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Luke Slaughter of Tombstone.
Luke Slaughter is a cattleman with a business to protect in the Arizona Territory. Sam Buffington gives the character a firm, unhurried voice in a Western about the risks of moving herds, holding ground and deciding whom to trust.
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About the programme.
The rancher's livelihood gives the action practical stakes. Animals, routes, employees and obligations matter alongside a threat from an armed opponent. Wichita, played by Junius Matthews, provides a familiar companion without turning Slaughter into an invulnerable hero.
Programme at a glance.
- Broadcast history
- 1958
- Network or distribution
- CBS
- Programme cast
- Sam Buffington, Junius Matthews
- Main characters
- Luke Slaughter, Wichita
Broadcast history.
CBS broadcast the short series in 1958, with William N. Robson directing. Its regular run comprised sixteen broadcasts. The compact size makes it possible to hear a complete surviving series without committing to hundreds of programmes.
Where to begin.
Duel on the Trail is the opening regular episode in the historical log. It offers a direct introduction to Slaughter's working world. Later stories can be sampled individually once you know the cattleman's outlook.
Choose your next episode.
Showing 1-16 of 16 episodes. Order follows the captured public catalogue, not a verified original broadcast chronology.
Outlaw Kid
25:06Worth Its Salt
25:35Heritage
25:16The Henry Fell Story
25:00Death Watch
24:58The Homesteaders
25:04June Bride
24:58Yancey's Pride
25:03Big Business
25:00Cattle Drive
25:01Wagon Train
25:02Page's Progress
24:43Duel On The Trail
25:07
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Questions about Luke Slaughter of Tombstone.
What is the premise of Luke Slaughter of Tombstone?
Luke Slaughter is a cattleman with a business to protect in the Arizona Territory. Sam Buffington gives the character a firm, unhurried voice in a Western about the risks of moving herds, holding ground and deciding whom to trust.
Where should I begin listening?
Duel on the Trail is the opening regular episode in the historical log. It offers a direct introduction to Slaughter's working world. Later stories can be sampled individually once you know the cattleman's outlook.
When was this programme broadcast?
1958. These are programme broadcast years, not the modern publication dates of these recordings.
How many episodes can I explore here?
16 Episode Guides are available for this programme, alongside 16 public Heritage Radio Vault recordings. The recording count can include alternative versions or supplementary material.
Programme history: Luke Slaughter of Tombstone - programme log ↗, Old Time Radio Researchers - programme and collection notes ↗. Recording counts come from the current public catalogue.
Fun facts.
- The regular Luke Slaughter run comprised sixteen broadcasts, a compact contrast with Western series that continued for years.
Sources: Luke Slaughter of Tombstone - programme log ↗, Old Time Radio Researchers - programme and collection notes ↗.
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Sources and recording notes.
Historical programme reference:
Luke Slaughter of Tombstone - programme log ↗Historical programme reference:
Old Time Radio Researchers - programme and collection notes ↗Modern recording information:
Official Heritage Radio Vault programme ↗Historical references describe the programme. Spreaker supplies the selected Heritage Radio Vault titles, artwork, recording lengths and modern publication information. Anonymous public catalogue evidence was checked 4 November 2026. Syndicated transmission dates and surviving versions can differ.
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