Podcasts about confidential investigator

Fibber McGee and Molly. October 11, 1937. Red net. Sponsored by: Johnson's Wax. Chicago origination. A fun visit to the Wistful Vista auto show. Possibly Harold Peary's first appearance on the program. Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Harlow Wilcox (announcer), Ted Weems and His Orchestra, Elmo Tanner (whistler), Perry Como (vocal), Bill Thompson, Harold Peary, Hugh Studebaker.  The Columbia Workshop. May 04, 1941. CBS net. "Radio Primer". Sustaining. A funny look at the radio industry from A to Z. The first program of "Twenty-Six By Corwin.". Norman Corwin (writer), Everett Sloane, Frank Gallop.Mr. and Mrs. Blandings. May 13, 1951. NBC net. Sponsored by: Trans World Airlines. Mr. Blandings tries so hard not to forget his anniversary, that he remembers it a week too soon. Part of one of the commercials has been deleted. Cary Grant, Betsy Drake (performer, writer as "M. Winkle"), Warren Lewis (director), Don Stanley (announcer), Alan Reed, Eric Hodgins (creator).Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. October 17, 1951. NBC net. "The Judge and The Champ". Sustaining. Al White, a crusading columnist, is murdered after threatening to expose a fixed fight and political corruption. William Gargan, Santos Ortega, Don Pardo (announcer), Frank Kane (writer), Edward King (director). The Black Museum. 1952. Program #6. Syndicated, WRVR-FM, New York aircheck. "The Blue .22". Sponsored by: Participating sponsors. Vivian is a woman scorned, and she has a little blue pistol. The date is approximate. Syndicated rebroadcast date: October 23, 1974. Harry Alan Towers (producer), Orson Welles (narrator), Ira Marion (writer), Sidney Torch (composer, conductor). 2000 Plus. October 10, 1951. Mutual net. "The Rocket and The Skull". Sustaining. The most important man in the country's race to the Moon is wounded in a plane crash...and starts to hear strange messages to Mars! This program has also been dated September 6, 1950. Arnold Robertson, Emerson Buckley and His Orchestra, William Griffis, Sherman H. Dreyer (creator, producer), Robert Weenolsen (producer), Gregory Morton, Nat Polen, Merril E. Joels, Elliot Jacoby (composer), Walt Shaver (sound), Adrian Penner (sound), Bob Albright (engineer), Ken Marvin (announcer). TOTAL TIME: 2:52:41.832SOURCES: Wikipedia and The RadioGoldindex.com

This week's hour of mystery begins with Matthew Slade, Private Investigator. We'll hear The Secret Gray Man, from October 25, 1964. (23:40) Our second story is The Schemers, the April 6, 1954, episode of Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/CaseClosed936.mp3 Download CaseClosed936 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Case Closed

A Criminal SundayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 71 years ago, The Big Sucker.   A con-man uses real diamonds to cheat unsuspecting victims, selling them cut glass after they've taken the bait. Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 74 years ago, The Case of the Party for Death. Archie attends a cocktail party at which Nero Wolfe expects the guest of honor to be murdered!Then The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 16, 1955, 70 years ago,  Strictly Business. A swindler tries to run a racket around real estate, with a side dish of romance.Followed by Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast February 16, 1955, 70 years ago, the Moving Target.  A high-flying globe trotter finds that sheer elbow room is no insurance for survival when a felonious blonde makes a passionate effort to bring him down to earth...really deep down, that is. Finally Superman,  originally broadcast February 16, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car.  Clark Kent tries to spring a trap, but only gets himself, Lois Lane and Jenks (the real estate agent) trapped in the mine!Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

A Dramatic ThursdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 87 years ago, The Blind boy.  The story of a blind boy and an attempted suicide. Followed by Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast December 5, 1951, 73 years ago, The Paper Bullets. Mrs. Cora Talbot wants help in finding her husband. A publisher named Hillary Grayson, ran a $50,000 contest for novelists, the prize-winning manuscript was been stolen. Which case will Barrie take? The one that pays $2000!Then This Is Your FBI, originally broadcast December 5, 1952, 72 years ago, Mama's Boy.  A smuggler and fence has to clear his work with Mama before he does anything.  Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 5, 1955, 69 years ago, The Mysterious Letter. A strange letter arrives at 79 Wistful Vista. It's addressed to Miss Mary Strongheart, care of Fibber McGee and Molly.Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 5, 1938, 86 years ago, Dragon With The Thirteen Tails. While in The Forest Of Nightmares," Jonathan and his friends are menaced by a fire-breathing dragon, who fortunately is sensitive to pepper.Finally, Superman, originally broadcast December 5, 1941, 83 years ago.  The Pan-American Highway.  Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane are sentenced to death and are to be escorted to The Valley Of The Shadows.Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

