"The Rub Out" is an episode of the American radio drama series Tales of the Texas Rangers, which aired on CBS Radio from 1940 to 1952.The episode was originally broadcast on February 3, 1952.It starred Joel McCrea as Texas Ranger Jace Pearson and John Dehner as Ranger Jim Steele.The episode's plot revolves around the murder of a boxer, and the two Texas Rangers must track down the killer.The episode is considered one of the best episodes of the series, and it has been praised for its suspenseful plot and its strong performances by McCrea and Dehner.Here are some additional details about the episode:The episode was written by Jackson Gillis and directed by Norman Macdonnell.The supporting cast included actors like Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, and Lawrence Dobkin.The episode's music was composed by William Lava."The Rub Out" is available for listening on a number of websites, including: