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In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support
Chick Carter, Boy Detective is a 15-minute American old-time radio juvenile crime drama. It was carried on the Mutual Broadcasting System weekday afternoons from July 5, 1943 to July 6, 1945. Premise. Chickering "Chick" Carter was the adopted son of (and assistant to) Nick Carter of Nick Carter, Master Detective fame, making this program a spinoff of the elder Carter's show. Episodes of Chick Carter typically ended with a cliffhanger, enticing young listeners to tune in again for the next installment of the program. Although Chick Carter ostensibly had a young audience, both it and the older Carter program "kept fans of varying ages engrossed in their crime-stopping pursuits." Officials at WOR (AM), Mutual's flagship station in New York City, believed the duo to be "the first related pair of adult and juvenile series in radio." Both programs were products of the Street & Smith publishing company, which 11 years earlier put The Shadow on radio to promote the company's Detective Story Magazine. The trade publication Billboard reported that the broadcasts combined "the public yen for escape with need for protection against further cuts in paper" during World War II. Street & Smith's writers provided scripts for the programs at no charge if the shows were not sponsored. Inner Circle Club. Followers of either or both of the Carter programs could join the Inner Circle club, which provided a membership card and a folder that contained background information on the casts of the two shows. Initially, membership was available only to listeners of WOR. Personnel. Bill Lipton initially had the title role, with Leon Janney taking his place beginning July 3, 1944. Sisters Jean and Joanne McCoy played Sue, and Gilbert Mack played Tex. In supporting roles, (Neither Sue nor Tex had a last name on the program.) Bill Griffis played Rufus Lash, and Stefan Schnabel played the Rattler. Ken Powell was the announcer. Fritz Block directed and was one of the writers. Walter B. Gibson, Ed Gruskin, and Nancy Webb also wrote for the program. Charles Michelson was the producer.
In this episode, Christina Martini and Joan Michelson discuss: Different type of legal issues Joan is confronted with in her business. Multigenerational workforces and communities. Interfacing with people who have different ideas. How assumptions can harm our interactions with others. Key Takeaways: There are different ways to protect your ideas: trademarks, patents, copyright, NDAs, etc – know what will work best for you in any situation. The flow of the workforce is changing today which gives diversity to companies. Treat everybody as a peer regardless of standing. Attitude is more important than age. “If your algorithms are set, mentally or technologically, to look for certain types of backgrounds, you are leaving so many great ideas, and so much great talent, on the cutting room floor.” — Joan Michelson About Joan Michelson: Joan is an award-winning business and communications leader, public speaker and host of the acclaimed podcast series, Green Connections Radio, which was chosen in 2015 as one of the top six podcasts by USA Today, especially for business travelers. On her podcast, she has engaging, insightful discussions with top innovators and leaders in the “green” and energy space, especially women. Her blogs can be seen in Forbes, The Huffington Post and The Atlantic, among others. She has also been a featured guest on other podcasts and has blogs on Medium and LinkedIn as well, though most are on her website, greenconnectionsradio.com. Her specialties are: innovation, clean energy, sustainability, electric vehicles, corporate responsibility, leadership, STEM careers, business, communications, and women in business. As specialist in the corporate responsibility, energy and sustainability space – and a lifelong advocate for women in leadership – Joan has worked with many different companies and organizations, both large and small. Joan is also the author of an upcoming book due out this summer, “The Superwoman and Other Writings of Miriam Michelson,” about Joan’s great-great aunt, a prominent reporter who personally kept the suffrage movement in the headlines, interviewed Susan B. Anthony extensively and was a best-selling fiction writer about women’s empowerment. As an interesting aside: Joan is a descendant of three prominent siblings: Albert A. Michelson was the first American scientist to win the Nobel Prize (physics, 1907), Charles Michelson was FDR’s White House Communications Director/Press Secretary; and Miriam Michelson literally kept the women’s suffrage movement in the headlines, as a reporter for the San Francisco Call and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Connect with Joan Michelson: Website: GreenConnectionsRadio.com (http://www.greenconnectionsradio.com/) Book: The Superwoman and Other Writings by Miriam Michelson (https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/superwoman-and-other-writings-miriam-michelson) Show: Green Connections Radio (http://www.greenconnectionsradio.com/about-the-show/interviews/) LinkedIn: Joan Michelson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanmichelson/) Connect with Christina Martini: Twitter: @TinaMartini10 (https://twitter.com/TinaMartini10?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Website: www.paradigmshiftshow.com (http://www.paradigmshiftshow.com/) LinkedIn: Christina Martini (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinamartini) Email: christinamartini.paradigmshift@gmail.com (mailto:christinamartini.paradigmshift@gmail.com) Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. (https://www.turnkeypodcast.com/) You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
In this episode, Christina Martini and Joan Michelson discuss: Having a diversity of voices and innovators at the table when it comes to change. Taking risks and watching for opportunities. How hiring systems can harm your business. Diversity is a powerful tool for your company. Finding ways to shift the paradigm of how business has been to find what it can be. Key Takeaways: Do things differently – that is how you will achieve hockey stick growth. Find out what you know, then package it in a way that shows what you can do. Find ways to share your ideas and competency with confidence. Know when to open your mouth and when to keep it closed. “Diversity needs a diversity of experience.” — Joan Michelson About Joan Michelson: Joan is an award-winning business and communications leader, public speaker and host of the acclaimed podcast series, Green Connections Radio, which was chosen in 2015 as one of the top six podcasts by USA Today, especially for business travelers. On her podcast, she has engaging, insightful discussions with top innovators and leaders in the “green” and energy space, especially women. Her blogs can be seen in Forbes, The Huffington Post and The Atlantic, among others. She has also been a featured guest on other podcasts and has blogs on Medium and LinkedIn as well, though most are on her website, greenconnectionsradio.com. Her specialties are: innovation, clean energy, sustainability, electric vehicles, corporate responsibility, leadership, STEM careers, business, communications, and women in business. As specialist in the corporate responsibility, energy and sustainability space – and