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Andrew Rhynes
Paladin
Have Gun Will Travel
San Francisco
Carlton Hotel
California
Arizona
San Francisco, United States
Treasure Hunt
Gold Mining
John Dehner
Mexico
Oil
Ellen Stoneman
Dakota Territory
Stones Crossing
Jules Cleaver
Mike Hanson
Nevada Territory
Desmoulins Ranch
Oregon

Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfigh... more

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Original Air Date: June 07, 1959

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Have Gun Will Travel

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

Stars:

• John Dehner (Paladin)

• Ben Wright (Heyboy)

• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Special Guests:

• Vic Perrin

• Jeanne Bates

• Joseph Ke... more

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Original Air Date: May 31, 1959

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Have Gun Will Travel

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

Stars:

• John Dehner (Paladin)

• Ben Wright (Heyboy)

Special Guests:

• Jack Moyles

• Tracy Roberts

• Sam Edwards

• Barbara Eiler

Writers:

•... more

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Original Air Date: May 24, 1959

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Have Gun Will Travel

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

Stars:

• John Dehner (Paladin)

• Ben Wright (Heyboy)

Special Guest:

• Joseph Kearns

• Harry Bartell

Writer:

• Shimon Wincelberg

• Ann Dowd more

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Original Air Date: May 17, 1959

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Have Gun Will Travel

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

Stars:

• John Dehner (Paladin)

• Ben Wright (Heyboy)

Special Guests:

• Lynn Allen

• Joseph Kearns

• Harry Bartell

• James Nusser

Writers:

•... more

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Link Dobby
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Episode: The Gunsmith | Have Gun Will Travel (04-26-59)
John Dehner
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Episode: Bring Him Back Alive – Have Gun Will Travel (02-14-60)

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Andrew Rhynes
Host of the show and editor/navigator of episode reads, with a focus on vintage Western radio and archival promotion.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Their is a song about paladin it is called the ballad of paladin by Johnny Western

    Have gun Will travel reads the card of a man a knight without armor in a savage land his first gun for hire heeds the calling wind a soldier of fortune is a Man called paladin

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    bigfoot beleaver
    United States2 years ago
  • Second to only fort Laramie

    The six shooter is 3

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    United States2 years ago
  • Sorry I’m deleting this podcast

    To many gd commercials

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    lwillieboy7491
    United States4 years ago
  • Well done

    Great podcast. Clean sound with few glitches. Excellent show.

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    5
    Archmistress
    Canada4 years ago
  • Politics in the commercials

    This used to be a favorite of mine! I am quitting this series if I can’t get an answer to, “why?”

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    1
    He is disappointed.....
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise sound quality and archival value, with some noting improvements in editing and pacing.
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Mixed reactions to the host's on-mic presence; overall appreciation for historical framing and entertainment value.

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What is Have Gun Will Travel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show surveys classic radio Westerns with Paladin as the central figure, blending action, courtroom-tinged moral questions, and sponsor-filled interludes that anchor mid-20th-century American radio culture. Episodes emphasize principled justice, redemption arcs, and the social dynamics of frontier towns, often balancing gritty mystery with restrained, dialogue-driven storytelling. A notable strength is the consistently high production quality and the host's curatorial approach, which situates these vintage dramas for modern listeners while preserving historical context. Listeners can expect a steady stream of standalone paladins-of-the-past tales, with occasional commentary by the host woven into the narrative frame.

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Have Gun Will Travel launched 15 years ago and published 106 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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