Podcasts about Gerald Mohr

This episode was originally released on 6/1/2018. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes beginning with this episode on the birth of radio. ___________ Question? What do starlets Marlene Dietrich, Kay Thompson, Margaret Sullivan, and Loretta Young have in common? How about writers and directors Norman Corwin, Helen Deutsch, and Bill Spier. How about Danny Kaye, Mel Allen, Gerald Mohr, Elliot Lewis, Byron Kane, Lurene Tuttle, Paula Winslowe, Joseph Kearns, and Arthur Q. Bryan? Answer: They guest-starred, grew, or launched their careers on CBS's Forecast! Forecast was a summer replacement series for the Lux Radio Theatre which ran for two seasons in 1940 and 1941. It ushered in an era of show pilots for public viewing and helped give rise to countless actors, writers, and directors, as well as two huge shows: Suspense & Duffy's Tavern. On Breaking Walls Episode 80, we present an in-depth look at Forecast featuring interviews, insights, and episode moments. Highlights: • Why would Forecast have come to the airwaves in the first place? • Hear CBS head William S. Paley's insights on programming • How Alfred Hitchcock helped launch the famed mystery show, Suspense • Bill Spier: Music critic, turned producer and director of mystery • How Elliott Lewis got his start on Forecast • Mel Allen & Duffy's Tavern: Where the Elite Meet To Eat • Norman Corwin's Two pieces for Forecast that helped catapult his career • How radio actor Byron Kane got his first role on Forecast • Jim Backus & the Class of 1941 * Hopalong Cassidy • The Country Lawyer: One of the most experimental radio broadcasts of its time • An all african-american jubilee to close Forecast The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. Featured in today's episode were interviews with: • Bill Spier and Mel Allen for Dick Bertel & Ed Corcoran's WTIC Golden Age of Radio program, who's episodes can be found at GoldenAge-Wtic.org • Elliott Lewis and Byron Kane, for the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy, which can be found at SPERDVAC.com • and Jim Backus and Norman Corwin with Chuck Schaden, who's interviews can be streamed for free at SpeakingofRadio.com. Norman Corwin was also interviewed by Michael James Kacey for his DVD The Poet Laureate of Radio: An Interview with Norman Corwin, which you can pick up on Amazon. Selected Music featured in today's Episode was: • My Blue Heaven by Glenn Miller • Begin the Beguine & Stardust by Artie Shaw • Alcolba Azul, by Elliot Goldenthal The Battle Cry for Freedom by Jaqueline Schwab for the Civil War, by Ken Burns Falling played by Michael Silvermann • Catch a Falling Star, by Perry Como

A Dangerous TuesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast January 28, 1950, 75 years ago, The Hairpin turn. Marlowe meets a pistol-packin' mama, who happens to be a champion sharpshooter, and a dead body, drilled dead center with a target pistol! Keep your ear on Mutt, chum!Followed by The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast January 28, 1946, 79 years ago, The Case Of Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber. Holmes and Watson try to keep an actor who is portraying a fiendish killer, from being driven crazy. Holmes fails when the actor is found with his throat slit, just as Sweeney Todd would have done it! Holmes almost makes a very serious mistake.Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast January 28, 1953, 72 years ago, Mexico City.   Steve Mitchell goes to Mexico City to find that sometimes the only way to catch the right guy is to chase the wrong guy! Steve tries to trap an international killer known only as "Mr. Charon."Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 28, 1952, 73 years ago, Carnival starring Joseph Cotton.  Rene, a side show "mechanical man," has very human feelings after all. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast January 28, 1942, 83 years ago, Lita the Leopard Woman.  The Leopard Woman escapes, leaving behind a medallion with the Japanese words, The Society Of The Leopard. Clark Kent is fired by the Secret Service! A want-ad appears for a leopard skin coat!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

Welcome to the first episode for the new year, with “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio. Tonight, we delve into the thrilling world of classic detective radio dramas with two captivating episodes. First, we feature “The Adventures of Philip Marlowe” in the episode titled “The Black Halo.” Originally aired on January 15, 1949, this gripping story follows the sharp-witted private detective Philip Marlowe as he unravels the mystery of a missing woman last seen wearing a distinctive black halo hat. As Marlowe digs deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. This episode stars Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe, with supporting performances by Jeff Corey, Gloria Blondell, and Parley Baer, each bringing to life the dark and suspenseful atmosphere of the story. Following that, we present “Rocky Fortune,” starring Frank Sinatra in the episode “The Museum Murder,” which first hit the airwaves on January 19, 1954. In this episode, Rocky Fortune finds employment as a museum tour guide, only to stumble upon a dead body during his first shift. The chase to uncover the murderer leads Rocky through a maze of historical artifacts and deadly traps. Frank Sinatra's charming yet edgy portrayal of Rocky is complemented by stellar performances from Barney Phillips, Georgia Ellis, and John McIntire, who collectively add layers of intrigue and danger to this thrilling narrative. Together, these episodes from “The Adventures of Philip Marlowe” and “Rocky Fortune” offer a nostalgic look back at the golden age of radio detective stories, filled with mystery, suspense, and unforgettable characters. Join us in 2025 as we step back in time and experience the shadows and sleuths of yesteryear on “Tuesday Night Detectives.”

Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers At a CBS radio meeting in September 1955 at 485 Madison Avenue, John Karole VP of Sales, predicted CBS's time sold would be more than the other three networks combined. Radio affiliates were given a Segmented Selling Plan. The plan offered a five-minute segment for twenty-one hundred dollars. Frank Stanton, President of CBS, boasted that since the birth of radio advertising, more than eight billion dollars had been spent on commercials. Network radio advertising in 1955 was up and year-over-year revenue would finish four million dollars ahead of 1954, but privately, many of the local stations grumbled. CBS had recently instituted income-slashing one-year contracts and added a standard six-month cancellation clause, while cutting compensation by twenty percent. Eight million new radios were manufactured in 1955—forty-five percent more the previous year. Car radios were now standard and transistor sets were on the rise. It was estimated that mobile listening added anywhere from thirty to seventy percent to overall radio ratings. On-the-go ratings polls were still rudimentary, but Richard M. Mall in The Journal of Broadcasting speculated that the days of families listening together in the parlor were over. Five-minute newscasts now dominate the tops of most hours. CBS was selling news advertising at its highest rate in history and New York was CBS' major news hub. CBS announced new evening radio programs with name-brand talent and The $64,000 Question would now be simulcast on both radio and TV. They were also increasing dramatic production. This included two evening strips at 8PM that would air five nights per week for fifteen minutes each night. One was a reboot of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. It was to star Gerald Mohr, who had just finished a successful run as Christopher Storm on TV's Foreign Intrigue. Mohr recorded an audition on August 29th, 1955. Veteran radio director Jack Johnstone was brought in, but Mohr didn't take the part. New auditions were held the next month. Each actor had twenty minutes to pitch themselves and audition with actress Lillian Buyeff. Amongst those who read were radio mainstays Paul Dubev, Larry Thor, Jack Moyes, Tony Barrett, Vic Perrin, and the man they selected, Bob Bailey. The rebooted Yours Truly Johnny Dollar debuted over CBS airwaves at 8:15PM eastern time on October 3rd, 1955. The new format offered seventy-five minutes of weekly time, allowing tremendous character development. It wasn't long before letters were pouring into CBS. While the CBS sales team looked for national sponsorship, in early 1956 a new case took Johnny Dollar to New York City. Dollar would be in town between January 9th and 13th. Tonight, we'll focus on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, stolen goods, and what was happening in New York that week in January, 1956.

We're rubbing elbows with four members of the fraternity of radio private detectives as they risk life and limb for their fee (plus expenses). Jeff Chandler stars as Michael Shayne in the syndicated mystery "The Pursuit of Death;" as Sam Spade, Howard Duff finds himself saddled with a partner and a bunny costume in "The Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail Caper" (originally aired on CBS on December 4, 1949); Gerald Mohr stars as Philip Marlowe in "The Face to Forget" (originally aired on CBS on June 14, 1950); and Dick Powell sings and solves his way through "The Dixon Case" in Richard Diamond, Private Detective (originally aired on ABC on March 14, 1952).

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Two great detective shows from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr

Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers Despite its west-coast regional status for most of its days. The Whistler had one of radio's best-known crime-show formats and one of the longest runs. The signature ranks with radio's greatest, playing perfectly into the host's “man of mystery” role. Like the Shadow and the Mysterious Traveler, the Whistler was a voice of fate, baiting the guilty with his smiling malevolence. Originally taking to the air May 16th, 1942 from CBS's KNX studios in Los Angeles, The show opened with echoing footsteps and a lingering whistle, destined to become one of the all-time haunting melodies. The whistle got louder, then louder, finally blending with the orchestra in a high-pitched sting. When the Whistler spoke he said, “I am the Whistler, and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales, many secrets hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak.” The unstated theme that ran the distance was “this could happen to you.” The Whistler told stories of the everyday gone haywire, of common men driven to murder and then being tripped up in a cunning double-twist. These were not mysteries: the identity of the killer was never in doubt, from the first hint that the deed must be done until the moment when the killer trapped himself. The stories were told by the Whistler from the killer's viewpoint, the narration done in the unusual second-person, present tense. In the earliest days, producer J. Donald Wilson sometimes had the Whistler engage in open dialogue with the characters, the host playing the conscience, arguing with the murderer and goading him to the inevitable doom. The final act was not played out, but was summarized by the Whistler in an epilogue as, like the Shadow, he laughed and sealed the killer's fate with a few terse lines of plot twist. One of the first changes made by George Allen when he arrived as director in 1944 was to fully dramatize that closing turnabout. This was far more satisfying. The Whistler remained the great omniscient storyteller of the air, for the Shadow had long since become his own hero, and the Mysterious Traveler never packed quite the same punch. The voice was an unforgettable tenor, the message dripping with grim irony. “It all worked out so perfectly, didn't it, Roger,” he would coo, while listeners waited for the shoe to drop. This would come in “the strange ending to tonight's story,” the little epilogue when the finger of fate struck, some fatal flaw of character or deficiency in the master plan that was so obvious that everyone had overlooked it. By October 30th, 1944 Signal Oil was sponsoring the program with the supporting cast being made up of Hollywood's famous character actors, like Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Joseph Keams. Betty Lou Gerson, Wally Maher, John Brown, Hans Conried, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Jeanette Nolan. Dorothy Roberts, whistled the notes. On that night The Whistler took to the air with “The Beloved Fraud.”

