Product ID: RHRWE
Control Number: 7815925
Red Horse Ranch 64 Episodes
Life on Red Horse Ranch (frequently known simply as Red Horse Ranch) was a highly unique and early Western serial that seamlessly blended a thrilling dramatic storyline with the traditional folk music of the Old West. Created in the mid1930s, the program followed the daily struggles and high stakes adventures of the hands working on the Red Horse Ranch. Rather than relying solely on continuous gunplay, the narrative focused heavily on ranch management, family loyalty, and protecting the land from ruthless land grabbers and cattle rustlers all punctuated by authentic cowboy melodies.
Melodic, wholesome, and pioneering, Life on Red Horse Ranch was celebrated for its innovative structure, dedicating a significant portion of its airtime to natural, campfire style musical performances that captured the romantic spirit of the open range.
The Stars
The series was uniquely cast, starring the members of The Texas Rangers, a highly popular eight piece Western musical act of the 1930s. The band members famously doubled as both the actors and the musicians for the series, bringing an unparalleled level of vocal harmony and musical chemistry to the microphone.
The central storyline focused on old Sam Carter, the proud owner fighting to save his ranch, and his lovely daughter, Rose Carter. The romantic tension of the show was driven by the ranch hand Alabam (played by one of the Rangers), whose deep affection for Rose and fierce loyalty to the Carter family made him the central hero of the dramatic segments. Comic relief was provided by characters like Arizona and the lazy but lovable cook, Cookie (played by Eddie Edwards).
Key Dates
The series was conceptualized and produced in 1935 by Arthur B. Church, the forward-thinking owner of station KMBC in Kansas City.
In a legendary feat of radio production, the entire 65episode run of the syndicated serial was recorded in a grueling four day marathon between April 2 and April 5, 1935.
The series was sponsored heavily by Socony Vacuum (the oil giant that later became Mobil), whose iconic "Flying Red Horse" logo perfectly matched the name of the program.
Distributed in a 15minute daily format, the show packed immense variety into a brief window, typically dedicating around five minutes to plot progression and the rest to classic Western songs.
Other Information
A hallmark of the show was its meticulous pacing between music and mystery. A standard episode might begin with a lighthearted bunkhouse song or a soothing night herder lullaby like "Cattle Call" (penned by Tex Owens) to bed down the cattle, only to be suddenly interrupted by the sound of mysterious gunshots, a wild rodeo competition, or a sudden stampede.
The production served as an incredible launching pad for its creators and cast. Notably, the Texas Rangers went on to become staples of the Western airwaves for years, later appearing on Gene Autry's Melody Ranch and Hawk Larabee. Today, Life on Red Horse Ranch is treasured by OTR collectors as a beautifully preserved time capsule of 1930s transcription history, representing one of the earliest and most successful experiments in merging the Western musical variety genre with serial drama.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
Suggested Retail Price: $14.99
Mice Price: $11.59
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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