Fort Laramie

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Fort Laramie is a Western radio drama set at a U.S. Army post on the frontier in the years after the Civil War. The series follows Captain Lee Quince, played by Raymond Burr, as he leads the soldiers stationed at Fort Laramie in Wyoming Territory. His responsibilities bring him into contact with fellow soldiers, settlers, and the challenges of life on the frontier.

Episodes tell self-contained stories shaped by military duty and the changing world around the fort. The drama draws on the routines and relationships of the post as well as encounters that test the characters’ judgment, courage, and sense of responsibility. Sound effects and a full cast help bring the setting and its conflicts to life.

The series combines the atmosphere of a frontier Western with the measured, character-focused storytelling of a military drama. Its appeal lies in hearing a community take shape through the choices and experiences of the people who serve at the fort.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.