Produced and directed by William N. Robson (“Calling All Cars”, “Fort Laramie”), “Luke Slaughter of Tombstone” was one of the many adult westerns to debut on radio during the mid-1950s. The series tells the tale of a former Civil War cavalry officer who became a successful cattleman in the Arizona territory of the 1870s - a rough and tumble life, with many a gunfight and confrontation along the way. Standing as an equal among its counterparts - including “Gunsmoke”, “Have Gun, Will Travel”, and “Frontier Gentleman” - “Luke Slaughter” remains a beautifully produced program, highlighted by realistic sound patterns, impressive acting by a company of seasoned radio performers, and well-written scripts that still have the power to engross modern listeners.
