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Fort Laramie was an adult-oriented Western radio series that aired Sunday afternoons on the CBS radio network in 1956. Produced and aimed by Gunsmoke's Norman Macdonnell, this reasonable Western play depicted life at Fort Laramie, an important stop on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Paths as well as a staging point for various armed forces excursions during the 19th century. In 1849 the fort was bought out by the United States Army to safeguard the countless wagon trains of migrant travelers on the trail. The fort was located across the North Platte River from the town of Laramie, at the mouth area of the Laramie River, in Wyoming Territory. The air series starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the cavalry. Regulars included Vic Perrin, Harry Bartell, Jack port Moyles, Howard McNear, Sam Edwards, John Dehner, John McIntire, Virginia Gregg, Adam Nusser, Parley Baer, and Barney Phillips. Most of the scripts were compiled by John Meston, Kathleen Hite, Les Crutchfield, and John Dunkel. Amerigo Marino supplied the music. These 12 thrilling episodes aired in Feb and Apr 1956 and include: "Squaw Man", "THE GIRL at Horse Creek", "Monotony", "The Captain's Widow", "The Shavetail", "Hattie Pelfrey", "The Beasley Women", "The Coward", "The Lost Child", "Stage Mentor Stop", "THE BRAND NEW Recruit", and "Catch".
