Theater Royal - "The Aspern Papers" (05-23-54)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Al Martino "Here In My Heart" (1952)

Harry Alan Towers produced and directed the show for his Towers of London company for international syndication, at the time in Europe, South Africa and Australia. The episodes included in this distribution are from the initial US run on NBC. However selected episodes were repeated, with a different series opening and close on the ABC Mystery Time series during the late 1950s. The show Theatre Royal remained in active syndication in the United States well up into the 1970s. Many of the copies in circulation today, come from those 1970s repeats where the individual episodes were cut to about 20 minutes. Luckily these cuts were made by the production company and generally do not take away from the actual program enjoyment. This reduced length comes from a combination for factors including removing dated introductory material from the beginning of the early episodes, making time for local stations to include hourly 5 minute newscasts and to insert commercials locally. From the Old Time Radio Researcher's Group



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May 23, 1954. NBC net origination, Towers Of London syndication, WRVR-FM, New York. "The Aspern Papers". Participating sponsors. WRVR-FM rebroadcast date: January 24, 1975. Ralph Richardson (host, performer), Derek Patmore (adaptor), Sidney Torch (music), Harry Alan Towers (producer), Henry James (author). 25 minutes. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

I Deal In Crime - "The Laura Shields Case" (01-21-46)

Laura Shields Case (Aired January 21, 1946)

I Deal in Crime ran for almost two years on ABC network radio and starred the very capable radio and Hollywood actor, William Gargan. In this, one of his many PI radio series (he's best known, of course, for his role as Martin Kane), Gargan played ROSS DOLAN, described as a veteran detective who returned to his sleuthing job after his WW II service as a sailor. Or as Dolan puts it, "a hitch in Uncle Sugar's Navy." This series was written by Ted Hediger and directed by Leonard Reeg. The show's announcer was Dresser Dahlstead and Skitch Henderson (later to win fame on television) handled the music. The show began in January 1946 and ran as a 30 minute show, first on Monday nights but for the last eleven months on Saturday evenings. It ended in October 1947.

 

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January 21, 1946. ABC network. "The Laura Shields Case."  Sustaining. Possibly the first show of the series. William Gargan as detective Ross Dolan. Laura Shields hires Dolan to be her bodyguard. He finds plenty of murder. Dresser Dahlstead (announcer), Leonard Reeg (director), Skitch Henderson (composer, conductor), Ted Hediger (director), William Gargan. 30:43. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Sleep No More - "Three O'Clock" (12-12-56)

Three O'Clock (Aired December 12, 1956)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Playsd Elvis Presley

"Burning Love" (Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)

Sleep No More was Nelson's Olmsted's contribution to The Golden Age of Radio's rich tradition of broadcasting compelling and stirring supernatural and suspense dramas, predominantly from the finest supernatural literature throughout modern history. Sleep No More arrived during the waning years of the Golden Age of Radio--understandably risky Radio programming for the mid-1950s. On the plus side of the equation were Nelson Olmsted's extremely loyal following throughout the U.S. combined with the classic nature of the stories which comprised the series. These stories were many of the most popular and compelling supernatural stories and adventures in literary history.

 

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December 12, 1956. NBC network. "Three O'Clock". Sustaining. A man plans murder of his wife but out smarts himself. Nelson Olmsted, Ben Grauer (announcer), Kenneth MacGregor (director), Cornell Woolrich (author, using the name William Irish). 29:13. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The Mayor Of The Town - "Bob Hope Visits" (03-21-43)

Bob Hope Visits (Aired March 21. 1943)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Frank Sinatra "Autumn Leaves" (1956)

An NBC offering. Aired on Sundays from 7:00PM to 7:30PM, starring Lional Barrymore and Agnes Moorehead. The creator and writer was Jean Holloway, the announcer Harlow Wilcox, music by Gordon Jenkins and sponsored by Rinso detergent. The show was a perfect vehicle for Lionel Barrymore: rich with warmhearted humor, and good-natured grumbling, its "mayor" had a fierce bark but a mushy heart when confronted with the plight of an orphan or a stray dog. The mayor cared little about political advantage: he even found time, once a year, to turn the town of Springdale into a special theater, to give his traditional performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. THE CAST: Lionel Barrymore as the mayor of the town of Springdale. Agnes Moorehead as Marilly, his housekeeper. Conrad Binyon as the mayor's ward, Butch. Gloria McMillan as Sharlee Bronson, Butch's best girl. Priscilla Lyon as Holly-Ann, the mayor's granddaughter. Also: Will Wright, Sharon Douglas, Irvin Lee, Marjorie Davies.

