Rocky Jordan - "Pattern For Revenge" (10-02-49)

Pattern For Revenge (Aired October 2, 1949)

Rocky Jordan was a radio series about an American restaurateur in Cairo who each week became involved in some kind of mystery or adventure. The show was broadcast on CBS from October 31st 1948 to September 10th 1950. and then again from June 27th 1951 to August 22nd 1951. The character of Rocky Jordan had been introduced to listeners in a similar show called A Man Named Jordan that was broadcast in 1945 but set in Istanbul rather than Cairo. The two lead roles were those of Rocky Jordan and Captain Sam Sabaaya of the Cairo Police. For most of the show's history Jordan was played by veteran radio actor Jack Moyles, but he was replaced by a movie star, George Raft, for the brief 1951 run. Jay Novello played Sabaaya throughout the entire series. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group and The Digital Deli.

THIS EPISODE:

October 2, 1949. CBS Pacific network. "Pattern For Revenge". Sponsored by: Del Monte. Rocky's name is on a list of people to be killed...and one by one they are! This is a network, sponsored version. Jack Moyles, Jay Novello, Larry Thor (announcer), Richard Aurandt (composer, conductor), Larry Roman (writer), Gomer Cool (writer), Cliff Howell (producer, director). 29:36. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Gunsmoke" - Shakespeare (Aired August 23, 1952)

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Gunsmoke"
"Shakespeare" (Aired August 23, 1952)

The radio show first aired on April 26, 1952 and ran until June 18, 1961 on the CBS radio network. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc's first name and Chester's last name were changed for the television program. Gunsmoke was notable for its critically acclaimed cast and writing, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest old time radio shows. Some listeners (such as old time radio expert John Dunning) have argued that the radio version of Gunsmoke was far more realistic than the television program. Episodes were aimed at adults, and featured some of the most explicit content of the day: there were violent crimes and scalpings, massacres and opium addicts. Miss Kitty's occupation as a prostitute was made far more obvious on the radio version than on television. Many episodes ended on a down-note, and villains often got away with their crimes.

 

 THIS EPISODE:

August 23, 1952. CBS network. "Shakespeare". Sustaining. A good story about a crazed Shakespearean actor who commits murder during a Kansas heat wave. Antony Ellis (performer, writer), Antony Ellis (performer, writer), Hans Conried, Howard McNear, Mary Lansing, Parley Baer, Roy Rowan (announcer), William Conrad. 30:03.  Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The New Adventures Of Nero Wolf - "The Malevolent Medic" (02-23-51)

The New Adventures Of Nero Wolf - "The Malevolent Medic" (02-23-51) 

The Malevolent Medic (Aired February 23, 1951)
INTRO: Bob - Smokey Robinson Baby Baby (1965)

 

The Adventures of Nero Wolf was first heard by a national audience. But again, many of the details of this second, Summer 1943 run of 13 episodes--other than its episode titles and its star, famous character actor Santos Ortega in the role of Nero Wolf--remain a mystery to this day. Indeed, we have only one representative episode of the 1944 run of The Adventures of Nero Wolf in circulation to date--and that lone episode is preserved only by its inclusion as a selection for the Armed Forces Radio Service's Mystery Playhouse series. The production run starred Santos Ortega in the role of Nero Wolf and Joseph Julian as Archie Goodwin.

 

THIS EPISODE:

February 23, 1951. NBC network. "The Case Of The Malevolent Medic". Sustaining. Mrs. Hal Horton, the wife of a wealthy industrialist, is in love with her doctor. However, Dr. Ben Sloane is planning to marry his nurse. When Mrs. Horton dies in the doctor's office, Mr. Horton suspects foul play. The system cue has been deleted. Sydney Greenstreet, Ruth Adams Knight (writer), Harry Bartell, Jeanne Bates, Mary Lansing, Don Stanley (announcer), Edwin Fadiman (producer), Rex Stout (creator), J. Donald Wilson (producer, director), Vic Perrin, William Johnstone, Ruth Paine. 29:44. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

