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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 ...

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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 ...

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...

Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police was a radio adventure series written by Virginia Cooke. It was centered on the adventures of Speed Gibson, a fifteen-year-old pilot who, through his uncle Clint Barlow, becomes a member of the International Secret Police. Speed was described as “a typical American boy: interested in short wave radio, aviation and most of all - The International Secret Police

"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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

"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://...

The "Bulldog Drummond" radio show was a popular American crime drama that aired from April 13, 1941, to March 28, 1954, primarily on the Mutual Broadcasting System.Based on the character created by British author H.C. McNeile (writing as "Sapper"), Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond was a British World War I veteran turned gentleman adventurer whose hobby was crime detection. The radio series, initially set in Great Britain, quickly moved its setting to the United States and was sometimes known as "The American Adventures of Bulldog Drummond."The show was known for its distinctive opening, ...

The "Buster Brown" character, famous from the comic strip and as the mascot for Brown Shoe Company, also had a popular radio series that aired from 1943.Here's a closer look at the "Buster Brown" radio series:Host: The show was primarily hosted by "Smilin' Ed" McConnell. He was a well-known radio personality, a jovial figure who would often incorporate songs and folksy humor into his programs. McConnell was also known for his ability to adapt his persona for various audiences, including those with religious or agricultural themes.Sponsor: As expected, the show was closely identified with its ...

"Let George Do It" was a popular American radio drama series that aired from October 18, 1946, to September 27, 1954. It was produced by Owen and Pauline Vinson.Plot Summary: The show centered around George Valentine, a private investigator who advertised his services with a unique classified ad: "Personal notice: Danger's my stock-in-trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details!"Initially, the series had a lighter, more comedic tone, with George being a "freelance troubleshooter" involved in a variety of cases, including ...

"Bright Star," also known as "The Irene Dunne-Fred MacMurray Show," was a 30-minute, 52-episode radio comedy-drama broadcast in 1952-53. It was syndicated by Ziv.The show starred screen veterans Irene Dunne as Susan Armstrong, the editor of the struggling "Hillsdale Morning Star" newspaper, and Fred MacMurray as her idealistic ace reporter, George Harvey. The storyline followed their misadventures as they tried to keep the newspaper afloat despite constant financial difficulties.Despite the popularity and talent of its two stars, the show only ran for one season. It is remembered for its ...

Blackstone, the Magic Detective, otherwise known as Blackstone, the Magician, was based on the life story of Harry Blackstone, who is considered as “the world’s greatest magician.” Ed Jerome starred as Blackstone, alongside Ted Osborne and Fran Carlon as John and Rhoda, respectively.The show’s format was pretty much similar to Orson Welles’ Black Museum, where he picks an object kept in a museum, then explain the crime story about it. In Blackstone, the Magic Detective, the John picks an item at Blackstone’s studio, then Blackstone and Rhoda will tell John their adventure with that...

"Duffy's Tavern" was one of the most beloved and enduring American radio sitcoms of the "Golden Age of Radio," running for a full decade from 1941 to 1951.Here's a breakdown of what made it a classic:Premise and Setting: The show was set in a dilapidated, somewhat seedy, but always bustling tavern in a less-than-affluent neighborhood of New York City. The catchphrase of the show, often delivered by its main character, was "Duffy's Tavern, where the elite meet to eat." The humor in this tagline came from the clear contrast between the grand claim and the reality of the establishment. The owner,...

Opening in 1875, the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard is the oldest museum in the world purely for recording crime. The name “Black Museum” was coined in 1877 by a reporter from “The Observer”, a London newspaper, although the museum is still referred to as the Crime Museum. It is this museum that inspired The Black Museum radio series, produced in London by Harry Alan Towers.The Black MuseumFrom Jay Hickerson’s “The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to All Circulating Shows”, the earliest US broadcast date was January 1, 1952. Thirty-nine shows, from the full ...