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Ellery Queen was a radio detective program in the United States. Several iterations of the program appeared on different networks, with the first one broadcast on CBS June 18, 1939, and the last on ABC May 27, 1948. The show featured Hugh Marlowe as Ellery Queen, Santos Ortega as his father Richard Queen, and Marian Shockley as Nikki Porter. The show's format was that a mystery would be dramatized, but then interrupted when a panel of celebrities would attempt to solve it. The panel would usually be wrong in their solutions, and the show would end with Ellery Queen revealing the correct ...

"This Is Your FBI" was a popular radio crime drama that aired in the United States on ABC from April 6, 1945, to January 30, 1953. It ran for a total of 409 shows.Here are some key facts about the show:Premise: The show dramatized actual FBI cases, with producer-director Jerry Devine given access to the FBI's closed case files by none other than FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover himself. Hoover reportedly endorsed the show, calling it "the finest dramatic program on the air."Narration: The dramatizations were narrated by Frank Lovejoy (1945), Dean Carleton (1946-1947), and William Woodson (1948-1953)....

"The Shadow of Fu Manchu" was an adventure radio drama that captivated audiences from 1939 to 1940. Adapted from the first nine Fu Manchu novels by British author Sax Rohmer, the syndicated series aired in 15-minute installments.Plot and Characters:The show revolved around the diabolical criminal mastermind, Dr. Fu Manchu, voiced by Harold Huber. His schemes involved creating havoc and chaos worldwide, often utilizing mysterious Eastern arts, such as vipers, poisonous mists, strange drugs, and biological weapons.Opposing him were the British official Sir Denis Nayland Smith (played by Hanley ...

Produced in Australia and first broadcast in 1940, "The Adventures of Marco Polo" was a 52-episode two-a-week series created by George Edwards, a well-known figure in Australian radio. Already recognized for a series of successful multi-episode literary adaptations ("The Corsican Brothers", "Frankenstein"), the series was based on the original book and adapted for radio by Maurice Francis. Produced by and starring Edwards, along with his actress-wife Nell Stirling and Tom Farley, Warren Barry, and Eric Scott, the serial captured the attention of listeners thanks to a highly charged dramatic ...

"Inner Sanctum Mystery," often simply known as "Inner Sanctum," was a highly popular and influential old-time radio program that captivated audiences from 1941 to 1952. It became a hallmark of radio horror and mystery, known for its distinctive blend of suspense, dark humor, and memorable sound effects.Here are some key aspects of the "Inner Sanctum Mystery" radio show:The Creaking Door: One of the most iconic elements of the show was its opening and closing sound effect: a very slow, highly exaggerated, and extremely squeaky door. This sound, which became synonymous with the series, was ...

Suspense is a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 through 1962.One of the premier drama programs of the Golden Age of Radio was subtitled "radio's outstanding theatre of thrills" and focused on suspense thriller-type scripts, usually featuring leading Hollywood actors of the era. Approximately 945 episodes were broadcast during its long run, and more than 900 still exist.Suspense went through several major phases, characterized by different hosts, sponsors, and director/producers. Formula plot devices were followed for all but a handful of episodes: the protagonist was usually ...

My Favorite Husband was first broadcast as a one-time special on CBS Radio on July 5, 1948. CBS's new series Our Miss Brooks had been delayed coming to the air, so to fill in the gap that week CBS aired the audition program (the radio equivalent of a television pilot) for My Favorite Husband.[1] Lucille Ball and Lee Bowman played the characters of Liz and George Cugat, and a positive response to this broadcast convinced CBS to launch My Favorite Husband as a series. Bowman was not available to do the series, so when it debuted later that month it starred Lucille Ball and Richard Denning as the...

The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietGenre: Comedy, familyAudience: FamilyRunning time: 30 minutesBroadcast network: CBS, NBC, ABCCreators: Ozzie NelsonStars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Eric NelsonAir dates: October 8, 1944 – June 18, 1954Number of episodes: 402The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet was a family sitcom that starred the real-life Nelson family. The show was about the everyday lives of Ozzie, Harriet, and their two sons, David and Eric. The show was known for its wholesome humor and its depiction of a happy, well-adjusted family. It was one of the most popular ...

Classified as a juvenile crime drama but written and acted with more adult style than most of the breed, "The Green Hornet"---whose protagonist fought crime by infiltrating or even partnering (initially) with known criminal operations, which deceive police into believing him a wanted criminal himself---was the creation of George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, the brains and head writer behind "The Lone Ranger" (whose protagonist, according to storyline, was the great-uncle of Britt Reid, the heir who assumed control of the Daily Sentinel newspaper publisher and takes the crimefighting guise of ...

