The Adventures Of Frank Race - "The Adventure Of The Sobbing Bodyguard" (10-09-49)

The Adventure Of The Sobbing Bodyguard (Aired October 9, 1949)

INTRO: Bob Plays Ricky Nelson "Travelin Man" (1961)

The Series was heard over all four networks over the following four years in initial syndication and rebroadcast. Given one's geographical location, a listener might well have been able to hear as many as three or four weekly airings of The Adventures of Frank Race. Seasoned writer Joel Murcott joined Broadcasters Program Syndicate for the express purpose of writing and supervising Bruce Eells' first two dramatic offerings, Frontier Town, starring Jeff Chandler under the tongue in cheek performing name 'Tex Chandler' and The Adventures of Frank Race initially starring durable and versatile character actor Tom Collins. Legendary composer Ivan Ditmars scored both the audition and production series. The audition for the series was recorded during February 1949. The audition featured Tom Collins as former attorney and O.S.S. officer, Frank Race. Race is aided by his associate, former cab driver, Marcus 'Marc' Donovan portrayed by Tony Barrett. Lurene Tuttle is also featured in the audition. Show Notes From The Digital Deli.

THIS EPISODE:

October 9, 1949. Program #24. Broadcasters Program Syndicate syndication. "The Adventure Of The Sobbing Bodyguard". Commercials added locally. A murder-suicide. Or is it suicide-murder? Race's pal Mark is framed either way. Paul Dubov, Tony Barrett, Buckley Angel (writer, director), Joel Murcott (writer, director), Bruce Eells (producer), Ivan Ditmars (organist), Art Gilmore (announcer), Gerald Mohr, Lillian Buyeff, Tom Holland, Michael Ann Barrett, Jack Kruschen. 25:34. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.