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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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 Return Engagement – Have Gun Will Travel (01-03-60) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:58

Original Air Date: January 03, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Special Guests:• Lynn Allen• Harry Bartell• Lawrence Dobkin• Sam Edwards Writer:• Ann Dowd Producer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 About Face – Have Gun Will Travel (12-27-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:51

Original Air Date: December 27, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Special Guest:• Edgar Barrier Writer:• Ann Dowd Producer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Ranse Carnival – Have Gun Will Travel (12-20-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:52

Original Air Date: December 20, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Special Guests:• Lillian Buyeff• Jack Moyles• Dick Beals• Ralph Moody• Vic Perrin Producer/Writer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Out Of Evil – Have Gun Will Travel (12-13-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:07

Original Air Date: December 13, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)Special Guests:• Lynn Allen• Joseph Kearns• Walter Stocker• Virginia ChristineProducer/Writer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Mistaken Identity – Have Gun Will Travel (12-06-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:58

Original Air Date: December 06, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Walter Stocker• Vic PerrinWriter:• Ann DowdProducer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Bitter Vengeance – Have Gun Will Travel (11-29-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:53

Original Air Date: November 29, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg Writer:• Ann Dowd Producer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Fair Fugitive – Have Gun Will Travel (11-22-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:06

Original Air Date: November 22, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Special Guests:• Harry Bartell• Don Diamond• Lillian Buyeff Writer:• Ann Dowd Producer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Landfall – Have Gun Will Travel (11-15-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:31

Original Air Date: November 08, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • John Dehner (Paladin) • Ben Wright (Heyboy) • Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Assignment In Stones Crossing – Have Gun Will Travel (11-08-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:32

Original Air Date: November 08, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • John Dehner (Paladin) • Ben Wright (Heyboy) • Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Wedding Day – Have Gun Will Travel (11-01-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:58

Original Air Date: November 01, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • John Dehner (Paladin) • Ben Wright (Heyboy) • Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 When In Rome – Have Gun Will Travel (10-25-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:01

Original Air Date: October 25, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • John Dehner (Paladin) • Ben Wright (Heyboy) • Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Brother Lost – Have Gun Will Travel (10-18-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:09

Original Air Date: October 18, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • John Dehner (Paladin) • Ben Wright (Heyboy) • Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Stopover In Tombstone – Have Gun Will Travel (10-11-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:02

Original Air Date: October 11, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • John Dehner (Paladin) • Ben Wright (Heyboy) • Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 The Contessa – Have Gun Will Travel (10-04-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:01

Original Air Date: October 04, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • John Dehner (Paladin) • Ben Wright (Heyboy) • Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

 Like Father – Have Gun Will Travel (09-27-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:03

Original Air Date: September 27, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • John Dehner (Paladin) • Ben Wright (Heyboy) • Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

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