Who Was that Masked Man?: The Story of the Lone Ranger

Synopsis

"The Lone Ranger--he was what so many of us wanted to be when we grew up." With those words the author, David Rothel, begins a nostalgic "return to those thrilling days of yesteryear" to reflect upon the ultimate hero character, the Lone Ranger, and what he has meant to four generations of Americans. Who Was That Masked Man?: The Story of the Lone Ranger chronicles the story of the creation and development of "The Lone Ranger" on radio during the depression years of the early 1930s, through two movie serials, novels, and comic strips. It examines the promotion of the character through radio premiums and merchandising from the late 1930s to the present. It covers "The Lone Ranger’s" continued growth as a television success beginning in the late 1940s, the production of two motion pictures in the late 1950s, the Lone Ranger’s last first-run "Hi-Yo, Silver!" as a Saturday morning television cartoon series in the 1960s, and the character’s current resurgence of popularity in radio and television reruns all over the world. In addition to being a definitive work on "The Lone Ranger" property, the book provides the reader with a "behind-the-mike" view of early radio drama, and a "behind-the-camera" view of television filmmaking during the 1950s. One hundred and seventy pictures--many of them rare photographs from the radio days--provide visual memories. Another highlight of the book is the inclusion of the complete script from the first Lone Ranger radio program. In narrative and interview format the recollections and fascinating anecdotes of such people as the following are included: * James Jewell: Dean of Radio Adventure Stories" and original director of 'The Lone Ranger" radio program. * Charles D. Livingstone: actor, assistant director, and director of the radio series; production coordinator and director for the television series of "The Lone Ranger." * George Seaton: motion picture director, producer (Airport, Miracle On 34th Street), and the original Lone Ranger on radio. * J. P. McCarthy: top Michigan radio personality who granted permission to use the transcription of his radio "Tribute to Brace Beemer" (the most famous radio Lone Ranger) . The program consists of reminiscences by members of "The Lone Ranger" stock company of actors and others concerning the early days of radio and "The Lone Ranger" program, specifically. In addition, Lone Ranger Television, Inc., (a subsidiary of Wrather Corporation ) has dug into its archives to provide the author with fascinating background information concerning the development of "The Lone Ranger" property through the years. They have also made available many never-before-published photographs from the television and motion picture years.

Copyright:

1976

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

256 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780498019142

Publisher:

A. S. Barnes & Company, Incorporated

Date of Addition:

03/12/21

Copyrighted By:

A. S. Barnes and Co. Inc.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Westerns

Submitted By:

BookMouse

Proofread By:

Beverly Cory

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.