"The Nineteen Santa Clauses" (Aired 12-24-47)

INTRO-"Chestnuts On An Open Fire" (Artist Unknown)
"The Nineteen Santa Clauses" (Aired 12-24-47)

 

Perhaps not widely perceived as the rock'em sock'em type of actor, Price could certainly portray the most sinister of characters to the glee of any Vincent Price fan of the era. Indeed, it was Price's wide appeal that brought him to the role in the first place. Leslie Charteris himself clearly approved of the choice of Price and it's clear that as the Price canon progressed, the scripts were tailored as much to Price's off-screen persona and interests as to his on-screen and on-Radio performances. The plots involved stolen art works, society murders, actresses and actors, corrupt politicians at the highest levels, and the creme de la creme of the era's culture--all fitting manifestations of Price's unique characterization of Simon Templar. On the production side of the Vincent Price run, the series was directed by Thomas McAvity and Helen Mack, for the most part. McAvity married Helen Mack in 1940 and the couple enjoyed a highly successful career producing, writing and directing for Radio. As such, McAvity directed most of the earlier Vincent Price episodes and Helen Mack most of the later scripts.

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Tales Of The Texas Rangers" - The Devil's Share (12-31-50)

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Tales Of The Texas Rangers"
"The Devil's Share" (Aired December 31, 1950)

Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal (or "Charky," as Jayce would sometimes refer to him), to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual Texas Ranger cases. The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach, Sr., and was sponsored for part of its run by Wheaties. Captain Manuel T. "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas, a Ranger for 30 years and who was said to have killed 31 men during his career, served as consultant for the series. 

 

THIS EPISODE:

December 31, 1950. NBC network. "The Devil's Share". Sustaining. On October 26, 1939, two brothers have an argument about money and a woman. Joel McCrea, Stacy Keach (producer, director), Hal Gibney (announcer), Joel Murcott (writer), Tony Barrett, Tom McKee, Parley Baer, Peggy Webber, Roy Glenn, Wilms Herbert, Rye Billsbury, Monty Fraser (sound effects), M. T. Lone Wolf Gonzaullas (consultant). 29:08. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Nick Carter Master Detective - "The Hanging Paperhanger" (08-05-45)

The Hanging Paperhanger (Aired August 5, 1945)

Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer. The series ended on September 25, 1955. Chick Carter, Boy Detective was a serial adventure that aired weekday afternoons on Mutual. Chick Carter, the adopted son of Nick Carter, was played by Bill Lipton (1943-44) and Leon Janney (1944-45). The series aired from July 5, 1943 to July 6, 1945.

THIS EPISODE:

August 5, 1945. Mutual network. "The Hanging Paperhanger". Sponsored by: Lin-X waxes and cleaning products. A little old lady discovers an unusual racket when her landlord insists on new wallpaper for her room. Lon Clark. 26:09. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Broadway Is My Beat - "The Katy Lane Murder Case" (07-25-54)

The Katy Lane Murder Case (Aired July 25, 1954)

Broadway Is My Beat, a radio crime drama, ran on CBS from February 27, 1949 to August 1, 1954. With music by Robert Stringer, the show originated from New York during its first three months on the air, with Anthony Ross portraying Times Square Detective Danny Clover. John Dietz directed for producer Lester Gottlieb. Beginning with the July 7, 1949 episode, the series was broadcast from Hollywood with producer Elliott Lewis directing a new cast in scripts by Morton Fine and David Friedkin. The opening theme of "I'll Take Manhattan" introduced Detective Danny Clover (now played by Larry Thor), a hardened New York City cop who worked homicide "from Times Square to Columbus Circle -- the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world." 

