Thursday, March 10, 2022

The Phyl Coe Mysteries - Two Episodes From 1937 (11-09-37) (11-23-37)

Two Episodes From 1937 (11-09-37) (11-23-37)


The Phyl Coe Mysteries was a syndicated radio series that came out in 1936, with the lead character's name designed to reflect the sponsor, Philco Radio Tubes. PHYL (short for Phyllis) COE is described as the "beautiful girl detective". She was a private investigator who was smart, aggressive, and a "take-charge" lady. Cast and crew have not yet been identified. None of the solutions to each episode appear in it, since the original listeners were supposed to send in their answers to Philco and win cash prizes. About 12 episodes are known to be in circulation. At the heigth of its popularity about 250 radio stations throughout the U.S. were airing this 15 program. The contest was run by Geare-Marston, Inc of Philadelphia.




TODAY'S SHOW: The Laughing Ghost Mystery (11-09-37) and The Jagged Rock Mystery (11-23-37)
 

November 9, 1937. Program #10. Philco syndication. "The Laughing Ghost Mystery". Sponsored by: Philco Radios and Tubes. This ghost also kills, when he's not a ventriloquist's traveling voice! Bud Collyer, Peggy Allenby.

November 23, 1937. Program #12. Philco syndication. "The Jagged Rock Mystery". Sponsored by: Philco Radios and Tubes. Phyl Coe solves a murder at Canadian ski resort, and breaks up a dope smuggling ring too! The date is subject to correction. Bud Collyer, Peggy Allenby.

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