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The "Burns and Allen Show" was a highly popular and influential American radio comedy series that entertained audiences from the 1930s through the 1950s. It starred the real-life married comedy duo, George Burns and Gracie Allen.Here's a breakdown of the show:History and Broadcast:Early Beginnings: Burns and Allen first performed on radio in London on the BBC in 1929. They then appeared on "The Guy Lombardo Show" in the U.S. starting in 1932.Their Own Show: Their own 30-minute radio show debuted on CBS on September 19, 1934, initially titled "The Adventures of Gracie." It was retitled "The ...

"The Weird Circle" was a classic American old-time radio drama series that aired from 1943 to 1945. It was a syndicated, 30-minute program primarily known for its adaptations of classic horror, supernatural, and suspense stories from famous authors.Here's a breakdown of what made "The Weird Circle" distinctive:Literary Adaptations: Unlike some other horror anthology shows that relied on original scripts, "The Weird Circle" largely drew from well-known public domain works of the 19th century and earlier. Authors whose works were adapted included:Edgar Allan Poe: (e.g., "The Fall of the House of...

The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was a radio drama series that aired from 1946 to 1947. It starred John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes and Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson. The show was sponsored by Kreml Hair Products and was broadcast on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).The show was a continuation of the earlier radio series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. However, the Stanley and Shirley version took a more lighthearted approach to the material, and the characters were more modernized.The show was well-received by audiences, and it ran ...

"Lights Out" was a groundbreaking American old-time radio program known for its horror and supernatural stories. It's considered one of the earliest and most influential radio horror shows.Here's a breakdown of key aspects:Creation and Writers: The show was initially created by Wyllis Cooper, debuting in 1934 on a local NBC station in Chicago (WENR). In 1936, Arch Oboler took over as writer and director, bringing a new level of dramatic intensity and experimental sound effects to the program.Content and Style: "Lights Out" was renowned for pushing the boundaries of radio drama with its often ...

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The "Five Minute Mysteries" radio shows offer a delightful throwback to the golden age of radio, providing listeners with a quick dose of suspense and entertainment. These short programs, typically around five minutes in length, were designed to engage and captivate audiences with a complete mystery story, including the setup, a twist, and a satisfying conclusion, all within a remarkably brief time frame.The format proved to be incredibly popular, as it catered to the busy lifestyles of listeners without compromising on the quality of storytelling. Each episode presented a new puzzle, often ...

The most compelling form of crime story is the Police Procedural, and the highest form of Police Procedural is the Courtroom Drama.Police Procedural Dramas focus on the investigation of a crime, following the police until they find the one clue that brings the criminal to justice. Often in a courtroom drama the police have already done their job and are convinced they have their man, but the dedicated attorney turns up the one piece of evidence that not only clears his client but proves the guilt of the real crook beyond a doubt! Fans of Defense Attorney, Indictment, A Life In Your Hands or ...

*Escape* was one of the finest adventure anthology series of the Golden Age of Radio. It specialized in high-stakes, suspenseful storytelling, often featuring protagonists in perilous situations—whether lost in the jungle, stranded at sea, or caught in espionage intrigue. Though it never achieved the same level of fame as *Suspense*, *Escape* was beloved by fans who appreciated its gripping narratives and atmospheric production. The show adapted works from authors like Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells, and John Collier, bringing literary adventure to life with top-tier voice acting and sound ...

The mysterious black rider who leaves his mark on all those who are bad in the world, Zorro zips about on his stallion slashing Z's about the countryside. Zorro is a fictional hero with fast sword skills living during Mexico and Spanish California hacienda culture. The inspiration for Zorro is thought to be Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel and Zorro is thought to have been the inspiration for such human pulp heroes as Batman, The Phantom, and Green Arrow. Zorro (Spanish for Fox, and a by-word for cunning or devious) is the superhero secret identity of Don Diego de la Vega. He has many ...

