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Counterspy was an espionage drama radio series that aired on the NBC Blue Network and Mutual from May 18, 1942, to November 29, 1957. David Harding was the chief of the United States Counterspies, a unit engaged during World War II in counterintelligence against Japan's Black Dragon and Germany's Gestapo. United States Counterspies was a fictional government agency devised by the program's creator, Phillips H. Lord after Lord "had a certain amount of difficulty with J. Edgar Hoover over story content in Gang Busters." Mandel Kramer played Peters, Harding's assistant.Listen to our radio station...

The plot of the show starts with Hornblower being a junior Royal Navy Captain in Napoleonic times. He was sent in Central America on a secret mission. There, he reminisces the times when he was still a seasick and hopeless midshipman. As the story goes on, Hornblower gains promotion regardless of the fact that he lacks the resources and influential connections. This is because he used his skills and daring character. After overcoming lots of obstacles set in different lands with different tongues, Hornblower achieved the highest achievement one can get in his profession-- he became Rear ...

The most compelling form of crime story is the Police Procedural, and the highest form of Police Procedural is the Courtroom Drama.Police Procedural Dramas focus on the investigation of a crime, following the police until they find the one clue that brings the criminal to justice. Often in a courtroom drama the police have already done their job and are convinced they have their man, but the dedicated attorney turns up the one piece of evidence that not only clears his client but proves the guilt of the real crook beyond a doubt! Fans of Defense Attorney, Indictment, A Life In Your Hands or ...

The exploits of Dan Garrett, a rookie patrolman who, by wearing bullet-proof blue chain mail, transformed himself into the mysterious Blue Beetle, a daring crusader for justice.The Blue Beetle was created by Charles Nicholas. The character made his first appearance in August of 1939 in the comic book Mystery Men #1, published by Fox Features Syndicate.The Blue Beetle radio serial aired from 05-15-40 to 09-13-40 as a CBS 30 minutes, syndicated series. Actor Frank Lovejoy provided the voice of the Blue Beetle for the first thirteen episodes. Later episodes were uncredited.After his father was ...

The Allure of Vintage Radio Dramas: A Look at "Dangerously Yours"The golden age of radio is a fascinating era that brought forth a unique form of entertainment, captivating audiences with nothing but sound. One such program that epitomized this period was "Dangerously Yours," a half-hour show sponsored by Vicks. Broadcast in 1944, it featured a total of sixteen episodes, with eleven surviving the test of time and remaining treasures for collectors."Dangerously Yours" was distinguished by its focus on romance, a theme that resonated deeply with its audience during the tumultuous times of the ...

Step into a Winter Wonderland with Old-Time Christmas Radio ShowsThe holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by revisiting the golden age of radio? Old-time Christmas radio shows offer a unique window into the past, a time when families would gather around the radio for entertainment, much like we do today with our streaming services.These vintage broadcasts bring back the simplicity and warmth of the holiday season from decades ago. You can expect to hear heartwarming tales of Christmas miracles, laugh-out-loud comedies featuring your favorite ...

🎄📻 OTR Radio Christmas Shows – Comedy • Drama • VarietyCelebrate the holiday season with Old Time Radio Christmas Shows, featuring a wonderful mix of comedy, drama, and variety programs from the Golden Age of Radio. Enjoy timeless performances, festive storytelling, and classic entertainment that brings the spirit of Christmas to life.❤️ Support & Listen🎧 Listen to our Old Time Radio station: https://link.radioking.com/otradio🌐 Explore more classic shows at My Classic Radio: https://www.myclassicradio.net/⚠️ Listener Disclaimer These programs were produced in a ...

"The Shadow of Fu Manchu" was an adventure radio drama that captivated audiences from 1939 to 1940. Adapted from the first nine Fu Manchu novels by British author Sax Rohmer, the syndicated series aired in 15-minute installments.Plot and Characters:The show revolved around the diabolical criminal mastermind, Dr. Fu Manchu, voiced by Harold Huber. His schemes involved creating havoc and chaos worldwide, often utilizing mysterious Eastern arts, such as vipers, poisonous mists, strange drugs, and biological weapons.Opposing him were the British official Sir Denis Nayland Smith (played by Hanley ...

"Inner Sanctum Mystery," often simply known as "Inner Sanctum," was a highly popular and influential old-time radio program that captivated audiences from 1941 to 1952. It became a hallmark of radio horror and mystery, known for its distinctive blend of suspense, dark humor, and memorable sound effects.Here are some key aspects of the "Inner Sanctum Mystery" radio show:The Creaking Door: One of the most iconic elements of the show was its opening and closing sound effect: a very slow, highly exaggerated, and extremely squeaky door. This sound, which became synonymous with the series, was ...

