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“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 ...

"Father Knows Best" was a popular American radio sitcom that ran from 1949 to 1954. It was created by Ed James and starred Robert Young as Jim Anderson, a wise and understanding father who always seemed to know how to solve his family's problems. The show was set in the fictional town of Springfield and followed the lives of the Andersons, a middle-class family with three children: Betty, Bud, and Kathy.The radio show was very successful, and it was eventually adapted into a television series that ran from 1954 to 1962. The television show was even more popular than the radio show, and it made...

CBS Radio Mystery Theater (a.k.a. Radio Mystery Theater and Mystery Theater, sometimes abbreviated as CBSRMT) was a radio drama series created by Himan Brown that was broadcast on CBS Radio Network affiliates from 1974 to 1982Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Podcast Service I Recommend https://redcircleinc.grsm.io/entertainmentradio7148Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not ...

"... 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 ...

In the late 1940s, CBS chairman William S. Paley, a fan of the Philip Marlowe radio series, asked his programming chief, Hubell Robinson, to develop a hardboiled Western series, a show about a "Philip Marlowe of the Old West". Robinson instructed his West Coast CBS Vice President, Harry Ackerman, who had developed the Philip Marlowe series, to take on the task.Ackerman and his scriptwriters, Mort Fine and David Friedkin, created an audition script called "Mark Dillon Goes to Gouge Eye" based on one of their Michael Shayne radio scripts, "The Case of the Crooked Wheel" from the summer of 1948. ...

The Stan Freberg Show The Stan Freberg Show, a gem from the golden age of radio, was a weekly comedy program that aired on the CBS Radio Network for a brief period in 1957. Despite its short run of just fifteen episodes, the show left a lasting impact on the world of comedy and is remembered fondly by enthusiasts of classic radio humor. Stan Freberg, the mastermind behind the show, was a brilliant satirist known for his sharp wit and clever parodies. The show featured a talented cast, including the vocal prowess of Daws Butler, June Foray, and Peter Leeds, with Peggy Taylor.

The Adventure Club radio show Step into the world of thrilling escapades and daring exploits with "The Adventure Club" radio show! This auditory treasure trove is a throwback to the golden age of radio, where imagination knew no bounds, and every episode promised a new horizon to explore. "The Adventure Club" is not just a program; it's a time machine that transports listeners to the heart of adventure. Each broadcast is a unique tale, spun with the threads of danger, mystery, and the unyielding spirit of the adventurer. From the dense jungles of the Amazon.

Rediscovering the Charm of 'Redbook Dramas': A Nostalgic Radio Show In the golden age of radio, a unique series captured the hearts of many. 'Redbook Dramas,' a collection of radio plays based on short stories from Redbook Magazine, offered listeners a blend of love, mystery, adventure, and romance. Originally aired in 1932, during the Great Depression, the show provided a much-needed escape for its audience, transporting them to exotic locations and intriguing situations. Each episode of 'Redbook Dramas' was a concise 15-minute adventure, packed with compelling storytelling.

The Adventure Club radio showStep into the world of thrilling escapades and daring exploits with "The Adventure Club" radio show! This auditory treasure trove is a throwback to the golden age of radio, where imagination knew no bounds, and every episode promised a new horizon to explore."The Adventure Club" is not just a program; it's a time machine that transports listeners to the heart of adventure. Each broadcast is a unique tale, spun with the threads of danger, mystery, and the unyielding spirit of the adventurer. From the dense jungles of the Amazon to the treacherous peaks of the ...

Curtain Time was a popular American radio anthology program that aired during the Golden Age of Radio. It was known for its romantic dramas and its unique presentation style that aimed to recreate the atmosphere of attending a live theater performance.Broadcast History:1938-1939: The show first aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System from Chicago.1945-1950: It had a much more successful run on ABC and NBC, gaining a wider audience and greater popularity.Format and Features:"Theater Atmosphere": The show used sound effects and announcements to evoke the feeling of being in a theater, with an ...

The Allure of Adventure: Rediscovering "Black Flame of the Amazon"The call of adventure has always been a siren song, beckoning the brave and the curious to explore the unknown. One such tale of adventure is encapsulated in the old-time radio show "Black Flame of the Amazon," which aired in the late 1930s. This show followed the intrepid explorer Harold Noice as he navigated the dangers and wonders of the South American jungles."Black Flame of the Amazon" was not just a thrilling adventure; it was a cultural phenomenon that captured the imagination of its audience. It was a time when radio was...

