Frontier Gentleman – J.B. Kendall

Frontier Gentleman: Chronicles of the Wild WestEmbark on a captivating auditory journey back to the Wild West with the podcast, “Frontier Gentleman: Chronicles of the Wild West.” This show is a modern-day homage to the 1958 radio series “Frontier Gentleman,” which aired on CBS from February 2 to November 16, every Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm, until a schedule shift to 7pm post-March.As the classic trumpet theme by Jerry Goldsmith heralds the beginning of each episode, listeners are transported into the perilous yet adventurous life of J.B. Kendall, a British correspondent for the London Times. The opening narrative sets the stage:”Venture into the untamed West through the eyes and ears of an Englishman. As a wordsmith for the London Times, he pens down his vibrant and unique experiences. Yet, as a man armed with a revolver, he plunges into the tumultuous era of the newly charted territories. Now, featuring the talented John Dehner, come, traverse the wild escapades of J.B. Kendall, the Frontier Gentleman…”Crafted and orchestrated by Antony Ellis, this narrative podcast mirrors Kendall’s perilous quests across the Western terrain of the United States, chasing intriguing tales for his readers back home. On his way, not only does he cross paths with whimsical fictional characters, drifters, and outlaws, but also brushes shoulders with the legendary figures like Jesse James, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok.The musical landscape of the series is painted by Wilbur Hatch and Jerry Goldsmith, whose compositions including the iconic opening trumpet theme, encapsulate the essence of the rugged West. The narrative is brought alive by the vocal announcements of Dan Cubberly, Johnny Jacobs, Bud Sewell, and John Wald.Supporting a stellar cast including Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, Virginia Gregg, Stacy Harris, Johnny Jacobs, Joseph Kearns, Jack Kruschen, Jack Moyles, Jeanette Nolan, Vic Perrin, and Barney Phillips, this podcast recreates the aura and peril that was synonymous with the frontier days. Tune into “Frontier Gentleman: Chronicles of the Wild West,” and let the modern-day echoes of J.B. Kendall’s chronicles transport you to a time where danger and adventure lurked around every corner.