PRAIRIE JUSTICE : The Greg Sanders Vigilante Podcast: Recent Episodes

Gord Tolton

An Exploration of the DC Comics character, the Vigilante, first published in Action Comics 42, in September 1941. Greg Sanders, the Prairie Troubador, leads a double life as the Vigilante, a crime fighter who uses the tactics and weapons of his Wyoming upbringing against a plethora of super-villains and criminals.

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Ep 62x – Leading Comics #6, “The Treasure That Time Forgot” – Spring 1943. FULL NOVEL OMNIBUS EPISODE

Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Seven Soldiers of Victory feature appearing in Leading Comics #6, Spring 1943 (on sale Mar 10 1943)

Encore Omnibus episode comprising all seven parts, previously released as Episodes 56-62, January-April of 2026.

Script: Joe Samachson
Art: Maurice del Burgo Editor: Jack Schiff

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “Theme from Bearcats!” – (Hal Hopper/John Andrew Tartaglia, composers)
  • “On Walks the Night” – Jesse Cook
  • “Battle of the Mutara Nebula (Star Trek II soundtrack) – James Horner
  • Ancient Inca Rhythms – Native American Music
  • “One Tin Soldier” – The Original Cast
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 62 – Leading Comics #6 (part 7 of 7) “Trail’s End” – Spring 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-62-%e2%80%93-leading-comics-6-part-7-of-7-trail-s-end-%e2%80%93-spring-1943/

Brief Introduction and Original Radio Play adaptation of Seven Soldiers of Victory feature appearing in Leading Comics #6, Spring 1943 (on sale Mar 10 1943) Part 7 of a 7 part series.

The title says it all, as the Soldiers reunite, as Mr. Milton discovers the traitor in his midst, as the treasure remains an elusive goal.

Script: Joe Samachson
Art: Maurice del Burgo Editor: Jack Schiff

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “One Tin Soldier” – The Original Cast
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 61 – Leading Comics #6 (part 6 of 7) “The Third Treasure Trail” – Spring 1943

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Brief Introduction and Original Radio Play adaptation of Seven Soldiers of Victory feature appearing in Leading Comics #6, Spring 1943 (on sale Mar 10 1943) Part 6 of a 7 part series.

As their comrades struggle with greed and competitiveness amid the search for gold in the Andes mountains, the Crimson Avenger and Wing make their way through the jungle -- and other certain dangers with the wildlife, and the suspicious Inca Nation.

Script: Joe Samachson
Art: Maurice del Burgo Editor: Jack Schiff

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “Theme from Bearcats!” – (Hal Hopper/John Andrew Tartaglia, composers)
  • Ancient Inca Rhythms – Native American Music
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 60 – Leading Comics #6 (part 5 of 7) “The Gold That Failed To Glitter” – Spring 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-60-%e2%80%93-leading-comics-6-part-5-of-7-the-gold-that-failed-to-glitter-%e2%80%93-spring-1943/

Brief Introduction and Original Radio Play adaptation of Seven Soldiers of Victory feature appearing in Leading Comics #6, Spring 1943 (on sale Mar 10 1943) Part 5 of a 7 part series.

Overcome with greed and competitiveness amid the search for gold in the Andes, Green Arrow and Speedy clash head on with the Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy. Can the Shining Knight and Vigilante restore order in time to stem off certain disaster?

Script: Joe Samachson
Art: Maurice del Burgo Editor: Jack Schiff

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “Theme from Bearcats!” – (Hal Hopper/John Andrew Tartaglia, composers)
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 59 – Leading Comics #6 (part 4 of 7) “Winged Masters of the Mountains” – Spring 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-59-%e2%80%93-leading-comics-6-part-4-of-7-winged-masters-of-the-mountains-%e2%80%93-spring-1943/

Brief Introduction and Original Radio Play adaptation of Seven Soldiers of Victory feature appearing in Leading Comics #6, Spring 1943 (on sale Mar 10 1943) Part 4 of a 7 part series.

Continuting the search for gold in the Andes, by the stalwarts, the Shining Knight and the Vigilante!

Script: Joe Samachson
Art: Maurice del Burgo Editor: Jack Schiff

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “Theme from Bearcats!” – (Hal Hopper/John Andrew Tartaglia, composers)
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 58 – Leading Comics #6 (part 3 of 7) “A Duel to the Death” – Spring 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/episode-58-%e2%80%93-leading-comics-6-part-3-of-7-a-duel-to-the-death-%e2%80%93-spring-1943/

Brief Introduction and Original Radio Play adaptation of Seven Soldiers of Victory feature appearing in Leading Comics #6, Spring 1943 (on sale Mar 10 1943) Part 3 of a 7 part series.