THIS EPISODE:

 
July 25, 1954. "The Katy Lane Murder Case" - CBS network. Sponsored by: Doublemint. Marty Lane has been pushed at a swimming pool and has a fractured skull, his wife Katy, later found dead. Larry Thor, Charles Calvert, Jack Kruschen, Elliott Lewis (producer, director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Alexander Courage (composer, conductor), Barney Phillips, Lou Merrill, Irene Tedrow, Cathy Lewis, Ted de Corsia, Bill Anders (announcer). 29:22. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Bold Venture - The High Price Of Treason (06-25-51)

"The High Price Of Treason" (Aired June 25, 1951)
INTRO: Robbie Dupree ~ Steal Away 1980

Bold Venture is a 1951-1952 syndicated radio series starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Morton Fine and David Friedkin scripted the taped series for Bogart's Santana Productions. Salty seadog Slate Shannon (Bogart) owns a Cuban hotel sheltering an assortment of treasure hunters, revolutionaries and other shady characters. With his sidekick and ward, the sultry Sailor Duval (Bacall), tagging along, he encounters modern-day pirates and other tough situations while navigating the waters around Havana. Aboard his boat, the Bold Venture, Slate and Sailor experience "adventure, intrigue, mystery and romance in the sultry settings of tropical Havana and the mysterious islands of the Caribbean." Calypso singer King Moses (Jester Hairston) provided musical bridges by threading plot situations into the lyrics of his songs. Music by David Rose. Beginning March 26, 1951. . Heard on 423 stations, the 30-minute series earned $4000 weekly for Bogart and Bacall.

THIS EPISODE:

June 25, 1951. Program #14. ZIV Syndication. "Sailor Is Framed For Treason and Murder". Commercials added locally. A pair of spies have picked a patsy...and it's Sailor. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Jester Hairston, Nestor Paiva, Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), David Rose (composer, conductor). 26:44  Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

21st Precinct - "The Shopping Bag Lady" (04-12-56)

The Shopping Bag Lady (Aired April 12, 1956)

21st Precinct was one of the realistic police drama series of the early- to mid-1950's that were aired in the wake of DRAGNET. In 1953 CBS decided to use New York City as the backdrop for their own half-hour police series and focus on the day-to-day operation of a single police precinct. Actual cases were used as the basis for stories. "21st Precinct.., It's just lines on a map of the city of New York. Most of the 173,000 people wedged into the nine-tenths of a square mile between Fifth Avenue and the East River wouldn't know, if you asked them, that they lived or worked in the 21st. Whether they know it or not, the security of their persons, their homes, and their property is the job of the men of the 21st." The Precinct Captain acted as the narrator for the series.

THIS EPISODE:

April 12, 1956. CBS network origination, AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Shopping Bag Lady". Elderly Mary Klatovy is run down and killed by a taxi cab. It is determined that she has $9643 in cash in her shopping bag. Everett Sloane, Stanley Niss (writer, director), Ken Lynch, Harold Stone, Lola Peyser, Jan Miner, Les Damon, Frank Campanella, George Bryan (announcer). 27:07. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Casey Crime Photographer - "Christmas Shopping" (12-19-46)

Christmas Shopping (Aired December 19, 1946)

Sponsors included Anchor-Hocking glass, Toni home permanet, Toni Creme Shampoo and Philip Morris cigarettes.   Richard Carlyle and John Gibson portrayed the roles when the series premiered in April, 1951, but by June they were replaced by Darren McGavin and Cliff Hall. Ann Williams, a reporter on The Morning Express, was Casey’s girlfriend. During the summer of 1951 he acquired a partner in cub reporter Jack Lipman, who wrote copy to go with Casey’s pictures. This live series was set in and broadcast from, New York City.

THIS EPISODE:

December 19, 1946. CBS network. "Christmas Shopping". Sponsored by: Anchor Hocking Glass. Casey uses the nimble fingers of a pick pocket and a 10 ton truck to catch a pair of murderers. Tony Marvin (announcer), Staats Cotsworth, John Gibson, George Harmon Coxe (creator), Herman Chittison (piano), Alonzo Deen Cole (writer). 33:28. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The Chase - "The Jailbreak" (02-22-53)

The Jailbreak (Aired February 22, 1953)