This week's hour of Case Closed begins with Death Buys A Bedroom, from Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. That story aired July 27, 1954. (29:54) Our last story is Murder With Muriel, the October 25, 1945, episode of Rogue's Gallery. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/CaseClosed923.mp3 Download CaseClosed923 | Subscribe | Spotify  | Support Case Closed Your donation of any amount keeps Case Closed coming [...]

Get ready for thrills, chills, and spills with trick-or-treat tales both scary and silly in the annual Down These Mean Streets Halloween special! Ray Milland reprises his big screen role as The Screen Director's Playhouse presents "The Uninvited" (originally aired on NBC on November 18, 1949). Then, two radio gumshoes face off against things that go bump in the night: The Saint in "The Ghosts Who Came to Dinner" (originally aired on NBC on April 8, 1951) and Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator in "Ghosts Don't Die in Bed" (originally aired on NBC on September 7, 1954). J. Carrol Naish stars in a heartwarming and hilarious Halloween episode of Life with Luigi (originally aired on CBS on October 30, 1951), and William Conrad leads an expedition in the Himalayas to capture "The Abominable Snowman" on Escape (originally aired on CBS on September 13, 1953). Ozzie and Harriet have a haunted house adventure (originally aired on NBC on October 31, 1948), and Bob Hope recreates his horror-comedy classic in "The Ghost Breakers" from Screen Director's Playhouse (originally aired on NBC on June 14, 1951). Finally, the syndicated anthology The Weird Circle presents one of the classic horror stories - Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."

On this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the intriguing world of private eye investigators with two classic radio mysteries. First, we revisit "Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator" in the episode titled “The Paper Bullets” from December 5, 1951. William Gargan stars as the intelligent and composed New York private eye Barrie Craig, whose office is strategically located on Madison Avenue. Ralph Bell portrays his associate, Lt. Travis Rogers. In this episode, Craig and Rogers tackle a complex conspiracy involving forged documents that threaten to dismantle a corporate empire. Their navigation through intricate subterfuge to uncover the truth behind the paper bullets showcases Craig's methodical and fearless approach to detective work, making him a standout in the genre. Following that, we shift to September 25, 1948, for "Jeff Regan, Investigator" in the episode “The Lady With No Name.” Featuring Jack Webb as Jeff Regan, the sharp and resilient detective, and Wilms Herbert as his boss, Anthony J. Lyon. This gripping episode explores the mystery of a woman with amnesia, with Regan navigating the darker corners of Los Angeles to piece together her identity. Known as "the Lion's Eye," Regan's role in this short-lived series helped transition Webb into his later, more famous role as Joe Friday in "Dragnet." His portrayal of Regan showcased his burgeoning talent for embodying crime-busting characters, setting the stage for his celebrated career. Both series hold a special place in the annals of radio detective shows, each bringing unique flavors and storytelling styles that resonated with audiences of their time. "Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator" enjoyed distinctive airings from both coasts, changing its name and style slightly over its run, while "Jeff Regan, Investigator" served as a pivotal step for Webb's transition into television. These episodes exemplify the golden age of radio mystery, where narrative complexity and charismatic detectives captured the listeners' imaginations. Tune in for a night of mystery and intrigue with "Tuesday Night Detectives," where the past comes alive through the voices of legendary characters.

Case Closed begins with The Big Couple, from Dragnet. That story aired February 22, 1951. (29:50) Next up is Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator with Death's Bargain Basement, from August 10, 1954. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12024/CaseClosed914.mp3 Download CaseClosed914 | Subscribe | Support Case Closed Your donation of any amount keeps Case Closed coming every week. Visit Donate.RelicRadio.com if you'd like to help. Thank you.

