by David Krell | Jul 8, 2013 | David Krell
Popular culture loves its icons. Archie Andrews is one of them. He doesn’t have superpowers like Superman or Spiderman. He’s not a vigilante like Batman or the Lone Ranger. He can’t save the universe like Flash Gordon or Buck Rogers. He’s just...
by David Krell | Jul 7, 2013 | David Krell
On this date in 1954, the Memphis airwaves debuted a singer. And rock and roll was never the same. The singer was Elvis Presley. WHBQ played his rendition of That’s All Right on July 7, 1954. Recorded two days prior in Sam Phillips’ Sun Records studio,...
by David Krell | Jul 6, 2013 | David Krell
Clayton Moore is synonymous with the Lone Ranger. He played the character in The Lone Ranger television series that aired on ABC from 1949 to 1957. But he wasn’t the only actor to do so. Moore departed the series after the second season, only to be rehired a...
by David Krell | Jul 5, 2013 | David Krell
The Lone Ranger’s origin is a story of vengeance. Captain Dan Reid of the Texas Rangers leads a squad to pursue legendary outlaw Butch Cavendish. A double-crossing guide leads the Rangers into a trap at Bryant’s Gap. Cavendish’s gang then ambushes...
by David Krell | Jul 4, 2013 | David Krell
The Lone Ranger represents the American ideals of justice, strength, and courage. His ruggedness, a staple of the hero prototype in American westerns, parallels John Wayne’s film characters, James Arness’ Matt Dillon of Gunsmoke, and the Cartwright boys...