a lifelong advocate for women in leadership – Joan has worked with many different companies and organizations, both large and small. Joan is also the author of an upcoming book due out this summer, “The Superwoman and Other Writings of Miriam Michelson,” about Joan’s great-great aunt, a prominent reporter who personally kept the suffrage movement in the headlines, interviewed Susan B. Anthony extensively and was a best-selling fiction writer about women’s empowerment. As an interesting aside: Joan is a descendant of three prominent siblings: Albert A. Michelson was the first American scientist to win the Nobel Prize (physics, 1907), Charles Michelson was FDR’s White House Communications Director/Press Secretary; and Miriam Michelson literally kept the women’s suffrage movement in the headlines, as a reporter for the San Francisco Call and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Connect with Joan Michelson: Website: GreenConnectionsRadio.com (http://www.greenconnectionsradio.com/) Book: The Superwoman and Other Writings by Miriam Michelson (https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/superwoman-and-other-writings-miriam-michelson) Show: Green Connections Radio (http://www.greenconnectionsradio.com/about-the-show/interviews/) LinkedIn: Joan Michelson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanmichelson/) Connect with Christina Martini: Twitter: @TinaMartini10 (https://twitter.com/TinaMartini10?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Website: www.paradigmshiftshow.com (http://www.paradigmshiftshow.com/) LinkedIn: Christina Martini (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinamartini) Email: christinamartini.paradigmshift@gmail.com (mailto:christinamartini.paradigmshift@gmail.com) Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. (https://www.turnkeypodcast.com/) You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
The Avenger. October 25, 1945. "The High Tide Murders". According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helen Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple. Charles Michelson is not known to have produced any original series just for syndication. Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist), Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
The Avenger. October 25, 1945. "The High Tide Murders". According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helen Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple. Charles Michelson is not known to have produced any original series just for syndication. Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist), Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
The Avenger. November 8, 1945. Program #3. Michelson syndication. "Rendezvous With Murder". Music fill for local commercial insert. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist). BIG !!! Old Time Radio and Classic TV and Movie Serials Visit our new site, Check Us Out!! You'll be Glad you did!!
The Avenger. November 1, 1945. Program #2. Michelson syndication. "The Mystery Of The Giant Brain". Music fill for local commercial insert. Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist), Charles Michelson (producer). BIG !!! Old Time Radio and Classic TV and Movie Serials Visit our new site, Check Us Out!! You'll be Glad you did!!
The Avenger. October 25, 1945. Program #1. Michelson syndication. "The High Tide Murders". Music fill for local commercial insert. According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helen Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple. No credits however, are given on the programs. The program was heard on WHN, New York City on July 18, 1941. These 26 syndicated programs were possibly recorded in 1941 and syndicated later. Charles Michelson is not known to have produced any original series just for syndication. The date above is known as an east coast air date. The west coast air date is June 8, 1945, but being syndicated, each station airing the series set their own broadcast date. Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist), Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer). BIG !!! Old Time Radio and Classic TV and Movie Serials Visit our new site, Check Us Out!! You'll be Glad you did!!
The Avenger. November 22, 1945. Program #5. Michelson syndication. "The Coins Of Death". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors
The Avenger. November 22, 1945. Program #5. Michelson syndication. "The Coins Of Death". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors
The Avenger. November 15, 1945. Program #4. Michelson syndication. "The Eyes Of Shiva". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer) Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors
The Avenger. November 15, 1945. Program #4. Michelson syndication. "The Eyes Of Shiva". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer) Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors
The Avenger. November 8, 1945. Program #3. Michelson syndication. "Rendezvous With Murder". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors
The Avenger. November 8, 1945. Program #3. Michelson syndication. "Rendezvous With Murder". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors
The Avenger. October 25, 1945. Program #1. Michelson syndication. "The High Tide Murders". Commercials added locally. According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helene Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple. No credits however, are given on the programs. The date above is known as an east coast air date. The west coast air date is June 8, 1945, but being syndicated, each station airing the series set their own broadcast date. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors
The Avenger. October 25, 1945. Program #1. Michelson syndication. "The High Tide Murders". Commercials added locally. According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helene Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple. No credits however, are given on the programs. The date above is known as an east coast air date. The west coast air date is June 8, 1945, but being syndicated, each station airing the series set their own broadcast date. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors
The Avenger is an Old Time Radio show aired by the South African Broadcasting System in the 1940s. It featured a biochemist crime-fighter by the name of Jim Brandon. Mr. Brandon had two inventions which assisted him in the fight against crime. Mr. Brandon was able to pick up telpathic thought flashes and had a diffusion capsule which allowed him to become invisible. SYNDICATED by:Charles Michelson WRITTER: Walter Gibson STARS: James Monks, Dick Janiver as the invisible Jim Brandon WITH: James LaCurto. THIS EPISODE: The Avenger. November 16, 1945. Program #24. Michelson syndication. "The Diploma Of Death". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). 1/2 hour.
The Avenger is an Old Time Radio show aired by the South African Broadcasting System in the 1940s. It featured a biochemist crime-fighter by the name of Jim Brandon. Mr. Brandon had two inventions which assisted him in the fight against crime. Mr. Brandon was able to pick up telpathic thought flashes and had a diffusion capsule which allowed him to become invisible.SYNDICATED by : Charles Michelson. WRITTER: Walter Gibson STARS: James Monks, Dick Janiver as the invisible Jim Brandon WITH: James LaCurto.