John Reid, the sole surviving Texas Ranger of a murderous ambush, becomes the great masked hero with his companion, Tonto. First episode in the series and the start of a 3-parter telling the Lone Ranger's creation story.<br /><br />Directed by George W. Trendle, George W. George<br />Starring Jay Silverheels, Clayton Moore, John Hart<br /><br />Cast<br />Jay Silverheels as Tonto<br />Clayton Moore as The Lone Ranger <br />John Hart as The Lone Ranger <br />Chuck Courtney as Dan Reid <br />Lane Bradford as Duke Wade <br />Mickey Simpson as Ben Boone <br />House Peters Jr. as Bat Anders<br />John Cason as Barney Compton