The OTRNow Radio Program_2024-012The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. June 14, 1939. Program #17. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. Fu Manchu makes the dead to live. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. June 16, 1939. Program #18. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. In the house of Fu Manchu. Hanley Stafford, Gale GordonThe Marriage. October 04, 1953. NBC net. Sustaining. The married couple are now named Liz and Ben Marriott and have a family. Ben tries to ask questions of Pete's fifth-grade teacher. This is not as easy as it sounds. The system cue has been deleted. Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Ernest Kinoy (writer), Juano Hernandez, Edward King (director), Irene Hubbard, Wendell Holmes, David Pfeffer, Bob Dettin (? announcer).  Blair Of The Mounties. February 28, 1938. Program #5. Walter Biddick syndication. "The Phantom Sniper". The program is announced as a serial, but each episode is complete in itself or in two parts. Stories of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. "The Phantom Sniper" has struck...it could be the "Boy-Foot Bear" (with cheeks of tan)?. Blair Of The Mounties. March 07, 1938. Program #6. Walter Biddick syndication. "The Murder At Packett's Landing". A pair of fur thieves are captured when one of them spares a woman and child from freezing to death.   Academy Award Theatre. June 22, 1946. CBS net. "The Front Page". Sponsored by: Squibb. Comedy about the newspaper business and one reporter's efforts to get married and free himself from his editor's clutches. Pat O'Brien, Adolphe Menjou. 1/2 hour, Audio Condition: very good to excellent audio, complete.THE NEW ADVENTURES OF NERO WOLFE January 19, 1951 "Calculated Risk" With Sydney Greenstreet Sustaining. Rex Stout (creator), Sydney Greenstreet, Don Stanley (announcer), Gerald Mohr,Edwin Fadiman (producer), J. Donald Wilson (producer, director), GeGe Pearson. CREEPS BY NIGHT March 7, 1944, "The Strange Burial Of Alexander Jordan"

Philip Marlowe is a fictional character created by Raymond Chandler who was characteristic of the hardboiled crime fiction genre. The genre originated in the 1920s, notably in Black Mask magazine, in which Dashiell Hammett's The Continental Op and Sam Spade first appeared. Marlowe first appeared under that name in The Big Sleep, published in 1939. Gerald Mohr was one of several actors who played Phillip Marlowe, but was the most popular. Track will be stored in "Mystery-Drama" Playlist

Philip Marlowe is a fictional character created by Raymond Chandler who was characteristic of the hardboiled crime fiction genre. The genre originated in the 1920s, notably in Black Mask magazine, in which Dashiell Hammett's The Continental Op and Sam Spade first appeared. Marlowe first appeared under that name in The Big Sleep, published in 1939. Gerald Mohr was the most popular star of the radio program. This track will be stored in the "Mystery - Drama " Playlist

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Algeria to investigate the disappearance of $100,000 in diamondsOriginal Radio Broadcast Dates: November 7-11, 1955Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Jack Moyles; Vic Perrin; Gerald Mohr; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jay NovelloWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Nolan, Patreon Supporter since April 2018.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to Algeria to investigate the disappearance of $100,000 in diamondsOriginal Radio Broadcast Dates: November 7-11, 1955Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Lillian Buyeff; Jack Moyles; Vic Perrin; Gerald Mohr; Lawrence Dobkin; Forrest Lewis; Jay NovelloWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Nolan, Patreon Supporter since April 2018.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

