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The Lone Ranger is concerned when a man is released from jail and tells his wife he's going to kill the two men who put him there. He's scheduled to arrive any day now, so the Lone Ranger sends Tonto into town to get the juicy details on what he plans.

It's an interesting twist when the two men Ames what's to kill has already been attacked - or so it seems. There are a few twists and turns along the way that keep you guessing. I figured out part of it, but not all...

These are classics with simple plots and simple solutions. The Lone Ranger doesn't have much killing in it - making it a good show for kids. I love that they always end it with the men saying he's The Lone Ranger, and The Lone Ranger yelling, "Hi ho silver, away!" In a few years, television westerns will no longer hold a signature like this. Oh, The Rifleman has his rifle and Matt Dillon has his "Get out of Dodge." Even Rawhide has "Head 'em up, and move 'em out!" But there's just something special about The Lone Ranger's signature...

The Ranger and Tonto learn that ex-convict John Ames has been released from prison after serving a term for stagecoach robberies. Ames claimed he was innocent and that the founder Brothers framed him with false testimony. Now Ames wants to even the score with the Gunders and our heroes want to protect Ames from killing them and going back to prison. But can they do it?

Underrated John Kellogg plays John Ames. His next role after this one was as Major Cobb in the best movie academy award nominated film, "Twelve O'Clock High." Kellogg was in three pictures that were nominated for best picture: The Pride of the Yankees (1942), Twelve O'Clock High (1949), and The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). The last of the three won the award. Kellogg always gave a convincing performance in all his roles. He is really good in this LR episode.