"Bobby Benson and the B-Bar-B Riders" was a popular American old-time radio juvenile Western adventure program. It's considered one of the earliest juvenile radio programs.Here's a quick overview:
- Broadcast History: The show had two main runs:
- On CBS from October 17, 1932, to December 11, 1936 (initially as "Bobby Benson's Adventures" or "The H-Bar-O Rangers" due to sponsorship by Hecker H-O Company cereals).
- On Mutual from June 21, 1949, to June 17, 1955.
- Premise: The story centered around 12-year-old orphan Bobby Benson, who inherits the B-Bar-B Ranch in Big Bend, Texas. He and his ranch hands (including characters like Tex Mason and the comedic Windy Wales) would embark on adventures, dealing with outlaws, rustlers, and other challenges of the "modern West."
- Notable Cast: Over its long run, several actors played Bobby Benson, including Richard Wanamaker, Billy Halop, Ivan Cury, and Clyde Campbell. A significant figure in the later run was Don Knotts, who provided the voice for the comedic character of Windy Wales, foreshadowing his later famous roles.
- Creator: The show was created by Herbert C. Rice.
- Legacy: "Bobby Benson and the B-Bar-B Riders" was a successful children's program that outlasted many other adventure dramas of its time. It showcased a blend of western adventure with comedy, a formula that proved very popular.
While primarily a radio show, there were also comic books based on "Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders" published by Magazine Enterprises.
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