Ranger Bill
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| Ranger Bill | |
| Running time | 15 minutes (1950-1954), 30 Minutes (1954-1964) |
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| Country |  United States |
| Starring | Miron Canaday |
| Writers | Charles Erkhart, John Rowan |
| Directors | Charles Christensen, Jim Grant |
| Producers | Moody Broadcasting Network |
| Air dates | 1950 to 1964 |
Ranger Bill is a Christian radio program from the 1950s, produced by the Moody 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 a forest ranger located in the town of Knotty Pine along the Rocky Mountains. The show describes the various tales of the adventures of Ranger Bill and his friends.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Crew
- Charles Christensen - director
- Jim Grant - director
- Charles Erkhart - writer
- John Rowan - writer
- John McCombe - sound effects
[edit] Character Universe
[edit] 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 his rifle. 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.
[edit] Minor Characters
- Ralph, a forest ranger.
- Sheriff Cal, the county sheriff
- Jo Jo, a friend of Henry's
- Pat O'Roark, Knotty Pine's chief of police.
- Frenchy DeSalle, chief lumberjack in the area.
- Colonel Anders, Ranger Bill's boss.
- Moose McBain, a local fur trapper.
- Maggie Murphy, Stumpy's housekeeper in "The Battle At Jenkins Manor" and cook 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's blacksmith 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."
[edit] 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.
