Theails of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae as Ranger Chase Pearson.

Another authentic reenactment of a case transcribed from the files of the Texas Rangers. Now, names, dates and places in the following story are fictitious for obvious reasons.

The events themselves are a matter of record. Before we bring you today's story of the Texas Rangers let's talk a moment with

Bill Harris and Alice Fay during a break in the rehearsal for today's

Phil Harris Alice Fay show. Thank you Bill Foreman. You know folks I welcome this opportunity to talk with you about the great lineup of stellar entertainment in store for you this evening right here on NBC.

Right after tales of the Texas Rangers, Toula Bankhead will bring you all of her darling guest stars on the big show.

And I know that she has some of your favorite entertainers with her today, and I hope you'll

listen to the big show.

And then right after Toula and her guests, it's for my show the show our show you could be right our show the

Phil Harris Alice face show with Frankie Remley brother William Julius debrusio

and little Alice and Phyllis and don't forget the Theater Guild on the air, Phil.

That's right.

Immediately following our show, you'll hear your favorite stars of Hollywood and Broadway in great plays

on Theater Guild on the air.

So we hope you'll stay tuned right here to NBC.

Thank you, Phil Harris and Alice Fay.

And now here's today's adventure of the tales of the Texas Rangers. The Ice Man. It is 3 a.m. on September 17th, 1948.

In a farmhouse, nine miles north of Rayner, Texas, Helen Dreyer wakes from the sound

sleep, raises herself on her elbow, and listens for a moment. Then she leans across and taps

her husband, urgently on the shoulder.

Dad, wake up!

Dad?

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