Features a battle between the stalwarts, the Shining Knight and the Vigilante!

Script: Joe Samachson
Art: Maurice del Burgo Editor: Jack Schiff

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “Theme from Bearcats!” – (Hal Hopper/John Andrew Tartaglia, composers)
    “Battle of the Mutara Nebula (Star Trek II soundtrack) – James Horner
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Episode 57 – Leading Comics #6 (part 2 of 7) “Crimes By Proxy” – Spring 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-57-%e2%80%93-leading-comics-6-part-2-of-7-crimes-by-proxy-%e2%80%93-spring-1943/

Brief Introduction and Original Radio Play adaptation of Seven Soldiers of Victory feature appearing in Leading Comics #6, Spring 1943 (on sale Mar 10 1943) Part 2 of a 7 part series.

Features the teams - Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy vs. Green Arrow & Speedy

Script: Joe Samachson
Art: Maurice del Burgo Editor: Jack Schiff

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “Theme from Bearcats!” – (Hal Hopper/John Andrew Tartaglia, composers)
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 56 – Leading Comics #6, “The Treasure That Time Forgot” – Spring 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/p-56-leading-comics-6-part-1-of-7-the-treasure-that-time-forgot/

Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Seven Soldiers of Victory feature appearing in Leading Comics #6, Spring 1943 (on sale Mar 10 1943) Part 1 of a 7 part series.

Script: Joe Samachson
Art: Maurice del Burgo Editor: Jack Schiff

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “Theme from Bearcats!” – (Hal Hopper/John Andrew Tartaglia, composers)
  • “On Walks the Night” – Jesse Cook
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Podcast Promo: #JSApril is HERE!

JSApril – Celebrating 85 years of the world’s first and greatest superhero team!

Back in 1940, eight sensational heroes united to create the world’s very first superhero team – the Justice Society of America! Now, 85 years later, we’re gathering podcasters and bloggers from around the globe for a month-long celebration in an event we’re calling… JSApril!

Throughout April 2025, join dozens of podcasters and bloggers as they each share their own unique tributes to the original and greatest superhero team! Every participant in JSApril is doing their own thing, so whether you choose to enjoy just one entry or experience them all, there’s something special for everyone! Get ready for an all-star month of beloved characters, fascinating insights, and incredible stories!

Follow the action on social media with the hashtag #JSApril

https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril/

Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of the Justice Society full-length feature appearing in All-Star Comics #11, June/July 1942.

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band

“Calgary Stampede” – Wilf Carter

“Over There” – Glenn Miller Orchestra

“Rose O’Day” – Kate Smith

“North To Alaska” – Johnny Horton

“Theme to Wonder Woman TV-Movie from 1974

“There’s A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere” – Elton Britt

“Harlem Nocturne” -

Military Overtures include - Army Air Corps Song, Marine Hymn, British Grenadiers, Royal Canadian Air Force March, Navy Hymn Anchors Aweigh, Stars and Stripes Forever.

Themes to “Patton” and “The Great Escape”

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Ep 55 – Action Comics #60, “Rainbow Over Crimeville” – May 1943

Podcast Promo: #JSApril is coming!

https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril/

Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #60, May 1943. The Rainbow Man…. Again.

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “One O’Clock Jump”- Asleep at the Wheel
  • “Big Yellow Taxi” – Joni Mitchell
  • “Theme from McCloud”
  • “Canadian Pacific” – Hank Snow (Written by Ray Griff)
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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The Dynamic Duo meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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Ep 54 – Action Comics #59, “Fiddler’s Fee” – April 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-54-%e2%80%93-action-comics-59-fiddler-s-fee-%e2%80%93-april-1943/

Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #59, April 1943. The first appearance of the villainous Ben Bowe, the first DC villain to be known as The Fiddler.

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

  • Courtesy of Michael Bradley: One of Don Cameron's Superman stories was censored by the United States War Department due to unwitting and perceived and similarities to the then-in-development nuclear program. You can read more about that here: https://www.cbr.com/superman-atomic-bomb-censored-united-states-government/

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “Curly’s Theme”- Bill Hersch and Blue Train
  • “Celtic Fiddle” - Enya
  • “The Rabbit Dance” “Father Lavallee’s Polka” “Red River Jig” – John Arcand
  • The Devil Went Down to Georgia” excerpt – Charlie Daniels Band
  • “Orange Blossom Special” – Mickey Gilley Band
  • “Square Dance medley - Les Handley Orchestra
  • “Half Mile of Hell” – Ian Tyson (instrumental excerpt by Roy Warhurst
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 53 – Action Comics #58, “The Dummy and the Dumb Bell” – March 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-53-%e2%80%93-action-comics-58-the-dummy-and-the-dumb-bell-%e2%80%93-march-1943/

Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #58, March 1943

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • “The Prisoner’s Song” ­– Vernon Dalhart
  • “Red River Valley” – Marty Robbins
  • “Heartache Tonight” – The Eagles
  • “Cowboy From the 40’s” – Midnite Rodeo Band
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 52 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 7 of 7, “The Miracles That Money Couldn't Buy” (Conclusion) with The Seven Soldiers of Victory

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-46---leading-comics-46-winter-1942-chapter-7-of-7

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 7 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Theme from Bearcats!” – Hal Hopper
  • “Theme from ‘Evil Roy Slade’ – Pat Buttram (vocal)/ Salt Spring Slim (aka Stuart Margolin) w/ Jerry Riopelle
  • “Lawyers’ Guns & Money” – Warren Zevon

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https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-51-%e2%80%93-leading-comics-5-winter-1942-chapter-6-of-7-the-murderer-who-couldnt-be-hanged-with-green-arrow-speedy/

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 6 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Hangin Tree” – Norton Buffalo Stampede
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 50 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 5 of 7, “Knight Without Armor” with The Shining Knight

hhttps://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-50-%e2%80%93-leading-comics-5-winter-1942-chapter-5-of-7-knight-without-armor-with-the-shining-knight/

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 5 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Peter Piper” – Frank Mills
  • “Tiger Rag” – Original Dixieland Jazz Band
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 49 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 4 of 7, “Destiny Among the Stars” with The Crimson Avenger & Wing

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-46---leading-comics-46-winter-1942-chapter-4-of-7

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 4 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Fly Me To The Moon” – Frank Sinatra
  • Telstar” – The Ventures
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 48 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 3 of 7, “Diamonds of Doom” with the Star-Spangled Kid & Stripesy

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 3 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” –
  • “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • “Sailor’s Hornpipe” – Carlos Núñez
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 47 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 2 of 7, “The Case of the Criminal Vigilante” with The Vigilante

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-46---leading-comics-46-winter-1942-chapter-2-of-7

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 2 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Cow Patti” – Jim Stafford
  • “Bearcats! theme” – Hal Hopper/John Andrew Tartaglia
  • “Wyoming Bound” (Pursuit of D.B. Cooper theme) – James Horner
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 46 – Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942, Chapter 1 of 7, “The Miracles That Money Couldn't Buy” with The Seven Soldiers of Victory

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-46---leading-comics-46-winter-1942-chapter-1-of-7

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 1 of 7, Leading Comics #5, Winter 1942 (& 1943)

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Untouchables” theme –– Ennio Morricone
  • “Harlem Nocturne” – Charlie Musselwhite & Duane Eddy
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 45 – Action Comics #57, “The Feud of Rimfire Ridge” - February 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-45-%e2%80%93-action-comics-57-the-feud-of-rimfire-ridge-february-1943/

Introduction, Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #57, February 1943

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads (Karaoke Style after John Denver)
  • “Family Feud Theme”
  • “Thunder Road” – Robert Mitchum
  • Various Scores from “Silverado” – Bruce Broughton
  • “Celtic Wedding” – Trad.
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 44 – Action Comics #56, “Melody of Menace” - January 1943

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-44-%e2%80%93-action-comics-56-melody-of-menace-january-1943/

Introduction

Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #56, January 1943

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • Buffy Sainte-Marie - Starwalker
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 43 – Action Comics #55, “Bullets For Breakfast” - December 1942

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-43-–-action-comics-55-december-1942-–-bullets-for-breakfast/

Introduction

Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #55, December 1942

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • Tommy McKay – “Cripple Creek”
  • W. McCall – Old Home Fill ‘er Up and Keep On a Truckin’ Cafe
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singin’ Cowboys” Marshall Tucker Band

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Following Vig's chronology and his very brief role in the last regular story arc of the All-Star Squadron - and the mystery of Mekanique

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Ep 41 – Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942, Chapter 7 of 7, The Seven Soldiers of Victory, “Seven Steps To Conquest,” (Conclusion)

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 7 of 7, Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942; with examination of Roy Thomas’ free adaptation in All-Star Squadron #56, Apr 1986

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Sirius” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Mr. Roboto” – Styx
  • “It’s A Living Thing – ELO
  • “Bumble Boogie” – Jools Holland
  • “Showdown” -ELO
  • “Magnificent Seven” – 2016 remake version – James Horner and Simon Franglen

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Ep 40 – Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942, Chapter 6 of 7, The Green Arrow, “The Man with the Miracle Eyes”

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 6 of 7, Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942; with examination of Roy Thomas’ free adaptation in All-Star Squadron #56, Apr 1986

