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RIP Brian Dennehy. The late, great, rotund actor makes a guest appearance on this first season episode, and he's really the only good thing about it. It's a straight up rip-off of John Huston's Key Largo, but without Bogie, Becall, and Edward G. So, to make up for it, we play some games in honor of Mr. Dennehy, celebrating the life and career of one of our great character actors. Please support us on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whyshotjrpod. Our first patrons-only episode is coming out Dec. 11th! Intro Music: Dallas Theme for French TV written by Jean Renard Outro music: People (from Funny Girl) - Barbara Streisand --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-bush/support
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Becall guest star in an episode of the Bing Crosby show for Chesterfields. Bing and Becall perform a scene from the African Queen wit Read more ...
Planet of the Apes 5 of 5 ,Published in 1963, Pierre Boulle's science fiction novel about an astronaut crew being stranded on a planet of monkeys.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher13 of 39 . 1934. Usha (the wind) tells Tarzan that a big storm is approaching. Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
Planet of the Apes 4 of 5 ,Published in 1963, Pierre Boulle's science fiction novel about an astronaut crew being stranded on a planet of monkeys.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 12 of 39. 1934.Wolfe decides to whip Mbole the witch doctor...for poisoning him! Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (writer), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
Planet of the Apes 3 of 5 ,Published in 1963, Pierre Boulle's science fiction novel about an astronaut crew being stranded on a planet of monkeys.oldtimeradiodvd.com
The Hangman 1964,The people of a town are condemned to die one by one by a mysterious stranger who erects a gallows in the town square.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 11 of 39. 1934.Wolfe's plan to poison Mr. Gregory is foiled by Magra. Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
Planet of the Apes 2 of 5 ,Published in 1963, Pierre Boulle's science fiction novel about an astronaut crew being stranded on a planet of monkeys.oldtimeradiodvd.com
The Monster Maker 1944, Stars: J. Carrol Naish, Ralph Morgan and Tala Birell . Mad scientist injects his enemies with acromegaly virus, causing them to become hideously deformed. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 10 of 39. 1934. A native ceremony poses a serious problem for the Gregory safari. A crocodile attacks Larson! Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Planet of the Apes 1 of 5 ,Published in 1963, Pierre Boulle's science fiction novel about an astronaut crew being stranded on a planet of monkeys.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951. "The Phyllis Calvert Murders" Shannon pulls a dead woman named Phyllis Calvert out of the bay and discovers a triple murderer. The story is also known as, "Out Of Control" David Rose (composer, conductor), Jester Hairston (calypso transitions), Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Henry Hayward (director).oldtimeradiodvd.com
The Human Monster (1939) The Dark Eyes of London (original title) Stars:Bela Lugosi, Hugh Williams and Greta Gynt),Insurance agent-physician collects on policies of men murdered by a disfigured resident of the home for the blind where he acts as doctor-on-call.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 9 of 39. 1934. Wolfe enlists the aid of Magra to double-cross Atan Thome. Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
39 Steps 2 of 2 ,is a melodrama adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951 "A Voodoo Vendetta In Paradise" A murderess searching for Tommy Reed traps Slate and Sailor. She uses poisoned darts and voodoo while Sailor slowly dies. The story is also known as, "Search For Tommy Reed." Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Rose (composer, conductor), Jester Hairston, Henry Hayward (wdirector), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Betty Lou Gerson.oldtimeradiodvd.com
The She Beast, Stars: Barbara Steele, John Karlsen and Ian Ogilvy. A young woman is driving alongside a lake. She has an accident and the car plunges into the water. Her body is then possessed by the spirit of an 18th-century witch who was killed by local villagers, and is bent on avenging herself on them. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 8 of 39. 1934. Â An elephant stampede! Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
The 39 Steps is a melodrama adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bulldog Drummond, Penny Arcade Beginning in 1941, the Mutual Network moved the no-nonsense crime fighter to the States, apparently basing him in New York. He is still very British, and accompanied by his "Gentleman's Gentleman" Denny. Drummond and Denny regularly mix it up with underworld elements, but the writers never forget that WWII is never far from the audience's minds, even including atomic issues in some of the post war episodes.oldtimeradiodvd.com
The Satanic Rites of Dracula, Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Michael Coles. In London in the 1970s, Scotland Yard police investigators think they have uncovered a case of vampirism. They call in an expert vampire researcher named Van Helsing (a descendant of the great vampire-hunter himself, no less) to help them put a stop to these hideous crimes. It becomes apparent that the culprit is Count Dracula himself, disguised as a reclusive property developer, but secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951 "The Tears Of Siva" "The Tears Of Siva" are stolen from a friend of Slate's named Joe Bishop. The star sapphires are phonies! Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Rose (composer, conductor), William Conrad, Gerald Mohr, Jester Hairston, Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 7 of 39. 1934. Numa (the lion) attacks the beautiful Magra. Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
