Ep 1. S2 E1 - Ghost Town Raiders
- October 6, 1951
- 26 min
In The Gene Autry Show season 2 episode 1 titled "Ghost Town Raiders," Gene Autry and his sidekick Pat Buttram make their way to a deserted ghost town. The town used to be a thriving community until the gold rush ended and the miners moved on. Despite the town being deserted, the nearby mine is still producing gold, and Gene suspects that there is foul play involved.
During their investigation, they come across a group of raiders who are terrorizing the town in an attempt to find the source of the gold. The gang is led by Duke Dillon, a smooth-talking criminal who seems to have a personal vendetta against Gene. With the help of a local newspaper reporter, Mary Parker, Gene and Pat work to stop Duke and his gang.
As they work on their plan, Gene and Mary grow closer, but Mary's father believes that Gene is responsible for the death of his son. The feud between the two families almost derails Gene's plans, but he manages to convince Mary's father that he is innocent.
With all the pieces in place, Gene and Pat launch an attack on the raiders, and a thrilling gunfight ensues. Guns are blazing, and punches are thrown as Gene and Pat fight to protect the town and its people. In the end, justice is served, and Gene and Mary have a heartwarming moment.
This episode of The Gene Autry Show is a classic Western drama with plenty of gunfights, romance, and intrigue. Through his quick wit and sharpshooting skills, Gene Autry shows that he is more than just a singer and actor, but a true cowboy hero.