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “These Eyes” – The Guess Who
  • “The Show Must Go On” – Three Dog Night
  • “Anothdr One Bites the Dust” – Queen
  • “Sirius” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Bette Davis Eyes” – Kim Carnes
  • “Arrow Theme” – Blake Neely
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 39 – Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942, Chapter 5 of 7, The Vigilante, “The Man Who Was Afraid To Eat”

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 5 of 7, Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942; with examination of Roy Thomas’ free adaptation in All-Star Squadron #56, Apr 1986

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
    • “Constant Craving” – k.d. lang
    • Ba Dum Da Dum – A&W Rootbear Commercial
  • “Country Corn Flakes” Commercial
  • “Sirius” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 38 – Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942, Chapter 4 of 7, The Star Spangled Kid, “The Man Who Followed His Nose”

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 4 of 7, Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942; with examination of Roy Thomas’ free adaptation in All-Star Squadron #56, Apr 1986

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
    • “Love Stinks” – J. Geils Band
  • “Sailor’s Hornpipe – Carlos Núñez y Popeye
  • “Sirius” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 37 – Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942, Chapter 3 of 7, The Shining Knight, “Don Quixote Rides Again”. RETRY

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 3 of 7, Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942; with examination of Roy Thomas’ free adaptation in All-Star Squadron #56, Apr 1986

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “After the Gold Rush” – Prelude
  • Medieval Fair ­– Renaissance Music

  • “Don Quixote” – Gordon Lightfoot

  • “All Touch” – Carole Pope and Rough Trade
  • “Sirius” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 37 – Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942, Chapter 3 of 7, The Shining Knight, “Don Quixote Rides Again”

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-37-–-leading-comics-4-autumn-1942-chapter-3-of-7-the-shining-knight-don-quixote-rides-again/

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 3 of 7, Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942; with examination of Roy Thomas’ free adaptation in All-Star Squadron #56, Apr 1986

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “After the Gold Rush” – Prelude
  • Medieval Fair ­– Renaissance Music
  • “Don Quixote” – Gordon Lightfoot
  • “All Touch” – Carole Pope and Rough Trade
  • “Sirius” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 36 – Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942, Chapter 2 of 7, The Crimson Avenger, “Music Soothes the Savage Beast”

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of Chapter 2 of 7, Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942; with examination of Roy Thomas’ free adaptation in All-Star Squadron #56, Apr 1986

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger – “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Honky-Tonk Train Blues” – Michael Kaeshammer
  • “Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13 "Pathétique" II. Adagio cantabile (Ashkenazy)” – Beethoven
  • “Same Old Blues” – Michael Kaeshammer
  • “Swanee River” – Michael Kaeshammer
  • “Sirius” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 35 – Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942, Chapter 1 of 7, The Seven Soldiers of Victory, “Seven Steps To Conquest” (Introduction)

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-35-%e2%80%93-leading-comics-4-autumn-1942-chapter-1-of-7-the-seven-soldiers-of-victory-seven-steps-to-conquest-introduction/

Introduction

Original Radio Play of Part 1 of 7, Leading Comics #4, Autumn 1942;

Examination of Roy Thomas’ free adaptation in All-Star Squadron #56, Apr 1986

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
    • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Sirius” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Ray’s Bar and Grill” – Ray Griff
  • “Eye in the Sky” – Alan Parsons Project
  • “Cheer March” ­– National Symphonic Band
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 34 – Action Comics #54, “The Rookie Who Fought A Ghost” - November 1942

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-34-–-action-comics-54-the-rookie-who-fought-a-ghost-november-1942/

Introduction

Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #54, November 1942

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “The Night Chicago Died” - Paper Lace
  • “Theme from the Untouchables” -Ennio Morricone
  • “Old Corrals and Sagebrush” - Ian Tyson
  • “Switchblade” – Link Wray“Fingers on Fire” – Arthur “Guitar Boogie” Smith
  • “What Do You Do With A Drunken Sailor” – Captain Tractor
  • “Theme from Police Story” – Ray Conniff“Turn Me Round” – k.d. lang
  • Closing Stinger – “Four Strong Winds” Marshall Tucker Band - Ian Tyson

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Ep 33 – Bonus New Year’s Eve 2023 and a Brief Tribute to Ian Tyson

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-32-–-podcasting-for-dummys-all-star-squadron-5153-54-1985-–-crisis-on-infinite-earths-tie-ins/

A Potpourri of Odds and Songs from and for winter’s night.But a day before publication, we learned of the passing of a hero of this podcast.This episode is dedicated to the memory and rich musical legacy of Ian Tyson.

