However, to true fans, there was only one Lone Ranger, the one who appeared in that first 1949 episode. In the 1980s, CBS had a cartoon version of the series, and a feature film, "The Legend of the Lone Ranger," appeared in theaters starring Klinton Spilsbury. The Lone Ranger never seemed to ride into the sunset. Moore portrayed the masked avenger for several years on radio broadcasts and in two feature films, "The Lone Ranger" in 1956 and "The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold" in 1958. In addition to the television series, Mr. Moore starred in more than 170 stirring episodes (an additional 50, or so, starred John Hart) before it ended in 1957. In 1950, when the Nielsen company released their first national ratings, "The Lone Ranger" was the only ABC show to appear among the top 15 series. 15, 1949, in a half-hour Western adventure that quickly became the biggest hit of the fledging ABC television network. Moore rode onto the television stage Sept.
28 in the emergency room of a hospital in the Los Angeles suburb of West Hills, Calif., after an apparent heart attack. He usually builds the Lone Ranger in platinum color, sometimes silver belly or white on request.Clayton Moore, 85, a film and television actor with the famous voice and all but unknown face who became known to millions as the personification of the Lone Ranger, died Dec. Roy pays all shipping on custom ordered hats. Of course a 2-ply crown ribbon is no cost. These are all options and available to the customer wanting the hat. 50X a 100% pure beaver at $395 for the base hat.Įxtras would include: Braided leather crown band with matching braided stampede, cost $60. 10X a 50% pure beaver at $295 for the base hat. 5X a beaver and rabbit fur blend at $195 for the base hat. The Lone Ranger style hat that Roy builds is available in 3 qualities. Have an exact replica of the original Lone Ranger western hat custom built of highest quality material by master hatmaker Roy Jackson of Jaxonbuilt hats. The hat (an identical reproduction) runs from $600 to $1,300 depending on the felt chosen by the purchaser (blended beaver or pure beaver). He supplied the outside band (stampede cord). The hat was made for Chuck Medwork who is the “Lone Ranger” in most re-enactments (Rose Bowl ,etc) Chuck supplied all the pictures to reproduce the identical hat worn by Mr. Note that hats will vary in price from about $200 to $2,500 depending on the maker and the quality.ĭave Brown Hats. Click on the photo to go to that particular hat maker's Web site. So far, no one has gotten a bad report only positive feedback. We recommend deciding which variation you want and let the hat maker know.Īs for the hat makers shown below, we have not purchased their hats, but have heard from people who have. The hat band is a silver/off-white or black. Sometimes a silverbelly white is acceptable. Other times it was a brownish, off-white. Getting the right hat is a little tricky. These masks are used exclusively by the Lone Ranger look-alike Garry Cherricks (not in picture) who is regarded as "the only authentic original looking Lone Ranger and Silver" traveling the USA. The masks are custom made and are high quality and are available through TLRFC. The masks are made of plaster and felt, just like the ones used on the television program. We've got a source for authentic-looking Lone Ranger masks. Lone Ranger Fan Club members save 10% - To receive this discount you MUST give Lynn your membrership number which will be verified with TLRFC. Ask for Lynn and tell him you are referred to him by TLRFC - Frontier Leather Works 26 or go to the webpage. Custom made for you and you can even go there to see yours being made. Leather Holsters of any type and The Lone Ranger gun rig.
Be honorable in appearance to the image and character. These are only recommendations and we offer no guarantees.ĭo it right with an authentic appearance and not a cheap thrown together outfit. Until a viable source for an entire authentic looking costume is found, you will have to have a tailor make one for you or you do it.Īs we find other sources and vendors, we will include them here.