2 hours of Crime and ClaudiaFirst a look at what happened on this date in history.. Then Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast August 31, 1954, 70 years ago, Hay is for Homicide.   While on vacation in Maine, Barrie comes upon a corpse in a mound of hay. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 31, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Office.  Friday and Smith spend the night working in the police business office. Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast August 31, 1954, 70 years ago.   Johnny Silver, a well-known band leader, has been murdered at "The Hot Spot," a swank nightclub. BONUS: Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast August 31, 1954, 70 years ago, Fishing Boat Sinks.  Robinson Crusoe McGee and his friends remain stranded on an island in the middle of the lake. Then Suspense, originally broadcast August 31, 1958, 66 years ago, The Whole Town is Sleeping starring Agnes Moorehead.  The Ray Bradbury story about the lonely spinster walking across a dark ravine at night...with a killer on the loose. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast August 31, 1948, 76 years ago. There's no rehearsal this morning.Visit our webpage at classicradio.stream. 

Two great episodes of Barrie Crain starring William Gargon

Two great episodes starring William Gargon as Barrie Craig.

Two great Barrie Craig episodes starring William Gargon as Barrie Craig

Two great episodes of Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator , starring William Gargon as Barrie Craig.

As we head into the home stretch of summer, here are four seasonal radio mysteries. Frank Lovejoy stars as the owner of a summer resort in dire financial straits who may have turned to murder to keep the lights on in "Last Night" from The Mollé Mystery Theatre (originally aired on NBC on February 22, 1946), and in a syndicated mystery, Boston Blackie finds a marriage racket when he heads to a dude ranch for vacation. A man spends a hot night trying to get rid of a surprise corpse in "Summer Night" from Murder By Experts (originally aired on Mutual on June 13, 1949), and William Gargan discovers strange affairs afoot at a resort in "Midsummer Lunacy" from Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator (originally aired on NBC on August 17, 1954).

Same Time, Same Station 07/28/2024 Howard McNear Part 20. “The Great Gildersleeve) 11/04/1953 Ep521 Impulsive Gildy Almost Married. “Crime Classics” 05/05/1954 (044) Bunny Baumler, His Close Brush with Fame (AFRTS) “Romance 06/05/1954 Ep003 Lost Horizon. “Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator) 02/16/1955 The Moving Target. “Behind The Scenes” 12/01/1950 Ep015 George Pullman’s Car. Syndication date. “Behind The Scenes” 12/08/1950 Ep020 Charles De Gaulle. Syndication Date. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time, Same Station 07/28/2024 Howard McNear Part 20. “The Great Gildersleeve) 11/04/1953 Ep521 Impulsive Gildy Almost Married. “Crime Classics” 05/05/1954 (044) Bunny Baumler, His Close Brush with Fame (AFRTS) “Romance 06/05/1954 Ep003 Lost Horizon. “Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator) 02/16/1955 The Moving Target. “Behind The Scenes” 12/01/1950 Ep015 George Pullman’s Car. Syndication date. “Behind The Scenes” 12/08/1950 Ep020 Charles De Gaulle. Syndication Date. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

This detective show, which was one of NBC's best next to Dragnet, ran from 1951 to 1955. It starred William Gargon as Barrie Craig, and what made this role special was that Gargon actually had experience as a P.I. It shows through in his work- great stuff from the golden days of radio!  Enjoy all the episodes our 9+ 1001 shows have to offer now at www.bestof1001stories.com. Tip: you can search for favorites (like Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, etc) and they will all come up in order of play for you to enjoy.

This detective show, which was one of NBC's best next to Dragnet, ran from 1951 to 1955. It starred William Gargon as Barrie Craig, and what made this role special was that Gargon actually had experience as a P.I. It shows through in his work- great stuff from the golden days of radio! Enjoy all the episodes our 9+ 1001 shows have to offer now at www.bestof1001stories.com. Tip: you can search for favorites (like Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, etc) and they will all come up in order of play for you to enjoy.

This detective show, which was one of NBC's best next to Dragnet, ran from 1951 to 1955. It starred William Gargon as Barrie Craig, and what made this role special was that Gargon actually had experience as a P.I.  It shows through in his work- great stuff from the golden days of radio! Enjoy all the episodes our 9+ 1001 shows have to offer now at www.bestof1001stories.com. Tip: you can search for favorites (like Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, etc) and they will all come up in order of play for you to enjoy. 

