Nature Corner/Storybook Room Crested Porcupine

 Uncle Bob Devine meets Pricilla Crested Porcupine and learns about this largest of the porcupine family:

https://moodyaudio.com/products/pricilla-crested-porcupine

Gray Wolf and the Tamed Cougar - RB159

There are lots of chuckles in RANGER BIL for late Saturday morning 12/31/22:

RB159 Gray Wolf and the Tamed Cougar aka One-Man Mountain Lion

A young cougar wanders into the Knotty Pine Supermarket and chases out all the customers. The boys are called in to remove this “vicious” beast from the store. Bill soon realizes this is a tame cougar. The cougar quickly becomes attached to Gray Wolf. Laugh along with the fellas as Gray Wolf tries to deal with the affectionate cat!

Eddie and Mr. Foxy - RB101

  Our Ranger Bill adventure for the last Friday of the year

 Dec. 30, 2022, is RB101

Eddie and Mr. Foxy

Mr. Bartholomew is a multi-millionaire. He gets whatever he wants. He meets young Eddie who has been trying to catch a huge trout he calls "Mr. Foxy." Eddie and Mr. B. become instant friends and soon go fishing together. Eddie shares his faith and his love of life with Mr. B. Then something happens to Eddie. Bill asks, "Can money give you anything you want?" What does it get Mr. Bartholomew?

Cruel Man - RB102

 The early Saturday morning Ranger Bill

for New Year's Eve 12/31/22, is RB102

The Cruel Man

Basil Rascombe is a successful rancher on the Big Mesa. He is also a man with a big problem, his out-of-control temper. Stumpy and Henry are riding on Big Mesa when they find a badly beaten colt. They care for the yearling and put it protective custody. Basil has Stumpy arrested and taken to court. Basil WANTS the colt back. What can our rangers do to rescue both Stumpy and the colt? Can Bill get Basil to control his temper or will rage rule?

Mystery of Bear Valley - RB099

 Ranger Bill for midweek with quite an exciting adventure

for Dec. 28, 2022: RB099

The Mystery of Bear Valley

Ranger Bill is worried about the situation in Bear Valley National Park. Park visitors get far too close to the bears as they feed near the park road. But new problems crop up at the park. Bears are disappearing from the park. When Bill and the boys go to investigate, they find bears sleeping along the park road. What is going on and why?

Snow-White Stalliom - RB097

 We begin a new week with a RANGER BILL story about coveting and the sin that follows.

RB097 The Snow-White Stallion, 12/26/22

Henry falls in love with a magnificent wild white stallion that he and his friend Pyute see on the prairie. Henry finds a way to capture the horse and keep it in a hidden location. Bill tells him that capturing a wild horse will break its spirit and kill it. Now Henry must decide if keeping his special horse is worth the cost.

RANGER BILL episodes

These two links should contain nearly all the Ranger Bill stories that I know of:

https://archive.org/details/ranger-bill-adventures 

Ranger Bill - Single Episodes : Old Time Radio Researchers Group : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

A blessed and joyous Christmas to you!!!

Nature Corner/Storybook Room

 Uncle Bob Devine interviews Sandy Seagull on Nature Corner for Christmas Eve 2022:

Sandy Seagull | moodyaudio.com

Ceiling Zero - RB158

  Ranger Bill for late Saturday morning, Christmas Eve, 12/24/22, is

RB158 Ceiling Zero

Air Force test pilot Gary Metzger is badly hurt when the plane he is testing crashes. Gary develops a fear of flying. Bill and the boys go to see Gary’s brother Paul to see if there is anything he or they can do to overcome Gary’s new found fear of death

Christmas Pageant with Bill Pearce - RB202

 Our Ranger Bill

for early Saturday morning, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2022, is
Christmas Pageant with Bill Pearce

Henry and his boys club are putting on a Christmas pageant in the high school auditorium. It will close with a short performance by Christian recording artist Bill Pearce. There are rehearsals and many problems to iron out. Henry learns that one of the boys, Johnny, doesn't believe the Christmas story. Henry takes the time to witness to Johnny, and Johnny begins to believe. Johnny asks Henry, "If the Bible is true, why everyone doesn't believe?" Wally, a key boy in the show, is hit by a car and must stay in the hospital. How will the pageant go on with Wally in the hospital? What will happen to Johnny? And what of Bill Pearce?

Christmas Bells - RB201

 Our Ranger Bill

two days before Christmas, Dec. 23, 2022, is RB201
Christmas Bells

Policeman Pat O’Roark faces death just before Christmas. He finds strength to live when he hears the church bells ring. When the bells break, only Herman Schmidt, can repair them. Herman has an attack of severe rheumatism and can’t climb the tower ladder to make the needed repairs. Bill and the boys are called on to try to fix the bells.

