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Romance of the Ranchos
35 episodes Aired 1941-1946
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1. Rancho San Rafael
   29mins Aired 1941-09-07
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2. Rancho Santa Gertrudes
   29mins Aired 1941-09-14
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3. Rancho San Jose
   29mins Aired 1941-09-21
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4. Rancho Aguaje De La Centinela
   29mins Aired 1941-10-01
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5. Rancho Rodeo De Las Aguas
   29mins Aired 1941-10-08
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6. Rancho San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes
   29mins Aired 1941-10-15
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7. Rancho Paso De Bartolo Viejo
   29mins Aired 1941-10-22
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8. Rancho Ex-Mission De San Fernando
   29mins Aired 1941-10-29
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9. Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos
   29mins Aired 1941-11-05
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10. The Tale Of Tiburcio Vasquez
    29mins Aired 1941-11-12
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11. Ranchos San Vicente y Santa Monica And Boca de Santa Monica
    29mins Aired 1941-11-19
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12. The Newhall Region and the Rancho del Valle
    29mins Aired 1941-11-26
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13. Rancho San Antonio and Don Antonio Maria Lugo
    29mins Aired 1941-12-03
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14. The Life Story Of Benjamin D Wilson Part 1
    28mins Aired 1941-12-10
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15. The Life Story Of Benjamin D Wilson Part 2
    29mins Aired 1941-12-17
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16. Christmas at Misson San Gabriel
    29mins Aired 1941-12-24
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17. Rancho San Jose De Buenos Ayres
    28mins Aired 1941-12-31
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18. The Story Of Joseph Chapman
    28mins Aired 1942-01-07
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19. Henry Dalton and the City of Azusa
    28mins Aired 1942-01-14
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20. True Life Story Of Jedediah Smith
    29mins Aired 1942-01-21
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21. Rancho La Puente
    29mins Aired 1942-01-28
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22. The Island of Santa Catalina and the Channel Islands
    30mins Aired 1942-02-04
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23. The True Story of Don Perfecto Hugo Reid
    29mins Aired 1942-02-11
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24. Rancho La Ballona
    29mins Aired 1942-02-18
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25. The True Story Of Juan Flaco Brown
    28mins Aired 1942-02-25
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26. The True Story Of Phineas Banning
    28mins Aired 1942-03-08
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27. Rancho San Francisquito
    29mins Aired 1942-03-15
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28. William Mulholland and the Southland Water System
    29mins Aired 1942-03-22
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29. Joaquin Murietta, Infamous Robin Hood of The West
    28mins Aired 1942-03-29
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30. Rancho San Pasqual
    28mins Aired 1942-04-05
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31. The Life Story Of Don Juan Temple
    27mins Aired 1942-04-12
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32. Rancho La Brea And Major Henry Hancock
    28mins Aired 1942-04-19
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33. El Pueblo de Nuestra SeÃ±ora la Reina de los Angeles
    29mins Aired 1942-04-26
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34. Transportation--From Oxcart To Airliner
    28mins Aired 1942-05-03
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35. The Story Of The Carrillo Family
    28mins Aired 1942-05-10
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Romance of the Ranchos was a captivating 30-minute program that sought to recreate the spirit and life of the ranchos and vaqueros in Southern California during a time when the daily way of life was significantly different. Sticking to a strict storyline, the show provided in-depth descriptions of the customs and lifestyles of the era, adding a rich historical context to the program. The commercials followed suit, giving listeners a glimpse into the vast land ownership of the past compared to the present day. Romance of the Ranchos was noted for its well-written scripts and historical accuracy, which greatly contributed to the show's immersive atmosphere.

Originally aired as a historical drama between 1941 and 1946, Romance of the Ranchos portrayed the stories of the expeditions led by men and women attempting to tame the wilds of early California. The show was broadcast on the Title Insurance and Trust Company of Los Angeles' network, with the content based on the company's title records. The cast included notable actors such as Jerry Farber, Ann Whitfield, Nestor Palva, Lou Krugman, Marian Wilkins, Gail Bonney, and Herb Butterfield. Romance of the Ranchos was produced by Cliff Howard and written by Les Farber.

Performers: Jerry Farber, Ann Whitfield, Nestor Palva, Lou Krugman, Marian Wilkins, Gail Bonney, Herb Butterfield

Sources: archive.org, otrcat.com