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Hopalong Cassidy, “The Voice of the Dead,” originally broadcast February 26, 1950. Listed as episode 9 of the 1950 run, this Mutual Broadcasting System adventure stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy and Andy Clyde as California Carlson.When California learns that his cousin Thomas Baxter has died, he and Hoppy ride through stormy weather to Boxo Ranch for the reading of the will. A shot at the ranch gate and a tense gathering of heirs and household figures make it clear that the inheritance has stirred up more than old memories.Old Time Retro Radio presents this original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast22:13 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Hopalong Cassidy: “The Empty Saddle,” originally broadcast March 19, 1950. This installment is episode 12 of the 1950 radio run, though it appears as episode 16 in the Fourble-assembled podcast archive.During the Bar 20 ranch’s fall roundup, Hopalong Cassidy and California Carlson grow concerned when ranch hand Ace Beaumont fails to return from Three Forks—and his buckskin comes back riderless. Their search leads from the small Western town toward Shadow Canyon, where disappearing men, gold clues, and a worried young woman deepen the mystery. William Boyd stars as Hopalong Cassidy, with Andy Clyde as California Carlson.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:46 Original Broadcast25:08 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Hopalong Cassidy presents “Hoppy Takes a Chance,” originally broadcast on February 19, 1950. Cataloged as program 8 of the Mutual Broadcasting System series, this adventure stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy and Andy Clyde as California Carlson.At the Bar 20 ranch, news of a deadly stage robbery sparks suspicion against a young former prisoner seeking a fresh start. As the sheriff and townspeople move toward a quick judgment, Hoppy sets out to learn the truth before anger turns into vigilante justice. The episode was written by Harold Swanton and produced by Walter White Jr.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:49 Original Broadcast29:47 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Hopalong Cassidy: “Murder on the Trail,” originally broadcast February 12, 1950. This Mutual Broadcasting System Western stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy and Andy Clyde as California Carlson.Hoppy and California ride into Rapid River, where a killing and the legend of Lost Canyon have stirred up trouble. A map held at the local museum—showing the canyon’s secret passages—draws them into a dangerous mystery of conflicting motives, local fears, and evidence that may prove more reliable than superstition. Written by John Barclay and produced by Walter White Jr.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:50 Original Broadcast29:15 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

From the Hopalong Cassidy radio series, this archival episode is titled “000512_0829.mp3.” The supplied original broadcast year is 2026; no episode number is supplied.No episode-specific plot summary or production credits accompany the source listing, which identifies the file as part of an archived Hopalong Cassidy collection. Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:16 Original Broadcast03:31 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio