The Classic TV Do you remember? The Lone Ranger 🐎 Is an American Western drama television series that aired on the ABC Television network from 1949 to 1957, with Clayton Moore in the starring role. Jay Silverheels, a member of the Mohawk Aboriginal people in Canada, played The Lone Ranger's Indian companion Tonto. John Hart replaced Moore in the title role from 1952 to 1953 owing to a contract dispute. Fred Foy, who had been both narrator and announcer of the radio series from 1948 until its en

“Hi-Yo Silver, away!” 76 years ago today, on Sept 15, 1949, The Lone Ranger premiered on ABC starring Clayton Moore; it ran for eight seasons & 221 episodes, launching the 1950s TV western craze... #otd Did You Know? Jay Silverheels (Tonto) was the first Native American star on a major TV series | Classic Movie Hub