 

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March 21. 1943. "Bob Hope Visits" - CBS network. Sponsored by: Rinso. The first show of the series on CBS. The mayor is asked to take care of an eleven-year-old war orphan. A heartwarming, tearful script. The system cue has been deleted. Lionel Barrymore, Harlow Wilcox (announcer), Bob Bailey, Jerry Hausner, Billy Roy, Agnes Moorehead, Jean Holloway (writer). 28:44. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Frontier Gentleman" - A Horse For Kendall (09-14-58)

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Frontier Gentleman"
A Horse For Kendall (Aired September 14, 1958)

1958's Frontier Gentleman wasn't a ground-breaking adult western. That ground had been pulverized both in Radio and Television six years earlier. But Frontier Gentleman's perspective on the rough and tumble Montana and Wyoming Territories of the 1870s was a fascinating twist on the--by then--formulaic adult western. The premise has who spent most of his military career in the Punjab area of India. He takes a position with the London Times, on assignment to cover the developing frontier of the Montana and Wyoming Territories of America during the 1870s. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group.

 

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September 14, 1958. CBS network. "A Horse For Kendall". Sustaining. A race from Deadwood to Cheyenne...the hard way! The public service announcements have been partially deleted.  John Dehner, Will Wright, Vic Perrin, Ralph Moody, Jack Moyles, Antony Ellis (writer, producer, director), William Alland, Bud Sewell (announcer). 25:42. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Tales Of The Texas Rangers" - The Ice Man (03-02-52)

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Tales Of The Texas Rangers"
The Ice Man (Aired March 2, 1952)

 

Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the 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, 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. The series was adapted for television from 1955 to 1957.

 

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March 2, 1952. NBC network. "The Ice Man". Sustaining. Based on the events of September 17, 1948. A strange burglar who eats before he robs and who wields a mean ice pick is finally tracked down by the Rangers. Joel McCrea, Stacy Keach (producer, director), Hal Gibney (announcer), Tony Barrett, Lillian Buyeff, Whitfield Connor, Parley Baer, Phil Harris (NBC promo), Alice Faye (NBC promo), Bill Forman (NBC promo), Jack Paar (NBC promo). 29:50. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The Lives Of Harry Lime - "The Hard Way" (06-27-52)

 

 

 INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Earth Wind And Fire "After The Love Is Gone" (1979)

"The Hard Way" (Aired June 27, 1952)

The Third Man (The Lives of Harry Lime) was a old-time radio adventure series that ran in 1951 and 1952. It was based on the 1949 film of the same name. Orson Welles stars as Harry Lime, a perpetually broke confidence man, smuggler, and general scoundrel. He will participate in virtually any criminal activity to make a fast buck, but uses his wits rather than a gun. He draws the line short of murder, blackmail, or drugs. Even so, Harry is an endearing character and listeners love to hear of his one-step-ahead-of-the-law misadventures as he hops around the globe looking for his next pigeon. The zither music of Anton Karas adds a wonderful Viennese ambience to each episode and really makes this show special.

 

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June 27, 1952. Program #48. Syndicated, WRVR-FM, New York aircheck. "The Hard Way". Participating sponsors. Harry finds himself in the charter airline business, where he meets the strange Mr. Butterboy, wanting to fly to Zurich. WRVR air date: August 12, 1975. Orson Welles, Anton Karas (zither), Harry Alan Towers (producer), Tig Roe (director). 28:21. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Gunsmoke - "Confederate Money" (03-13-54)

 

The First Show: Jun 26, 1952
Number Shows: 480 shows, 2 auditions, 5 hour tribute
Audition Shows: Jun 11, 1949, Jul 13, 1949

Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's.