2+ Hours of  CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast July 13, 1954, 70 years ago, Murder By Error. The husband of a beautiful woman is being blackmailed for $10,000 by a strange looking midget. The case soon leads to diamond smuggling and murder! Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast July 13, 1947, 77 years ago, The Case of the Missing Piano Player.  Nick and Patsy visit a crooked gambling ship to find out who shot the piano player. Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Edmond O'Brien, originally broadcast July 13, 1950, 74 years ago, The Calgary Matter. Johnny tries to track down the gang who has stolen $300,000. Someone's willing to talk, but only for immunity and protection. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast July 13, 1958, 66 years ago, The Mojave Red Matter. A sunken boat and murder in the desert.Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The True Story of “The Jarvis Bay”.Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

This week's hour of Case Closed begins with Death Of A Private Eye, from Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. That episode originally aired January 2, 1952. (29:30) Our final story is The Pursuit On Lundy Island, the February 7, 1950, episode of Pursuit. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12024/CaseClosed903.mp3 Download CaseClosed903 | Subscribe | Support Case Closed Your donation of any amount keeps Case [...]

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator  51-10-24 Microfilm in the Fish tank

The Embezzler- Barrie heads to a small town to track down a man who embezzled money from a local bank The Schemers- Barrie is hired to find $200,000 which was stolen by a corporate treasurer.

Zero Hour- Barrie heads for a Vermont Ski Resort to investigate a two year-old attempted murder with 4 suspects and no proof

Two more great detective shows starring William Gargon as Barrie Craig, Confidential investigator.

One of the best detective radio shows of the 50's!

This very popular radio show ran from 1951 to 1955, and starred William Gargon as the laconic Barrie Craig. Gargon had worked as a private eye in his younger days and deliverted some great acting in this series. 

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - The Crimson Queen Announcer-Carl Carouso William Gargan & Barbra Weeks  "The major trouble with murder as a career is that it has no future. You come pretty quickly to the end of your rope...and usually it's around your neck."

In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my five favorite installments of Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. William Gargan sleuths with a sardonic smile in these radio mysteries, beginning with "The Lost Lady" (originally aired on NBC on June 14, 1953). A client behind bars hires Craig in "For Love of Murder" (originally aired on NBC on August 3, 1954), and Craig helps an old colleague close one last case in "Blood Money" (originally aired on NBC on August 24, 1954). A vacation is a new setting for murder in "Hay is for Homicide" (originally aired on NBC on August 31, 1954), and a visit to see a friend turns into a night at a haunted house in "Ghosts Don't Die in Bed" (originally aired on NBC on September 7, 1954).

William Gargon starred as Barrie Craig, Private Investigator in the popular NBC radio drama which aired from 1951 to 1955. He was a little more laid back than Sam Spade and some of the others, but the cases he took on were tough. His office was on Madison Ave. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify-(Sun & Wed) https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001 Radio Days (Now all Variety, Sun & Wed) at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Now Playing Archives Only: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - (Playing Archives Only) https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers at Apple Podcast (Now Playing Archives Only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre at Apple Podcast (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Apple Podcast- (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Gargon starred as Barrie Craig, Private Investigator in the popular NBC radio drama which aired from 1951 to 1955. He was a little more laid back than Sam Spade and some of the others, but the cases he took on were tough. His office was on Madison Ave. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify-(Sun & Wed) https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001 Radio Days (Now all Variety, Sun & Wed) at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Now Playing Archives Only: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - (Playing Archives Only) https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers at Apple Podcast (Now Playing Archives Only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre at Apple Podcast (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Apple Podcast- (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Gargon starred as Barrie Craig, Private Investigator in the popular NBC radio drama which aired from 1951 to 1955. He was a little more laid back than Sam Spade and some of the others, but the cases he took on were tough. His office was on Madison Ave. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify-(Sun & Wed) https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001 Radio Days (Now all Variety, Sun & Wed) at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Now Playing Archives Only: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - (Playing Archives Only) https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers at Apple Podcast (Now Playing Archives Only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre at Apple Podcast (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Apple Podcast- (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Gargon starred as Barrie Craig, Private Investigator in the popular NBC radio drama which aired from 1951 to 1955. He was a little more laid back than Sam Spade and some of the others, but the cases he took on were tough. His office was on Madison Ave. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify-(Sun & Wed) https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001 Radio Days (Now all Variety, Sun & Wed) at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Now Playing Archives Only: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - (Playing Archives Only) https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 001 Witness...Everyone Has A Story (COMING SOON) 1001 History's Best Storytellers at Apple Podcast (Now Playing Archives Only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre at Apple Podcast (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Apple Podcast- (Playing Archives Only) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 30, 1950, 74 years ago, Skeleton Bay. A mystery writer witnesses a murder. The killer sees the witness, who surprisingly offers to help him to dispose of the body! Martin Gabel stars.Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast January 30, 1953, 71 years ago, The Red Headed Blackmailer. A blackmailer finds his operation disrupted violently by another person who removes him permanently and doubles the ante. Last show of the series.Then Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast January 30, 1952, 72 years ago, A Very Odd Job. Barrie is hired to deliver a puppet, watch a girl sink, discover a vintage murder and realize that the only thing that's as black as it's painted, is a coffin.Followed by The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast January 30, 1938, 86 years ago, The Poison Death. A madman threatens to poison the entire city...and signs his threat...The Shadow!Then Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast January 30, 1942, 82 years ago, Death is a Savage Diety. A tale of witchcraft and black magic, based on the novel by Scott Bishop. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 30, 1942, 82 years ago, Ventriloquists. While Lum tries to balance the store's books, Cedric and Mousie have become ventriloquists. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

