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The Six Shooter | Old Time Radio

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The Six Shooter | Old Time Radio brings you classic Western adventure and frontier drama from the golden age of radio, following Britt Ponset, a drifting cowboy whose travels lead him into dangerous conflicts, troubled towns, outlaws, and stories of justice across the Old West. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring James Stewart as

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The Six Shooter - "A Pressing Engagement" (Old Time...

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2026/09/07

Old Time Retro Radio presents The Six Shooter, “A Pressing Engagement,” originally broadcast on December 6, 1953. This is episode 12 of the NBC Western series starring James Stewart as drifting plainsman Britt Ponset.Britt arrives in Powder Creek to settle a cattle transaction, only to find the town buzzing with congratulations for an engagement he knows nothing about. As gossip spreads through the Powder Creek Press and beyond, Britt tries to learn how his name became tied to Helen Flint’s. Written

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29:42

The Six Shooter - "Red Lawson's Revenge" (Old Time...

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2026/09/06

The Six Shooter, “Red Lawson’s Revenge” (episode 6), originally broadcast October 25, 1953. James Stewart stars as drifting gunman Britt Ponset in this NBC Western, written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Jack Johnstone.Riding toward Walnut Creek to visit old friends Dan and Mary Mayler and their infant son, Britt encounters Red Lawson, a man driven by a long-standing grievance. With Lawson headed for the Mayler home, Britt races to warn his friends before the threat reaches them.Old Time Retro

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30:49

The Six Shooter - "Duel at Lockwood" (Old Time Radio,...

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2026/09/05

The Six Shooter, “Duel at Lockwood” (episode 26), originally broadcast on March 21, 1954. James Stewart stars as Britt Ponset in this NBC western, written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.In Lockwood, a young would-be gunman named Wes Singer is determined to make a name for himself by challenging the famed Britt Ponset. Britt wants no part of a showdown, while Sheriff Ben Hittelman struggles to keep the peace. Bert Holland and Will Wright co-star.Old Time Retro Radio presents the

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29:19

The Six Shooter - "Rink Larkin" (Old Time Radio, 1953)

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2026/09/04

The Six Shooter, “Rink Larkin,” originally broadcast October 18, 1953, is episode 5 of the NBC Radio Network western drama. James Stewart stars as wandering Texas plainsman Britt Ponset in this Frank Burt script, produced and directed by Jack Johnstone.On the trail toward Petersville, Britt discovers that eleven-year-old runaway Rink Larkin has been following him in search of the father he barely knows. When troubling news tests the boy’s resolve, Britt must help guide a grief-stricken youngster

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30:41

The Six Shooter - "Crisis at Easter Creek" (Old Time...

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2026/09/02

The Six Shooter presents “Crisis at Easter Creek,” episode 29, originally broadcast on NBC on April 15, 1954. James Stewart stars as wandering gunman Britt Ponset, with William Conrad as Red-Eye Kirk; the script was written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.As Easter approaches, the church choir in the frontier town of Easter Creek hopes to acquire an organ for its service, but the congregation has little money to spare. Asked to help raise the needed funds, Britt finds himself drawn into

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30:29

The Six Shooter - "General Guilford's Widow" (Old...

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2026/09/01

The Six Shooter presents “General Guilford’s Widow,” originally broadcast on NBC on April 8, 1954. Episode 28 of the series stars James Stewart as wandering cowboy Britt Ponset and was written by Frank Burt.When Britt arrives in an unnamed frontier town, he finds Hannah Guilford insisting that her husband, General Guilford, is still alive. With the town unsettled by ghostly rumors surrounding the general’s supposed death, Britt looks beyond the legend in this mystery-tinged Western. Virginia Gregg,

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30:48

The Six Shooter - "The Shooting of Wyatt King" (Old...

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2026/08/31

The Six Shooter, “The Shooting of Wyatt King,” originally broadcast May 20, 1954, is episode 34 of the series. James Stewart stars as wandering gunman Britt Ponset in this NBC Western, written by Frank Burt and produced and directed by Jack Johnstone.In Copper Springs, news spreads that notorious outlaw Wyatt King—the Wyoming Kid—has been shot and captured, and the townspeople quickly give Britt Ponset the credit. Britt denies having anything to do with it, but when the story continues to grow, he

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29:00

The Six Shooter - "More Than Kin" (Old Time Radio, 1953)

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2026/08/30

The Six Shooter presents “More Than Kin,” episode 13, originally broadcast on NBC on December 13, 1953. James Stewart stars as drifting troubleshooter Britt Ponset in this Frank Burt script, produced and directed by Jack Johnstone.In the gold-strike boomtown of Virtue City, Britt encounters old friends from a Shakespearean acting troupe whose performances have met with a rough frontier reception. When P. T. Barnum becomes interested in their show, Britt lends a hand in this unusually lighthearted

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29:29

The Six Shooter - "The Silver Buckle" (Old Time...

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2026/08/29

The Six Shooter, “The Silver Buckle,” originally broadcast on NBC on January 17, 1954. Episode 18 of James Stewart’s Western series stars Stewart as drifting trouble-shooter Britt Ponset and was written by Frank Burt.After two masked outlaws rob the Cheyenne train and make off with cash and a silver belt buckle, Britt joins the Springer brothers on the trail through a rugged mountain pass. Their account of the robbery soon gives him reason to watch the men—and the story—more closely.Old Time Retro

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30:28

The Six Shooter - "Hiram's Gold Strike" (Old Time...

