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Have Gun Will Travel - OTRWesterns.com

Summary: Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter played by John Dehner on radio, who preferred to settle problems without violence, yet, when forced to fight, excelled. Paladin lived in the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, where he dressed in semi-formal wear, ate gourmet food, and attended opera. In fact, many who initially met him mistook him for a dandy from the East. When working, he dressed in black, used calling cards and wore a holster which carried characteristic chess knight emblems, and carried a derringer under his belt. The knight symbol is of course in reference to his name — possibly a nickname or working name — and his occupation as a champion-for-hire. The theme song of the series refers to him as “a knight without armor.” In addition, Paladin drew a parallel between his methods and the chess piece’s movement: “It’s a chess piece, the most versatile on the board. It can move in eight different directions, over obstacles, and it’s always unexpected.” Paladin was a former Army officer and a graduate of West Point. He was a polyglot, capable of speaking any foreign tongue required by the plot. He also had a thorough knowledge of ancient history and classical literature, and he exhibited a strong passion for legal principles and the rule of law.

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 Blind Courage – Have Gun Will Travel (05-31-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:44

Original Air Date: May 31, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Jack Moyles• Tracy Roberts• Sam Edwards• Barbara EilerWriters:• Tom HanleyProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 In An Evil Time – Have Gun Will Travel (05-24-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:40

Original Air Date: May 24, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guest:• Joseph Kearns• Harry BartellWriter:• Shimon Wincelberg• Ann DowdProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Lady Kane the Silver Queen – Have Gun Will Travel (05-17-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:57

Original Air Date: May 17, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Lynn Allen• Joseph Kearns• Harry Bartell• James NusserWriters:• Albert AleyProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 The Statue of San Sabastian – Have Gun Will Travel (05-10-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:03

Original Air Date: May 10, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Don Diamond• James Nusser• Dick Beals• Perry CookWriters:• Albert AleyProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Gun Shy – Have Gun Will Travel (05-03-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:33

Original Air Date: May 03, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Jeanette Nolan• Richard Crenna• Barbara Eiler• Vic Perrin• Barney PhillipsWriter:• Frank Hursley• Doris HursleyProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 The Gunsmith – Have Gun Will Travel (04-26-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:06

Original Air Date: April 26, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Ralph Moody (The Sheriff)• Lawrence Dobkin (Doby)Writers:• Ray KemperProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Birds of A Feather – Have Gun Will Travel (04-19-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:04

Original Air Date: April 19, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Joseph Kearns• James NusserWriters:• Ann DowdProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 The Colonel and the Lady – Have Gun Will Travel (04-12-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:21

Original Air Date: April 12, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Jack Moyles• Lawrence Dobkin• Virginia Gregg• Eve McVeagh• Lillian Buyeff• Frank GerstleWriters:• John DawsonProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Maggie Obanyon – Have Gun Will Travel (04-05-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:20

Original Air Date: April 05, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Lynn Allen• Harry Bartell• Barney Phillips• Virginia GreggWriter:• Gene Roddenberry• John DawsonProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Sense of Justice – Have Gun Will Travel (03-29-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:39

Original Air Date: March 29, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Lynn Allen• Harry Bartell• Virginia Gregg• Barney Phillips• Richard PerkinsWriters:• John DawsonProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Five Books of Owen Deaver – Have Gun Will Travel (03-22-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:38

Original Air Date: March 22, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Paul Dubov• Helen Kleeb• Ken Lynch• Jess Kirkpatrick• Sam EdwardsWriters:• Sam RolfeProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Death Of a Young Gunfighter – Have Gun Will Travel (03-15-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:41

Original Air Date: March 15, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Harry Bartell• Lillian Buyeff• Clarke Gordon• Lawrence Dobkin• Barney PhillipsCreators:• Herb Meadow• Sam RolfeWriters:• Julian Fink• Marian ClarkProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Monster On Moon Ridge – Have Gun Will Travel (03-08-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:32

Original Air Date: March 08, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Virginia Christine• Jess Kirkpatrick• Jeanne BatesCreators:• Herb Meadow• Sam RolfeWriters:• Gene Roddenberry• John DawsonProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Heyboys Revenge – Have Gun Will Travel (03-01-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:45

Original Air Date: March 01, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Edgar Barrier• Paul Dubov• Lou Krugman• Joseph KearnsCreators:• Herb Meadow• Sam RolfeWriters:• Albert Aley• Frank MichaelProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Winchester Quarantine – Have Gun Will Travel (02-22-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:12

Original Air Date: February 22, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell• Lillian Buyeff• Joseph Kearns• Edgar Barrier• Barney PhillipsCreators:• Herb Meadow• Sam RolfeWriters:• Ann DowdProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

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