Old Time Radio Western — The Six Shooter: "A Friend In Need" (1954) | Full Episode

VintageRadioShows.com · Feb 13, 2026 · 28m

The Six Shooter was a radio western drama series starring James Stewart as Britt Ponset, a wandering Texas plainsman and gunfighter. In this episode "A Friend In Need," Britt encounters his old friend Art Hemper who claims to be falsely accused of killing his stepbrother Clyde. Art's emotional plea for help seems genuine, but as the story unfolds, Britt discovers that Art has been lying to him. The episode explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the difficulty of discerning truth from deception, showcasing the series' sophisticated storytelling where situations aren't as black and white…