2+ Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast September 3, 1949, 75 years ago.  Agnes Kelby has disappeared from her house. Mr. Kelby is acting suspiciously. Something smells fishy!Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast September 3, 1949, 75 years ago, The Bums Rush.   Marlowe is hired to find an old geezer, and finds murder instead. Then The Whistler, originally broadcast September 3, 1945, 79 years ago, Ambition Perilous.  A scheming politicians plan to further his career by giving a job to an ex-con he helped send to jail has interesting results.Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 3, 1946, 78 years ago, The Stolen Rare Book.  A rare book has been stolen from a library vault, and the theft compounded by murder. Who took the book from the vault, and how?Finally Superman, originally broadcast September 3, 1941, 83 years ago, Metropolis Football  Team Poisoned.  The success of the football team means over $3 million dollars toward polio research.  Is someone trying to sabotage the team?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

Today's Mystery: A reporter receives a note warning of a woman's death. She's found is dead and is not the last.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 11, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Gerald Mohr; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter Since August 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: A reporter receives a note warning of a woman's death. She's found is dead and is not the last.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 11, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Gerald Mohr; Howard McNearSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter Since August 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

In this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the gritty streets of Los Angeles with "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" in the classic episode "Red Wind," originally aired on June 17, 1947. The episode begins on a hot, Santa Ana wind-swept evening as Marlowe finds himself entangled in a mystery when a murder occurs right in front of him at a local bar. The plot thickens with a missing wife, a valuable necklace, and a series of deceptive characters, all swirling into a suspenseful whirlwind. The voice of Philip Marlowe is brilliantly brought to life by Gerald Mohr, with additional performances by Lurene Tuttle as Lola Barsaly, Hans Conried as Eugene Barsaly, and Jeff Corey playing multiple roles. Following Marlowe, we switch gears to the suave New York private detective Peter Chambers in "Crime and Peter Chambers" with the episode "Masquerade Party," which first hit the airwaves on July 13, 1954. In this thrilling adventure, Chambers attends a high-society masquerade ball that turns deadly when the host is found murdered, leading to a complex investigation involving hidden identities and dangerous liaisons. Dane Clark voices the charming detective, supported by a cast including Bern Bennett as the announcer, with Bill Zuckert and Elaine Rost providing the voices for the various guests and suspects at the party. Join us as we unravel these captivating mysteries, showcasing the best of classic radio drama, filled with twists, intrigue, and the unmistakable charm of mid-century detective storytelling. Tune in and let the intrigue of yesteryear capture your imagination on "Tuesday Night Detectives."

2+ Hours of Crime and a new babyFirst a look at this day in History.Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast July 12, 1946, 78 years ago, Death in the Tropics.  A hijacker's partner double-crosses him and leaves him for dead in a burning truck. A Puerto Rican banana plantation becomes the scene of a murder. Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 12, 1950, 74 years ago, The Iron Coffin.   Marlowe visits a 16th-century Spanish castle (in northern California) to battle the ghost of "Peter The Cruel," who lives in an eight-foot iron coffin!Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Setup.   The cops break up a burglary ring that uses a hatcheck girl for a spotter. Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast July 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Battle on the Staircase. Bert's arm is twisted to "pull out" with Red, leaving Carol by alone. After a quick bank robbery, they head to Portland. A supermarket is the next victim.Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 12, 1948, 76 years ago, Claudia uses her baby to help another. Thanks to Richard 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

In this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into two thrilling classic radio dramas. First up, we explore "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" in the episode titled "The King in Yellow." Originally broadcast on July 8th, 1947, this episode follows the sharp-witted private detective Philip Marlowe, voiced by Gerald Mohr, as he navigates through a web of deceit and murder inspired by a mysterious play that drives its readers mad. Assisting Mohr in bringing this eerie tale to life are Jeff Corey, playing the role of a troubled actor, and Lurene Tuttle, portraying a distressed lover, with additional support from William Conrad's powerful portrayal of the villain. The episode weaves a narrative of suspense, literary intrigue, and dark secrets. Following that, we turn to "Crime and Peter Chambers," which aired on June 29th, 1954. In "The Bubbles Club" episode, detective Peter Chambers, played by Dane Clark, dives into a glamorous yet sinister world of a high-society nightclub where the champagne and dangers flow equally freely. Joining Clark in this episode are Bill Zuckert, portraying a club owner with much to hide, and Elaine Rost, as the charming yet enigmatic leading lady. Together, they unravel a plot filled with deceit, romance, and murder. This episode combines sharp wit with a dash of danger, making it a captivating listen for fans of classic detective stories. Tune in as we bring these vintage gems back to life, captivating new generations with tales of mystery and intrigue.

