Published by Andrew Rhynes
Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit’s station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet), and an example of a Northern genre story. The series was first heard on February 3, 1938.
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A trip through a mountain pass with two strange companions…with a strange purpose.Original Air Date: January 17, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Six ShooterPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• James Stewart (Britt Ponset) Special Guests:• Eleanor Audley• Forrest Lewis• William Conrad• Joe Cranston• Frank Gerstle Writer:• Frank Burt Producer:• Jack Johnstone Music:• Basil Adlam
Original Air Date: November 25, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Original Air Date: November 18, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Original Air Date: November 11, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Original Air Date: November 04, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Original Air Date: October 28, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Original Air Date: October 21, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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Original Air Date: October 14, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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When a man plans on killing someone Sgt. Preston does what he can to prevent it. Original Air Date: October 07, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site:...
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When inspecting the trail Sgt Preston finds stolen pelts in a cave by Stovepipe. Original Air Date: September 30, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music...
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When someone was found shot next to the train some evidence leads Sergeant Preston to clues about who could have done it. Original Air Date: September 23, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more...
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When a man is awaiting the hangman's noose he tells his friends if they don't get him out he will tell Sergeant Preston about their involvement so he doesn't hang alone. Original Air Date: September 16, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker...
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Bank Robbery at one of the largest gold receiving banks sparks Sergeant Preston in the pursuit of the law breakers. Original Air Date: September 09, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows...
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Crooks are over running the Yukon and causing trappers to be afraid to bring their firs to trade after being robbed by masked men. Original Air Date: August 26, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday...
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After arriving at a friend's house he notice things are not right, Preston investigates to find his friend dead. Original Air Date: August 19, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check...
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After a man was murdered, the town accuses a man because of the footprints in the snow. Original Air Date: August 12, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our...
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When Sgt. Preston meets up with an old friend, he finds out his friend has been swindled out of money when they bought a mine that is worthless. Original Air Date: July 29, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W....
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An ambush to kill a man who is a fur trapper takes a turn when the trappers lead dog bites one of the murders hand. Original Air Date: July 22, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred...
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King finds a hidden cave and leads Sgt Preston into it where they find pelts and over hear a conspiracy to burn down a warehouse. Original Air Date: July 15, 1943Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred...
Original Air Date: January 06, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Challenge of the YukonPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star:• Brace Beemer (Sgt. Preston) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Director:• Fred Flowerday For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK