Aces And Eights: Frontier Gentleman (October 12, 1958)

“Aces And Eights” is an episode of Frontier Gentleman, the old-time radio show, first broadcast October 12, 1958. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

An English correspondent for the London Times arrives in Deadwood seeking stories about the West. He meets various colorful characters including Calamity Jane, Jack McCall, and learns about Wild Bill Hickok, who may become the new marshal despite local opposition and dangerous enemies.

Deadwood, Dakota Territory - a thriving frontier town with a general store, saloons, and mining operations in the surrounding hills

Characters: JB Kendall, Judd Scott, Jack McCall, Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, Tim Brady

Listen for: The English correspondent's observations of frontier characters and conflicts, discussions of Wild Bill Hickok's reputation and potential new role as marshal, and tensions between those who support and oppose him

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.