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Murder By Experts ran on Mutual from June 1949 through December of 1951. Its total run consisted of 130 episodes of crime and mystery that quickly birthed a loyal following of listeners and swiftly gained the respect and approval from the radio world at large.

The Old Gold Comedy Theater: A Gleaming Gem in Radio's Golden AgeThe Old Gold Comedy Theater 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, ...

Pat Novak, for Hire is an old-time radio detective drama series which aired from 1946–1947 as a West Coast regional program and in 1949 as a nationwide program for ABC. The regional version originally starred Jack Webb in the title role, with scripts by his roommate Richard L. Breen. When Webb and Breen moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles to work on an extremely similar nationwide series, Johnny Madero, Pier 23, for the Mutual network, Webb was replaced by Ben Morris and Breen by other writers. In the later 1949 network version, Jack Webb resumed the Novak role, and Breen his duties as ...

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

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...

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.

Father, Dear Father started as a television show and was made into a film, an American version (Daddys Girls), and the South African radio play. The show was about a divorced writer with two teenage daughters, their nanny, and an ex-wife with her new husband. Stories revolve around the father, Patrick Glover, working hard to raise his two daughters, Karen and Anna, often misunderstanding the situations going on around him.

Exploring Tomorrow was an American old-time radio series that aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System from December 4, 1957, to June 13, 1958. It was a science fiction anthology show, described as "the first science-fiction show of science-fictioneers, by science-fictioneers and for science-fictioneers—real science fiction for a change!" The series was narrated by John W. Campbell, the influential editor of Astounding Science Fiction magazine, who played a key role in shaping the careers of many great science fiction writers.Notable writers who contributed to the series included Isaac Asimov...

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was a 15 minute radio serial that ran for 52 episodes from September 9, 1943 to February 16, 1944 starring George Edwards. George Edwards (born as Harold Parks, 11 March 1886 in Kent Town, South Australia – 1953) was an Australian actor and producer. Edwards was a pioneer of the radio serial in Australia.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...

The Halls of Ivy featured Ronald Colman as William Todhunter Hall, the president of small, Midwestern Ivy College, and Benita Hume as his wife, Victoria, a former British musical comedy star who sometimes feels the tug of her former profession, and followed their interactions with students, friends, and college trustees. Others in the cast included Herb Butterfield as testy board chairman Clarence Wellman, Willard Waterman (then starring as Harold Peary's successor as The Great Gildersleeve) as board member John

I Hate Crime, a half-hour shows on Australian radio in 1950, was created by the prolific Ron Ingleby. Originally a newshound from the Big Apple, the story was that Kent emigrated to Australia and set himself up there as a private eye Listen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Patreon Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not ...

The Australian radio serial The Son of Porthos.Produced: 1950 by George Edwards ProductionBased on: A story by Alexandre Dumas (pen name for Paul Mahalin)Sequel to: "The Man in the Iron Mask"Length: 52 episodesGenre: Adventure, Romance, DramaPlot:The story follows Joel, the son of the Musketeer Porthos, as he embarks on his own adventures in 17th-century France. He encounters intrigue, romance, and danger along the way, forming his own band of loyal companions and upholding the legacy of his father.Popularity:The serial was quite popular in Australia during its time, capturing the imagination ...

Standby for Crime, as the title suggests, was a radio show about crimes and mysteries. It started on the early 1950s and became known for its "true story delivery" of crime stories. Like Dragnet, Gangbusters, and Mr District Attorney, Standby for Crime was also one of the most popular crime radio shows during the time it was aired.The show's lead character was Chuck Morgan (portrayed by actor Glen Langen), an extremely convincing news anchor that works at KOP, a radio station based in Los Angeles. His friend, Police Lieutenant Bill Miggs, gave tips about hot crimes. Another important character...

Lum and Abner was an American network radio comedy program created by Chester Lauck and Norris Goff that was aired from 1931 to 1954. Modeled on life in the small town of Waters, Arkansas, near where Lauck and Goff grew up, the show proved immensely popular. In 1936, Waters changed its name to "Pine Ridge" after the show's fictional town.The series was created by co-stars Chester Lauck (who played Columbus "Lum" Edwards) and Norris Goff (Abner Peabody). Lum always pronounced his own name as Ed'erds and was very annoyed if Abner or anyone brought up his full first name. The two characters ...

Terry and the Pirates was an American radio serial adapted from the comic strip of the same name created in 1934 by Milton Caniff. With storylines of action, high adventure and foreign intrigue, the popular radio series enthralled listeners from 1937 through 1948. With scripts by Albert Barker, George Lowther and others, the program's directors included Cyril Armbrister, Wylie Adams, and Marty Andrews. The central character, Terry Lee, was portrayed at various times by Jackie Kelk, Cliff Carpenter, Owen Jordan, and Bill Fein.The radio series was first broadcast on NBC Red Network on November 1...

Our Miss Brooks was a radio sitcom that aired on CBS from 1948 to 1957. The show starred Eve Arden as a sardonic high school English teacher. It was one of the most popular radio shows of its time, and it was later adapted for television.The show was set in the fictional town of Madison, Ohio. The main character was Elizabeth Brooks, a high school English teacher who was always trying to improve her students' lives. She was often frustrated by her students' lack of motivation, but she was also fiercely loyal to them.Brooks's co-workers included the principal, Osgood Conklin, who was always ...

"Mollé Mystery Theatre" was a popular old-time radio anthology program that focused on mystery and suspense. Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:Run Dates and Networks: The show had a fairly long run, from 1943 to 1954, and aired on multiple networks:NBC: 1943-1948CBS: 1948-1951ABC: 1951-1954Sponsor: It was initially sponsored by Sterling Drugs, specifically for their Mollé Brushless Shaving Cream, which gave the show its distinctive name. When Mollé ceased sponsorship in 1948, the title was often shortened to "Mystery Theater."Format:Anthology: For much of its run, it was an anthology ...

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

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 ...

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 ...