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🎧 Luke Slaughter of Tombstone is a classic Old Time Radio Western series that transports listeners to the rugged landscapes of the Old West. Set in the late 19th century, this drama follows the adventures of Luke Slaughter, a cattle rancher navigating the challenges of frontier life. With its rich storytelling and authentic portrayal of Western themes, this series captures the essence of the era's struggles and triumphs.📻 Each episode features Luke Slaughter facing various adversaries, from outlaws to corrupt officials, often highlighting the moral dilemmas of justice and survival. The ...

Luke Slaughter of Tombstone debuted on February 23, 1958 and, sadly, only ran for a total of 16 episodes. Sam Buffington played Luke Slaughter, a Civil War cavalry officer, turned cattle rancher, in post-Civil War Arizona Territory near Fort Huachuca and the town of Tombstone, not far from the U.S. southern border. This was a well-received program but was cut short due to the pressure of television at the time. At the beginning of each show we hear "Slaughter's my name, Luke Slaughter. Cattle's my business. It's a tough business, it's a big business. I got a big stake in it. And there's no man...

CBS started the year 1958 off with the introduction on January 1, 1958 of Frontier Gentleman. That series lasted 41 broadcasts. Near the end of the year, the network launched Have Gun, Will Travel on November 11, 1958, which continued for 106 programs. In between, a very short series was offered and discontinued after only 16 broadcasts, Luke Slaughter Of Tombstone. Sam Buffington starred as Luke Slaughter, a Civil War cavalryman who turned to cattle ranching in post war Arizona territory near Fort Huachuca. William N. Robson, known from his work with such series as Escape, Suspense and CBS ...