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Lone Star and Coors” - Ian Tyson
  • “Alberta’s Child” - Ian Tyson
  • “Waiting for a Chinook” Wilf Carter
  • “Let the Good Bus Win” – Murray McLaughlin, Paul Hyde and Tom Cochrane
  • Closing  – “Four Strong Winds” Marshall Tucker Band - Ian Tyson

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Ep 32 – "Podcasting For Dummys" All-Star Squadron #51,53, 54 1985 – Crisis on Infinite Earths Tie-Ins

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-32-–-podcasting-for-dummys-all-star-squadron-5153-54-1985-–-crisis-on-infinite-earths-tie-ins/

Introduction

Discussion of Crisis on Infinite Earths and the appearance of The Dummy in All-Star Squadron.

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Hooked On Swing” – Larry Elgart
  • “Great American Big Bands of the 1930s & 1940s” Glenn Miller & Duke Ellington, etc.
  • “Cowboy Christmas Ball” – Michael Martin Murphy, with Suzy Boggus, Don Edwards and Riders in the Sky
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys,” Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 31 – Action Comics #53, “The Blackout in Blues October 1942

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-31-–-action-comics-53-the-blackout-in-blues-october-1942/

Introduction

Discussion and Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #53, October 1942

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

  • “Some Kind of Fool” – Ian Tyson

  • “Black and Blue” – Louis Armstrong
  • “Big Yellow Taxi” – Joni Mitchell
  • “White Room” – Eric Clapton
  • “Little Green Bag” – George Baker Selection
  • “Black Mountain Rag” – Roy Clark
  • “Flo’s Yellow Rose” – Hoyt Axton
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys,” Marshall Tucker Band

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Prairiie Justice is taking a break as PJ Central is moving into the foothills of the Alberta Rockies.  

Music Credits. Midnight Rodeo Band - "Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin' Song" 

Ian Tyson - "Summer Wages"

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Ep 30 – Action Comics #52, “Sing A Song of Six Guns,” September 1942

Introduction

Discussion of Vigilante appearance in All-Star Squadron #31, March 1984

Original Radio Play adaptation of Vigilante feature appearing in Action Comics #52, September 1942

Greg Sanders Radio Rodeo

Notes

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

  • “Home on the Range” – Ian Tyson

  • “The Last Round-Up” – Gene Autry
  • Don Giovanni – Mozart by Ashraf Violine
  • “The Hangin’ Tree” – Norton Buffalo Stampede
  • “San Antonio Rose” – Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys
  • “Curly’s Theme” – Bill Hersh and Blue Train
  • “Take Me Back To Tulsa” – Asleep at the Wheel
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys”, Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 28 – Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942, Chapter 7 of 7,

The Seven Soldiers “The Time Tyrants: Conclusion”

Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Seven Soldiers of Victory in “The Time Tyrants: Conclusion  – Chapter 7 of 7, Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942

Notes and Listener Feedback

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Cheer March” – National Symphonic Band
  • “A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight” – Leon Redbone
  • “A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight” – The Dukes of Dixieland
  • Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier – Corb Lund

  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys”, Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 27 – Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942, Chapter 6 of 7,

The Crimson Avenger, “Fiddler’s Farewell”  

Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Crimson Avenger, “Fiddler’s Farewell” – Chapter 6 of 7, Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Soprano’s Theme” – Alabama 3
  • “The Song of Times” –Lyre Gauloise, Atelier Skald
  • “Sailor’s Hornpipe” – Carlos Nunez
  • “Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 26 – Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942, Chapter 5 of 7,

The Vigilante, “The Spirit of Wild Bill Dickson” 

Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Vigilante in “The Spirit of Wild Bill Dickson” – Chapter 5 of 7, Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “The Black Hills of Dakota” – Howard Keel & Doris Day
  • “Deadwood” theme – David Schwartz
  • “South Dakota Morning” – The Bee Gees
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 25 – Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942, Chapter 4 of 7,

The Shining Knight, “The Man Who Told A Fish Story” 

Introduction

Original Radio Play Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942 - The Shining Knight, “The Man Who Told A Fish Story”

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “North To Alaska” – Johnny Horton
  • “Oregon Trail II Music: Kansasville Council Bluffs”
  • “Victory At Sea (Song of the High Seas) – Richard Rodgers
  • “The Mary Ellen Carter” – Stan Rogers
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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A surprise episode from Vigilante's neighbour's to the north.

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Ep 24 – Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942, Chapter 3 of 7, Green Arrow

“Untitled” – Green Arrow vs. Alexander the Great 

Introduction

Original Radio Play of  “Untitled” –  Green Arrow vs. Alexander the Great   – Chapter 3 of 7, Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Seminole Wind” – John Anderson
  • “Miserlou” – Xavier Cugat
  • “Mr. Roboto” – Styx
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 23 – Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942, Chapter 2 of 7,

The Star-Spangled Kid – “Defeat Before Waterloo”

Introduction

Original Radio Play of “Defeat Before Waterloo” – Chapter 2 of 7, Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Waterloo” – Abba
  • “La Marsailles” – National Anthem of France
  • “Bonaparte’s Retreat” – Traditional
  • “Canadian Pacific” – Chet Atkins
  • “Wabash Cannonball” – Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass
  • “Bonaparte’s Retreat” – Glen Campbell
  • “Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 22 – Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942, Chapter 1 of 7, The Seven Soldiers in

“The Tyrants of Time”  posted Mar 24, 2022.