On this week's episode of Case Closed, Under Arrest starts us off with its story from August 1, 1948, The Spook Of Sherwood Mansion. (30:38) Our final story is Crimson Queen, from Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. That episode was first heard on January 4, 1953. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22023/CaseClosed874.mp3 Download CaseClosed874 | Subscribe | Support Case Closed Your support makes Case [...]

With Halloween only a few days away, the sleuthing turns spooky with old time radio mysteries involving mummies. First, The Green Hornet discovers a murder in a museum, a missing ruby, and a sarcophagus crime scene in "Revenge for Melakim" (originally aired on ABC on June 15, 1944). Next, a fresh body is found in the place of a mummy in "Murder Makes a Mummy" from Crime Club (originally aired on ABC on May 29, 1947), and then William Gargan gets a mummy delivered to his office - along with a visit from an Egyptian princess - in "Never Murder a Mummy" from Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator (originally aired on NBC on March 30, 1955).

Barrie Crain Confidential Investigator was an NBC Radio detective drama from 1951 to 1955. Barrie Craig , played by William Gargon, worked alone from his Madison Ave. office and was less "hard-boiled" than some of his radio counterparts like Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P4hV28LgpG89dRNMfSDKJ APPLE USERS New! 1001 Tales of Escape and Suspense at Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barrie Crain Confidential Investigator was an NBC Radio detective drama from 1951 to 1955. Barrie Craig , played by William Gargon, worked alone from his Madison Ave. office and was less "hard-boiled" than some of his radio counterparts like Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P4hV28LgpG89dRNMfSDKJ APPLE USERS New! 1001 Tales of Escape and Suspense at Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barrie Crain Confidential Investigator was an NBC Radio detective drama from 1951 to 1955. Barrie Craig , played by William Gargon, worked alone from his Madison Ave. office and was less "hard-boiled" than some of his radio counterparts like Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P4hV28LgpG89dRNMfSDKJ APPLE USERS New! 1001 Tales of Escape and Suspense at Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barrie Crain Confidential Investigator was an NBC Radio detective drama from 1951 to 1955. Barrie Craig , played by William Gargon, worked alone from his Madison Ave. office and was less "hard-boiled" than some of his radio counterparts like Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P4hV28LgpG89dRNMfSDKJ APPLE USERS New! 1001 Tales of Escape and Suspense at Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-tales-of-escape-and-suspense/id1689248043 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 History's Best Storytellers (Interviews) on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Case Closed begins with Death And The Purple Cow, from Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator this week. That episode was originally heard December 12, 1951. (30:08) The second story comes from Walk Softly, Peter Troy. From March 24, 1964, we'll hear The Second Peter Troy. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22023/CaseClosed859.mp3 Download CaseClosed859 | Subscribe | Support Case Closed Your support makes Case Closed [...]

