Have Gun – Will Travel

The Hanging Cross

English · Western, Action & Adventure, Radio

Paladin is a cultured, highly skilled gunfighter who offers his services to people in trouble across the American West. Based at San Francisco’s Hotel Carlton, he advertises with a calling card bearing the words “Have Gun—Will Travel,” and takes on cases that call for more than a quick draw. His work often brings him into conflicts shaped by fear, injustice, and competing ideas of right and wrong.

The radio series follows Paladin from one assignment to another, with each story placing him among new clients, adversaries, and communities. He relies on observation, negotiation, and a sharp understanding of human nature as well as his skill with a gun. The Western setting provides a backdrop for stories of danger and moral choice, while Paladin’s polished manner sets him apart from the rougher world he enters.

Richard Boone, who played Paladin on television, is not the voice of the radio character; the radio role was performed by John Dehner. The result is a thoughtful adventure series with a capable, self-possessed hero and a strong interest in the people behind each dispute.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.