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The Lone Ranger saved “Silver.” They became partners in their fight for justice. The Lone Ranger and Tonto came upon a silver horse in a death fight with a buffalo.Kemo sabe means trusty scout (or faithful friend).An old ranger friend, Jim Blane, worked the silver mine and supplied the Lone Ranger with silver bullets. The Reid Brothers discovered and owned a silver mine before they became Texas Rangers.The Lone Ranger’s first mask came from his brother’s vest.Tonto dug 6 graves but only buried 5 Texas Rangers.When they were boys, the Lone Ranger saved Tonto.Tonto gave the remaining ranger his name, “The Lone Ranger.” Only one Texas Ranger survived, saved and nursed back to health by Tonto.They were ambushed by the Butch Cavendish gang.There were 6 Texas Rangers that rode into Bryant’s Gap.
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Let’s start with what most of us know as the accepted Origin and Legend of the Lone Ranger. So let us return to “THOSE THRILLING DAYS OF YESTERYEAR!” My time spent researching was an enjoyable time and I would like to pass along some of the facts, questions and history that I came across. See the references at the end of the article for a listing of some great books on the Lone Ranger. Several of the reference books were great insights into the individuals who created this great character. In two early issues of the Big Little Times (BLT) Volume V, Number 2 & 5, Steve Graf wrote a great article on the Lone Ranger BLBs and the other type of books and the source/connection between the story lines.
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STORY OF THE LONE RANGER TV
I started listening to the Lone Ranger radio shows in the car driving to and from work, I watched the early episodes of the TV series, the Republic Serials, read through most of the Big Little Books, several of the Grosset and Dunlap books, the Putnam book, various comic books and reference books that contained a great wealth of history of the character we all know as The Lone Ranger. What is your guess of the seven (7) states that the early opening to the radio show referred to? This map appeared in the 1939 Lone Ranger Safety Club – Official Manual.Īfter watching last year’s less than successful movie, I decided I needed to rekindle my memories of the REAL Lone Ranger. Some western states weren’t admitted to the Union until the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
STORY OF THE LONE RANGER MOVIE
Soooo…… did last year’s movie stay true to the legend of the Lone Ranger that his creators carefully and dutifully developed over 20 plus years on radio? As I left the theatre I was asking myself, did I really just watch a movie about the Lone Ranger (I mean the Lone Ranger I grew up with)? I’m still not sure if it was supposed to be a serious movie or a comedy?! Where were the characters that I cherished from the TV series, radio shows and books in a variety of formats (Big Little Books being one of them)? How could Disney, successful producers and an accomplished actor miss the mark so badly (just my opinion)? As one fellow Lone Ranger collector (Mark Peetz) told me, it was a western movie about a masked man and an Indian, but it wasn’t about the Lone Ranger that we grew up with!!!
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Only a select few knew who he was or even saw his real face. He was proud to be a “westerner” and never waited around to be thanked after seeing justice win out. This mask hero spoke proper English, didn’t drink, smoke or swear and did not frequent saloons and gambling halls except in the line of duty. He, more than any other western hero, gave a person a second chance. He stood for justice, honor, integrity, fairness and was a champion for those who couldn’t stand against the forces of greed, corruption and evil. For me the mysterious masked rider of the plains stood head and shoulders above all other western heroes. I was hoping and praying that the movie I was about to see would recreate and add to the legend that was started at a Detroit radio station 80 years ago. It was a pleasant Wednesday afternoon, not your typical hot July 3 rd day in the Sacramento Valley.