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"... A series of true stories of the unceasing search for enemy spies in War Time, based on the memoirs of Lieutenant Oreste Cornel Pinto of the Allied Counter-Intelligence service ..."Oreste Pinto was a Dutch Intelligence Officer whom General Eisenhower called "the greatest living expert in security." The radio program, Spy Catcher, was based on Pinto's work in the Allied Counterintelligence Service. Each episode has Pinto interrogating a political refugee or seeming Allied Serviceman. Using all the psychological and verbal tricks at his command, Pinto tries to prove that the subject is a ...

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...

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...

This show had a great cast, starring Harry Von Zell as attorney Bill Smith, Brenda Marshall as his wife Nancy, and featuring British star Arthur Treacher as Sir Cecil Smythe, their snooty British relative. Jan Ford played daughter Shirley, better known as Bumps.Smiths of Hollywood the Smiths everyday adventures are a little more fantastic than a real average families are, since being in Hollywood naturally means that such stars as Lucille Ball, William Holden, and Ann Sheridan are prone to drop by. But they're just plain folk off-screen, just like you or me. Good thing there's a solid cast of ...

"The Mel Blanc Show" was a radio situation comedy that aired on the CBS Radio Network from September 3, 1946, to June 24, 1947.Mel Blanc, already famous for his myriad of voices on other radio programs and, most notably, as the voice of numerous Warner Bros. cartoon characters (like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig), starred as himself in the show. In the program, the character of Mel Blanc was the "hapless owner of a fix-it shop." He also voiced his bumbling cousin, Zookie, and many other comical supporting characters.The show featured a talented cast of old-time radio actors, including:...

The Adventures of Maisie (aka Maisie) was a radio comedy series starring Ann Sothern as underemployed entertainer Maisie Ravier and a spin-off of Sothern's successful 1939–1947 Maisie movie series, based on a character created by Wilson Collison.) The series was broadcast on CBS Radio, NBC Radio, the Mutual Radio Network, and Mutual flagship radio station WHN in New York City.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theaterhttps://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--...

The Old Gold Comedy Theater: A Gleaming Gem in Radio's Golden AgeThe Old Gold ComedyTheater holds a special place in the annals of classic radio entertainment. This series, which aired for a single season from October 29, 1944, to June 10, 1945, was a shining example of the era's ingenuity in adapting visual comedy to the audio-only format of radio. Created as a promotional vehicle for Old Gold cigarettes, the show was produced by the Lennen and Mitchell ad agency and featured adaptations of popular films into a 30-minute radio format.The show was hosted by Harold Lloyd, a silent film icon, ...

The Legacy of 'The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Radio ShowThe golden age of radio brought forth an era of storytelling that captivated the imagination of listeners worldwide. Among the most celebrated of these programs was 'The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.' This classic radio show, which aired from 1939 to 1950, brought the adventures of the world's most famous detective and his loyal friend Dr. Watson to life through the airwaves.The show initially starred Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson, a pairing that became iconic for their portrayal of the ...

Orson Welles On The Radio - A collection of radio shows that Orson Wells appeared in or produced.

"Meet the Meeks" was an 11 am, Saturday Morning, OTR Sitcom, originating from WMAQ Radio, Chicago (NBC 1947-1949). Meet the Meeks was a follow up sitcom for the 1940-1942 program "Meet Mr. Meek."The show starred Forrest Lewis, who played poor old browbeaten Mortimer Meek. Who along with wife Agatha, daughter Peggy, and Uncle Louie made America laugh every Saturday Morning. This great old time radio show wasn't targeted to a younger audience, but this time slot insured that all families could listen together, and enjoy the antics. Meet The Meeks is actually a continuation or spinoff of an ...

“Nick Harris Detective” was an old-time radio show that dramatized the cases of Nicholas Boilvin Harris, a renowned private detective in Los Angeles. The real Nick Harris started as a police reporter for the LA Times before joining the LAPD at the captain’s request. He later founded his own detective agency and a professional detective school. His popularity and success led to the creation of the radio show, which aired from 1923 until 1942, making it one of the longest-running detectives shows of its time.The show was known for its thrilling and complex cases, often rivaling those of ...

