Bobby Benson & The B Bar B Riders 19 Eps
"Bobby Benson & The B Bar B Riders" is a delightful 30-minute children's western program that aired from 1951 to 1955 on MBS. The show featured Clive Rice as Bobby and was broadcast weekly on WKIC Radio, captivating young audiences with its adventurous tales.
This popular kids' program, which showcased a young Don Knotts as the voice of the comedic character Windy Wales, outlasted many other children's adventure dramas of its time, including Superman and Captain Midnight. It remains a cherished part of radio history, reminding us of the imaginative entertainment that once captivated children.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapitres
| The Ghost Rustlers | 24:10 |
| The Golden Palomino | 8:52 |
| The Double Dare | 29:49 |
| The Killer Wales | 25:47 |
| The Den Of Thieves | 30:21 |
| The Face Of Jabaco | 29:27 |
| The Ghost Rider | 30:33 |
| Three Wise Monkeys | 28:26 |
| Cyrano Wales | 26:15 |
| The Byline | 28:12 |
| The Strong & the Weak | 23:42 |
| The Lost Tribe | 25:02 |
| The Queen of the Cowgirls | 24:56 |
| The Tunnel of Trouble | 20:07 |
| The Unwanted | 26:09 |
| The Great Man | 21:39 |
| The Headless Horseman | 21:04 |
| The Shadow of a Deadman | 24:38 |
| Grandma Wales | 23:17 |
Critiques
Good Show But Not That Long-Lasting
Shadows_Girl
This is a great show for the young ones. But where it says it "outlasted nearly all other children's adventure dramas" that only means it was still on the air as late as 1955. Even though the show appeared in two different incarnations (like Chandu the Magician and I Love a Mystery). One verson was in the 1930s and it lasted four years. The second version ran from 1949 to 1955 (six years) which gives Bobby a total of 9 years on the air. Superman ran for 16 before moving on to television. (The Green Hornet ran from 1936 to 1950---14 years. And returned for one season in 1952...which gives it a total of 15 years on the air). So, while Bobby didn't last all that long and never moved on to movie serials and television as did many of its competitors it IS WORTH downloading for the kids. Should have mentioned if the kid in the photo looks familoiar that's because he is Billy halop---better known NOW for his time with the Dead end Kids. Unfortunately none of the episodes in which he played Bobby have survived.
GIVE IT A TRY
yuma
As Cowboy shows go back in the middle 40s an 50s. This one is ok. Its a kid show, but back then it was big. Some times corny, but good. An I hope they find more. How did I know about this one my Dad told me to look it up. Because he loved it as a kid.
Clive Rice as Bobby Benson 1951 - 1955
radiotech
I've uploaded a pdf containing information about the actor [Clive Rice aka Clive Campbell] who played Bobby Benson on The Mutual Broadcasting System and on WOR Television in New York during that period. There is an image of him [as Bobby Benson], as well as one with Don Knotts. It contains a link to a lengthy article about him as well as his obituary. https://archive.org/details/BOBBYBENSONTHEBBARBRIDERS Clive Campbell passed away in 2016. You will find an article about his appearance at my elementary school, PS 249, THE CATON SCHOOL, Brooklyn, New York, while I was a student there. https://bklyn.newspapers.com/image/58189668/?terms=bobby%2Bbenson%2B%26%2Bthe%2Bb%2Bbar%2Bb%2Briders