Theme Song
The memorable theme song was penned by prolific composers David Buttolph (music) and Paul Francis Webster (lyrics). Buttolph's music first appeared in the Warner Bros. film of The Lone Ranger. The theme song lyrics (performed by an all-male chorus) introduce the lead character and also describe the setting.
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