NBC first envisioned The Chase as a new Television feature. This was not uncommon during the later 1940s and early 1950s. Several Radio features straddled both media, with varying success. Developed as a psychological drama, the premise was that many life situations place their subjects in a 'chase' of one type or another. A chase for fame. A chase from peril. A chase to beat the clock. A chase to escape death. The added twist was the question of who is the hunter or the hunted in these situations. The scripts were faced paced, starred quality east coast talent and were well written. The series' plots and themes focused primarily on predominantly fear inducing pursuits of one form or another. Thus most of the scripts were fraught with tension of one type or another. Whether mental tension, physical peril or a mix of both, the abiding theme throughout the series was the the contrasts between the 'hunter' and the 'hunted' in such Life situations.

THIS EPISODE:

February 22, 1953. NBC network. "The Jailbreak". Sustaining. A tough cop goes under cover in a prison to get the goods on Monks, a very tough convict. Lawrence Klee (creator, writer), Fred Weihe (director, transcriber), Fred Collins (announcer), Larry Haines, Ralph Bell, Ken Williams, Kermit Murdock, Bernard Lenrow. 33:42. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The Burns & Allen Show - "Christmas Program" (12-23-40)

Christmas Program (Aired December 18, 1947)

Burns and Allen are one of the most beloved couple in old time radio. They got started, like many of the greats of old time radio, in vaudeville, which is really just the touring popular entertainment in America prior to movies. Gracie was the sparkplug of the act, always the center of attention. George played the foil, the guy vainly trying to make sense of the ditzy world of Gracie. By the early 30s, Gracie was probably the best known woman on radio. Gracie often sang in a voice that showed she was also an excellent comedienne songstress. The shows had names after the sponsors, such as Maxwell House Coffee Time, or The Ammident Show - it was the Burns and Allen show to the public.

 

THIS EPISODE:

December 18, 1947. "Christmas Program"- NBC network. Sponsored by: Maxwell House Coffee, Jell-O. What does Gracie really want for Christmas? George is forced to guess. The Maxwell House production commercial is based on the tune, "Glow Worm." Gracie misreads her last line, on which the whole program was based. Tobe Reed (announcer), Hans Conried, Meredith Willson and His Orchestra, Bill Goodwin, Gale Gordon, Paul Henning (writer), Keith Fowler (writer), George Burns, Gracie Allen. 31:25. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Dangerous Assignment - "Raiders On A Rubber Plantation" (02-03-51)

"Raiders On A Rubber Plantation" (Aired February 3, 1951)

The Man Called X had already aired--to great popular and critical acclaim--for almost five years prior to 1949. Indeed, within a year of airing Dangerous Assignment's Summer 1949 season, The Man Called X returned to the air for another two years. For one of those years, Dangerous Assignment and The Man Called X ran back to back in the NBC line-up. Of the two foreign intrigue anthologies, NBC seemed to continue to favor the Herbert Marshall drama, The Man Called X. Whether in deference to Marshall's seniority, its former high ratings between 1944 and 1948, or simply out of perceived popularity, Dangerous Assignment, while airing ahead of The Man Called X, never seemed to get the buildup that The Man Called X invariably received. It may well have been as simple as a lack of sponsorship. For much of 1950 and 1951, both Dangerous Assignment and The Man Called X remained either network sustained or shared the sponsorship of Ford, Anacin, Chesterfield, and RCA Victor. Wheaties sponsored virtually the entire weekday, nighttime NBC line-up for three months, but Dangerous Assignment ran for the most part, network sustained for over half of its entire run. NBC transcribed Dangerous Assignment for syndication via its NBC Orthacoustic Transcription Series.

Escape - "Adaptive Ultimate" (Aired March 26, 1949)

Adaptive Ultimate (03-26-49)

Escape was radio's leading anthology series of high adventure, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947 to September 25, 1954. Since the program did not have a regular sponsor like Suspense, it was subjected to frequent schedule shifts and lower production budgets, although Richfield Oil signed on as a sponsor for five months in 1950. Despite these problems, Escape enthralled many listeners during its seven-year run. The series' well-remembered opening combined Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain with the introduction, intoned by Paul Frees and William Conrad: “Tired of the everyday routine? Ever dream of a life of romantic adventure? Want to get away from it all? We offer you... Escape!”