The main character, Matt Dillon, was played by William Conrad. On August 6, 1951, William Conrad played the lead in a show entitled "Pagosa" in the series Romance, where he played the part of a reluctant sheriff in a tough Western town. Although not a true audition, Conrad's character role is very close the that of Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke. It was one of the "stepping stones" toward the production of Gunsmoke. Other regular characters were Chester Proudfoot, played by Parley Baer; Kitty, played by Georgia Ellis; and Doc Adams, played by Howard McNear.

The series featured top-notch acting and well-developed scripts that set it apart from many other shows, not only Westerns; however, it was the sound effects that stood out the most. Listen carefully and one can hear many levels of sound that really helps transport the listener back to the old west.

Besides the US version, there was an Australian production of Gunsmoke. It began sometime in 1955, transcribed under the Artransa label, and aired Mondays at 7:00 PM on the Macquarie network. It is not known how many shows aired or how long the series ran.

NOTE: Updated with Version 5 files (05-Jan-2020).
From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

The Strange Dr. Weird In Europe Confidential "The Senator Payne Affair" ** The exact date is unknown.

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Basil Rathbone In Europe Confidential "The Senator Payne Affair"  ** The exact date is unknown in this broadcast.

Presents Basil Sir. Rathbone in "Europe Confidential". Rathbone's most famous role was Sherlock Holmes, on the screen in 1939 The Hound of the Baskervilles, and countless times on the radio. He introduces the show and the main character, reporter Mike Connoy palyed by actor Lionel Murton, a reporter for an American newspaper based in Paris.  The character is "knee deep" in  Wartime espionage, spy cases, murder, blackmail and theft. This was the best of the 1950's radio.

For in depth study, see ALL episodes at  OTRCAT.com
 

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The Stan Freberg Show - "Great Moments In History" (08-04-57)

Great Moments In History (Aired August 4, 1957)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Bobby Caldwell "Coming Down From Love" (1980)

Stanley Victor Freberg (born August 7, 1926 in Los Angeles) is an American author, recording artist, animation voice actor, comedian, puppeteer and advertising creative director. The son of a Baptist minister, Stan Freberg grew up in Pasadena, California. His traditional upbringing is reflected both in the gentle sensitivity which underpins his work (despite his liberal use of biting satire and parody), and in his refusal to accept alcohol and tobacco manufacturers as sponsors (an impediment to his radio career when he took over for Jack Benny on CBS radio), as Freberg explained to Rusty Pipes: After I replaced Jack Benny in 1957 they were unable to sell me with spot announcements in the show. That would mean that every three minutes I'd have to drop a commercial in. So I said, "Forget it, I want to be sponsored by one person like Benny was, by American Tobacco or State Farm Insurance," except that I wouldn't let them sell me to American Tobacco. I refused to let them sell me to any cigarette company.

 

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August 4, 1957. "Great Moments In History" - Program #4. CBS network. Sustaining. The story behind the ride of Paul Revere, Dr. Herman Horn lectures on Hi Fi, The Lox Audio Theatre presents "Rock Around My Nose," "The Yellow Rose Of Texas." Stan Freberg (performer, writer), Billy May and His Orchestra, Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, Peter Leeds, Peggy Taylor, Daws Butler, June Foray, Pete Barnum (producer). 28:26. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The Hall Of Fantasy - "The Shadow People" (09-21-53)

The Hall Of Fantasy - "The Shadow People" (09-21-53)

INTRO Bob Camardella Plays George Benson (1985)

There were four series under the  Hall Of Fantasy banner, all produced by Richard Thorne. The first  Hall Of Fantasy originated from radio station KALL in Salt Lake City, Utah. Richard Thorne and Carl Greyson were announcers for the station and produced the rather barebones shows, possibly late in 1946 and into 1947.  The series consisted of 26 shows. Broadcast dates for the shows are not known. The shows were written or adapted by Robert Olson and directed by Mr. Thorne. Most were classic murder mysteries with traditional endings; the evil-doer got his just rewards.  The series was sponsored by the Granite Furniture Company, although existing shows are missing the commercials, apparently because they were inserted live.

