- Ranger Bill
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show_name =Ranger Bill
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runtime = 15 minutes (1950-1954), 30 Minutes (1954-1964)
country = USA
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home_station =WMBI-FM
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starring =Miron Canaday
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writer = Charles Erkhart, John Rowan
director = Charles Christensen, Jim Grant
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producer =Moody Broadcasting Network
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record_location = Studio B
first_aired =1950
last_aired =1964
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num_episodes = 206 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ranger_Bill#List_of_Episodes List]
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podcast =Ranger Bill is a
Christian radio program from the 1950s, produced by theMoody Broadcasting Network . With over 200 episodes produced, Ranger Bill stars Miron Canaday as the title character and Stumpy Jenkins and Ed Ronne, Sr as Grey Wolf. The main character, Ranger Bill, is aforest ranger located in the town of Knotty Pine along theRocky Mountains . The show describes the various tales of the adventures of Ranger Bill and his friends.Radio Program
The
Moody Bible Institute originally aired in October 2, 1950 in 15 minute episodes. The series later aired in half-hour episode format, with the earliest known episode airing May 14, 1954. The series continued through 1964, and was later syndicated through to the present in 30 minute episodes.Crew
*Charles Christensen - director
*Jim Grant - director
*Charles Erkhart - writer
*John Rowan - writer
*John McCombe - sound effectsCharacter Universe
Main Characters
*Bill Jefferson is the chief forest ranger. He lives with his mother in the small town of Knotty Pine. He's described as a well-built leader capable of accomplishing nearly anything.
*Stumpy Jenkins, another forest ranger, is often referred to as "The Old Timer". Known for his superb marksmanship, he likes to tell jokes and travel around with hisrifle . A good description of his rifle is given in the episode "The Prehistoric Monster".
*Henry Scott is the teenage ward of Ranger Bill, who helps out in many park ranger tasks.
*Gray Wolf is a Native American of the Dakota tribe, and also a forest ranger. Although he talks in broken English, he is knowledgeable in both modern forest management and the traditional ways of his people. Drawing on both, he makes a valuable contribution to the rangers.Minor Characters
*Ralph, a forest ranger.
*Sheriff Cal, the countysheriff
*Jo Jo, a friend of Henry's
*Pat O'Roark, Knotty Pine's chief of police.
*Frenchy DeSalle, chieflumberjack in the area.
*Colonel Anders, Ranger Bill's boss.
*Moose McBain, a localfur trapper .
*Maggie Murphy, Stumpy'shousekeeper in "The Battle At Jenkins Manor" andcook at summer camp in "Mrs. Murphy's Chowder."
*George Benton, Replaces Col. Anders temporarily in "The Hard Head."
*Jane Reeves, Fire watcher in "Petticoat Rangers."
*Jock McIntosh, Knotty Pine'sblacksmith in "The Wrong Valley."
*Annie McIntosh, Jock's wife. Also appears in "The Wrong Valley."
*Dutch Vanderhaven, Knotty Pine's own version of "The Self-Made Man."
*Mary Lu, a friend of Henry's in "Mystery Island" and "The Measure of a Man."Location Universe
*Knotty Pine, the central focus of the Ranger Bill series.
*Junction City, a town about an hour from Knotty Pine and comparable in size.
*Border Town, a town of questionable character located just outside the park rangers' jurisdiction.
*Central City, the nearest major city to Knotty Pine.List of Episodes
Opening Lines
Intro 1
"Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodland, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, fighting the many enemies of nature. This is the job of the guardian of the forest, Ranger Bill. Pouring rain, freezing cold, blistering heat, snows, floods, bears, rattlesnakes, mountain lions. Yes, all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done."
Intro 2
"Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodland, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, showing rare courage in the face of disaster, in the air, on horseback, or in a screaming squad car. Ranger Bill, his mind alert, a ready smile, unswerving, loyal to his mission. And all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done."
References
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Moody Broadcasting Network
* http://members.aol.com/rangerbillclub/billshow.htmExternal links
* [http://mbn.org Moody Broadcasting Network]
* [http://members.aol.com/rangerbillclub Ranger Bill Fan Club]
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