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Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit’s station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet), and an example of a Northern...
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Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit’s station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet), and an example of a Northern genre story. The series was first heard on February 3, 1938
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9 JUL 2026 · Original Air Date: October 14, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribed
7 JUL 2026 · When a man plans on killing someone Sgt. Preston does what he can to prevent it.
Original Air Date: October 07, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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2 JUL 2026 · Original Air Date: September 30, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribed
30 JUN 2026 · When someone was found shot next to the train some evidence leads Sergeant Preston to clues about who could have done it.
Original Air Date: September 23, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribed
25 JUN 2026 · When a man is awaiting the hangman's noose he tells his friends if they don't get him out he will tell Sergeant Preston about their involvement so he doesn't hang alone.
Original Air Date: September 16, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribed
23 JUN 2026 · Bank Robbery at one of the largest gold receiving banks sparks Sergeant Preston in the pursuit of the law breakers.
Original Air Date: September 09, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribed
19 JUN 2026 · Crooks are over running the Yukon and causing trappers to be afraid to bring their firs to trade after being robbed by masked men.
Original Air Date: August 26, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribed
19 JUN 2026 · After arriving at a friend's house he notice things are not right, Preston investigates to find his friend dead.
Original Air Date: August 19, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribed
13 JUN 2026 · Original Air Date: August 12, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribed
13 JUN 2026 · Original Air Date: July 29, 1943
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Challenge of the Yukon
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
Stars:
• Jay Michael (Sgt. Preston)
Writer:
• Fran Striker
Producer:
• George W. Trendle
Director:
• Fred Flowerday
For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit’s station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet), and an example of a Northern...
show more
Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit’s station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet), and an example of a Northern genre story. The series was first heard on February 3, 1938
show less
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| Author | OTRWesterns |
| Organization | Rhynes Media LLC |
| Categories | Performing Arts , Stories for Kids , Drama |
| Website | www.otrwesterns.com |
| podcast@otrwesterns.com |
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