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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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 Finn Alley – Have Gun Will Travel (08-09-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:02

Finn Alley Original Air Date: August 09, 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 Joseph Kernston Waldo Epperson Patti Gallagher Writer/Producer: Frank Paris

 High Wire – Have Gun Will Travel (08-02-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:45

High Wire Original Air Date: August 02, 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: Sam Edwards Lawrence Dobkin James Nusser Peggy Webber Writer: Don Brinkley Producer: Frank Paris

 The Wager – Have Gun Will Travel (07-26-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:09

The Wager Original Air Date: July 26, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lawrence Dobkin Lynn Allen Barney Phillips Vic Perrin Writers: Denis Sanders Terry Sanders Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Deliver The Body – Have Gun Will Travel (07-19-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:23

Deliver The Body Original Air Date: July 19, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Richard Crenna Harry Bartell Bartlett Robinson James Westerfield Writer: Buckley Angell Producer: Norman Macdonnell

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

Young Gun Original Air Date: July 12, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Sam Edwards Virginia Christine Vic Perrin Perry Cook Harry Bartell Writer: Albert Aley Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Comanche – Have Gun Will Travel (07-05-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:37

Comanche Original Air Date: July 05, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Sam Edwards Barbara Eiler Vic Perrin Jack Moyles Writer: Irving Wallace Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Homecoming – Have Gun Will Travel (06-28-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:16

Homecoming Original Air Date: June 28, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Harry Bartell Jack Moyles Ken Lynch Barney Phillips Lou Krugman Virginia Gregg Writer: Albert Aley Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 North Fork – Have Gun Will Travel (06-21-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:37

North Fork Original Air Date: June 21, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lou Krugman Joseph Kearns Jess Kirkpatrick Harry Bartell Vic Perrin Writer: Irving Rubine Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Bitter Wine – Have Gun Will Travel (06-14-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:43

BitterWine Original Air Date: June 14, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Blanche Hawkins Lawrence Dobkin Virginia Gregg Writer: Ken Kolb Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Roped – Have Gun Will Travel (06-07-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:57

Roped 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) Special Guests: Vic Perrin Jeanne Bates Joseph Kearns Virginia Gregg Writer: Frank Michael Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Blind Courage – Have Gun Will Travel (05-31-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:46

BlindCourage Original Air Date: May 31, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Jack Moyles (John Southerland) Tracy Roberts (Elizabeth) Sam Edwards (Douglas) Barbara Eiler

 In An Evil Time – Have Gun Will Travel (05-24-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:47

In An Evil Time Original Air Date: May 24, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Joseph Kearns (Pappy French) Harry Bartell (Mr. Malone) Writer: Shimon Wincelberg Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Lady Kane The Silver Queen – Have Gun Will Travel (05-17-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:00

Lady Kane The Silver Queen Original Air Date: May 17, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lynn Allen Joseph Kearns Harry Bartell James Nusser Writer: Albert Aley Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 The Statue Of San Sabastian – Have Gun Will Travel (05-10-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:46

The Statue Of San Sabastian Original Air Date: May 10, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lawrence Dobkin Don Diamond James Nusser Dick Beals Perry Cook Writer: Albert Aley Producer: Norman Macdonnell

 Gun Shy – Have Gun Will Travel (05-03-59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:05

Gun Shy Original Air Date: May 03, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Jeanette Nolan Richard Crenna Barbara Eiler Vic Perrin Barney Phillips Writers: Frank Hursley Doris Hursley Producer: Norman Macdonnell

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