THIS EPISODE:
 

March 26, 1949. CBS network. "The Adaptive Ultimate". Sustaining. A fascinating story about a young girl, about to die, who is given an experimental serum. She becomes an indestructible monster. Good radio. The program was recorded March 23, 1949. Edgar Barrier, Stacy Harris, Frank Gerstle, Lawrence Dobkin, Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), John Jessel (writer), Chets Virgin (adaptor), Herb Futran (adaptor), John Dunkel (editorial supervisor), Elsie Holmes, Tom Charlesworth, Anne Morrison, Ivan Ditmars (music), Roy Rowan (announcer). 29:32. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Hancock's Half Hour - "Bill & Father Christmas" (12-25-58)

Bill & Father Christmas (Aired December 25, 1958)

Tony Hancock starred as an exaggerated version of his own character, a down-at-heel comedian living at the dilapidated 23 Railway Cuttings in East Cheam. Sid James played a criminally-inclined confidante who usually managed to con Hancock, while Bill Kerr appeared as Hancock's dim-witted Australian lodger. Moira Lister also appeared in the first series before being replaced by Andrée Melly for the next two, both playing love interests for Hancock's character. In the fourth and fifth series, Hattie Jacques played Griselda Pugh, live-in secretary to Hancock and occasional girlfriend of Sid James. The series broke from the variety tradition dominant in British radio comedy into the sitcom or Situation comedy genre. Instead of sketches, guest stars and musical interludes, humour developed from the characters and situations. Hancock's experiences were based in reality and observation. From the playlet "Look Back In Hunger" in The East Cheam Drama Festival episode, Galton and Simpson showed they were in touch with developments in the British theatre, the use of sighs and silent pauses in common with the work of Harold Pinter which began to emerge towards the end of the series' run. The measured pacing of these episodes were groundbreaking in the days of fast-talking Ted Ray, where every second of airtime had to be filled. With Galton and Simpson writing scripts prolifically, continuity was not priority, with details changed to suit the episode.

Cathy & Elliot Lewis On Stage - "Public Furlough" (01-29-53)

Public Furlough (Aired January 29, 1953)

A fine actor and voice talent in his own right, Elliott Lewis honed and polished his numerous performance and production skills from the mid-1930s forward for CBS. From his seemingly effortless natural progression from voice talent, to co-starring acting roles, to writing, early directing efforts, and production supervision, at each juncture Elliott Lewis continued to distinguish himself as a rare and versatile talent for CBS. Lewis' early work with Jack Benny and his Jell-O Program established his comedic timing and versatility. This connection would ultimately lead to one of Lewis' most memorable character roles as Remley, in the Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show.

 

THIS EPISODE:

 

January 29, 1953. CBS network. "Public Furlough". Sustaining. A bittersweet and brief romance between an army corporal and a movie star. Antony Ellis (performer, writer), Byron Kane, Cathy Lewis, Elliott Lewis, George Walsh (announcer), Hans Roemheld (composer), Herb Butterfield, Jerry Hausner, Lud Gluskin, Ray Noble (theme composer). 29:19. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The FBI In Peace & War - "The Crackup" (09-14-50)

The Crackup (Aired September 14, 1950)

The FBI in Peace and War was a radio crime drama inspired by Frederick Lewis Collins' book, The FBI in Peace and War. The idea for the show came from Louis Pelletier who wrote many of the scripts. Among the show's other writers were Jack Finke, Ed Adamson and Collins. It aired on CBS from November 25, 1944 to September 28, 1958, it had a variety of sponsors (including Lava Soap, Wildroot Cream-Oil, Lucky Strike, Nescafe and Wrigley's) over the years. In 1955 it was the eighth most popular show on radio. Martin Blaine and Donald Briggs headed the cast. The theme was the March from Prokofiev's The Love for Three Oranges. 