In Breaking Walls episode 142 we feature one of Brooklyn's native sons, Bill Gargan, who made more than sixty films, and good money on radio in the 1950s. —————————— Highlights: • Brooklyn's Native Son • Hollywood and An Oscar Nomination • The War and Being a Radio Detective • Martin Kane • Launching Barrie Craig • Radio Ratings in 1954 • Hollywood vs. New York • Hay is For Homicide • Ghosts Don't Die in Bed • Throat Cancer and Thereafter • Looking Ahead to 1957 —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material for today's episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Why Me? An Autobiography — By William Gargan • The Big Show — By Martin Grams Jr. • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg —————————— On the interview front: • Parley Baer, Himan Brown, Lawrence Dobkin, Betty Lou Gerson, Virginia Gregg, Herb Ellis, and Herb Vigran spoke to SPERDVAC. For more info, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Bing Crosby and Lurene Tuttle spoke with Same Time, Same Station. • Himan Brown spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these interviews at GoldenAge-WTIC.org. • Parley Baer and Himan Brown also spoke with Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at Speakingofradio.com. • Connee Boswell spoke with Lee Philip. • Ernest Konoy spoke with Walden Hughes for Yesterday USA. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • The Man With The Golden Arm — By Elmer Bernstein • String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 — By Avi Avital • Pyramid of the Sun and Voodoo Dreams — By Les Baxter • Living Without You — By George Winston, who recently passed away —————————— A special thank you to Ted Davenport, Jerry Haendiges, and Gordon Skene. For Ted go to RadioMemories.com, for Jerry, visit OTRSite.com, and for Gordon, please go to PastDaily.com. —————————— Thank you to: Tony Adams Steven Allmon Orson Orsen Chandler Phil Erickson Jessica Hanna Perri Harper Thomas M. Joyce Ryan Kramer Earl Millard Gary Mollica Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Ray Shaw Filipe A Silva John Williams Jim W. —————————— WallBreakers Links: Patreon - patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers

In September of 1954 as the last new episode of The Lone Ranger was broadcast, Barry Craig, Confidential Investigator took to the air on Tuesday September 7th at 8:30PM eastern time with an episode called “Ghosts Don't Die in Bed.” Betty Lou Gerson played Ruth Adams. Virginia Gregg played Mrs. Dunn. The series announced its cancellation at the end of this episode, but a month later it was back on the air in a twenty-five minute format for another thirty-nine episodes recorded in Hollywood. The last Barrie Craig episode aired on September 30th, 1955, replaced thereafter with the science fiction series X-Minus One, produced in New York. One-hundred-ninety-two episodes were broadcast.

On Tuesday August 31st, 1954 as President Eisenhower addressed the American Legion, it had been a busy ten days for American aviation. On Sunday, August 22nd, Braniff Airways' Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain crashed during a flight from Waterloo, to Mason City, Iowa. Twelve of the nineteen aboard died. The next day, A U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules flew its first flight at Burbank, California. And on August 25th, U.S. Air Force Captain Joseph C. McConnell, the top-scoring American jet ace in history, died in a crash when his F-86H Sabre fighter-bomber malfunctioned during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Meanwhile, Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator took to the air with a play called “Hay is For Homicide.” Parley Baer played Jake. Also heard in the cast was Jack Moyles, Vivi Janiss, and Joyce McClusky. Arthur Jacobson directed the production. Airing opposite Barrie Craig at 8:30PM eastern time was High Adventure over WOR-Mutual, Stop The Music over CBS, and Watkins Committee Testimonies concerning Senator Joseph McCarthy on ABC. McCarthy would be censured by the senate in December. Senator McCarthy and the Red Scare has been covered extensively on episodes 123 through 128 of Breaking Walls on the first six months of 1954.