The Shadow of Fu Manchu was indeed a captivating adventure radio drama that aired from 1939 to 1940. Let’s delve deeper into this intriguing show:Story and Characters:Based On: The series drew inspiration from the first nine novels by Sax Rohmer, featuring the infamous villain Fu Manchu.Format: Each episode lasted 15 minutes, packed with action, suspense, and thrilling encounters.Main Antagonist: Dr. Fu Manchu (voiced by Harold Huber) was a cunning and evil criminal mastermind, known for his distinctive mustache.Heroes:Sir Denis Nayland Smith (voiced by Hanley Stafford): A ...

"Ma Perkins" was a hugely popular and long-running American radio soap opera, often dubbed "America's Mother of the Air."Here's a breakdown of the show:Premise: It followed the life of Ma Perkins, a benevolent, self-sufficient widow who owned and managed a lumberyard in the fictional town of Rushville Center. Ma was known for her homespun philosophy and her willingness to offer advice to anyone who needed it, including her children Evey, Fay, and John, and her business partner Shuffle Shober.Airing Dates: The show premiered in August 1933 on Cincinnati station WLW. By December 1933, it moved ...

The "Mysterious Circumstances" BBC Radio Plays are a collection of 26 half-hour thriller radio dramas, primarily distributed by the BBC Transcription Service. These plays were recorded between 1958 and 1989 and showcase a variety of authors, including well-known names like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, M.R. James, and W.W. Jacobs.Key characteristics:Genre: Thriller and mystery.Duration: Each play is approximately 30 minutes long.Origin: Produced by the BBC, with some plays specifically made for the Transcription Service, meaning they might not have been broadcast domestically within...

"Box 13" was a thrilling radio drama that aired in the late 1940s, captivating audiences with its blend of mystery, adventure, and suspense. Here's a breakdown of the show:Premise:Dan Holiday, a former newspaper reporter turned novelist, craves real-life experiences to fuel his stories.He places an ad in his old paper: "Adventure wanted, will go anywhere, do anything. Write Box 13."The mysterious Box 13 becomes his address for trouble, as people seeking help, criminals with schemes, and just plain eccentric characters write in.Main Characters:Dan Holiday: Played by film star Alan ...

"The Bob and Ray Show" was a legendary American comedy program primarily on radio, featuring the comedic duo of Bob Elliott (1923–2016) and Ray Goulding (1922–1990). Their career spanned five decades, from the 1940s to the 1980s, and they gained national recognition for their unique brand of dry wit, deadpan delivery, and absurdist satire.What they did:Parodied radio broadcasting: Their shows were often structured as ostensibly serious radio programs, with Bob and Ray playing the hosts, alongside a rotating cast of eccentric characters, all voiced by the duo themselves. They masterfully ...

This series was written by Michael McCabe and was produced in South Africa. It was a replacement for another series McCabe produced, called SF68. That series adapted famous Sci-fi stories to radio, and it seems to have been the place where McCabe honed his craft. The subject matter to Beyond Midnight was more horror oriented, including madness, murder, and supernatural sleuths! What survives today doesn't involve a horror host per se, but a few include framing narration (by someone involved in the plot) while others just start up the story with no announcer or lead-in whatsoever. So it's ...

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 ...

"Big Jon and Sparkie" (sometimes written as "Big John and Sparkie") was a popular children's radio show in the 1950s, created by and starring Jon Arthur.Here are some key facts about the show:Hosts: The show featured "Big Jon" (voiced by Jon Arthur) and "Sparkie," who was portrayed as a "little elf from the land of make-believe" but thought and acted like a real boy. Sparkie's voice was actually Jon Arthur's recorded voice played at a fast speed. Jon Arthur also voiced almost all the other characters in the show.Concept: While intended for children, the show was also popular with adults due ...

Dossier on Dumetrius is a 105-episode radio serial broadcast in Australia from 1951 to 1952. It was produced by Grace Gibson Productions and starred John Meillon as Major Gregory Keen, an MI5 spy. The series was set in post-war London and told the story of Keen's investigation into a cache of hidden Nazi loot.The series was well-received by critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its suspenseful plot, complex characters, and atmospheric sound design. Dossier on Dumetrius is considered a classic of Australian radio drama.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://...