Rogue Elephant - RB094

  Our midweek Ranger Bill

for Dec. 21, 2022, is RB094

Rogue Elephant

Long lost elephant Mahmud the Mighty attacks homes and farms. Circus owner Baxter B. Bixby offers to catch this animal now gone wild. Ranger Bill isn’t convinced that Mr. Bixby is qualified to capture any animal in the mountains, let alone a crazed elephant. Bixby has a plan to capture the beast, but Bill still isn’t sure it will work.

Abominable Snowman - RB095

 Our RANGER BILL adventure for Thursday, 12/22/22, is one hair-raising tale, 

RB095 The Abominable Snowman.

Big game hunter Craig Carstares stalks the elusive Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep while a creature haunts the mountains and frightens folks in Knotty Pine. Everyone is afraid of this beast except Carstares. They think it is the Abominable Snowman. Even Bill, Stumpy, and Gray Wolf are scared when they see its tracks and hear it howling. What is this beast? Can Bill and the boys capture or kill this monster? Is Mr. Carstares safe hunting alone in the mountains?

Return of Sitting Bull -RB092

 Our Ranger Bill

for Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, is: 

RB092 The Return of Sitting Bull

An Indian college student, the great-grandson of Sitting Bull, tries to share his Indian heritage on his college campus, but other students laugh at him. The abuse and rejection are too much for him. He loses control and decides to take revenge for everything done to him.

Nature Corner - Calvin Caribou

 Uncle Bob talks to Calvin the Caribou in Nature Corner for 12/17/22:

Nature Corner Calvin Caribou 

No Good Dog - RB156

  Our RANGER BILL

for late Saturday morning, Dec.17, 2022,  is RB156

The No Good Dog

 Skinny (Horatio Thornwall Skines) works for successful bloodhound breeder Jarvis Engell and his son Ed. Jarvis gives Skinny a runt pup Peanut. Jarvis says that Peanut should grow up to be a great show dog. Ed gets jealous and wants his own top show dog because wants to defeat Skinny at dog shows. Which dog will win, the one raised on love or the one raised with a club?

In the Eagles Nest - RB091

 Our Ranger Bill for early Saturday morning, 

Dec. 17, 2022, is RB091

In the Eagles' Nest

Bill and Lieutenant Larson of the US Aeronautical Survey Team find Old Man Margrave tied up and half dead in his cabin in Lost Canyon. Two thugs, Hawk and Banjo Eyes, did this the old gentleman to get his treasure hidden up in the mountain cliffs. The key to finding the treasure is a notebook hidden in the cabin. So why does Bill want a football uniform, a pilot's helmet, 100 feet of rope, and 10 pounds of beef to find the treasure? How will Bill, Henry, and Lt. Larson keep the two crooks from stealing or destroying the treasure? What is this mysterious treasure anyway? You'll have to listen to find out.

Vanishing Mummy - RB090

 Our Ranger Bill

for Dec. 16, 2022 is

The Vanishing Mummy

 A truck in a convoy of archaeological artifacts breaks down just outside of Knotty Pine. The biggest truck is carrying a valuable mummy from Egypt. Bill and his rangers are in charge of guarding the mummy until the truck is repaired. Stumpy is leery of watching this “old pile of bandages”. Mr. Peabody, the convoy director, is not happy about leaving the valuable mummy in Knotty Pine.

Whispering Cave - RB089

  Our Ranger Bill

for Thursday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2022, is

The Whispering Cave

Bill and Gray Wolf help an Indian brave, Running Fox, share Christ with his dying father, Chief White Feather, and with his tribe. He is the only Christian in his tribe. His brother Arrow Hand is opposed to any mention of Jesus around their dying father.

Muscle and Prayer (part 2)- RB212

 RB 212 Muscle And Prayer 2 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

The (Haunted) Church at Bent Creek (part 2) - RB209

 RB209 The (Haunted) Church at Bent Creek (pt.2) (riffcatclub.blogspot.com)

Spirits and the Spirit (part 2) - RB214

 Ranger Bill - Spirits And The Spirit 1 & 2 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Old Faithful - RB088

  Our midweek Ranger Bill

this Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, is RB088

Old Faithful

Stumpy’s horse, Matilda, breaks a leg while out on the trail. Bill doesn’t think they can get her to a vet safely. She saved Stumpy’s life; but Bill, Gray Wolf, and Stumpy may not be able to save hers.

White Fields RB087

 Our Ranger Bill 

story for Dec. 13, 2022, is RB087

The White Fields

It is harvest time in the wheat fields around Central City. But a bad flu epidemic has kept many of the farmers out of the fields at this critical time. Ranger Bill sends 3 of his rangers to help with the harvest. One of those rangers considers a career change as he does the harvesting work.

Tiger Cat - RB086

 We begin our work week with another exciting Ranger Bill adventure 

for Dec. 12, 2022, is RB086 Tiger Cat

A big cat is seen in backyards around Knotty Pine. Residents panic as news gets around of the unwanted invader. Some say it is 10 or even 15 feet long! Neighbors are getting out their guns to go hunting for the big fella. Can Bill and his rangers corral this tiger cat before someone gets hurt or even killed?

