Lightning Jim - Stereotypical portryayals of Native Americans, the history of the Union-Pacific railroad, and other Western related subjects. It is a delight and a rarity for all Western radio fans. Only about 41 Lightning Jim broadcasts have been located. The program originated in the 1940s and was called The Adventures of Lightning Jim. At this time it was a West coast program. The program returned to the air in the 1950s and a total of 98 radio programs were produced. Program #9. ZIV Syndication. " The Snake Strikes ". Commercials added locally. Jim fights this Mexican bandito after he kidnaps his Deputy, Whitey. . 1/2 hour. Less