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We re-create lost episodes of the 1940s radio show, "HOT COPY" -- all adapted from the original scripts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOT COPY RADIO THEATER


    • Jun 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    DEATH TO PLAY AND MATE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 41:31


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and police Lieutenant Mike Flannigan investigate the perplexing murder of Dr, Warren King, a retired physician and former international chess champion.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, March 12th, 1944. OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Jerry Kokich …Lt. Mike Flannigan.Gregory Dwyer ... Dr. Warren King.Frank Guglielmelli, … John Bishop.Scott R. McKinley … Dr. Robert Larson.Erin Suminsby ... Dorothy Mason.Dan Ware … Dr. Lincoln Owens.Glenn Hascall, … Tom Harkness.Logan Smith ... Officer Pat O'Malley, and also, your Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comBlueSky:@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BRIDE WANTED

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 38:23


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers convinces her pretty assistant, Spritely Poole, to act as bait, to help catch a “Lonely Hearts” murderer.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, November 5, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson ... Spritely Poole.Christian Neuhaus ... Inspector Collins.Jerry Kokich …Lt. Mike Flannigan.Dan Ware …Pete Thompson.Glenn Haskell … Uncle Bud. Erin Suminsby ... Juliette Bellefontaine.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comBlueSky:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 48:27


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers, reporter Jerry Donlin, and Lt. Mike Flannigan investigate a mysterious murder, robbery, and other unusual occurrences, on the countryside estate of a wealthy eccentric family.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, July 23rd, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson ... Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich …Lt. Mike Flannigan.Dan Ware …Dr. Beckman.Kenny Hertling, … Jerry Donlin.Pete Lutz … Max Jaeger. Scott R. McKinley … Millard Warburton.Steven Fisher … Howard Warburton.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comBlueSky:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    DEATH MAKES A DATE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 42:10


    Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole try to prove the innocence of a British friend's son, accused of murder.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, January 16th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson ... Spritely Poole.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Jerry Kokich … Editor Graham, and Russian consul Volinski. Peter McGiffen … Harry Barston.Dan Ware … Robert Watson.Kenny Hertling, … Hotel clerk.André Refig, … Colonel Francois LeBlanc.David Robbins, … Cab driver.Logan Smith ... Announcer.John R. Worsley ... Narrator, Constitution PSA.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comBlueSky:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE BLONDE AVENGER

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 46:37


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers unexpectedly travels to war-torn Yugoslavia, after learning that her long-lost fiancé could be there, afflicted with amnesia.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, January 9th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Scott R. McKinley … Captain Preston.Kenny Hertling … Lt. Wade McCall, the Blonde Avenger.Dan Ware … Emil.Jerry Kokich … General Josip Tito. Christian Neuhaus … Captain Grant.Pete Lutz … Captain Wolf.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comBlueSky:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TROUBLE IN TUNISIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 44:50


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers is kidnapped in Tunisia, for ransom, by a greedy merchant, who mistakenly believes she is a European princess.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, January 2nd, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Dan Ware … Faisal.Jerry Kokich … Sheik Mohammed Ali Bey.Scott R. McKinley … Colonel Wilson.Pete Lutz … Ahmed and Abdul.Kyle Jensen … Bombardier Jones.Glenn Hascall … Private Smith.Logan Smith ... Hajji, and also, your Announcer.The following voices were also heard on this episode:Steven Fisher Liam Gaitan Kenny Hertling John R. WorsleyJim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Special Assistance with regard to background sound design on this episode was provided by Jennifer Tissot. All other sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comBlueSky:@hotcopyradioX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 46:05


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers is trapped in a burning building in London, with a little girl and an English aristocrat, while Nazi planes drop bombs over the city.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, December 26th,1943.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Jerry Kokich … Lord Henry Barston.Sally Swift ... Catherine Griggs.Pete Lutz … Tom Griggs.Logan Smith ... Announcer.The following voices were also heard on this episode:Dan WareJohn R. Worsley Andrea RichardsonFiona Cleary Siobhan WaringJim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.org .Thunder Tube - Inspector J .Public Domain .CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comBlueSky:@hotcopyradioX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    DEADLY CARGO

