The Lone Ranger - 2 (The Classic TV Series)

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty “Hi Yo, Silver” -- The Lone Ranger!

This, the second volume in this series, spotlights Tonto: his creation and evolution, his relationship with the Masked Man, his heroic nature and the positive influence he had on racial equality. One of the television episodes that are reviewed is about an adventure that affected the Indian personally. And the other is the author's favorite episode, in which Tonto got a real chance to shine, all while being tied in a chair for most of the story.

Did you know that The Lone Ranger…

>> was created back in 1933 as a radio drama? Over 3,300 radio episodes were broadcast over more than 21 years.
>> radio show once featured a beautiful woman who loved the Masked Man and knew who he was? This young lady was on the show for months but never let the Ranger see her face.
>> had a nephew who rode Silver's son and became the father of Britt Reid, The Green Hornet?
>> Silver wore silver horseshoes?
>> The only time Clayton Moore ever shouted "Hi Yo, Silver" on film was in a Ray Ban sunglasses commercial?
>> As far back as 1938 Tonto has always been portrayed on film by a full blooded Native American - until Johnny Depp of course.

Even if you were lucky enough to watch the Clayton Moore - Jay Silverheels TV series, or even luckier and listened to the Earl Graser or Brace Beemer radio episodes, your memory may have distorted things over time. And it's a cinch that Disney, the producer of the new Lone Ranger movie, doesn't have a clue.

Nowadays, most people's perception of who The Lone Ranger and Tonto were, is formed more from Lone Ranger jokes than from the actual radio and TV programs. Many people are under the wildly incorrect impression that Tonto was a servant or acted subserviently. And they have no idea how charismatic, commanding, intimidating, and sometimes downright scary the original radio Lone Ranger could be. They also don't know that the radio Masked Man did not always act in a 100% politically correct manner.

This series was written by one of the world's foremost experts on the actual content of both the radio and television episodes. In appreciation for her contributions to The Lone Ranger online forum, she was awarded the title of "The Lady Ranger".

In each of the books in this series, you will find two or three television episode reviews and one essay on a general Lone Ranger topic. Each review consists of a detailed synopsis of the episode, quotes of memorable dialogue, and commentary, questions and criticism. Some also include a discussion of a topic that relates to the episode, such as the use of torture by fictional villains and heroes of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.

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You will have almost as much fun reading about The Lone Ranger and Tonto as The Lady Ranger had writing about them.