The CBS Radio Workshop was an experimental dramatic radio anthology series that aired on CBS from January 27, 1956, until September 22, 1957. Subtitled “radio’s distinguished series to man’s imagination,” it was a revival of the earlier Columbia Experimental Laboratory (1931), Columbia Experimental Dramatic Laboratory (1932) and Columbia Workshop broadcasts by CBS from 1936 to 1943, and used some of the same writers and directors employed on the earlier series. The CBS Radio Workshop was one of American network radio's last attempts to hold on to, and perhaps recapture, some of the ...

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator was a detective drama heard on NBC Radio from October 3, 1951, to June 30, 1955. Detective Barrie Craig worked alone from his Madison Avenue office. Unlike his contemporaries Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe, Craig had a laid-back personality, cutting against the popular hard-boiled detective stereotype. Others in the cast included Ralph Bell, Elspeth Eric, Parker Fennelly, Santos Ortega, Arnold Moss, Parley Baer, Virginia Gregg, and Betty Lou Gerson.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My ...

"... 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 ...

Produced in Australia and first broadcast in 1940, "The Adventures of Marco Polo" was a 52-episode two-a-week series created by George Edwards, a well-known figure in Australian radio. Already recognized for a series of successful multi-episode literary adaptations ("The Corsican Brothers", "Frankenstein"), the series was based on the original book and adapted for radio by Maurice Francis. Produced by and starring Edwards, along with his actress-wife Nell Stirling and Tom Farley, Warren Barry, and Eric Scott, the serial captured the attention of listeners thanks to a highly charged dramatic ...

The Mysterious Traveler was an anthology radio series that ran from 1943 to 1952. It was hosted by a mysterious narrator who would introduce each episode with the following words:This is the Mysterious Traveler, inviting you to join me on another journey into the strange and terrifying. I hope you will enjoy the trip, that it will thrill you a little and chill you a little. The series featured a wide variety of stories, from fantasy and science fiction to straight crime dramas of mystery and suspense. The narrator would often play a role in the stories, but he was always more of a guide than ...

Counterspy was an espionage drama radio series that aired on the NBC Blue Network and Mutual from May 18, 1942, to November 29, 1957. David Harding was the chief of the United States Counterspies, a unit engaged during World War II in counterintelligence against Japan's Black Dragon and Germany's Gestapo. United States Counterspies was a fictional government agency devised by the program's creator, Phillips H. Lord after Lord "had a certain amount of difficulty with J. Edgar Hoover over story content in Gang Busters." Mandel Kramer played Peters, Harding's assistant.Listen to our radio station...

Going on-air from 1952 to 1953, the Best Plays was an NBC Radio program that featured some of the most excellent theatric plays ever created. Some of the best ones featured were dramatic or comedic plays. John Chapman, New York Daily News' drama critic, served as the program's host.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 not reflect the standards of today’s ...

"The Adventures of Sam Spade" was a highly popular and critically acclaimed radio series based loosely on Dashiell Hammett's iconic private detective character, Sam Spade, from "The Maltese Falcon."Run and Networks: The show had several runs on different networks:ABC: 13 episodes in 1946.CBS: 157 episodes from 1946–1949.NBC: 75 episodes from 1949–1951 (with some sources listing 51 or 24 for the final runs).Cast: The most famous portrayal of Sam Spade in the series was by Howard Duff, who brought a sardonic and often humorous take to the character, contrasting with Humphrey Bogart's film ...

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 ...

The Air Adventures of Biggles was a radio series which was produced and broadcast in Australia between 1945 and 1954. The series was first produced in Adelaide by AWA (Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Ltd). In 1949, production was moved to Sydney from the 209th episode onwards and ran on for a total 1256 episodes.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 ...

Bulldog Drummond is a radio crime drama in the United States. It was broadcast on Mutual April 13, 1941 – March 28, 1954. Garyn G. Roberts wrote in his book, Dick Tracy, and American Culture: Morality and Mythology, Text and Context, "With its trademark foghorn, Bulldog Drummond was one of the premiere mystery programs of its time. "Bulldog Drummond was "a British investigator called 'Bulldog' because he was relentless in the pursuit of criminals." British author created the character H. C. McNeile. In addition to McNeile's books, Drummond was featured in a series of films from Paramount ...