Leg Man (Aired October 19, 1945)
Although Molle Mystery Theater was initially sponsored by Molle Shaving Cream, other sponsors (such as Bayer Aspirin, Ironized Yeast, Phillips Milk of Magnesia) also sponsored the program. Sometimes, when it was not sponsored by Molle, the program was called "Mystery Theater". The show was first heard on NBC, on 9/7/43. Time slot was originally Sunday nights at 9:00 PM, but was later moved to Tuesday at 9:00 PM, and Friday at 10:00 PM. In 1948, the show moved to CBS (Tues, 8:00 PM), and in 1951, it moved to ABC, where it was called "Mark Sabre", and heard on Wednesdays at either 8:00 PM or 9:30 PM. The shows were tight and tension filled, with a fine orchestra score and solid production values. Classic tales from well-known authors, as well as modern unknowns were presented, and the endings were often twists or shockers.
THIS EPISODE:
October 19, 1945. NBC network origination, AFRS rebroadcast. "Leg Man". A bartender is shot behind the bar. The cops arrest a suspect and have an open and shut case. A reporter smells a rat and is determined to solve the case. AFRS program name: "Mystery Playhouse." John Gibson, Cornell Woolrich (writer, billed as "William Irish"), Bernard Lenrow (host, as "Geoffrey Barnes"). 25:25. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.
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