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 39:34


    Nazi agents secretly plant a time bomb on a military plane that is taking newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole to Europe, to report on the major battlefronts of World War II.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, December 19th,1943.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Jerry Kokich … Agent Kempert and Lt. Martin.Dan Ware … Lt. MacNaughton .Scott R. McKinley … Lt. Weston.Steven Fisher … Cpl. Sparks.Glenn Hascall ... Agent Grossman.Rebecca Olivia ... Jane, the store customer.Pete Lutz … the Bellboy.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.org .Thunder Tube - Inspector J .Public Domain .CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THIS PEN FOR HIRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 47:23


    Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole are being sent on a special assignment to report on the battle zones of World War II, but Nazi agents try to interfere. Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, December 12th,1943.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Jerry Kokich … Agent Steinhardt and also, as Editor Graham.Dan Ware … Agent Kraft.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Pete Lutz … Mr. Williams.Scott R. McKinley … Assistant Editor Marlowe.Lesley Frey … as Miss Young.Logan Smith ... Agent Mueller, and also, as your Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.org .Thunder Tube - Inspector J .Public Domain .CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THICKER THAN WATER

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 44:56


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and private detective Jeff Warren investigate the suspicious death of a man's long-lost brother.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, October 1, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan, and also, Leo.Patrick Brancato … Jeff Warren.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Kenny Hertling … Mr. Brandon.Steve Fisher ... Trigger Malone.David Robbins ... Eddie.Steve Mize ... Joe.Julie Hoverson ... Tommy.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.org .Thunder Tube - Inspector J .Public Domain .CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A SLIGHT CASE OF ARSON

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 41:20


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and police Lt. Mike Flannigan investigate a baffling series of arson fires.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, June 11th, 1944. OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.Samantha Thompson … Miss Blakely.Dan Ware … Private Investigator Hogan.Scott R. McKinley ... Donald Grayson,Glenn Hascall ... Private Investigator McNab.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.org ,Thunder Tube - Inspector J .Public Domain.CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE DRUMS OF DEATH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 41:00


    Did an old man die from repeatedly hearing the sound of black magic Voodoo drums? Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate, to find the truth.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, November 15th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.Patrick Brancato … Jeff Warren. Dan Ware … Ray Jamieson.Kenny Hertling … Dave Carter.Peter McGiffen … Hodges.Erin Suminsby … Marie LeFevre.Pete Lutz … Branson Carter.Ashlee Craft … Miss Craft.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SING A SONG OF SABOTAGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 45:18


    Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate a chemical factory explosion that occurs as a result of Nazi sabotage, in the seaside town where they are on vacation.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, July 16th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Hans Schultz.Scott R. McKinley … Joe Cobb.Ludwig Puchmayer, ... Joe Shaner.Dan Ware … Herby Harris.Jerry Kokich … Hans Schultz.Pete Lutz … Tom Jessup.Steven Fisher … Army Sergeant. Glenn Hascall … Cab Driver.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    IT'S SO PEACEFUL IN THE COUNTRY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 42:02


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers unexpectedly becomes the captive of an escaped Nazi prisoner of war, who desperately wants to get out of the U.S., and to return to the German military.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, February 20th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Ludwig Puchmayer, ... Reinhardt Wagner.Patte Rosebank, … Brenda Kaufman.Jerry Kokich … Editor Graham.David Robbins, … Telephone Repairman.Dan Ware … Sentry.Kathleen Li ... Telephone Operator.The following voices were also heard on this episode: Glenn HascallJohn WorsleySteven FisherDarrell NoblesJim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:It's So Peaceful In The Country - Mildred Bailey (1941).Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A MURDER IN COLD BLOOD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 42:55


    Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and private detective Jeff Warren are at a party where a man is murdered. They try to uncover which of five suspects is the killer.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, September 10th,1944. OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … as Ann Rogers.Patrick Brancato … as Jeff Warren.Jerry Kokich … as John Stokes.Samantha Thompson … as Marsha Stokes.Erin Suminsby … as Ruth Crowley.Astrid WS … as Dawn O'Dwyer.Dan Ware … Professor Merlin Hubert.Christian Neuhaus … as Dr. Tucker Willis.Glenn Hascall … as the Policeman.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 0:20


    There will be a short delay in the release of our next episode.Listen for details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A BID FOR TROUBLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 42:02


    ENewspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole inadvertently discover a Nazi plot to secretly sell stolen art masterpieces in the U.S.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, June 18th,1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.Dan Ware ... August Schlegel.Christian Neuhaus … Stefan.Pete Lutz ... Auctioneer.Logan Smith … Announcer.The following voices were also heard on this episode: Frank Guglielmelli.Steven Fisher.Kelsey OlivieriErin SuminsbyMiss Kit Caren. Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comX (Twitter):@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SWEET AND LOWDOWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 38:53


    Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole uncover a plot by some crooked businessmen, who are getting rich by helping Nazi leaders to hide their wealth in the U.S.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, September 24th,1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Patrick Brancato … Jeff Warren.Glenn Hascall …Tom Craig.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Steve Fisher … George Malcolm.Ashlee Craft … .Miss Sterling.Kit Caren … Telephone Operator.Logan Smith … Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    OUT OF THIS WORLD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 45:37


    Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole go undercover, to expose the crooked leader of a cult, who claims to be able to communicate with the dead.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, May 29, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Dan Ware ... Dr. Arthur Laurentz.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.Scott R. McKinley … Walter Larkin.Pete Lutz … Roger Thayer.Sharon Grünwald … Margret Thayer.David Robbins … Ephram Poole.Frank Gugliemelli … William, the Door-Keeper.Logan Smith … Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Special Audio Ambience Assistance was provided and produced by Chaos Doll.https://www.chaosdoll.bandcamp.comFreesoundFreesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MURDER ON THE AIR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 36:43


    Newspapwerwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole are at a radio station, where an anti-Nazi leader from Norway is killed, just before giving a speech that would be broadcast worldwide.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, January 23rd, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Jerry Kokich … Von Gruner.Dan Ware ... Dr. Eric Jensen.Kelsey Olivieri ... Judy Morris.Glenn Hascall ... Otto Mueller.Scott Barry ... Joe MacDonald.Chrisi Talyn Saje ... Coffee Shop waitress.Logan Smith … Mr. Murphy, and also, your Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ILLEGAL TENDER

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 40:42


    Why is someone spreading fake one-dollar bills, across the city?Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate, to find the story behind the story.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, April 9th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Jerry Kokich … Roger Thomas, and also, Lt. Mike Flannigan.Steven Fisher ... Paul Weston.Dan Ware ... John Struthers.Alyssa Petrey ... Miss Hendricks.Glenn Hascall ... George Demipopolous.Logan Smith … Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.MISCELLANEOUS:Chesteron, G.K., ⁠The Wrong Books at Christmas⁠, Illustrated London News, January 09, 1909 (column / commentary).Dickens, Charles, Sketches by Boz, (book, 1836), at Chapter II: A Christmas Dinner.We claim NO ownership interest in any of the above material - whether audio or print.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HEAVY, HEAVY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 40:25


    The soldier fiancée of a young heiress is accused of stealing a diamond necklace, during their engagement party.Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole decide to find the truth.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, April 2nd, 1944. OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Christian Neuhaus … Claude Van Argyle.Chrisi Talyn Saje ...Edith Van Argyle.Scott R. McKinley ... Mr. Howard, the detectiveMeadow Sartin ... Alfreda Van Argyle.Jerry Kokich … Dr. Arthur Lorentz, and also, the Cab Driver.David Robbins ... The Deliveryman.Peter McGiffen ... Herbert, the Butler.Glenn Hascall ... Mr. WilkinsLogan Smith … Cpl. Robert Wilson, and also, your Announcer.In addition, the following voices were also heard on this episode: Dan Ware.John R. Worsley.Kelsey OlivieriandMiss Kit Caren.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JPuttin' On The Ritz - The Clevelanders (full song - instrumental)CONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    DARK HOUSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 45:45


    Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate rumors about a haunted house, after a teen-age couple are found dead inside.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, May 21, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne RogersSamantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Dr. Frank Hoskins.David Robbins… Zeke Winters.Meadow Sartin … Betsy.Scott R. McKinley ... Joe.Patrick Brancato ... Mike.Chrisi Talyn Saje ... Molly Winters.Logan Smith … Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 41:20


    The chairman of a commission investigating organized crime is murdered, on the same day that an unknown person covertly inserted a prophecy of his death into Anne Roger's newspaper column.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, July 30,1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne RogersSamantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Michael Flannigan and Editor Graham.Steven Fisher … Joe Swenson.Christian Neuhaus … Henry Carter.George Worrall ... Winslow, the butler.Jack Billings ... Charles Gilmore.Chris Hart ... Johnnie, the reporter.Meadow Sartin ... the receptionist.Logan Smith … as your Announcer.In addition, the following voices were also heard on this episode: Peter BlockMiss Kit CarenGlenn Hascall Julie HoversonSharon Grunwald Erin SuminsbyandJohn R. Worsley.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    DOUBLE TROUBLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 47:59