The Echoes of Intrigue: Matthew Slade, Private InvestigatorIn the golden age of radio, a time when storytelling was as much about the soundscapes and voice acting as it was about the narrative, one show that has intrigued classic radio enthusiasts is "Matthew Slade, Private Investigator." This series, a collection of detective shows that aired on the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS), is a gem from the past that captures the essence of the era's mystery and crime dramas.Matthew Slade, the titular character, is the quintessential private eye of the 1960s, a period that saw a resurgence in the ...

One Man's Family Radio Show"One Man's Family," a pioneering American radio soap opera, captivated listeners for nearly three decades, from 1932 to 1959. Created by Carlton E. Morse, it stands as the longest-running uninterrupted dramatic serial in the history of American radio. The show's innovative structure, divided into books and chapters, mirrored the format of a novel, enhancing its storytelling appeal.Set against the backdrop of San Francisco's picturesque Sea Cliff neighborhood, "One Man's Family" centered on the lives of stockbroker Henry Barbour, his wife Fanny, and their five ...

The Casebook of Gregory Hood was a **radio detective program** that aired from **1946 to 1950** on different networks and with different actors playing the main character¹. Gregory Hood was an **importer** in San Francisco who solved crimes related to his business, often with the help of his friend and lawyer Sandy Taylor. The show was created by Denis Green and Anthony Boucher, who also wrote for The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes¹. The show was inspired by a real-life importer named Richard Gump, who sometimes appeared on the show. The show also featured real people, places and ...

Exploring the Legacy of 'Alien Worlds': A Pioneer of Science Fiction RadioIn the late 1970s, a groundbreaking radio show captured the imaginations of science fiction enthusiasts with its innovative approach to storytelling. 'Alien Worlds' was a syndicated radio show that brought together a blend of captivating narratives, realistic sound effects, and high production values, setting a new standard for audio drama.Created by Lee Hansen, 'Alien Worlds' aired 26 half-hour episodes from 1978 to 1980. The show was ahead of its time, utilizing a documentary style of dialogue that immersed listeners ...

"Life with Dexter" was a popular Australian radio comedy program that aired from the 1950s through to the mid-1960s.- The show featured the character Dexter Dutton, portrayed by Willie Fennell, and followed the daily life of the Dutton family.- It was known for its humorous take on everyday family situations and was recorded in front of a live audience each week.- The program was broadcast across Australia via the Macquarie Broadcasting Network and also reached audiences in New Zealand and South Africa.- In addition to the radio show, Willie Fennell also wrote a series of books collecting the ...

"Life with Dexter" was a popular Australian radio comedy program that aired from the 1950s through to the mid-1960s.- The show featured the character Dexter Dutton, portrayed by Willie Fennell, and followed the daily life of the Dutton family.- It was known for its humorous take on everyday family situations and was recorded in front of a live audience each week.- The program was broadcast across Australia via the Macquarie Broadcasting Network and also reached audiences in New Zealand and South Africa.- In addition to the radio show, Willie Fennell also wrote a series of books collecting the ...

"Tales from the Diamond K" was a syndicated radio show aimed at a juvenile audience, broadcasted during the mid-1950s.- The show featured a variety of stories, mostly set in the Old West, and was designed to entertain and educate its young listeners.- Ken Maynard, a pioneer singing cowboy and film star, hosted the show, introducing a different story each day.- Despite its popularity, there is limited information available about the series, and it appears that only 39 episodes are known to exist out of potentially a thousand produced. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://...

"Lightning Jim" was a popular old-time radio show that featured the adventures of U.S. Marshal Lightning Jim Whipple.- The character of Lightning Jim, along with his trusty horse Thunder and deputy Whitey Larson, became iconic figures in Western radio drama.- The show is known for its portrayal of Western themes and characters, including stereotypical portrayals of Native Americans and historical events like the development of the Union-Pacific Railroad.- Originally aired in the 1940s, "The Adventures of Lightning Jim" was a West Coast program before it returned as a syndicated series in the ...

Hop Harrigan is an American old-time radio juvenile adventure program. It was broadcast on ABC from August 31, 1942, until August 2, 1946, and on Mutual from October 2, 1946, until February 6, 1948. General Foods began sponsoring the program on October 2, 1944; it had previously been unsponsored.The Hop Harrigan character originated in All American Comics, and the radio program was adapted from that publication. Harrigan was a young aviator, and most of the show's plots dealt with his battles with the Axis powers during World War II. At age 18, Harrigan was not much older than the show's ...