 

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September 21, 1953. Mutual network, WGN, Chicago origination. "Sustaining. A well-done story of those who are never seen but are always there. The announcements have possibly been deleted. This program has also been dated September 5, 1952. J. Sheridan LeFanu (author). 24:27. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

The Man from Homicide

 

 

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Jay & The Americans "Only In America" (1964)
 

 

Ride along on the case with the Man from Homicide. Lieutenant Lou Dana is that man, and he's got "a dirty dangerous job that doesn't end until the killer is found. I don't like killers."

 
Dan Duryea "Man from Homicide", airing in the early 1950s, was a classic in the genre of crime drama. Though not as well remembered as similar shows such as Dragnet or Broadway is my Beat, Man from Homicide brought audiences gritty stories, seedy criminals, sordid crimes and an outline of police procedure infused with drama. Lt. Dana is a cynical yet determined detective who has seen it all, and uses that experience to outwit less seasoned criminals and bring them to justice.

Dana was played by two accomplished film noir actors, Dan Duryea and Charles McGraw. McGraw often played a leading man in 1940s and '50s film noir, and his gravelly voice and "rocks in a wheelbarrow" style of delivery is especially enjoyable in a radio format. Dan Duryea was famous for a wide variety of roles and genres in Hollywood, and his radio work as Lt. Dana beautifully complemented his "bad boy" film noir persona.

This collection of the three existing episodes is a must have in any classic radio or crime drama collection.

Show & Episode Notes From OTRCAT.com

Jeff Regan Investigator (Starring Frank Graham) "The Lady From Brazil" (10-19-49)

 The Lady From Brazil (Aired October 19, 1949)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays The Delfonics "La-La-La" (1968)

After Jack Webb's departure from Jeff Regan, Investigator the demand for the series remained high, but it wasn't until October 1949 that CBS regrouped for another season of Jeff Regan, Investigator, with a new cast and lead--talented young actor and voice talent, Frank Graham. Frank Graham was only a few years older than Jack Webb at the time, had tremendous range and versatility, and had been making an increasing name for himself as a CBS announcer and actor and with increasing voice work in Animation features of the era. He was also one of the handful of voice talents of the era referred to as a 'Man of a Thousand Voices.' Supporting Frank Graham in the revival of Jeff Regan, Investigator were Radio legend, Frank Nelson in the role of Anthony J. Lyon, and Jim Backus in various roles. On the production side, the revival was produced by Sterling Tracy, with writing support from E. Jack Neuman and Adrian Gendot, initially. Dick Aurandt continued with his original music, and Bob Stevenson continued as announcer. Writing chores were later turned over to William Fifield, William Froug and Gilbert Thomas. The scripts for the revival series were as entertaining and compelling as in the original run, but Frank Graham, though certainly talented enough in the role of Jeff Regan, wasn't Jack Webb. Show Notes From The Digital Deli.

Escape - "The Match" (05-16-48)

The Match (Aired May 16, 1948)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Elvis Presley "Unchained Melody"(1977)
(Live at Ann Arbor, MI)

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!”

 

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May 16, 1948. CBS network. "The Match". Sustaining. A good story about a determined Mountie who is going to bring back his man, even if it kills him. Clark Cluney, Cynthia Corley, Frank Lovejoy, James Oliver Curwood (writer), Les Crutchfield (writer), Nestor Paiva, Stan Waxman, Wilbur Hatch (music), Wilms Herbert, Norman Macdonnell (director). 29:28. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Macabre - "The Crystalline Man" (01-01-62)

The Crystalline Man (Aired January 1, 1962)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays Wayne Newton's "Summer Wind" (1965)

This original series was created by FEN's assistant director for production, William Verdier.  Parts are filled locally, mainly by FEN staff members supplemented by local talent from various organizations in the Kanto area. The "Macabre" series is being distributed by the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service in Los Angeles for worldwide use by AFRTS outlets. The first program, titled "Final Resting Place," is the strange tale of what happens to a honeymooning couple when they stop in a small town for the night and visit a carnival. Macabre was produced in-house by the Tokyo studios of the Far East Network of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. Two Air Force personnel were most responsible for creating the series: William Verdier as writer, performer, and director; and Program Director and performer, John F. Buey, Jr.. Mr. Buey entered the Civilian Service from the old Yankee Radio Network, serving as Program Director of FEN Tokyo from its inception in 1946.

