We all know that Bass Reeves was the real lone ranger. But on the radio & tv it was Clayton Moore and also John Hart. John Hart took over for 1 year because they say Clayton Moore was fired for asking for a raise they also say he was arguing with the writer, producer owner of the show.
People demanded that Clayton be hired again or there wouldn't be any more lone ranger. Personally I liked them both. Even Jay Silverheels had the same problem so they brought in a young man who would play the nephew to the lone ranger the producer claimed that Jay had suffered a heart attack. So many stories on these 2 actors but at least they got along like brothers.