"The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok."Here's some information about it:Stars: It starred Guy Madison as Wild Bill Hickok and Andy Devine as his sidekick, Jingles P. Jones. Their partnership was a key part of the show's appeal, with Devine's distinctive raspy voice being particularly memorable.Air Dates: The radio series aired from April 1, 1951, to December 1954 on the Mutual Broadcasting System, and then in syndication from July 1955 to February 1956.Sponsor: The show was famously sponsored by Kellogg's cereals, who often featured images of Madison and Devine on their cereal boxes and offered ...

Squad Cars. One of the most popular radio programmes ever broadcast in South Africa. Week by week a dramatized story of the South African Police at work would unfold. The series originally went out for broadcast on Sunday evenings. After 6 months the programme moved to it's familiar Friday night 7.30pm slot on Springbok Radio.

The plot of the show starts with Hornblower being a junior Royal Navy Captain in Napoleonic times. He was sent in Central America on a secret mission. There, he reminisces the times when he was still a seasick and hopeless midshipman. As the story goes on, Hornblower gains promotion regardless of the fact that he lacks the resources and influential connections. This is because he used his skills and daring character. After overcoming lots of obstacles set in different lands with different tongues, Hornblower achieved the highest achievement one can get in his profession-- he became Rear ...

The Thin Man episodes from the 1941-50 series based on the popular book and movie, starring Claudia Morgan as Nora Charles and Les Damon, David Gothard, Les Tremayne, and Joseph Curtain as Nick Charles. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy❤️ Support & Listen🎧 Old Time Radio: https://link.radioking.com/otradio🌐 More classic shows: https://www.myclassicradio.net/⚠️ Listener DisclaimerThese programs were produced in a different era. Some content may not reflect modern standards or today’s politically correct ...

Vic and Sade is a beloved American radio comedy that originally aired from 1932 to 1946, celebrated for its gentle humor, intimate scale, and unmistakably quirky charm. Created and written by Paul Rhymer, the show centers on the everyday lives of three wonderfully ordinary people in a small Midwestern town: Victor Gook, his warm‑hearted wife Sade, and their imaginative teenage son Rush (later replaced by adopted son Russell).Rather than big plots or broad slapstick, the series thrives on quiet absurdity—the kind that bubbles up from neighborhood gossip, oddball acquaintances, and the Gooks...

Going on-air from 1952 to 1953, the Best Plays was an NBC Radio program that featured some of the most excellent theatric plays ever created. Some of the best ones featured were dramatic or comedic plays. John Chapman, New York Daily News' drama critic, served as the program's host.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s ...

Mr & Mrs Blandings," was the NBC OTR sitcom, starring Cary Grant & Betsy Drake as Jim & Muriel Blandings, a spin-off from Cary Grant's hit movie "Mr. Blandings Build his Dream House.

The era of radio drama was a time when storytelling was a purely auditory experience, and "Broadway Is My Beat" was a shining example of this art form. Running on CBS from 1949 to 1954, this radio crime drama painted a vivid picture of New York City's underbelly, with Times Square Detective Danny Clover at the center of the action.The show began with Anthony Ross voicing Detective Clover, bringing to life the gritty streets of New York during its first three months. However, it was Larry Thor who would become synonymous with the role for the remainder of the series. The atmospheric music by ...

Sir John Gielgud (Sherlock Holmes) and Sir Ralph Richardson (Dr. Watson) star in this old-time radio show dramatization of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes detective stories. The programs aired in 1954 and 1955. There were 16 shows total in this radio series.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, ...

Hobbs and Shelley were The Holmes and Watson of the BBC from 1952 to 1969. Many think they are still the definitive portrayals of the characters on the radio. The Hobbs' Holmes is logical and incisive, but does retain a sense of humor and an obvious affection for his chronicler.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views...

"Calling All Cars" was a pioneering old-time radio police drama in the United States, known for being one of the earliest of its genre. It aired from November 29, 1933, to September 8, 1939.Here's a breakdown of key aspects of the series:Format and Plot: The show dramatized actual cases handled by the Los Angeles Police Department. A typical episode would begin by outlining the facts of a crime, introduce individuals involved, follow with a dramatization culminating in an arrest, and conclude with the outcome of a trial. The overarching theme was "crime does not pay," emphasizing that a life ...