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January 1, 1962. Program #7. AFRTS-FEN origination. "The Crystalline Man". The discovery of a quartz sarcophagus and a crystal man asleep inside of it. Walt Sheldon, Alan Frank, William Virdier (performer, writer, director), Mitzi Hennessey, Christine Virdier, John Buey, Milton Radmilovich, James Sheldon, Al Lepage (announcer), Carolyn Johnston (associate director), Hiroshi Ono (technical supervisor), James Connolly (sound patterns), Bob Eddy (sound patterns). 26:30. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Life With Luigi - "The Trolley Transfer" (09-26-50)

The Trolley Transfer (Aired September 26, 1950)

 

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays "Atlantic Starr" (1987)
From The Album "All In The Name Of Love"

Life with Luigi was a radio comedy-drama series which began September 21, 1948 on CBS. The story concerned Italian immigrant Luigi Basco, and his experiences as an immigrant in Chicago. Many of the shows take place at the US citizenship classes that Luigi attends with other immigrants from different countries, as well as trying to fend off the repeated advances of the morbidly-obese daughter of his landlord/sponsor. Luigi was played by J. Carrol Naish, an Irish-American. Naish continued in the role on the short-lived television version in 1952, and was later replaced by Vito Scotti. With a working title of The Little Immigrant, Life with Luigi was created by Cy Howard, who earlier had created the hit radio comedy, My Friend Irma.
 

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September 26, 1950. CBS network. "The Trolley Transfer" - Sponsored by: Wrigley's Spearmint Chewing Gum. Luigi rides the trolley and gets a transfer. J. Carrol Naish, Alan Reed, Cy Howard (creator, producer, director), Hans Conried, Bob Stevenson (announcer), Mac Benoff (writer), Lou Derman (writer), Mary Shipp, Jody Gilbert, Joe Forte, Ken Peters, Lud Gluskin (music director). 29:2 Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

John Steele Adventurer - "Cargo Unknown" (07-12-49)

Cargo Unknown (Aired July 12, 1949)

First broadcast in 1949, John Steele, Adventurer was a thriller/drama that wasn't considered a major force in the world of radio although it is considered to have offered great entertainment. Jungles and deserts made up the eerie background sounds of the series that featured Don Douglas as John Steele. John Steele was the type of roving adventurer and thrill seeker who held various jobs in exotic locations. Among his career paths were country sheriff, special agent in Turkey and a ship's captain. The stories were narrated by a friend of Steele's, with Steele making cameo appearances throughout. Ted Mallie, of The Shadow and I Love a Mystery announcing fame also landed the job of the announcer for John Steele, Adventurer, which featured Elliot Drake as the director. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group.

 

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July 12, 1949. Mutual network. "Cargo Unknown". Sustaining. Two men are in an open boat, with a beautiful woman. Elliott Drake (writer, director), Ross Martin, Connie Lembcke, Earl George, Sylvan Levin (conductor), Walt Shaver (sound effects), Ted Mallie (announcer), Don Douglas, Robert Monroe (producer). 29:44. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Jeff Regan Investigator (Starring Jack Webb) - "Too Many Mrs. Rogers" (10-09-48)

Too Many Mrs. Rogers (Aired October 9, 1948)

Jeff Regan, Investigator was one of the three detective shows Jack Webb did before Dragnet (see also Pat Novak For Hire and Johnny Modero: Pier 23). It debuted on CBS in July 1948. Webb played JEFF REGAN, a tough private eye working in a Los Angeles investigation firm run by Anthony J. Lyon. Regan introduced himself on each show "I get ten a day and expenses...they call me the Lyon's Eye." The show was fairly well-plotted, Webb's voice was great, and the supporting cast were skillful. Regan handled rough assignments from Lion, with whom he was not always on good terms. He was tough, tenacious, and had a dry sense of humor. The voice of his boss, Anthony Lion, was Wilms Herbert. The show ended in December 1948 but was resurrected in October 1949 with a new cast; Frank Graham played Regan (later Paul Dubrov was the lead) and Frank Nelson portrayed Lion. This version ran on CBS, sometimes as a West Coast regional, until August 1950.

