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The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures.

Episodes
40
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
31 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

40 episodes, newest first

  1. Revenge At Harness Creek | The Six Shooter (04-29-54)

    Season 54, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: April 29, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Virginia Gregg
    • Eleanor Audley
    • Lamont Johnson
    • Forrest Lewis
    • Bert Holland

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    32 min
  2. Johnny Springer | The Six Shooter (04-22-54)

    Season 54, Episode 15

    Show notes

    When the hotel strong box is stolen and the clerk shot, the Sheriff calls on Britt to assist in tracking who they believe to be the killer.

    Original Air Date: April 22, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Virginia Gregg
    • Harry Bartell
    • Parley Baer
    • Joe Cranston
    • Barney Phillips

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    32 min
  3. Crisis At Easter Creek | The Six Shooter (04-15-54)

    Season 54, Episode 14

    Show notes

    When the town of Easter Creek is in need of a new church organ the citizens nominate Britt to assist in taking up a collection.

    Original Air Date: April 15, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Virginia Gregg
    • Marvin Miller
    • Ted de Corsia
    • William Conrad (Red-Eye Kirk)

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    32 min
  4. General Guilford's Widow | The Six Shooter (04-08-54)

    Season 54, Episode 13

    Show notes

    When the Generals Widow swears her husband is still alive, those who live in the town believe they have seen his ghost. Britt finds more than just a memory of the General.

    Original Air Date: April 08, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Virginia Gregg
    • Parley Baer
    • Robert Griffin

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    32 min
  5. Aunt Emma | The Six Shooter (04-01-54)

    Season 54, Episode 12

    Show notes

    When Britts cousin gets married his Aunt takes it upon herself to help Britt with his house, the thing is Britt doesn't have a house and doesn't need taking care of.

    Original Air Date: April 01, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guest:
    • Eleanor Audley
    • Bill Johnstone

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    32 min
  6. Duel At Lockwood | The Six Shooter (03-21-54)

    Season 54, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: March 21, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Sam Edwards
    • Will Wright
    • Howard McNear
    • Bert Holland

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    32 min
  7. Thicker Than Water | The Six Shooter (03-14-54)

    Season 54, Episode 10

    Show notes

    A no-good gambler comes to town to see his son after twelve years. There have been some surprising changes...in both of them!

    Original Air Date: March 14, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Shirley Mitchell
    • Dick Beals
    • Barney Phillips
    • Robert Griffin

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    34 min
  8. Cheyenne Express | The Six Shooter (03-07-54)

    Season 54, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Wilbur English, the man who shot Floyd Winters, needs protection from Winters' brother.

    Original Air Date: March 07, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Frank Gerstle
    • Herb Vigran
    • Barney Phillips
    • Paul Richards

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    31 min
  9. Battle At Tower Rock | The Six Shooter (02-21-54)

    Season 54, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: February 21, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    29 min
  10. Quiet City | The Six Shooter (02-14-54)

    Season 54, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: February 14, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Virginia Gregg
    • Robert Griffin
    • Lamont Johnson
    • Will Wright

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    30 min
  11. Apron Faced Sorrel | The Six Shooter (02-07-54)

    Season 54, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: February 07, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Bill Johnstone
    • Bert Holland
    • Sam Edwards

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    30 min
  12. Trail To Sunset - The Six Shooter (01-31-54)

    Season 54, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: January 31, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Robert Griffin
    • Harry Bartell
    • Lamont Johnson
    • Howard McNear
    • Forrest Lewis

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    30 min
  13. Helen Bricker | The Six Shooter (01-24-54)

    Season 54, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Original Air Date: January 24, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Lillian Buyeff
    • Ken Christy
    • Herb Vigran
    • Parley Baer
    • Will Wright

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    30 min
  14. The Silver Buckle - The Six Shooter (01-17-54)

    Season 54, Episode 3

    Show notes

    A trip through a mountain pass with two strange companions…with a strange purpose.
    Original Air Date: January 17, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Eleanor Audley
    • Forrest Lewis
    • William Conrad
    • Joe Cranston
    • Frank Gerstle

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    32 min
  15. Hiram's Gold Strike | The Six Shooter (01-10-54)

    Season 54, Episode 2

    Show notes

    An old prospector named Hiram finally strikes it rich.

    Original Air Date: January 10, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Herb Vigran
    • Bill Johnstone
    • Barney Phillips
    • Tony Barrett
    • Howard McNear (Hiram)

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    31 min
  16. A Friend In Need | The Six Shooter (01-03-54)

    Season 54, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Britt meets a killer in a narrow canyon who tells a very believable story.

    Original Air Date: January 03, 1954
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Shepard Menken
    • Bill Johnstone
    • Frank Gerstle
    • Howard McNear

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    30 min
  17. Cora Plummer Quincy | The Six Shooter (12-27-53)

    Season 53, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Cora Plummer had remarried soon after her husband died. Her son is convinced his step-father is after the family ranch and money.

    Original Air Date: December 27, 1953
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Virginia Gregg
    • Dee Tatum
    • Robert Griffin
    • Parley Baer
    • Bert Holland

    Author:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    33 min
  18. Britt Ponsett's Christmas Carol | The Six Shooter (12-20-53)

    Season 53, Episode 15

    Show notes

    The story of "A Christmas Carol" is retold with a western motif.

    Original Air Date: December 20, 1953
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Howard McNear (Scrudge)

    Writer:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    32 min
  19. Escape From Smoke Falls | The Six Shooter (11-15-53)

    Season 53, Episode 10

    Show notes

    A killer escapes from jail at Smoke Falls and shoots the sheriff. Two rivals both try to recapture him, with Britt Ponset riding with one of them

    Original Air Date: November 15, 1953
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Jeanette Nolan
    • Frank Gerstle
    • Robert Griffin
    • Forrest Lewis
    • Sam Edwards

    Author:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    31 min
  20. The Capture of Stacy Gault | The Six Shooter (11-08-53)

    Season 53, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Bank robber Stacy Galt is coming to Elk Point, and Britt Ponset is the only man left in town to face him

    Original Air Date: November 08, 1953
    Host: Andrew Rhynes
    Show: The Six Shooter
    Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

    Stars:
    • James Stewart (Britt Ponset)

    Special Guests:
    • Eleanor Audley
    • Barney Phillips
    • Forrest Lewis
    • Parley Baer

    Author:
    • Frank Burt

    Producer:
    • Jack Johnstone

    Music:
    • Basil Adlam

    For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
    Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    32 min