Please Murder Me 1956, Stars: Angela Lansbury, Raymond Burr and Dick Foran. A lawyer wins an acquittal for his client, a woman accused of murder. After the verdict, he finds out that she indeed did commit the murder and manipulated him to win her acquittal. Guilt-ridden, and knowing that she can't be tried again for the murder, he devises a plan to bring her to justice. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Academy Award Theatre. October 23, 1946. "The Devil and Miss Jones". Sponsored by: Squibb. The wealthy owner of a department store gets a job in the shoe department to check on his employees. Charles Coburn, Virginia Mayo. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bulldog Drummond, White Star, Beginning in 1941, the Mutual Network moved the no-nonsense crime fighter to the States, apparently basing him in New York. He is still very British, and accompanied by his "Gentleman's Gentleman" Denny. Drummond and Denny regularly mix it up with underworld elements, but the writers never forget that WWII is never far from the audience's minds, even including atomic issues in some of the post war episodes.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951. "Spanish Gold Sailor and Shannon go on a treasure hunt for Spanish gold with some unsavory companions. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Barton Yarborough, Jester Hairston, David Rose (composer, conductor), Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Tony Barrett, Betty Lou Gerson.oldtimeradiodvd.com
The Most Dangerous Game 1932, An insane hunter arranges for a ship to be wrecked on an island where he can indulge in some sort of hunting and killing of the passengers.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 6 of 39. Wolfe shoots at Tarzan while in the jungle. James Pierce, Joan Burroughs.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Academy Award Theatre. October 16, 1946. "Blood On The Sun". Sponsored by: Squibb. A crusading newspaper editor in pre-war Japan uncovers the "Tanaka Plan" of world conquest. John Garfield, Jeff Chandler.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951"The Blue Moon" Mr. Cameron asks Slate Shannon to free his daughter from the clutches of Norton and his gambling ship, "The Blue Moon." Jester Hairston (singing transitions), Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Rose (composer, conductor), William Conrad, Herb Vigran, Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bulldog Drummond, Book Store, Beginning in 1941, the Mutual Network moved the no-nonsense crime fighter to the States, apparently basing him in New York. He is still very British, and accompanied by his "Gentleman's Gentleman" Denny. Drummond and Denny regularly mix it up with underworld elements, but the writers never forget that WW II is never far from the audience's minds, even including atomic issues in some of the post war episodes.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 5 of 39. 1934. Â A wild native with a spear threatens the Gregory expedition on its first night in the jungle. Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer).oldtimeadiodvd.com
Academy Award Theatre. October 9, 1946. "It Happened Tomorrow". Sponsored by: Squibb. The delightful story about the newspaper reporter who had access to the next day's newspaper! Eddie Bracken, Ann Blyth, Hugh Brundage (announcer), Frank Wilson (adaptor), Leith Stevens (composer, conductor), Dee Englebach (producer, director).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Penny Serenade 1941, Stars: Cary Grant, Irene Dunne and Beulah Bondi . A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unexpected sadness and unexpected joy.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bulldog Drummond, Death Ship, Beginning in 1941, the Mutual Network moved the no-nonsense crime fighter to the States, apparently basing him in New York. He is still very British, and accompanied by his "Gentleman's Gentleman" Denny. Drummond and Denny regularly mix it up with underworld elements, but the writers never forget that WW II is never far from the audience's minds, even including atomic issues in some of the post war episodes.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951 "Shannon Framed For Murder" Franny Lane, a comic's partner, has been murdered. Slate Shannon is framed for the killing. The story is also known as, "He Who Laughs Last." Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Jester Hairston, David Rose (composer, conductor), Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Nestor Paiva. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 4 of 39. 1934. Aboard the river steamer. James Pierce, Joan Burroughs. 15 minutes. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Prison Break 1938,Stars: Barton MacLane, Glenda Farrell and Paul Hurst. A fisherman confesses to a murder he didn't commit in order to protect a good friend, whom he believes did commit it. Once in prison he determines to keep out of trouble and win his parole, but a tough convict is just as determined to make things difficult for him.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Academy Award Theatre. October 2, 1946. "My Man Godfrey". Sponsored by: Squibb. The classic story of the Depression and the Butler found at the city dumps. William Powell.