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The Six Shooter

The Six Shooter

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"The Six Shooter" was a classic American Old-Time Radio Western series that starred the legendary actor James Stewart.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Plot: The show followed the adventures of Britt Ponset, a "Texas plainsman" and drifter who roamed the Western territories. While easy-going, Ponset was also a skilled gunfighter who often found himself blundering into other people's troubles, righting wrongs, catching bad guys, and helping those in need. The show blended elements of action, suspense, and humor, often leaning more towards light comedy than straight action. Britt Ponset was the only recurring character, along with his horse, Scar.
  • Star: James Stewart, one of Hollywood's most beloved actors, played the lead role of Britt Ponset. His laid-back, folksy portrayal made Britt a very likable hero on radio. Stewart's use of whispered narration during tense scenes was a trademark of the show, adding to the drama.
  • Run: The series premiered on NBC on September 20, 1953, and unfortunately only lasted for one season, concluding on June 24, 1954. A total of 39 episodes were produced.
  • Creator and Writer: Frank Burt created the show and wrote many of the episodes. His scripts were diverse, sometimes featuring traditional Western adventures and other times delving into more comedic or even literary themes (e.g., a Western version of Cinderella or a Christmas Carol adaptation).
  • Critical Reception: "The Six Shooter" is widely considered one of the best-produced and acted Westerns of the Old-Time Radio era. Despite its high quality and Stewart's star power, it suffered from a lack of consistent sponsorship, which ultimately led to its cancellation. Many fans and critics praise Stewart's performance and the show's engaging stories and high production values.
  • Legacy: The show left a lasting impression on Old-Time Radio enthusiasts. Some of its scripts were later reworked for the television series "The Restless Gun," starring John Payne, where Britt Ponset was renamed Vint Bonner. Stewart himself reprised the Britt Ponset character (or a similar one) in a couple of television anthology episodes after "The Six Shooter" ended.


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Episodes
  • 1954-03-14 Ep 25 Thicker Than Water

    1954-03-14 Ep 25 Thicker Than Water
    Jun 24 2024

    The Six Shooter is a United States western old-time radio program starring James Stewart as a gunfighter. It was created by Frank Burt, who also wrote many of the episodes, and lasted only one season of thirty-nine episodes on NBC (Sept. 20, 1953–June 24, 1954). Initially, it was broadcast on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time, through October 11. Then it was heard at 8:30 p.m. for three weeks. Finally, on November 8, 1953, through March 21, 1954, it was broadcast Sundays at 8 p.m. Beginning April 1, 1954, through the final episode it was on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. One old-time radio directory called the program "a last, desperate effort by a radio network (NBC) to maintain interest in adventure drama by employing a major Hollywood movie star in the leading role."


    Stewart starred as Britt Ponset, a drifting cowboy in the final years of the wild west. Episodes ranged from straight western drama to whimsical comedy. A trademark of the show was Stewart's use of whispered narration during tense scenes that created a heightened sense of drama and relief when the situation was resolved.


    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio


    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/


    Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon


    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-six-shooter/donations
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    30 mins
  • 1954-03-07 Ep 24 Cheyenne Express

    1954-03-07 Ep 24 Cheyenne Express
    Jun 24 2024

    The Six Shooter is a United States western old-time radio program starring James Stewart as a gunfighter. It was created by Frank Burt, who also wrote many of the episodes, and lasted only one season of thirty-nine episodes on NBC (Sept. 20, 1953–June 24, 1954). Initially, it was broadcast on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time, through October 11. Then it was heard at 8:30 p.m. for three weeks. Finally, on November 8, 1953, through March 21, 1954, it was broadcast Sundays at 8 p.m. Beginning April 1, 1954, through the final episode it was on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. One old-time radio directory called the program "a last, desperate effort by a radio network (NBC) to maintain interest in adventure drama by employing a major Hollywood movie star in the leading role."


    Stewart starred as Britt Ponset, a drifting cowboy in the final years of the wild west. Episodes ranged from straight western drama to whimsical comedy. A trademark of the show was Stewart's use of whispered narration during tense scenes that created a heightened sense of drama and relief when the situation was resolved.


    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio


    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/


    Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon


    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-six-shooter/donations
    Show more Show less
    29 mins
  • 1954-02-21 Ep 23 Battle At Tower Rock

    1954-02-21 Ep 23 Battle At Tower Rock
    Jun 24 2024

    The Six Shooter is a United States western old-time radio program starring James Stewart as a gunfighter. It was created by Frank Burt, who also wrote many of the episodes, and lasted only one season of thirty-nine episodes on NBC (Sept. 20, 1953–June 24, 1954). Initially, it was broadcast on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time, through October 11. Then it was heard at 8:30 p.m. for three weeks. Finally, on November 8, 1953, through March 21, 1954, it was broadcast Sundays at 8 p.m. Beginning April 1, 1954, through the final episode it was on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. One old-time radio directory called the program "a last, desperate effort by a radio network (NBC) to maintain interest in adventure drama by employing a major Hollywood movie star in the leading role."


    Stewart starred as Britt Ponset, a drifting cowboy in the final years of the wild west. Episodes ranged from straight western drama to whimsical comedy. A trademark of the show was Stewart's use of whispered narration during tense scenes that created a heightened sense of drama and relief when the situation was resolved.


    Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio


    Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/


    Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon


    Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-six-shooter/donations
    Show more Show less
    27 mins
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