The Stories of Sherlock Holmes was a South African radio drama that aired on Springbok Radio in Johannesburg. Produced by Michael Silver, the series consisted of 50 episodes, each running between 20 to 30 minutes. It featured Graham Armitage as Sherlock Holmes and Kerry Jordan as Dr. Watson. The show was broadcast on Sunday evenings at 6 PM, bringing classic Holmesian mysteries to South African audiences.Springbok Radio was a major force in South African broadcasting from 1950 to 1985, and this adaptation of Sherlock Holmes added to its rich legacy of radio drama. While not as widely known as ...

Sherlock Holmes was played by Roy Marsden with the part of Dr. Watson played by John Moffatt. John Moffatt is no stranger to radio and, in fact, played the role of Holmes, Watson and Inspector Gregson on radio. He’s best known for his role as Hercule Poirot in the BBC’s presentation of many of Agatha Christie’s novels on radio. Roy Marsden appeared in Granada’s “The Last Vampire” with Jeremy Brett. Unlike most full cast adaptations, these featured mostly Dr. Watson’s narration interspersed with acted sequences. This technique is quite effective especially since it mimics how most...

"The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok."Here's some information about it:Stars: It starred Guy Madison as Wild Bill Hickok and Andy Devine as his sidekick, Jingles P. Jones. Their partnership was a key part of the show's appeal, with Devine's distinctive raspy voice being particularly memorable.Air Dates: The radio series aired from April 1, 1951, to December 1954 on the Mutual Broadcasting System, and then in syndication from July 1955 to February 1956.Sponsor: The show was famously sponsored by Kellogg's cereals, who often featured images of Madison and Devine on their cereal boxes and offered ...

The Cruise of the Poll Parrot tells the story of a Whaling voyage from New Bedford in 1858. The whaling ship Poll Parrot is named for its mascot, a wise parrot called Poll. Poll Parrot is also the name of the sponsor, Poll Parrot Shoes. Poll Parrot was the High Quality Children's line of the International Shoe Company of St Louis.Listen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Patreon Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that times have changed, and some ...

The Cisco Kid came to radio October 2, 1942, with Jackson Beck in the title role and Louis Sorin as Pancho. With Vicki Vola and Bryna Raeburn in supporting roles and Michael Rye announcing, this weekly series continued on Mutual until February 14, 1945. It was followed by a thrice weekly series on a Mutual-Don Lee regional network in 1946, starring Jack Mather and Harry Lang, who continued to head the cast in the syndicated radio series of more than 600 episodes from 1947 to 1956. The radio episodes ended with one or the other of them making a corny joke about the adventure they had just ...

The Casebook of Jerry Browning, Private Detective" or "Calling All Detectives" was a crime drama radio show sponsored by Sealy Mattress company, and featured Paul Barnes who played all the roles including the role of detective Browning. During the show, Paul Barnes randomly dials a telephone number, then gives one of the audiences a chance to solve the mystery of the week. However, the random phone calls did not click so Barnes decided to dial only the numbers of the listeners. The telephone calls were removed from the program later on because it was used in syndicate. This two-man operation ...

Bob and Ray were an American comedy duo whose career spanned five decades. Composed of comedians Bob Elliott (1923–2016) and Ray Goulding (1922–1990), the duo's format was typically to satirize the medium in which they were performing, such as conducting radio or television interviews, with off-the-wall dialogue presented in a generally deadpan style as though it was a serious broadcast.Listen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Patreon Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic ...

Sears Radio Theater was a radio drama anthology series which ran weeknights on CBS Radio in 1979, sponsored by the Sears chain. Often paired with The CBS Radio Mystery Theater during its first season, the program offered a different genre of drama for each evening's

The Adventures Of Frank Merriwell Classic Radio ShowThe Golden Age of Radio brought to life many characters that have become legendary, and among them stands the quintessential all-American hero, Frank Merriwell. The radio serial "The Adventures of Frank Merriwell" captivated audiences with its thrilling episodes and moral lessons. It first aired on NBC radio from March 26 to June 22, 1934, as a 15-minute serial three times a week, sponsored by Dr. West's Toothpaste. Donald Briggs gave voice to the character of Frank Merriwell, a name synonymous with courage, sportsmanship, and the unwavering ...

Rogue's Gallery, first titled as Bandwagon Mysteries, was an American detective drama radio program. Its title is a play on the name of its main character, Richard Rogue, and a collection of photographs of criminals, commonly known as a rogues gallery .

Quiet, Please! was a radio fantasy and horror program created by Wyllis Cooper, also known for creating Lights Out. Ernest Chappell was the show's announcer and lead actor. Quiet, Please debuted June 8, 1947, on the Mutual Broadcasting System, and its last episode was broadcast June 25, 1949, on the ABCListen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Patreon Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the ...