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to Anthony J. Mohr. Anthony's father, Gerald Mohr, was a well-known radio actor before slipping to the Hollywood B-list thanks to the advent of television. Accepting the lead in a dying Swedish TV series, he fell for the script girl and divorced Mohr's mother, who went on to meet and marry another divorced person, credit card industry pioneer Stanley Dashew. As his stepfather's career rose and his biological father's eased downward, Anthony tried to find his place. One weekend, he was sailing on his stepfather's fifty-eight-foot catamaran; the next, his Swedish stepmother told him that they were poor. Coming of age in a time when divorce was rare and viewed as shocking, Anthony lived at the edges of what others regard as a dream world, a place where reality and fantasy blend, maps lead to the homes of the stars, and obstacles abound. In this episode, we discuss the following: Being a child of divorce Two different lives Fighting in front of the kids Building bonds Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “As a licensed therapist, a patient mentioned Nacho to me. I was intrigued. I looked into this Nacho method, and I must say it is genius! I am now referring all my stepfamily clients to the Academy!” ~ T.G.  

Get the commercial-free version by joining the Darkness Syndicate at - https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate! *** Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.YOUTUBE CHAPTERS GUIDE...00:00:00.000 = Introduction00:01:54.231 = Two Year Plan (November 25, 1946)00:32:57.784 = Next Year Is Mine (December 23, 1946)01:03:11.928 = Murder On Rourke Island (December 30, 1946)01:33:17.532 = Dear Roger (January 06, 1947)02:03:49.286 = The Choice (January 13, 1947)02:33:57.650 = Eight To Twelve (February 24, 1947)03:04:34.682 = The Blue Legend (March 03, 1947)03:34:43.029 = The Sheriff's Assistant (April 07, 1947)04:05:52.705 = Maid of Honor (April 14, 1947)04:36:21.437 = Windfall (May 05, 1947)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-014

In this week's episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the suspenseful world of "Rocky Fortune" with the thrilling episode "Some Cat's Killed the Canary." Originally broadcast on November 17th, 1953, this episode features Frank Sinatra as Rocky Fortune, a temporary worker who stumbles upon a murder while employed at a pet shop. The plot thickens as Rocky investigates the mysterious death of a nightclub singer known as "The Canary," uncovering a web of deceit and danger. Alongside Sinatra, the episode stars Barney Phillips as Sergeant Hamilton J. Finger, and Gloria Blondell lending her voice to the role of the sultry and secretive nightclub owner. Following "Rocky Fortune," we feature "The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe," starring Sidney Greenstreet in the gripping episode "The Hasty Will," which aired on March 2nd, 1951. In this episode, the famously reclusive detective Nero Wolfe, played by Greenstreet, is drawn into a case involving the sudden death of a wealthy patriarch immediately after the alteration of his will. As tensions among the family members rise, Wolfe and his trusty sidekick Archie Goodwin, voiced by Gerald Mohr, navigate through layers of familial deceit to uncover the truth. Additional voices enhancing this episode include Howard McNear as Inspector Cramer and Bill Johnstone providing multiple character roles. Join us as we revisit these classic tales of mystery and intrigue, brought to life by some of the most iconic voices of the golden age of radio. Whether unraveling the dark secrets behind a murder in a pet shop or decoding the complexities of a hastily changed will, "Tuesday Night Detectives" promises a night of captivating stories and unforgettable performances.

Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com! Get the commercial-free version by joining the Darkness Syndicate at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.YOUTUBE CHAPTERS GUIDE...00:00:00.000 = Introduction00:01:54.231 = Two Year Plan (November 25, 1946)00:32:57.784 = Next Year Is Mine (December 23, 1946)01:03:11.928 = Murder On Rourke Island (December 30, 1946)01:33:17.532 = Dear Roger (January 06, 1947)02:03:49.286 = The Choice (January 13, 1947)02:33:57.650 = Eight To Twelve (February 24, 1947)03:04:34.682 = The Blue Legend (March 03, 1947)03:34:43.029 = The Sheriff's Assistant (April 07, 1947)04:05:52.705 = Maid of Honor (April 14, 1947)04:36:21.437 = Windfall (May 05, 1947)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-014

This week, we have “Soft Spot,” an episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It first aired on September 1, 1950, over CBS. Gerald Mohr stars as Marlowe. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.

Anthony's father, Gerald Mohr, is a well-known radio actor before slipping to the Hollywood B-list thanks to the advent of television. Accepting the lead in a dying Swedish TV series, he falls for the script girl and divorces Mohr's mother, who goes on to meet and marry another divorced person, credit card industry pioneer Stanley Dashew. As his stepfather's career rises and his biological father's eases downward, Anthony tries to find his place. One weekend he's sailing on his stepfather's fifty-eight-foot catamaran; the next, his Swedish stepmother tells him that they're poor. Coming of age in a time when divorce is rare and viewed as shocking, Anthony lives at the edges of what others regard as a dream world, a place where reality and fantasy blend, maps lead to the homes of the stars, and obstacles abound.

Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION00:01:54.231 = Quiet Sunday (June 10, 1946)00:31:24.976 = The Affair At Stoney Ridge (June 17, 1946)01:00:53.392 = The Blind Bet (June 24, 1946)01:30:20.208 = Solid Citizen (July 01, 1946)01:59:50.079 = Confession (July 08, 1946)02:29:18.596 = Custom Built Blonde (July 15, 1946)02:58:48.394 = My Love Comes Home (July 29, 1946)03:28:13.472 = Bullet Proof (August 05, 1946)03:57:42.796 = Stolen Murder (August 12, 1946)04:27:08.120 = Delivery Guaranteed (August 19, 1946)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-013

Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION00:01:54.231 = Panic (February 04, 1946)00:31:23.901 = Murder In Haste (February 25, 1946)01:00:53.363 = Decision (March 04, 1946)01:30:21.771 = Boomerang (March 11, 1946)01:59:51.049 = The Trigger Man (March 25, 1946)02:29:20.311 = Three Times A Sinner (April 01, 1946)02:58:47.786 = Terror Stricken (April 08, 1946)03:28:16.398 = Smart Boy (April 15, 1946)03:57:45.278 = The Waterford Case (April 22, 1946)04:26:58.944 = The Judas Face (June 03, 1946)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-012

Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION00:01:54.231 = Harvest of Death (November 05, 1945)00:31:21.541 = The Seeing Eye (November 12, 1945)01:00:50.309 = Coincidence (November 19, 1945)01:30:19.234 = The Stray Dream (November 26, 1945)01:59:48.626 = Poison Is Quicker (December 03, 1945)02:29:17.497 = The Cistern (December 10, 1945)02:58:46.265 = Miracle on 49th Street (December 31, 1945)03:28:22.321 = The Thin Line (January 07, 1946)03:57:46.831 = Treasure Hunt (January 21, 1946)04:27:16.015 = The Strange Sisters (January 28, 1946)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-011

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Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION00:01:54.231 = What Makes a Murderer (August 13, 1945)00:30:59.647 = X Marks The Murderer (August 20, 1945)01:00:31.113 = I'll Trade You Murder (August 27, 1945)01:29:54.311 = Ambition Perilous (September 03, 1945)01:59:07.124 = Phone Call From Death (September 10, 1945)02:28:38.420 = Sing a Song of Murder (September 17, 1945)02:58:10.947 = The Man Who Died Twice (September 24, 1945)03:27:47.967 = Death Laughs Last (October 08, 1945)03:57:22.693 = House on Sycamore Road (October 15, 1945)04:26:41.824 = Final Returns (October 29, 1945)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-010

Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION00:01:54.231 = Murder Will Shout (March 19, 1945)00:31:25.707 = The Return of the Innocent (April 02, 1945)01:00:55.357 = Meet Mr. Death (April 23, 1945)01:30:22.226 = The Man Who Bought Death (May 21, 1945)01:59:46.437 = The Deadly Innocent (July 02, 1945)02:29:15.086 = Highway of Escape (July 09, 1945)02:58:43.805 = A Pattern For Terror (July 16, 1945)03:28:13.297 = Let George Do It (July 23, 1945)03:57:42.479 = Summer Thunder (July 30, 1945)04:27:12.076 = The man Who Came to Murder (August 06, 1945)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-009

Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION00:01:54.231 = Doctor Operates In Crime (December 04, 1944)00:31:05.655 = Lie or Consequences (December 11, 1944)01:00:35.205 = Windfall (December 18, 1944)01:30:04.209 = Two For The Money (January 01, 1945)01:59:34.024 = The Body Wouldn't Stay (January 08, 1945)02:28:44.749 = Murder Has a Signature (January 15, 1945)02:57:55.853 = Seascape (January 22, 1945)03:27:29.457 = Murder On Paper (January 29, 1945)03:56:57.604 = Murder Is Legal (February 05, 1945)04:26:26.519 = Gateway To Danger (February 26, 1945)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-008

