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Forest Fire aka Hot Fire And Sowing Seeds

Ranger Bill · April 4, 1962 · 28 min · 3,730 words

The transcript of “Forest Fire aka Hot Fire And Sowing Seeds”, an episode of Ranger Bill first broadcast April 4, 1962. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Ranger Bill plays Ranger Bill free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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It's the sugary cake. Tables of faith. Radio drama. A hallmark of moody broadcasting for over 60 years. Join us now as we take you back to another classic in MBN Radio History. Danger of the Woodland.

Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodland, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, showing rare courage in the face of disaster. in the air, on horseback, or in a screaming squad car. Ranger Bill, his mind alert, a ready smile, unswerving, loyal to his mission.

And all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. What in the world is this steel tower doing out here in the middle of the wilderness? I believe they called it a fire tower, Dr. Harris.

What do they do with this fire tower, Franklin? Well, if we were to climb to the top of the tower and enter the little house, you'd be able to see for 20 miles. Oh, I don't believe it.

He's quite right, Dr. Harris. Oh, good heavens. Upon my word, dear fellow, what are you trying to do? Scares out of a year's growth? Where did you come from? I apologize if I startled you.

My name is Tom Morgan. I'm the forest ranger on duty here. This is Tower 3. I was just telling my friend that you can see from miles and miles. Might we see this for ourselves?

Certainly I'd be delighted to have you be my guest. I don't have visitors very often. We Tower Rangers lead a pretty lonesome life, but it's worth it. How do you get to the top of this tower?

I mean, where's the elevator? An elevator? Or I see others long winding stairs? That's the only way out, gentlemen. I don't believe it. And you will, by the time you get to the top. The view from here is breathtaking, to say the least.

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