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. Georgebr Starring Jay Silverheels, Clayton Moore, John Hartbr br Castbr Jay Silverheels as Tontobr 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.