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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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 Roped – Have Gun Will Travel (06-07-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:51

Original Air Date: June 07, 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) Special Guests: • Vic Perrin • Jeanne Bates • Joseph Kearns Writers: • Frank Michael Producer: • Norman MacDonnell Exit music from:...

 Landfall – Have Gun Will Travel (11-15-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:02

Landfall Original Air Date: November 15, 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) Special Guests: Barney Phillips Lou Krugman Ralph Moody Virginia Christine Writer: Tom Hanley Producer: Frank Paris

 Assignment In Stones Crossing – Have Gun Will Travel (11-08-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:48

Assignment In Stones Crossing 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) Special Guests: Harry Bartell Jack Moyles Joe Cranston Bartlett Robinson Vic Perrin Writer: Ann Dowd Producer: Frank Paris

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

Wedding Day 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) Special Guests: Parley Baer Bartlett Robinson Sam Edwards Robert Robinson Eleanor Barry Writer: Ann Dowd Producer: Frank Paris

 When In Rome – Have Gun Will Travel (10-25-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:51

When In Rome 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) Special Guests: Ralph Moody Barney Phillips Harry Bartell Olan Soulé Lurene Tuttle Producer/Writer: Frank Paris

 Brothers Lost – Have Gun Will Travel (10-18-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:17

Brothers Lost 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) Special Guests: Barbara Eiler Tim Graham Jack Moyles James Nusser Lillian Buyeff Lawrence Dobkin Writer: Ray Kemper Producer: Frank Paris

 Stopover In Tombstone – Have Gun Will Travel (10-11-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:11

Stopover In Tombstone 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) Special Guests: Bartlett Robinson Harry Bartell Joe Cranston Betty Garde Writer: Ann Dowd Producer: Frank Paris

 The Contessa – Have Gun Will Travel (10-04-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:02

The Contessa 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) Special Guests: Vic Perrin Sam Edwards Peggy Webber Writer: Ray Kemper Producer: Frank Paris

 Like Father – Have Gun Will Travel (09-27-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:32

Like Father 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) Special Guests: Anne Morrison Shirley Mitchell Ralph Moody Sam Edwards Paul Dubov Jack Moyles Writer: Tom Hanley Producer: Frank Paris

 Stardust – Have Gun Will Travel (09-20-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:38

Stardust Original Air Date: September 20, 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) Special Guests: Norma Jean Nilsson Lawrence Dobkin Tim Graham Jeanne Bates Producer/Writer: Frank Paris

 Treasure Hunt – Have Gun Will Travel (09-13-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:58

Treasure Hunt Original Air Date: September 13, 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) Special Guests: Virginia Christine Barney Phillips Joe Cranston Joel Davis Writer: Ann Dowd Producer: Frank Paris

 All That Glitters – Have Gun Will Travel (09-06-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:03

All That Glitters Original Air Date: September 06, 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) Special Guests: Vic Perrin Don Diamond Jack Edwards Joe Cranston Eleanor Barry Producer/Writer: Frank Paris

 Love Birds – Have Gun Will Travel (08-30-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:16

Love Birds Original Air Date: August 30, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Virginia Gregg Richard Perkins Jack Moyles Writer: Frank Paris Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Bonanza – Have Gun Will Travel (08-23-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:50

Bonanza Original Air Date: August 23, 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) Special Guests: Bartlett Robinson Harry Bartell James Nusser Helen Kleeb Writer: Frank Paris Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 The Lady – Have Gun Will Travel (08-16-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:41

The Lady Original Air Date: August 16, 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) Virginia Christine (Dianna Coulter) Writer: Shimon Wincelberg Producer: Frank Paris

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