    Nazi agents kidnap newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and force her to write their propaganda in her column, while replacing her with an identical imposter.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, November 14, 1943.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers and Countess Maria von Hohenstahlen.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich …General Hauptmann Eric von Kalb, and Editor Graham.Dan Ware … Hank Miller.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Logan Smith … Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgDer Fuehrer's Face - Spike Jones and his City Slickers (1942).Thunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MIND OVER MURDER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 48:27


    A sleazy gossip columnist is murdered. Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate the three suspects, to find the truth. Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, June 9th,1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.Emily A. Cole … Gloria Lockwood.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Glenn Hascall ... Dwight Lockwood.Steven Fisher … Crime Lab Investigator.Logan Smith … as Wally Woodrow, and also, the Announcer.The voice of Jack Billings was also heard on this episode:Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    COMPLIMENTS OF A KILLER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 42:59


    Newspaper reporter Anne Rogers is threatened with murder, by a violent con artist who is pretending to be a Hungarian Count and war refugee. Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, October 22nd,1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich …Count Szegedi.Patrick Brancato … Jeff Warren.Steven Fisher … Nick.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Sharon Grünwald ... Apartment Manager.Glenn Hascall ... DiGiori.Kit Caren … Ticket Taker.Logan Smith … the Usher, and also, as the Announcer.The following voices were also heard on this episode:Aaron RatzanAlyssa PetreyDante BarberAshlee CraftFrank GuglielmelliChrisi Talyn SajeJack BillingsKaren CorradoJoe StofkoKathleen LiEthan HortonMia RorahRichard RoeGwendolyn LimJim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE CORPSE WAS IN THE KITCHEN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 40:00


    A woman is choked to death, followed by a bizarre chain of events.The reporting on the murder, by newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole, leads to their suspension, unless they can quickly uncover the truth. Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, June 25, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan and Editor Graham.Christian Neuhaus … Thomas Dawson.Patrick Brancato … Tony Gianelli.Fiona Cleary … Mrs. Bridget Lafferty.Steven Fisher … Traffic Officer.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Graham Stephenson and Josh Kester ... Special Audio Assistance.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    DEATH IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 44:49


    Two men die, when a cab deliberately runs wildly off the road, into a river. Newspaper reporter Anne Rogers decides to find out why.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, May 7th, 1944 OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Samantha Thompson … Evelyn Chaney.Patrick Brancato … Harold Lawton, and also, the newspaper photographer.Joe Stofko … Randolph Chaney.Glenn Hascall … Medical Examiner.Jerry Kokich … Lorenzo Farnacelli, and also, Lt. Mike Flannigan.George Worrall ... Potter.Logan Smith ... Martin Chaney ... and the Announcer.The following voices were also heard on this episode:James Robinson.John R. Worsley.Michael J. Love.Robert J. Cherny.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter:@hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MURDER ON THE HALF-SHELL

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 45:10


    A man is mysteriously murdered at a fancy French restaurant.Newspaper reporter Anne Rogers thinks that the police have the wrong suspect, and decides to make her own investigation.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, April 23, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.Pete Lutz … Slade Duncan.Christian Neuhaus … Pierre.Dante Barber … Bob Baer.Samantha Thompson … Jackie Marsh.Erin Suminsby … Dolores Mendoza.Patrick Brancato … Richard Thrasher.George Worrall ... Officer Patrick O'Rourke.AndLogan Smith ... Henry Brown ... and the Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HIDE ... AND SEEK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 40:21


    A night watchman is murdered during a mysterious $100,000 robbery at a fur warehouse.Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, April 30th, 1944..OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Jerry Kokich … Mr. Jenkins.Jeremy Sage ... Mr. Crowder.Glenn Hascall … Tony.Scott R. McKinley ... the FiremanThe following voices are also heard on this episode:Duane ParkerPatrick BrancatoDavid Robbins Ethan HortonAndLogan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE GOLDEN SLIPPERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 39:53


