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An inviting and accessible new translation of Aristotle's complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories.

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com Step into the smoky, hard-boiled world of classic detective fiction with The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. Follow Los Angeles’ toughest and most respected private eye as he navigates shadowy alleys, dangerous criminals, femme fatales, and twisting mysteries. Each episode brings sharp dialogue, gritty atmosphere, and gripping cases that defined the golden age of radio noir. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen ...

Poirot has always hated visiting the dentist, but this time his check-up is painless and soon over. As he leaves Mr Morley's surgery, he observes a woman wearing patent leather shoes with large buckles. She catches one of the buckles on the taxi door and wrenches it off, and as Poirot hands it...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was radio's top detective program. Raymond Chandler's celebrated hardboiled private eye, Philip Marlowe, made his radio debut in 1945 on The Lux Radio Theatre with "Murder My Sweet" starring Dick Powell. Two years later, NBC would bring the character to the air in his own weekly series starring Van Heflin in The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe. Being a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show, the series was short-lived and ended on September 9th, 1947.

Lady Tresselian invites several guests to stay at her seaside house at Gull’s Point. Against her better judgment she has allowed her late husband’s ward, handsome tennis ace Neville Strange, and his wife Kay to come at the same time as Neville’s ex-wife Audrey. Other guests include Mary...

Raymond Chandler'scelebrated hard-boiled private eye, Philip Marlowe, made his radio debut in 1945 on the Lux Radio Theatre with "Murder, My Sweet", starring Dick Powell. Two years later, NBC brought the character to the air in his own weekly series starring Van Heflin: The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe. A summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show, the series was short-lived, ending September 9,1947. CBS revived it in 1948 with TheAdventures of Philip Marlowe, starring Gerald Mohr.

Van Heflin and Gerald Mohr each play the title role in these electric episodes, cracking wise with the of angry glee of a take-charge operative who careens, cajoles, shoves, shouts, and sometime shoots his way to a solution in his quest for a stolen object, a missing person, or a killer needing to be found. Includes two Van Heflin episodes never before available to the public since their original broadcast. Includes 20 digitally restored and re-mastered episodes.

Philip Simon zieht sich regelmäßig in einen Spind zurück, der für die WDR-Fernsehsendung "Mitternachtsspitzen" auf die Bühne geschoben wird, und den der Künstler dann zur Formulierung einiger besonders klarer Sätze verlässt. Das macht er seit 2018 - es ist also Zeit, die vielen großartigen Nummern in einem Best-of zusammenzufügen. Philip Simon kommt hierfür aus seinem Spind, direkt ins Aufnahmestudio und gibt seine Nummern zum Besten - dabei blickt er auf die Entstehungszeit zurück und stellt neue und aktuelle Zusammenhänge her.

From "Over the Rainbow" to "Moon River" and from Al Jolson to Barbra Streisand, The Songs of Hollywood traces the fascinating history of song in film, both in musicals and in dramatic movies such as High Noon. This delightful book sheds much light on some of Hollywood's best known and loved repertoire, explaining how the film industry made certain songs memorable, and highlighting important moments of film history along the way.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, OM, GBE has been at the forefront of British public life since he married Princess Elizabeth in 1947. In the 70 years since, his wit (and the occasional 'gaffe') has continued to endear him to the nation, as he travelled the world taking his unique and charmingly British sense of humour to its far-flung corners. In the year in which the Prince has stepped down from his royal duties, this joyous and timely book celebrates his wry humour and supremely wicked wit.

Ben Whishaw and Philip Glenister star in these six plays telling the story of the fabled 5th Century king. Britain, 493 AD. When 17-year-old stable boy Arran is visited by Merlin, he is forced to confront his true origins and seize his destiny. Pulling the sword from the stone, he is proclaimed...

In 'This be the Verse', the poet Philip Larkin famously bemoans the impact parents have on their children. In ‘Philip and Sydney’, playwright, translator and screenwriter Alan Pollock uncovers some of the reasons why Larkin may have had such a profound sense of anguish. In 1937, Philip...

Alice Ascher, a poor, elderly shopkeeper, is murdered in Andover. Betty Barnard, a young waitress, is strangled with her own belt at Bexhill-on-Sea. Next comes Carmichael Clarke, collector of Chinese art, clubbed to death in Churston. Only in Doncaster does the pattern vary: the man found...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" is a classic American radio detective series that brought to life one of the most enduring characters in crime fiction. The character of Philip Marlowe, a hard-boiled private detective, was created by Raymond Chandler and first appeared in his 1939 novel "The Big Sleep." The character's popularity led to the radio series, which became one of the most famous detective shows of its time.The radio adaptation of "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" first aired in 1947 on the NBC network, before moving to CBS where it continued until 1951. Over the years, the title ...

Gerald Mohr stars as Philip Marlowe in the 1948-51 CBS series with Adam Graham as host. Also featuring the 1947 Van Heflin NBC Series and Lux Radio Theatre performances.

Three lively retellings of Daniel Defoe’s classic novels, plus two bonus programmes about his extraordinary life and far-reaching influence. Robinson Crusoe and his Farther Adventures An imaginative blend of the famous castaway tale and its lesser-known sequel, this thrilling drama sees Crusoe...

The Bickersons reigned supreme for five years as America's favorite radio couple. Like their name suggests, they spent many a night bickering, mainly over the fact that Blanche has to suffer through John's buzz saw-like snoring. The interplay between husband and wife, as they sarcastically banter back and forth, is what makes this show so great and why listeners continue to praise this "combative comedy."

In this enchanting novella, we explore the passionate love story between a brilliant virtuoso violinist and an exquisite woman who captivates his heart. Despite owning a unique violin with five strings, he has never dared to play the fifth string. Join us on a journey of love, music, and the unplayed notes that linger in the air. - Summary by Beeswaxcandle

The Lost Stories: adventures that were originally written for the Doctor Who television series but never made. Now available to hear for the first time.... The Doctor and Peri face enemies at every turn on the planet Magnus. There's the Time Lord bully Anzor, who made the Doctor's life hell during his time at the Academy. There's also Rana Zandusia, the matriarchal ruler of the planet, who seeks to prise the secret of time travel from these alien visitors.

Philip Simon seziert mit großer Spielfreude und dem Skalpell seine eigenen Gedanken. Er stellt fest: Die einzigen Visionen, die er noch hat, sind medikamentös bedingt. Ein gefühlvoller und pointierter Hobbyphilosoph auf der Höhe der Zeit und auf der Suche nach einer Antwort, zu der er selbst nicht einmal die Frage kennt. Nur soviel ist klar: Yoga ist keine Lösung, Bio macht auch dick und "alternativlos" bringt 21 Punkte beim Scrabble.