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The western television show has been around since the beginning of television. Many of the original programs were continuations of popular radio television shows. But, as westerns became increasingly popular on television, new and original programs were made just for this medium and audiences loved them! Check out these articles to find out more about some of the most famous western shows ever to appear on television.

 

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the lone ranger and tontoThe Lone Ranger TV Show

1949 – 1957

 

When some people hear The William Tell Overture or the words "Hi-Yo, Silver!" they immediately think of "The Lone Ranger."  This program aired on television for many years, resulting in fans across multiple generations. 


"The Lone Ranger" first began as a radio show in 1933. Sixteen years later, it became a television show and the program's heroes, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, became immortalized in western television history.


Click here to find out more about "The Lone Ranger" TV show.