Episodes

  • Horizons West Trailer

    Horizons West Trailer
    Jan 16 2022
    Horizons West was a fascinating, thirteen-installment docudrama which traced the movements of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition from 1803 to 1806. President Thomas Jefferson's charter to Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark was to trace the origination point of the Missouri River, from St. Louis, Missouri to the Great Falls of Montana--and eventually beyond.
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    1 min
  • Mr. Jeffersons Dream – Horizons West (11-14-65)

    Mr. Jeffersons Dream – Horizons West (11-14-65)
    Oct 3 2023
    Chapter #01 'Jefferson's Dream' introduces the listeners to the main players in the dramas to unfold over the following thirteen weeks. Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are introduced, as is the huge mongrel that would accompany them for most of their journey. Called 'Shannon' in the Horizons West production, the dog's actual name has...
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    34 mins
  • Decision at Travelers Rest – Horizons West (01-16-66)

    Decision at Travelers Rest – Horizons West (01-16-66)
    Dec 5 2023
    A pleasant time with friendly Indians en route to St. Louis. Then, the expedition decides to split up. Original Air Date: January 16, 1966Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Horizons WestPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Harry Bartel (Lewis)• John Anderson (Clark) Special Guests: Writers:• William Tundberg• Carl A. Tundberg Producer:• William Lally Music:• Gene Twombley Exit music...
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    36 mins
  • Clark and the Horse Thieves – Horizons West (01-23-66)

    Clark and the Horse Thieves – Horizons West (01-23-66)
    Dec 12 2023
    'Clark and the Horse Thieves' traces the progress--and travails--of William Clark's contingent of the Corps as they attempt to explore The Yellowstone River and its lake and tributaries. In the process, an unseen band of Indians make off with some of their horses. Captain Lewis' contingent, in the meantime is making for The Great Falls...
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    35 mins
  • Lewis and the Blackfeet – Horizons West (01-30-66)

    Lewis and the Blackfeet – Horizons West (01-30-66)
    Dec 19 2023
    'Lewis and the Blackfeet' covers July 1806 for the Captain Lewis-led contingent of the Corps. Having split into several smaller parties, Lewis and a few of his party encounter hostile Blackfeet Indians. Shots are exchanged, wounding and killing two of the Blackfeet--the only actual hostile encounter with an Indian tribe of the entire journey. Original...
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    37 mins
  • Down the Missouri to St Louis – Horizons West (02-06-66)

    Down the Missouri to St Louis – Horizons West (02-06-66)
    Dec 26 2023
    'Down the Missouri To St. Louis' covers the period from July 1806 through September 23, 1806. The Corps of Discovery ultimately reunites back at the Mandan village they originally struck out from. Army Private John Coulter requests permission to separate from the Army and join the fur trappers exploring the Missouri. Sacagawea and her son,...
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    38 mins
  • Mr Jefferson’s Dream – Horizons West (11-14-65)

    Mr Jefferson’s Dream – Horizons West (11-14-65)
    Oct 1 2024
    Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are introduced, as is the huge mongrel that would accompany them for most of their journey. Sergeants Ordway and Gass are added to the Corps of Discovery's complement of military explorers.Original Air Date: November 14, 1965Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Horizons WestPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Exit music from: Roundup...
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    33 mins
  • The Confrontation – Horizons West (11-21-65)

    The Confrontation – Horizons West (11-21-65)
    Oct 8 2024
    The expedition experiences its first desertion Original Air Date: November 21, 1965Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Horizons WestPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Harry Bartel (Lewis)• John Anderson (Clark) Special Guests:• Karl Swensen• Jack Edwards• Jack Kruschen• Sam Edwards• Dal McKennon Writers:• William Tundberg• Carl A. Tundberg Producer:• William Lally Music:• Gene Twombley Exit music from: Roundup...
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    34 mins