Introduction

Original Radio Play of “The Tyrants of Time” – Chapter 1 of 7, Leading Comics #3, Summer 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven” theme – Elmer Bernstein
  • Sound Byte – “You Are There” intro – Walter Cronkite
  • “Pomp and Circumstance”
  • “The Untouchables” theme – Ennio Morricone
  • “Cheer March” – National Symphonic Band

“Magnificent Seven” vocal – cast of “Cheers”

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Ep 20 – Action Comics #51, August 1942, “Guns, Gold and Glory”

A new episode of Prairie Justice Ep 20 – Action Comics #51, August 1942, “Guns, Gold and Glory” is now on the air, tubes, wires or whatever this gas-eating bronc runs on

A redux posted on Jan 31, fixing a recording error from the Jan 29 post

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-20-–-action-comics-51-august-1942-guns-gold-and-glory/

Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Vigilante in “Guns, Gold and Glory” Action Comics #51, August 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • Cade’s County Theme – Henry Mancini Orchestra
  • “Holiday for Strings” – Walter Shuman
  • “Slid Guitar Blues Solo” - Ry Cooder
  • “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight” – Dukes of Dixieland
  • “Wyoming Bound” – The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper soundtrack
  • “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” – Earl Scruggs and Friends “My Sweet Wyoming Home” – Chris LeDoux
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 19 – Action Comics #50, July 1942, “The Man Who Came Back”

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/episode-19-–-action-comics-50-july-1942-the-man-who-came-back/

Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Vigilante in “The Man Who Came Back” Action Comics #50, July 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “ Highwayman” – Karaoke Mix
  • “The Cowboy’s Christmas Ball” – Michael Martin Murphy

  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 21 BONUS – “Gray and Blue” from “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” Season 3, Episode 4

Cold Open from the Animated “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”

Season 3, Episode 4 ‘Night of the Batmen’.

First aired Apr 29, 2011

Audio of the Vigilante song from the “Brave and Bold” cartoon,

And a brief critique.

Video Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eJM4GiuoKQ

Hint: It’s awesome! – slightly biased host opinion.

Music Used:

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “The Gray and Blue” – John DiMaggio
  • “The Fastest Guitar Alive” – Roy Orbison

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Ep 18 – Action Comics #49, June 1942, “The Rainbow Man”

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/p-18-–-action-comics-49-june-1942-the-rainbow-man/

Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Vigilante in “The Rainbow Man” Action Comics #2, June 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “ Lookin’ for A Rainbow” – Marshall Tucker Band
  • “In the Jailhouse Now” – Jimmie Rodgers
  • “Jumpin’ at the Woodside – Count Basie and Oscar Peterson
  • “Folsom Prison Blues” – Johnny Cash
  • “Chattanooga Choo Choo” – Asleep at the Wheel
  • “It Don’t Mean A Thing” – Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington
  • “American Pie (instrumental)” – Don Maclean
  • “Ode To The Road ” – Larry Gatlin

  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Seven Soldiers of Victory in “Beware the Black Star Shines: Conclusion  – Chapter 7 of 7, Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Light Cavalry Overture” – Von Suppe, composer
  • “Cosmic Cowboy” – Michael Murphy
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys”, Marshall Tucker Band

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Vigilante in “The Sixty Kiddie Club” – Chapter 6 of 7, Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “South of Santa Fe” – Brooks & Dunn
  • “On Walks the Night” – Jesse Cook
  • “Taos, New Mexico” – R. Deane Taylor
  • “Augie is Taken” – Bruce Broughton, Silverado soundtrack.

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Crimson Avenger in “The Case of the Twisted Twins” – Chapter 5 of 7, Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Mary Tyler Moore Show Theme/Love is All Around” – Sonny Curtis
  • :Minnesota” – The Push Stars
  • “Me and You and A Dog Named Boo” – Lobo

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of Green Arrow in “Mystery of the One Man Museum” – Chapter 4 of 7, Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Viva Las Vegas” – Elvis Presley
  • “Theme from Boardwalk Empire: Straight Up and Down" – The Brian Jonestown Massacre
  • Merry Go-Round Music – O’er the Waves, Calliope arrangement
  • “Back on the Chain Gang” – The Pretenders
  • “Ink A Dink A Doo” – Jimmy Durante

