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The Six Shooter is a US Western old-time radio program that aired on NBC from September 20, 1953, to June 24, 1954, for a single season of 39 episodes. The show starred James Stewart as gunfighter Britt Ponset and was created by Frank Burt, who also wrote many of the episodes. Set in the final years of the wild west, the show featured a mix of Western drama, whimsical comedy, and tense narration from Stewart’s character during dramatic scenes.

Prominent actors who made appearances on the show include Parley Baer, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Howard McNear, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, Alan Reed, Marvin Miller, and William Conrad. The Six Shooter's theme music was "Highland Lament" by Charles Williams, and the show was produced and directed by Jack Johnstone for NBC Radio in association with Revue Productions.

The concluding episode, "Myra Barker," offered a melancholic ending as Ponset realizes he will always be a wanderer. The show featured strong production values, writing, and performances from supporting actors, but it was Stewart's portrayal of Britt Ponset that gave the show its heart and lasting appeal.