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951 "A Bullet For Shannon Tough Johnny Rice gets what he wants, including the death of Slate Shannon! Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Howard McNear, Nestor Paiva, Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), David Rose (composer, conductor).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bulldog Drummond, Murder Off Catalina, Beginning in 1941, the Mutual Network moved the no-nonsense crime fighter to the States, apparently basing him in New York. He is still very British, and accompanied by his "Gentleman's Gentleman" Denny. Drummond and Denny regularly mix it up with underworld elements, but the writers never forget that WW II is never far from the audience's minds, even including atomic issues in some of the post war episodes.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 3 of 39. 1934.Wolfe, the hired guide, is in the pay of evil Lol Tass, and is planning to steal the map of Asher. Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer). 15 minutes. oldtimearadiodvd.com
She Done Him Wrong 1933,Stars: Mae West, Cary Grant and Owen Moore New York singer and nightclub owner Lady Lou has more men friends than you can imagine, unfortunately one of them is a vicious criminal who's escaped and is on the way to see "his" girl, not realizing she hasn't exactly been faithful in his absence. Help is at hand in the form of young Captain Cummings, a local temperance league leader, though.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Academy Award Theatre. September 18, 1946. "The White Cliffs". Sponsored by: Squibb. An American woman marries an English peer during the first World War in Britain. Irene Dunne, C. Aubrey Smith. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bulldog Drummond,Case of the Atomic Murders, Beginning in 1941, the Mutual Network moved the no-nonsense crime fighter to the States, apparently basing him in New York. He is still very British, and accompanied by his "Gentleman's Gentleman" Denny. Drummond and Denny regularly mix it up with underworld elements, but the writers never forget that WW II is never far from the audience's minds, even including atomic issues in some of the post war episodes.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951. "Foprged Bill Of Lading". Two tough opium smugglers are up against a young girl, until Slate evens the odds. David Rose (composer, conductor), Humphrey Bogart, Jester Hairston, Lauren Bacall, William Conrad, Tony Barrett, Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 2 of 39. 1934. Lord Greystoke decides to join the Gregory expedition to search for Brian. Carlton KaDell, Ralph Scott, Karena Shields, George Turner, Cy Kendall, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer), Rob Thompson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
And Then There Were None 1945, Based on a novel and subsequent stage play by Agatha Christie; ten people are invited to an isolated island, only to be killed one-by-one. Could one of them be the killer?oldtimeradiodvd.com
Academy Award Theatre. September 25, 1946. . "Guest In The House". Sponsored by: Squibb. A neurotic disrupts the happy home life of her doctor's family. Joan Lorring, Anita Louise, Kirk Douglas.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bulldog Drummond. September 17, 1943. George Coulouris, Dan Seymour (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. 1951 "The Kuan Yin Statue" A beautiful Chinese girl is killed to get an idol she has smuggled into Havana. Transitions and plot summaries are sung by "King Moses (Jester Hairston)," a calypso singer. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, David Rose (composer, conductor), Henry Hayward (director), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Shirley Mitchell, Junius Matthews, Joseph Du Val.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Tarzan and The Diamond Of Asher 1 of 39. May 14, 1934.Tarzan is mistaken for Brian Gregory by the beautiful Magra. Not all cast members listed below appear in every episode. Carlton KaDell (Tarzan), Ralph Scott (D'Arnot), Karena Shields (Helen Gregory), Jeanette Nolan (Magra), George Turner (Brian Gregory), Cy Kendall (Atan Thome), John McIntire (narrator), Frederick Shields (producer, director), Rob Thompson (producer), Don Wilson (Lal Taask), Victor Rodman (Wolf), Victor Potel (Larson), Fred Harrington (Mitchell). oldtimeradiodvd.om
Night Alarm 1934,A reporter itching to get off the boring gardening "beat" gets a chance to investigate a series of arson fires that have been plaguing the city. He believes the fires are tied into a web of political corruption involving a wealthy businessman, the mayor and the police chief. Complicatins ensue when the girl assigned to help him turns out to be the businessman's daughter.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bold Venture. March 26, 1951"Deadly Merchandise". . Bogart plays Slate Shannon who owns a hotel in Havana and gets involved in intrigue with his beautiful sidekick "Sailor." Shannon and Sailor get involved with a shipment of arms for a planned revolution. But Shannon never picked up the "merchandise" in Key West, and two murders follow because he doesn't have the guns. David Rose (composer, conductor), Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Henry Hayward (director), Jay Novello (doubles), Tony Barrett, Eve McVeagh, Betty Lou Gerson, Peter Leeds. oldtimeradiodvd.com
Bulldog Drummond. January 17, 1947. A $1000 bill and a parcel claim ticket lead Capt. Drummond and Denny to the trail of a fortune in stolen radium. Art Van Horn (announcer), Edward Adamson (writer), Mercedes McCambridge, Ned Wever.oldtimeradiodvd.com