When Bill Gargan was fired from Martin Kane he planned to star in a Broadway rendition of Doctor Knock. In late September of 1951, Gargan signed a one-million-dollar contract that made him the exclusive property of NBC for the next five years. The deal required him to participate in a minimum of four guest spots on radio and TV each year. At the same time, Gargan was invited by Frank Folsom of RCA to accompany him to Rome to meet the Pope. Along the way, Gargan went to Paris to appear in the October 7th, 1951 episode of The Big Show. He participated in a sketch involving a poker game with George Sanders, Fernand Gravey, and Meredith Willson. Two weeks after his Big Show appearance, William Gargan was starring in a new series for NBC. Launched as part of NBC's year-long Silver Jubilee, Barrie Crane, Confidential Investigator, first aired over NBC from New York on Wednesday October 3rd, 1951 at 10PM eastern time. Bill Gargan debuted as the detective opposite Mr. President on ABC, Frank Edwards on Mutual, and boxing on CBS. The show was directed by the just-heard Himan Brown. By 1952 Brown had been involved in radio for decades. The Barrie was inspired by the nickname of William Gargan's oldest son, then twenty-two. The title of the show was soon changed to Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. Episode three was called “The Judge and The Champ.” In conjunction with NBC's twenty-fifth anniversary, the network launched a series of both Radio and TV offerings highlighting the growth of NBC's technology, talent, infrastructure and advertising success. Block-sharing advertising was in full-effect. The network sold commercial time spots, rather than full shows and called it “Operation Tandem.” Gargan was back on The Big Show the next March 16th, 1952 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Tallulah Bankhead and good friend and fellow Catholic, Fred Allen. Now with transcription wide-spread, Barrie Craig could be heard on different days each week, based on the region. Listeners would also hear different commercials, depending on what local affiliate they were tuning into. These could also be a mix of local and national ad spots. Blocked-sharing was being used by the other networks. ABC touted theirs as 'The Pyramid Plan,' CBS as The Power Plan, and Mutual called their's MBS Plus. In a further refinement of MBS Plus, Mutual introduced an exclusive package of MGM programming for 1952. Both The Adventures of Harry Lime, and The Black Museum aired as part of this deal. For more information, tune into Breaking Walls episode 141. Launched with their tandem plan, NBC provided a "pay as you sell" opportunity for local affiliates. Local sponsors could pick from one-hundred-nineteen one-minute spots. The goal was to accommodate sponsors without a long contract. Craig occupied an office on the third floor of the Mercantile Building on Manhattan's Madison Avenue. Barrie Craig's writers included Frank Kane, Louis Vittes, John Roeburt, and Ernest Kinoy. William Gargan was supported by some of the finest east coast voice talents of the era. This included Santos Ortega, Elspeth Eric, Arlene Blackburn, Barbara Weeks, Joan Alexander, Parker Fennelly, Arnold Moss, Luis Van Rooten, and Herb Ellis. NBC announcers included Don Pardo and Ed King with John Daly as spokesperson for 1952 Pontiac spots and Carl Caruso for Bromo-Seltzer spots.

In 1949 Bill Gargan appeared in Dynamite for Paramount Pictures. It would be his last film until 1956. On March 3rd he appeared on Guest Star. That year he was in New York City when he phoned acquaintance Frank Folsom of RCA. Folsom invited Gargan for lunch. He went to the fifty-third floor of 30 Rockefeller Center. Inside were executives from BBD&O, The New York Stock Exchange, and others. During lunch Gargan mentioned that he was looking for a job in TV. Folsom phoned Norm Blackburn, VP of TV and Radio at NBC and a good friend of Gargan's. Gargan was asked if he'd be interested in playing a pipe-smoking detective, sponsored by the U.S. Tobacco Company. The show became Martin Kane, Private Eye. It would be shot for TV and separately done for radio as well. Mutual Broadcasting carried the radio series. It debuted on Sunday August 7th, 1949 at 4:30PM eastern time. Meanwhile, the TV version aired on NBC Thursdays at 10PM. It was live, and the first detective series on network TV with an enormous following. Gargan realized early on that there was only so much you could do with a plot in a half-hour, so he made the series a showcase for himself. He developed a tongue-in-cheek style. Kane's 37.8 TV rating for the 1950-51 season was twelfth overall. Gargan later said “This was TV's early era, but a few people tried to make the casual intimacy of TV a sexual intimacy. The sight of pretty women, a touch of deep cleavage, a show of thigh became—to these producers—more important than the content of the show. The result was we often had pretty, empty headed girls blowing their lines all over the lot. “In Desperation, I began to mug for the camera more and the script writers began to write more blatantly. You get into a terrible rut this way. Everybody works harder to undo the damage, and the result is more screeching, overacting, and overwriting. It drives the viewers away, and to get them back you come up with more and more desperate gimmickry. “What was worse, to me, was the embarrassment. I'm no prude. Probably the best part I ever did on film was that of Joe in The Knew What They Wanted, a wife-stealer. But this was just sleazy.” The next season the show's rating fell out of the top thirty. By then, Gargan was friends with New York's Cardinal Spellman. A friend of Gargan's mentioned that the Cardinal watched the show. Gargan went to the studio execs and told them to write better scripts or get another star. They got another star — Lloyd Nolan. After eighty-five weeks, Bill Gargan was no longer Martin Kane. Shortly after, Gargan signed a deal with Sonny Werblin, then of MCA, to do a new private eye show for NBC. The show would eventually be called Barry Craig, Confidential Investigator.

