Hopalong Cassidy

The Cold Country

English · Western, Radio

Hopalong Cassidy brings the Western hero of Clarence E. Mulford’s stories to radio. Known as Hoppy, Cassidy is a steady, principled cowboy whose sense of justice guides him through conflicts on the range and in frontier towns. His companions, including the easygoing California Carlson, add warmth and humor to the adventures.

The program presents self-contained Western dramas built around trouble that calls for courage, judgment, and a willingness to stand up for others. Listeners can expect the familiar ingredients of the genre—open country, ranch life, and tense confrontations—shaped into a clear, accessible radio story.

Its tone balances action with an old-fashioned moral center: Hoppy is capable and resolute, but his strength is matched by fairness and loyalty. The result is an inviting classic-Western listening experience, centered on a hero who meets danger without losing his decency.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.