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2026/08/28

The Six Shooter, “Hiram’s Gold Strike,” originally broadcast on NBC on January 10, 1954. This is episode 17 of James Stewart’s 39-episode radio western series, starring Stewart as wandering gunman Britt Ponset.When elderly prospector Hiram makes a promising gold discovery, he asks Britt to accompany him to the assay office. What begins as a simple errand turns tense when sudden fortune attracts unwanted attention. Howard McNear co-stars as Hiram in this Frank Burt script, produced and directed by

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29:35

The Six Shooter - "Cora Plummer Quincy" (Old Time...

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2026/08/27

The Six Shooter presents “Cora Plummer Quincy,” originally broadcast on NBC on December 27, 1953. This is episode 15 of the series, starring James Stewart as wandering cowboy Britt Ponset.Seeking shelter from a hard rain in Petersville, Britt becomes involved in the uneasy aftermath of Cora Plummer’s remarriage. Her son Calvin distrusts new stepfather Oliver Quincy and fears his interest in the Plummer ranch may not be entirely heartfelt. Written by Frank Burt and produced and directed by Jack

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29:54

The Six Shooter - "Escape from Smoke Falls" (Old Time...

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2026/08/26

Old Time Retro Radio presents The Six Shooter, “Escape from Smoke Falls,” originally broadcast on November 15, 1953. This is episode 9 of James Stewart’s Western radio series.Britt Ponset arrives in Smoke Falls for a Lady’s Aid Society dance, where a box-supper bidding rivalry is already stirring trouble. When an escaped killer changes the mood of the evening, Britt and a reluctant companion head into the surrounding country on a dangerous trail. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone,

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29:08

The Six Shooter - "A Friend in Need" (Old Time Radio,...

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2026/08/25

The Six Shooter, “A Friend in Need,” originally broadcast January 3, 1954, is episode 16 of the NBC Western series starring James Stewart as drifter Britt Ponset. Written by series creator Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone, the episode also features Frank Gerstle as Art Hemper.In a narrow canyon, Britt encounters Art Hemper, a man wanted for murder who claims he is innocent and plans to surrender to Sheriff Vale at Squirrel Rock. As Britt agrees to listen, the approaching sheriff’s posse

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30:52

The Six Shooter - "Johnny Stringer" (Old Time Radio,...

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2026/08/24

The Six Shooter, “Johnny Stringer” (episode 30), originally broadcast on NBC on April 22, 1954. James Stewart stars as drifting troubleshooter Britt Ponset in this Frank Burt script, directed by Jack Johnstone.After a hotel robbery and killing, Britt and Sheriff Sam follow Johnny Stringer’s trail to the isolated cabin of Maria Gonzalez Mendez, who cannot accept that the man she loves may be an outlaw. Virginia Gregg co-stars as Maria, with Harry Bartell as Stringer.Old Time Retro Radio presents the

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The Six Shooter - "Johnny Springer" (Old Time Radio,...

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2026/08/23

The Six Shooter, “Johnny Springer,” originally broadcast April 22, 1954, is episode 30 of NBC’s western series starring James Stewart as drifting gunfighter Britt Ponset. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone, the episode also features Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Parley Baer, and Barney Phillips.After a violent robbery at a frontier hotel, Britt and the local sheriff follow Johnny Springer’s trail into the western country. Their pursuit reaches the cabin of a young Spanish woman

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29:25

The Six Shooter - "Quiet City" (Old Time Radio, 1954)

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2026/08/22

The Six Shooter, “Quiet City,” originally broadcast February 14, 1954, is episode 22 of the NBC Western series. James Stewart stars as drifting troubleshooter Britt Ponset.Britt rides into a growing Western town where a sheriff and his son disagree over the future of justice: the badge-and-gun traditions of the frontier or education and the formal legal profession. When a shooting unsettles Quiet City, both the family and the town face a defining moment. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack

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29:32

The Six Shooter - "The Capture of Stacy Gault" (Old...

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2026/08/21

The Six Shooter presents “The Capture of Stacy Gault,” originally broadcast on NBC on November 8, 1953. This is episode 8 of the regular series, starring James Stewart as drifting Western hero Britt Ponset.Riding toward White River, Britt stops in Elkpoint just as rumors spread that outlaw Stacy Gault plans to rob the local bank. When a lone stranger asks for a room at Ma’s boarding house, the frightened townsfolk are quick to suspect the worst. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone,

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29:42

The Six Shooter - "Myra Barker" (Old Time Radio, 1954)

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2026/08/20

The Six Shooter, “Myra Barker” (episode 39), originally broadcast June 24, 1954. In the final episode of NBC Radio’s 39-show run, James Stewart stars as wandering plainsman Britt Ponset.When Britt’s usually selective horse, Scar, takes an unexpected liking to Eastern visitor Myra Barker, a chance meeting becomes a personal crossroads. Virginia Gregg co-stars as Myra in this Frank Burt story, directed and produced by Jack Johnstone.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly

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29:51

The Six Shooter - "When the Shoe Doesn't Fit" (Old...

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2026/08/19

The Six Shooter, “When the Shoe Doesn’t Fit,” originally broadcast June 17, 1954, is episode 38. James Stewart stars as drifter Britt Ponset in this NBC sustaining broadcast, written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.Britt and a traveling merchant become caught up in the troubles of Cindy Lou Ames, a young woman badly treated in the Ames household. A frontier square dance offers an unexpected chance to change her fortunes in this lighthearted Western take on the Cinderella story,

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30:18

The Six Shooter - "The Coward" (Old Time Radio, 1953)

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2026/08/18

The Six Shooter, “The Coward,” originally broadcast September 27, 1953, is episode 2 of James Stewart’s NBC Western series. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone, the episode finds Britt Ponset in Temple City.Britt becomes involved with Will Fetter, a rancher branded a coward for refusing to carry a gun, and Will’s wife, Sarah. As local operator Noah Temple pressures the Fetters to leave their ranch, Britt must weigh the difference between fear and the courage to keep the peace.Old

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