Myra Barker: The Six Shooter (June 24, 1954)

“Myra Barker” is an episode of The Six Shooter, the old-time radio show, first broadcast June 24, 1954. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

Britt Ponson arrives in town to find his prized horse Scar has been taken out by a visiting woman named Myra Barker, who rented him for a ride despite the horse's reputation for throwing other riders. When Britt meets the spirited Miss Barker upon her return, he finds himself charmed by her confidence and skill as a horsewoman, and agrees to let her ride Scar again in the future.

A small western town with a livery stable, cafe, and nearby Saucer Mountain

Characters: Britt Ponson, Myra Barker, Red, Uncle Jeff, Jess Alden

Listen for: Britt's initial anger at Red for letting a stranger ride his treasured horse Scar, and his quick change of heart when he meets the charming and capable Myra Barker in person; the comedic moment when Scar performs a fancy side step for Myra but refuses to do it for Britt.

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.