Hey everybody James Scully here, the host, producer, and director of Breaking Walls. If you've been enjoying Breaking Walls please consider giving the show a rating or review on whatever platform you listen. The most listened-to platforms are iTunes, Spotify, and Youtube. For those who don't know, the series is available on Youtube. And for those who didn't know, the series is also available anywhere you could get a podcast (and at https://www.thewallbreakers.com/breaking-walls) if you've been watching on Youtube. If you like the show, consider donating $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/TheWallBreakers Breaking Walls Episode 142 will be on William Gargan and Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. This will be out in full on August 1st, 2023 at the Patreon and in parts throughout the month of August in the main show feed. After that, we'll begin a mini series on radio and world news in September and October of 1957. So, once again, if you appreciate the show, these are monthly four-hour documentaries that I produce in my own time. I'd very much love if you would subscribe on Patreon for $1 (or more) a month. Or, if you really like the show and can't, the next best thing I could ask for besides a review is to please tell people. Word of mouth is the best way this show can grow effectively. A lot of podcast marketing isn't nearly as good as you, the listener who enjoys this, telling someone you know, "hey check this out." If you have any questions, please reach me at my email — James@TheWallBreakers.com. Thanks! I'll catch you on the flip side.

It seems fitting that the way in which Orson Welles described Alexander Woollcott is the same way many who knew Welles would have described him. That's going to bring our look at Orson Welles' radio career to a close. We've now covered Mr. Welles in long form three times — in episodes 79, 104, and now 141. We also covered his time as The Shadow in depth in episode 131. Is this the last time we focus on Orson Welles? That remains to be seen, but next month on Breaking Walls we'll move to NBC where we'll focus on one of the more underrated detective shows of the mid-1950s. That show? Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. The reading material used in today's episode was: • A Book by Desi Arnaz • Citizen Welles by Frank Brady • This is Orson Welles by Welles and Peter Bogdanovich • On the Air — By John Dunning • Discovering Orson Welles by Jonathan Rosenbaum • Orson Welles on the Air, at OrsonWelles.Indiana.edu • Wellesnet.com. As well as articles from: • Broadcasting Magazine •Life Magazine On the interview front: •Orson Welles was with BBC's Monitor, Peter Bogdonavich, Dick Cavett, Michael Parkinson, and Dinah Shore. • Harry Alan Towers spoke with Sheridan Morley and the BBC. • Joseph Cotton was with Chuck Schaden. Hear the full chat at SpeakingofRadio.com. • Jeanette Nolan was with SPERDVAC, the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy. For more information, please go to SPERDVAC.com •Lurene Tuttle spoke with Same Time, Same Station in 1972. Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Wilderness Trail — By Walter Scharf for National Geographic • Irish & Celtic Waltz — By The Irish & Celtic Folk Wanderers • The Colorado Trail, Op. 28 Fantaisie for Harp — By Elizabeth Hainen • Seance on a Wet Afternoon — By John Barry Breaking Walls Episode 142 will spotlight William Gargan and Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. This episode will be available beginning August 1st, 2023 everywhere you get your podcasts, and at TheWallBreakers.com. In the meantime, give Breaking Walls a quick rating on whatever platform you listen, especially itunes. You can also join The Breaking Walls Facebook group at Facebook.com/Groups/TheWallBreakers. And support this show for as little as a buck a month at Patreon.com/TheWallBreakers.

Case Closed begins this week's hour of mystery with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. We hear his episode from December 3, 1949, Bodyguard To Anne Connelly. (29:48) We close this show with Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator with Dead Bull In A China Shop, his story from December 19, 1954. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12023/CaseClosed847.mp3 Download CaseClosed847 | Subscribe | Support Case Closed

Louis Vittes wrote episodes of The Wild Wild West and The Invaders, and he penned the classic sci-fi horror picture I Married a Monster from Outer Space. But before that, he wrote adventures of radio sleuths like Simon Templar, Barrie Craig, and the Shadow. We'll hear some of his work, beginning with "Ladies Never Lie...Much" from The Saint (originally aired on NBC on January 7, 1951). Then, Dan Duryea stars in "The Willie Baines Case" from The Man from Homicide (originally aired on ABC on August 20, 1951). And we'll hear Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator in "A Very Odd Job" (originally aired on NBC on January 30, 1952).