RB154 - Ronnie's Bear aka the Mad Bear

 Our RANGER BILL adventure for late Saturday Morning 12/10/22, is

RB154 Ronnie's Bear aka The Mad Bear 

Henry runs a boys club at the grade school. He has assigned a nature study projects. The boys are to collect things from nature and do talks about them. Ornery little Ronnie Edwards wants to bring a bear to the meeting. Coincidentally, school janitor Sam thinks he spotted a bear. Ronnie couldn’t really have a bear – could he?

Nature Corner/Storybook Room - Snow Bird

 Uncle Bob Devine interviews a Slate-Colored Junko (Snow Bird) on Nature Corner/ Storybook:

Mrs.Junko the Snow Bird | moodyaudio.com

Deep Country - RB085

Our Ranger Bill exciting adventure for early Saturday morning,

Dec. 10, 2022, is RB085

The Deep Country

Col. Anders and his wife get lost in the deep country while they are on vacation. The colonel’s assistant tells the Anders’ daughter that her parents are missing. Those two plus the slow-motion folks who live in the deep country make Bill’s job of finding the Anders nearly impossible.

This is one of Ranger Bill's very first adventures. It was probably first broadcast in 1950 when the show was several 15-minute adventures aired on Monday afternoons in the greater Chicago area only. Our cast may have also performed this show live to Sunday Schools and church groups to help advertise the broadcasts. 

Ranger Bill - Single Episodes : Old Time Radio Researchers Group : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Flying Game Warden - RB084

 Our Ranger Bill adventure for 

Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, is RB084

The Flying Game Warden

Every ranger wants Arnie Nelson's cushy job as flying game warden, including Bill. Arnie takes a month's vacation, so Col. Anders makes Bill the flying game warden. Bill and his rangers find out Arnie's job isn't so easy. Bill must cover a huge section of forest, lakes and rivers, as well as protect and rescue both vacationers as well as the wildlife. And there are poachers, especially the Bixon family. Find out with Bill and the boys just how hard and dangerous the flying game warden's job really is!

Mister Sunshine - RB082

  Our Ranger Bill tale for Thursday afternoon

for Dec. 8, 2022, is RB082

Mr. Sunshine

Retired gentleman, Herman Weber, shares his love and his faith all around Knotty Pine. Unfortunately, a few of the town’s citizens are offended by Herman’s gentle and kindhearted evangelism. Also, he’s hiding an important secret about himself that not even Ranger Bill knows.

Tugboat Cowboy - RB081

 Our midweek Ranger Bill

for  Dec. 7, 2022, is RB081

The Tugboat Cowboy

Bob “Unc” Mitchell and his nephew Dick fight over their tugboat business. Bob and Dick face stiff competition from both the railroads and trucking companies. Bob wants to get out of the business before he starts losing money. Dick wants to stay and try out some of his new ideas.

Road to Fame - RB080

 Our Ranger Bill for Tuesday afternnon

for Dec. 6, 2022, is RB080

The Road to Fame

RB-080 – The Road to Fame – Young Todd Dahlgren looks for fame the “easy” way, by becoming the town troublemaker. Todd’s dad is fed up with him but doesn't know what to do. Uncle Sam may have a cure for Todd’s bad attitude – Todd’s in the U.S. Army! Even Todd’s commander has his hands full with the boy. Ranger Bill may have an idea or two on how to change Todd’s attitude.

Bob Devine's Nature Corner/Storybook Room

 Uncle Bob's Nature Corner features little Terry the Tarsier from Java:

Terry Tarsier ( mammal ) | moodyaudio.com

Outsider - RB078

  Our Ranger Bill for early Saturday morning, 

Dec. 3, 2022, is RB078

The Outsider

Skinny is new in town, and he's from the deep country. He is trying, without much luck, to make friends with a gang. The gang ends up killing dozens of birds, and Skinny is a witness. Folks in Knotty Pine are furious. Bill must act quickly to stop this senseless violence.

RB152 - Birthday Rescue aka Fallen Hunter

   

It’s Henry’s birthday, and the guys give him some wonderful gifts. Meanwhile a lone hunter falls into a small canyon and is badly hurt. No one knows where he is. He will probably die there in the wilderness unless something happens to change his situation. Can Henry’s birthday possibly be a gift of life to a man without hope and alone?

Salesman - RB076

  RANGER BILL for this Thursday, 12/1/22 is RB076

The Salesman

Bill saves a child who wandered into the street and is hit by the car himself. Bill is slightly injured and needs just a little rest at home. Gill Major, an insurance salesman, visits Bill to try to sell him life insurance. Bill turns the tables on Gill and tries to sell him Eternal Life Insurance. Gill is not a Christian and has no interest in eternal life insurance. But can Gill ignore insurance whose premium was paid in full 2000 years ago, provides protection after death, guarantees the insured eternal life, and the insured person is the beneficiary? See the Spirit at work in Gill through Bill's words.