    A wealthy woman - famous for her sophistication, beauty, and fashion style - is mysteriously murdered. Newspaper reporter Anne Rogers decides to help find the killer.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, March 5th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.Jerry Kokich … Police Sgt. Mike Flannigan.Frank Guglielmelli … Ralph Carson.Albert Garnica … Philip Darlington.Scott Barry … Andrew Gormley.Kathleen Li … Judith Marlowe Gormley. Samantha Thompson … Myrna Vincent Carson.David Robbins … Dr. Morgan of the Police Crime Lab.Glenn Hascall … Wilson, the Crime Scene photographer.Logan Smith … Announcer. Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE TORCH OF LIBERTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 42:29


    An angry mob, in a small town, believes that a local German-American family are Nazi agents, that blew up an aircraft factory.Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole unravel the truth.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, December 5th, 1943.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Erin Suminsby ... Martha Wallace Christian Neuhaus … David Wallace.Jerry Kokich … Papa Schneider and Officer O'Malley.Julie Hoverson ... Mama Schneider.Chrisi Talyn Saje ... Mrs. Brent.Angelique Bone ... Mrs. Poole.Miss Kit Caren ... Kitty.Scott Barry ... Joe.George Worrall ... the Factory Manager.Frank Guglielmelli ... Mr. Schmidt.Dan Ware ... Mr. Weinbaum.The following voices were also heard on this episode:David Robbins …Jeff Richardson …John R. Worsley … Aaron Ratzan Emily A. ColeDuane Parker Ethan HortonandLogan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    OUT OF THIN AIR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 43:40


    When the police are unable to find even a single clue for a series of mysterious disappearances, newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole decide to investigate.They soon discover that a deranged scientist is the culprit.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, August 13th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Jerry Kokich ... Dr. Anton Kleeg.John R. Worsley ... Emil and Announcer.Miss Kit Caren ... Special Audio Assistance.Logan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE BLUE STAR OF BRAZIL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 42:21


    A famous actress is accused of a publicity stunt, when she claims that a diamond worth $100,000 has been stolen from her. Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate, to find the truth. Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, March 19th, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Erin Suminsby ... Sheila Gray.Scott Barry ... Jack Marshall.Logan Smith ... Godfrey.Jerry Kokich ... Mr. Thompson.Jeff Richardson ... Office Messenger.Miss Kit Caren ... Special Audio Assistance.Joe Stofko… Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NO MOTIVE FOR MURDER

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 36:10


    An innocent man is about to receive the death penalty for a murder he didn't commit. Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole are determined to save his life, by uncovering the real killer. Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, February 6, 1944.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Aaron Ratzan ... Herbert PrestonMiss Kit Caren ... Mary PrestonJohn R. Worsley ... Attorney John MastersJerry Kokich … Pete the PhotographerJeremy Sage ... Tony Mallinetti Sinead McHugh ... Gertie KellyFrank Guglielmelli ... Jail GuardAusten Sherick ... NewsboyScott Barry ... Sgt. CallahanLogan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE KISS OF DEATH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 44:57


    Is there a vampire serial killer on the loose in town?Newspaper reporter Anne Rogers and her assistant Spritely Poole decide to find out the truth.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, November 28, 1943.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole.Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Jerry Kokich … Coroner Armstrong.Scott Barry ... Devons the Butler.Jeremy Sage ... Dr. Arthur Laurentz.Ryan Sero ... Everett Matthews.Miss Kit Caren ... Dolly Willington.George Worrall ... Muldoon the Night Watchman.Frank Guglielmelli ... Mike Kent, newspaper reporter.Chris Hanson ... News photographerLogan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SWEET AND HOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 42:59


    An old man is found dead, after a mysterious fire destroys a house in a wealthy neighborhood. Was it a simple accident or a sinister murder? Newspaper reporter Anne Rogers believes that the police have it all wrong, and decides to prove it. Tune in, for the whole story!Adapted from the script of a lost episode of “Hot Copy”.Original broadcast on Sunday, November 21, 1943.OUR CAST:Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Anne Rogers. Samantha Thompson … Spritely Poole. Christian Neuhaus … Inspector Collins.Frank Guglielmelli … Fred Forrester. George Worrall … Henry Bealer. Scott Barry ... Old Man Forrester. Jerry Kokich … Patrolman Mulligan & Editor Graham. Aaron Ratzan … Lt. Spinelli & Postman Harkwell. Ethan Horton … Officer Callahan. Chris Hanson … Det. Sgt. AdamsLogan Smith ... Announcer.Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:Freesound.orgThunder Tube - Inspector JCONTACT US!If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:hotcopyradiotheater@gmail.comTwitter: @hotcopyradioFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TRAILER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 2:13


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