Tales Of The Texas Rangers - Fools Gold is a radio episode that aired on October 7, 1950. It is a fictional story based on the real-life exploits of the Texas Rangers.The episode begins with a group of treasure hunters arriving in a small town in Texas. The treasure hunters are looking for a lost gold mine that is said to be hidden in the nearby hills.Texas Ranger Jace Pearson is suspicious of the treasure hunters. He believes that they are up to no good, and he decides to keep an eye on them.The treasure hunters eventually find the lost gold mine. They start mining the gold, and they quickly become wealthy. However, their newfound wealth also makes them greedy and reckless.Pearson warns the treasure hunters to be careful, but they don't listen to him. They continue to mine the gold, and they eventually start fighting over it.One of the treasure hunters kills another treasure hunter in a fight over gold. Pearson arrests the killer and charges him with murder.The other treasure hunters realize that they have made a mistake. They abandon the gold mine and flee the town.Pearson returns to the town and tells the residents that the treasure hunters are gone. He also warns them not to be fooled by the promise of easy wealth.Fools Gold is a classic example of a Tales Of The Texas Rangers episode. It is a story about the dangers of greed and the importance of being careful with newfound wealth. The episode is also a reminder of the importance of the law and the role of the Texas Rangers in upholding the law.In addition to the above, here are some other interesting details about the episode:

• The episode was written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell.
• The episode featured Joel McCrea as Texas Ranger Jace Pearson, Paul Frees as a treasure hunter, and Elliott Lewis as the town sheriff.
• The episode was sponsored by Wheaties cereal.