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe, with Gerald Mohr playing Marlowe. This series also began with an adaptation of "Red Wind", using a script different from the NBC adaptation. By 1949, it had the largest audience in radio. The CBS version ran for 114 episodes. That series ran 26 September 1948 – 29 September 1950.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we have “The Quite Magpie,” an episode of The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It first aired on August 11, 1950, over CBS. Gerald Mohr stars as Marlowe. For more on Thrilling Detective Pulp Tales, visit https://brickpicklemedia.com/thrilling-detectives-1/.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe, with Gerald Mohr playing Marlowe. This series also began with an adaptation of "Red Wind", using a script different from the NBC adaptation. By 1949, it had the largest audience in radio. The CBS version ran for 114 episodes. That series ran 26 September 1948 – 29 September 1950.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION00:01:54.231 = Local Storm (September 10, 1944)00:31:23.932 = Black Magic (September 18, 1944)01:00:43.823 = Married To Murder (September 25, 1944)01:30:13.348 = Not If I Kill You First (October 02, 1944)01:59:42.158 = Finders Weepers (October 09, 1944)02:29:10.939 = The Tale the Dead Man Told (October 16, 1944)02:58:39.921 = Death Carries a Lunch Kit (October 23, 1944)03:28:09.302 = The Beloved Fraud (October 30, 1944)03:57:38.798 = Beware the Bridegroom (November 13, 1944)04:27:08.809 = Death Sees Double (November 20, 1944)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe, with Gerald Mohr playing Marlowe. This series also began with an adaptation of "Red Wind", using a script different from the NBC adaptation. By 1949, it had the largest audience in radio. The CBS version ran for 114 episodes. That series ran 26 September 1948 – 29 September 1950.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get full-length pulp audiobooks, pulp eBooks, and old-time radio shows ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD by emailing WeirdDarkness@RadioArchives.com!“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!” Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!One of radio's most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program's eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life's path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood's top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION00:01:54.231 = The Avengers (July 02, 1943)00:31:22.775 = An Eye For An Eye (July 09, 1943)01:00:52.205 = Death In The Air (August 13, 1943)01:30:18.643 = Destiny (September 03, 1943)01:59:34.246 = The Tangled Web (September 10, 1943)02:29:00.524 = Blind Alley (September 24, 1943)02:57:51.556 = Mirage (October 03, 1943)03:27:19.771 = Patients For The Doctor (November 21, 1943)03:56:48.632 = Death Demands a Payment (December 19, 1943)04:26:17.515 = The Last of the Deveraux (July 23, 1944)04:55:47.134 = Foolproof (September 03, 1944)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.comWeird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-006

Two + hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Shadow starring Bret Morrison and Marjorie Anderson, originally broadcast March 19, 1944, 80 years ago, The Drums of Doom.  A dancer is threatened by voodoo after she brings a bracelet back from Haiti. Followed by  Calling All Cars, originally broadcast March 19, 1935, 89 years ago, The Mae West Jewel Robbery.  The story of the real robbery of Miss West's jewels and $3000 in cash is dramatized. This is a rebroadcast one of the "outstanding cases" originally heard on the show on February 21, 1934.  In one of the few times a cast member is acknowledge, Martha Wentworth portrays Miss West. Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast March 19, 1955, 69 years ago,  The Case Of The Reckless Ride.   Two tough guys named Harold Kopan and Edward Robb swear the cops will never get them to Leavenworth.  (Serious apologies for some of the horrible noise in the audio.  It's in the master copy and I have no way to filter it out!)Followed by The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast March 19, 1949, 75 years ago, The Dancing Hands. A set of twin-pianos is played by identical twins, who act non-identically. $30,000 and a corpse further confuse a twin plot. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 19, 1942, 84 years ago. Now that they're rich, Abner and Cedric plan to stop working, become gypsies and travel around the world. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two + hours of Crime DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast March 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Mathematical Murder Case. Eddie Stone wants out of his dance partnership with Betty Lou Taylor. When Eddie is killed, Betty Lou seems to be in step for the murder.Following a brief look at news headlines of the day, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast March 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Vital Statistic. A lady silk merchant is strangled with a pajama sash. Watch out for that very tough lady in slacks! Then Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 72 years ago, The Dixon Case. The search for blackmailer Louis Dixon begins, so Diamond's client can beat him up. There's more to this search than meets the eye!Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 72 years ago, Violets Sweet Violets. Intrigue and the black market in occupied Marseilles. Finally The Police Reporter from the early 1930's, The Case of Warren J. Lincoln. The dramatization of a crime of April 28, 1923. Mrs. Lincoln is reported missing in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Lincoln beat her over the head with a blunt instrument, cut her body up and burned the parts in the furnace. Likewise with his brother-in-law. Thanks to Doug for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two + hours of Westerns and CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 28, 1960, 64 years ago, Bad Bert. The search for "Bad Bert," a road agent widely wanted by lawmen, is in reality, an English nobleman!Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 28, 1953, 71 years ago, Trojan War. The Pueblo Gang comes to Dodge, robs the stage and kills two drivers and a lady passenger!.Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast February 28, 1950, 74 years ago, The Big Step. A female chemist and a downtown traffic accident leads to a deathbed confession and an industrial theft!Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast February 28, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case Of John Frederick Benson. John Frederick Benson has escaped from custody in Texas...while wearing handcuffs!Finally Suspense, originally broadcast February 28, 1960, 64 years ago, Lieutenant Langer's Last Collection. A rotten cop "on the take" shakes down an honest shopkeeper, but has a heart attack right afterwards.Thanks to Doug for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two + hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast February 21, 1939, 85 years ago, Washington Had His Delaware. Dr. Christian takes on a group of anti-American youths in Rivers End. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast February 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Ancient Sorceries starring Paul Frees. A tale of the supernatural and witchcraft in a small Welsh town. Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast February 21, 1950, 74 years ago, The Ladies Night. Ladies' Night in a Turkish bath leads Marlowe to murder and blackmail. Followed by The Hallmark Hall of Fame, originally broadcast February 21, 1954, 70 years ago, Simon Bolivar, Liberator. A story of Simon Bolivar, the leader of revolutions agains Spanish rule in South America. Finally The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley, originally broadcast February 21, 1949, 75 years ago, The Adventure of the Hangman and the Book. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