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Star-Spangled Kid in “Mystery of the Santa Claus Pirate” – Chapter 3 of 7, Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “A Pirate Looks at Forty” – Jimmy Buffett
  • “Drunken Sailor” – Captain Tractor
  • “Barret’s Privateer’s” – Stan Rogers
  • “Miami Vice Theme” – Jan Hammer
  • “Captain Kidd” – Great Big Sea
  • “The Last Farewell” – Roger Whittaker

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of The Shining Knight in “The Mystery of the Clowning Criminals” – Chapter 2 of 7, Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Basin Street Blues” – Dr. John
  • “Jambalaya: – Buckwheat Zydeco & Jo El Sonnier
  • “West End Blues” –  Louis Armstrong
  • “New Orleans” – The Stampeders

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Introduction

Original Radio Play of “Beware the Black Star Shines” – Chapter 1 of 7, Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “Star Dust” – Glenn Miller Orchestra

  • Theme from Jonny Quest Theme from Peter Gunn – “Blues Brothers”

  • “Captain America theme (1979)” – Mike Post

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Ep 10 – Stargirl Spring Break Special #1, 2021, “The Seven Soldiers of Spring Break”

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-10-–-stargirl-spring-break-special-1-2021-the-seven-soldiers-of-spring-break/

Introduction

Review of The Stargirl Spring Break Special #1, featuring the return of the Seven Soldiers

Greg Sanders’ Radio Rodeo

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

  • “Holiday Road” – Lindsey Buckingham

  • “Vacation” – The Go Gos
  • “Cows Around” - Corb Lund Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 09 – Action Comics #48, May 1942, “Crime’s Caravan”

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/episode-9-action-comics-48-crimes-caravan/

Introduction

Original Radio Play - Action Comics #48, May 1942, “Crime’s Caravan”

Feedback

Greg Sanders’ Radio Rodeo –

Review of the Vigilante Story

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Cade’s County Theme” – Henry Mancini Orchestra

  • “Caravan” – Duke Ellington

  • “Fingers On Fire” – Arthur ‘Guitar Boogie’ Smith
  • “Guitar Boogie’ “ – Arthur ‘Guitar Boogie’ Smith
  • “If Ever You Were Mine” – Natalie McMaster
  • “Hair in My Eyes Like A Highland Steer” - Corb Lund
  • “Hot Rod Lincoln” – Bill Kirchen and The Twang Bangers Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 08 – Action Comics #47, April 1942, “The Green Cowled Menace”

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-08-–-action-comics-47-april-1942-the-green-cowled-menace/

Introduction

Vigilante News

Original Radio Play - Action Comics #47,  April 1942, “The Green Cowled Menace”

Greg Sanders’ Radio Rodeo –

Review of the Vigilante Story

An original history from the Ranger – “Bob Hope’s Alaskan USO Tour”

Feedback – Dave McElvenney, e-mail and post Cards

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger– “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “The Green Hornet Theme” – Al Hirt

  • NBC Mystery Movie Theme

  • “Holiday For Strings” – David Rose
  • “Mood Indigo” – Duke Ellington
  • “The Rifleman” – Monterey Radio & TV Philharmonic Orchestra
  • “Blues in the Night” – Ella Fitzgerald
  • “Evil Theme” – Scary Music
  • “Ring of Fire” – Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass
  • “The Blacksmith Reel” – La Bottine Souriante
  • “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate” – Captain Tractor
  • “Victory at Sea (Song of the High Sea)” – Richard Rodgers
  • “Thanks for the Memories” – Ralph Rainger & Leo Robin Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 07 – Action Comics #46, Feb 1942, “Crimes in Color”

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/episode-7-action-comics-46/

Introduction, Feedback moved to back of show

Vigilante News – Nothing yet on the Stargirl Spring Break Special slated for MAy

Original Radio Play - Action Comics #46, Feb 1942, “Crimes in Color”

Review of the Vigilante Story

Greg Sanders’ Radio Rodeo – Colour My World, Barbara Fairchild

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger & Complete – “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland

  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
  • Chinese Music Instrumental – Chinese Festival
  • Marshall Tucker Band – Searchin’ For A Rainbow
  • Colour My World, Barbara Fairchild
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 06 – Action Comics #45, Feb 1942, “The Case of the Bamboo Death”

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/episode-6-action-comics-45-the-case-of-the-bamboo-death/

Introduction, and Feedback

Vigilante News – re: Infinite Frontier #0 & Stargirl Spring Break Special

Original Radio Play - Action Comics #45, Feb 1942, “The Case of the Bamboo Death

Review of the Vigilante Story

Greg Sanders’ Radio Rodeo

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger & Complete – “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band

  • Doug & the Slugs – Chinatown Calculation

  • Chinese Music Instrumental – Chinese Festival
  • Ian Tyson – What Does She See
  • Minnie the Moocher – Cab Calloway
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 05 – Justice League of America #193, Aug 1981, “All-Star Squadron Preview” & All-Star Squadron #1, Sep 1981, “The World On Fire”

Introduction, and Discussion of Recent Vigilante News (?)

