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In 1955, Foy reprised his famous “ Return with us now ...” opening narration for The Lone Ranger television series ( 1949 – 57 ) in syndication ( Actor Gerald Mohr did the opening narration in the original network run ).

In 1961, Foy joined the ABC announcing staff in New York.

For ABC Television he spent five years as announcer and on-camera commercial spokesman for The Dick Cavett Show.

He was also the announcer for The Generation Gap and other network quiz shows.

For ABC Radio he narrated the award-winning news documentary, Voices in the Headlines, as well as serving as host and narrator for the ABC's radio drama series, Theatre 5 ( 1964 – 65 ).

He narrated network documentary specials in tribute to Sir Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Herbert Hoover and others.

As spokesman for national advertisers, Foy represented Colgate, General Motors and Sinclair.

Foy stayed with ABC until 1985.