[Ads-l] My work here is done

[dave@wilton.net]

Languagehat has a nice write up on the catchphrase "my work here is done." [ https://languagehat.com/my-work-here-is-done/ ]( https://languagehat.com/my-work-here-is-done/ ) 
 
The catchphrase is almost universally attributed to the Lone Ranger, but I have been unable to find an actual example from an episode of the radio show or television series that uses the phrase. 
 
Of course, most of the episodes are not readily available, and even fewer have been transcribed to make them readily searchable. (I listened to a number of the radio recordings but gave it up as being too time consuming before finding an example.)
 
There are probably examples out there, but I'm beginning to wonder if this is an example of the Mandela effect.
 
Does anyone have any ideas on where to look?
 
 
 

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