Your Feedback

And News of two new Podcasts regarding DC’s dearly remembered Earth-2, the JSA and the All-Star Squadron

Reviews of the first two appearances of the All-Star Squadron in 1981.

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger & Complete – “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • Kenny Price – The Shortest Song In the World
  • Kim Carnes – Bette Davis Eyes
  • Glenn Miller – Moonlight Serenade
  • Artie Shaw –  Begin the Beguine
  • Count Basie – Jumpin’ At the Woodsize
  • Eddie Rabbitt – Drivin’ My Life Away
  • Benny Goodman – Sing Sing Sing

  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 04 - Leading Comics 1, 1942  “Blueprint For Crime” Posted Feb 14, 2021

Feedback will return in Episode 5

Introduction, Audio drama and Review of Seven Soldiers of Victory story

"Blueprint For Crime"  Leading Comics 1, Winter 1942

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Music Excerpts Used

  • Opening Stinger – “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” – Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Magnificent Seven Theme” – Elmer Bernstein
  • Untouchables – Ennio Morricone
  • Godfather Theme – Nino Rota
  • “I’ll Tell You About Rorschach” – Tyler Bates
  • Captain America (1970s) Theme
  • Arrow Theme – Blake Neely “Slide Guitar Blues Solo – Ry Cooder
  • “American Patrol” – Glenn Miller Orchestra
  • “Panama” – Van Halen
  • “Rattle and Burn” – Jesse Cook
  • “On Broadway” ­– George Benson “Night Train” - Oscar Peterson
  • “Pied Piper – Frank Mills
  • “Huron Beltane Fire Dance” – Loreena McKennit
  • “Hooray for Hollywood” – The Boston Pops
  • “Buckaroo” - Buck Owens & the Buckaroos
  • “Turn To Stone – Electric Light Orchestra
  • “Cheer March” ­– National Symphonic Band

  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys” – Marshall Tucker Band

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A new promo.

Jan 9, 2021

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Ep 03 - Action Comics 44, Jan 1942 "Gallopin’ Gold" Posted Dec 27, 2020

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-01-action-comics-42-nov-1941-the-origin-of-the-vigilante/

Feedback, Dramatic reading and Review of Vig story

"Gallopin’ Gold".  Action Comics 44, Jan 1942

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Music

  • Opening Stinger –  “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” - Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Wheels” – Chet Atkins
  • “The Great Escape” – Elmer Bernstein
  • “McCloud” theme –
  • “Dueling Banjos” – Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs Revue
  • “The Show Must Go On” – Three Dog Night
  • “Horsethief Moon” – Ian Tyson
  • “Tennessee Stud” – Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed

  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys”, Marshall Tucker Band

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Ep 02 - Action Comics 43, Dec 1941 "Billy Gunn’s Mine" Posted Dec 27, 2020

https://prairiejustice.podbean.com/e/ep-01-action-comics-42-nov-1941-the-origin-of-the-vigilante/

Feedback, Dramatic reading and Review of Vig story

"Billy Gunn’s Mine".  Action Comics 43, Dec 1941

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Music

  • Opening Stinger –  “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” - Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “Harlem Nocturne” - Charlie Musselwhite & Duane Eddy
  • “Swanee River/Old Folks at Home” – Mills Brothers & Louis Armstrong
  • “Rodeo” – Aaron Copeland
  • “Wyoming Bound” – The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper soundtrack

  • “Theme to Bordertown” – Symphony No. 3 in C. Op. 52, adapted by Jean Sibelius

  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys”, Marshall Tucker Band

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Introduction of Podcast, Ranger Gord and Review of Vig story

"The Origin of the Vigilante".  Action Comics 42, Nov 1941

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Music

  • Opening Stinger –  “Nashville Just Wrote Another Cheatin’ Song” - Midnight Rodeo Band
  • “How the West Was Won” – Alfred Newman
  • “Score to Silverado – Bruce Broughton
  • “Theme to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” – Ennio Morricone “Home on the Range” – Gene Autry
  • Woody Guthrie – “Guitar Blues”
  • Closing Stinger – “The Last of the Singing Cowboys”, Marshall Tucker Band

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Promotion for the upcoming Podcast: Prairie Justice: The Greg Sanders Vigilante Podcast

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Promotion for Prairie Justice: A Greg Sanders Vigilante Podcast Approximately 1 minute. email: vigilantecast@gmail.com