THIS EPISODE:

 
September 14, 1950. CBS network. "The Crackup". Sponsored by: Duz, Drene, Lava Soap. Three bank robbers are in hiding after a job. One of them has a bad case of the jitters. Martin Blaine, Don Briggs, Larry Haines, Louis Pelletier (writer), Len Sterling (announcer), Joe DeSantis, Jack Finke (writer), Vladimir Selinsky (music supervisor), Betty Mandeville (producer, director), Bud Collyer (commercial spokesman). 28:03. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The Black Museum - "The Prescription" (1952)

The Prescription (1952) *The Exact Date Is Unknown.

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. The idea of a crime museum was conceived by Inspector Neame who had already collected together a number of items, with the intention of giving police officers practical instruction on how to detect and prevent burglary. It is this museum that inspired the Black Musuem radio series. The museum is not open to members of the public but is now used as a lecture theatre for the curator to lecture police and like bodies in subjects such as Forensic Science, Pathology, Law and Investigative Techniques.

THIS EPISODE:

1952. Towers Of London syndication. "The Prescription". Commercials added locally. June Dawson is paralyzed and depressed. She leaves all her fortune to her nurse in a new will. The date is approximate. Orson Welles (narrator), Ira Marion (writer), Sidney Torch (composer, conductor), Harry Alan Towers (producer). 28:26. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The Aldrich Family - "Haircut" (10-05-52)

Haircut (Aired October 5, 1952)

The Aldrich Family as a separate radio show was born as a summer replacement for Jack Benny in NBC's Sunday night lineup, July 2, 1939, and it stayed there until October 1, 1939, when it moved to Tuesday nights at 8 p.m., sponsored by General Foods's popular gelatin dessert Jell-O---which also sponsored Jack Benny at the time. The Aldriches ran in that slot from October 10, 1939 until May 28, 1940, moving to Thursdays, from July 4, 1940 until July 20, 1944. After a brief hiatus, the show moved to CBS, running on Fridays from September 1, 1944 until August 30, 1946 with sponsors Grape Nuts and Jell-O,.before moving back to NBC from September 05, 1946 to June 28, 1951 on Thursdays and, then, its final run of September 21, 1952 to April 19, 1953 on Sundays.

  

THIS EPISODE:
 

October 5, 1952. "Haircut" - NBC network. Sustaining. Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times? The date is approximate. Bobby Ellis, Clifford Goldsmith (writer), Dick Dudley (announcer), Katharine Raht, House Jameson, Johnny Fiedler. 30:10. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

David Harding Counter Spy - "The Case Of The Poison Peddler" (02-24-49)

The Case Of The Poison Peddler (Aired February 24, 1949)

The show was at the top of the list among programs that had developed the technique of sound effects to a fine art. Each program was written with the sound in mind, not so much sound for sound's sake, but to advance the plot, add color or create atmosphere. Two sound effects men spent a reported ten hours in rehearsal for each broadcast, in addition to the time spent by the actors. East coast actors House Jameson, Don MacLaughlin, Phil Sterling and Lawson Zerbe [MBS] (Zerbe appeared as both David Harding and Harry Peters) were the only four actors to ever assume the role of David Harding--Jameson for the first two episodes only, replaced by Don MacLaughlin for the remainder of its twelve year run. Both Connecticut residents, House Jameson premiered in the role while Lord was still auditioning talent for the lead. By the third episode, Phillips H. Lord selected Don MacLaughlin for the role. MacLaughlin was by no means new to Radio, having already appeared in some 300 Radio productions since his debut over Radio in 1935. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group and The Digital Deli.

 

THIS EPISODE:

February 24, 1949. ABC network. "The Case Of The Poison Peddler". Sponsored by: Pepsi-Cola. An underworld "king" has a strange laugh, a painted store window and a ripped jacket leads to murder. Don MacLaughlin, Mandel Kramer, Phillips H. Lord (producer), Jesse Crawford (organ), William Sweets (director). 29:18. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.