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Andrew Rhynes
Yukon
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Sergeant Preston
Northwest Mounted Police
Yukon King
Sergeant Preston Of the Yukon
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Robbery
Quaker Oats
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Quaker Puffed Rice
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Challenge Of the Yukon
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Skagway
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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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Original Air Date: October 28, 1943

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Challenge of the Yukon

Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:

• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)

Writer:

• Fran Striker

Producer:

• George W. Trendle

Director:

• Fred Flowerday

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Original Air Date: October 21, 1943

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Challenge of the Yukon

Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:

• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)

Writer:

• Fran Striker

Producer:

• George W. Trendle

Director:

• Fred Flowerday

For more grea... more

Original Air Date: October 14, 1943

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Challenge of the Yukon

Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:

• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)

Writer:

• Fran Striker

Producer:

• George W. Trendle

Director:

• Fred Flowerday

For more grea... more

When a man plans on killing someone Sgt. Preston does what he can to prevent it.

Original Air Date: October 07, 1943

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Challenge of the Yukon

Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:

• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)

Writer:

• Fran... more

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Andrew Rhynes
Host of Old Time Radio Westerns with recurring narration and program-specific introductions.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Thank you

    Thank you so much for making this podcast. My Dad listened to this radio play in the in his youth; its part why he immigrated to Canada. As a child we used to listen to them late night on the radio, he was always happy when Sgt. Preston played. Its fantastic to listen to them again, especially now he is gone. Thank you again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archmistress
    Canada2 years ago
  • Classic

    Absolutely love listening to the classic radio serials.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nyrfan44
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my favorite radio programs. The audio is very clear and I'm enjoying each episode.

    Audible
    5
    Ben Spain
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    One of my favorite radio programs. The audio is very clear and I'm enjoying each episode.

    Audible
    5
    Ben Spain
    United States3 years ago
  • Awsome

    These are so awesome. Thanks Andrew.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carson McGee
    United States4 years ago

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Fans enjoy the nostalgic Western atmosphere and dog-partner hero narratives.
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Audience notes enduring appeal of traditional radio era and clean, family-friendly content.

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Stand-In for Cheeka | Challenge of the Yukon (04-15-52)
Q: How did the thieves get inside the bank?
They picked the lock on the rear door.
Stand-In for Cheeka | Challenge of the Yukon (04-15-52)
Q: Sergeant Preston, will Cheeka be in harness or will she run free like King?
Cheeka will be in harness, as Constable Baker is glad to have the help of a fine dog.

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What is Challenge of the Yukon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Challenge of the Yukon delivers classic Northern-frontier storytelling through serialized radio drama, with a strong emphasis on law and order, loyalty, and dog-assisted pursuit. Episodes center on Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his lead dog as they pursue criminals, unravel schemes, and restore justice in Yukon towns. Across recent episodes, listeners can expect brisk chases, clever investigations, and melodramatic host narration, all wrapped in period-appropriate advertising breaks. The show stands out for its enduring dog-human partnerships, nostalgic storytelling cadence, and a consistent sense of community vigilance that may appeal to fans of vintage radio, frontier history, and law-enforcement heroes. Potential s... more

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Challenge of the Yukon launched 15 years ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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