

The Six Shooter

Britt Poncett's Christmas Carol

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

20 December

No. 16

1953

The Six Shooter

Britt Poncett's Christmas Caro

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

27 December

No. 17

1953

The Six Shooter

Cora Plummer Quincy

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

3 January

No. 18

1954

The Six Shooter

A Friend In Need

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

10 January

No. 19

1954

The Six Shooter

Hiram's Goldstrike

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

17 January

No. 20

1954

The Six Shooter

The Silver Buckle

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

17 January

No. 21

1954

The Six Shooter

The Silver Buckle

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

24 January

No. 22

1954

The Six Shooter

Helen Bricker

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

24 January

No. 23

1954

The Six Shooter

Helen Bricker

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

31 January

No. 24

1954

The Six Shooter

Trail To Sunset

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

31 January

No. 25

1954

The Six Shooter

Trail To Sunset

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

7 February

No. 26

1954

The Six Shooter

Apron Faced Sorrel

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

14 February

No. 27

1954

The Six Shooter

Quiet City

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

21 February

No. 28

1954

The Six Shooter

Battle At Tower Rock

Running time

26 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

7 March

No. 29

1954

The Six Shooter

Cheyenne Express

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

14 March

No. 30

1954

The Six Shooter

Thicker Than Water

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

21 March

No. 31

1954

The Six Shooter

Duel At Lockwood

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

1 April

No. 32

1954

The Six Shooter

Aunt Emma

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

8 April

No. 33

1954

The Six Shooter

General Guilford's Widow

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

15 April

No. 34

1954

The Six Shooter

Crisis At Easter Creek

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

22 April

No. 35

1954

The Six Shooter

Johnny Springer

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

22 April

No. 36

1954

The Six Shooter

Johnny Springer

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

22 April

No. 37

1954

The Six Shooter

Johnny Stringer

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

29 April

No. 38

1954

The Six Shooter

Revenge at Harness Creek

Running time

30 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

6 May

No. 39

1954

The Six Shooter

Anna Norquist

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

13 May

No. 40

1954

The Six Shooter

The Double Seven

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

20 May

No. 41

1954

The Six Shooter

The Shooting Of Wyatt King

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

27 May

No. 42

1954

The Six Shooter

Blood Relations

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

3 June

No. 43

1954

The Six Shooter

Silver Threads

Running time

29 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

10 June

No. 44

1954

The Six Shooter

The New Sheriff

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

17 June

No. 45

1954

The Six Shooter

When The Shoe Doesn't Fit

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

24 June

No. 46

1954

The Six Shooter

Myra Barker

Running time

28 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

No date recorded at source

No. 47

The Six Shooter

Old Time Radio Researchers Introduction

Running time

3 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

No date recorded at source

No. 48

The Six Shooter

01 The Six Shooter Intro

Running time

2 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

No date recorded at source

No. 49

The Six Shooter

02 Jimmy Stewart Biography

Running time

4 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.

Transmission

No date recorded at source

No. 50

The Six Shooter

03 The Six Shooter on Hollywood Star Playhouse

Running time

2 min

The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt.