The Lone Ranger (TV series) The Lone Ranger (TV series) The Lone Ranger is an American western drama television series that aired on the ABC Television network from 1949 to 1957, with Clayton Moore in the starring role. Jay Silverheels, a member of the Mohawk Aboriginal people in Canada, played The Lone Ranger's Indian companion Tonto. John Hart replaced Moore in the title role from 1952 to 1954 due to a contract dispute. Fred Foy, who had been both narrator and announcer of the radio series from 1948 until its ending, was the announcer. Gerald Mohr was originally employed as the narrator for the television
Jay Acovone Jay Acovone Jay Acovone (born August 20, 1955) is an American actor. Acovone was born in New York City. His family later moved to Mahopac, New York where his parents owned a dry-cleaning business. Acovone has over 100 credits to his name spanning four decades of work in film and television. His television appearances include "Search for Tomorrow" as Brian Emerson; "Beauty and the Beast" where he played D.A. Joe Maxwell over the show's three season run; and "Hollywood Beat". In a connection to his "Beauty and the Beast" co-star Linda Hamilton, he can be seen playing the officer pulling