 

THIS EPISODE:

October 9, 1948. CBS network. "The Too Many Mrs. Rogers'". Sustaining. Jeff is hired to accompany a dead body and a star sapphire ring to La Jolla. Well written! Bob Stevenson (announcer), David Ellis, E. Jack Neuman (writer), Gloria Blondell, Grace Lenard, Herb Butterfield, Jack Petruzzi, Jack Webb, John Hoyt, Larry Roman (writer), Laurette Fillbrandt, Milton Charles, Paul Frees, Sterling Tracy (producer). Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

This Is Your FBI - "The Fugitive Traveler" (08-18-50)

The Vanishing Witness (Aired August 18, 1950)

INTRO: Bob Camardella Plays The Classic IV "True Story" (1964) "Algonquin (EMI)

This Is Your FBI was a radio crime drama which aired in the United States on ABC from April 6, 1945 to January 30, 1953. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover gave it his endorsement, calling it "the finest dramatic program on the air." Producer-director Jerry Devine was given access to FBI files by Hoover, and the resulting dramatizations of FBI cases were narrated by Frank Lovejoy (1945), Dean Carleton (1946-47) and William Woodson (1948-53). Stacy Harris had the lead role of Special Agent Jim Taylor. Others in the cast were William Conrad, Bea Benaderet and Jay C. Flippen. This Is Your FBI was sponsored during its entire run by the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (now AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company). This is Your FBI had counterparts on the other networks. The FBI in Peace and War also told stories of the FBI, although some were not authentic.

THIS EPISODE

August 18, 1950. Program #280. ABC network. "The Vanishing Witness". Sponsored by: The Equitable Life Assurance Society. How to get a witness before the grand jury in time, even though he's been kidnapped! Doris Noland, Ed Gargan, Frederick Steiner (composer, conductor), Gil Stratton, Herb Ellis, John Sheehan, Larry Keating (announcer), Stacy Harris, William Conrad, William Woodson (narrator). 29:36. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold  Index.

Future Tense - "The Seventh Victim" (05-20-74)

The Seventh Victim (Aired May 20, 1974)

Future Tense was the title given to two short series of shows that aired at various times in 1974 through 1976 on WMUK, college radio station of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The shows were announced as being produced by WMUK Special Projects and used local actors. Professor Eli Segal updated some X Minus One and Dimension X scripts, changing place and time to local area and time, as required. The series used original X Minus One music opening, closing and scene bridges although it didn't use the X Minus One "blast off" sequence. (It did use it at least once as a sound effect). In the first series aired in May of 1974, with the shows broadcast Monday through Thursday (from a comment at the end of one show). From information found, the first series appears to have been repeated in June of 1974 and again in August of of 1976 (from corrections to "Science Fiction on Radio: A Revised Look At 1950-1975", see Log Comments). The second series is believed to have aired in July of 1976 (from the Gold Index, see Log Comments). In 1975, "Pail of Air" was awarded the Ohio State Award for "network quality radio drama". "Cold Equation" won a Peabody Award in 1978 "for championing radio drama".

 

THIS EPISODE

 

May 20, 1974. WMUK-FM, Kalamazoo, Michigan. "The Seventh Victim". Sustaining. It's not easy to join the "Tens Club." After six kills, a hunter finds an unusual "victim" who presents an unsual defense. The script was used previously on "X Minus One" on March 6, 1957 . Eli Segal (producer, director), Robert Sheckley (author), Tom Small, Eric Grandstaff, Peg Small, Mark Spink, Richard Atwell. 26:19. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.