In this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the gripping world of "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" with the thrilling installment, "The Dancing Hands," originally aired on March 19th, 1949. Set against the backdrop of 1940s Los Angeles, private detective Philip Marlowe finds himself embroiled in a perplexing case involving a renowned pianist, a missing manuscript, and a trail of deceit. As Marlowe navigates the seedy underbelly of the city, he encounters a cast of characters including the enigmatic pianist, a seductive femme fatale, and a ruthless gangster, each with their own hidden agendas. With his quick wit and keen instincts, Marlowe races against time to unravel the mystery before it's too late. The episode features an ensemble cast including Gerald Mohr as Philip Marlowe, Cathy Lewis as Helen Asher, and Jack Kruschen as Lt. Karger. Following Marlowe's escapades, the podcast takes listeners on a journey to another era with "The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe" in the episode, "The Brave Rabbit," originally broadcasted on December 1st, 1950. In this installment, the brilliant and eccentric detective Nero Wolfe is confronted with a perplexing case involving a missing heirloom, a daring heist, and a cunning adversary. With his trusty assistant Archie Goodwin by his side, Wolfe employs his unparalleled intellect and deductive reasoning to crack the case wide open. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and the true nature of bravery is put to the ultimate test. The episode boasts a stellar cast including Sydney Greenstreet as Nero Wolfe, Lawrence Dobkin as Archie Goodwin, and Harry Bartell as Saul Panzer. Tune in to "Tuesday Night Detectives" for a double dose of classic mystery and intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Three hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 5, 1948, 76 years ago, Music to Die By. Betty Welch has been found murdered, her boyfriend wounded nearby. The boyfriend's wife was in a nearby apartment! Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast February 5, 1949, 75 years ago, The Long Rope. "There was a man with a bad heart, a telephone number scribbled on a cash register receipt and a corpse on the other side of town. I couldn't see the connection between them until I realized that they were all tied together by the same long rope...worth $30,000!"Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 5, 1935, 89 years ago, The Banker in the Well. Gordon Sawyer, vice president of a Tuscon bank, has been kidnapped from his home.Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast February 5, 1945, 79 years ago, Murder is Legal. A lawyer gets his client acquitted, even though he's in love with the client's wife. After a murder, a contract of death is agreed to. A framer is framed for a murder he actually committed. Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast February 5, 1955, 69 years ago, The Case of the Lost Gun. A laundryman named Floreid Scearce is involved in a February, 1954 bank robbery in Danville, Virginia. His accomplice is named Keaton.Finally Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Reddick, originally broadcast February 5, 1961, 63 years ago, The Who's who matter. There's a phony Johnny Dollar running around, and Johnny has to find out who it is... Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

On this installment of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we immerse ourselves in two classic radio dramas. Our journey begins with "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" and the episode, “The Long Rope,” originally broadcast on February 5th, 1949. In this episode, the iconic detective Philip Marlowe, brought to life by Gerald Mohr, is thrust into a complex case involving a missing man and a mysterious long rope. His investigation leads him through a maze of intriguing characters and perilous situations. Key players in this episode include Jeff Corey as Lieutenant Barra, Georgia Ellis as Mrs. Kolb, and Tony Barrett as Chester. Each character adds depth and intrigue to Marlowe's investigation, which twists and turns through the seedy underbelly of the city, uncovering secrets and lies at every corner. Following this, we dive into "Mr. District Attorney" and the episode “The Case of the Frying Pan Murder,” which first aired on March 1st, 1953. Here, David Brian stars as the unflappable Mr. District Attorney, confronting a peculiar and challenging murder case. A seemingly ordinary frying pan becomes the centerpiece of the investigation, as it's linked to a brutal and baffling murder. The episode is enriched by the performances of Jay Jostyn as Mr. Harrington, Vicki Vola as Miss Miller, and Len Doyle as Harrington's assistant. The narrative weaves a captivating tale of mystery, where clues are scarce and every piece of evidence is crucial. As the story unfolds, listeners are drawn into a world of suspense and intrigue, where the pursuit of justice navigates through unexpected revelations and shocking twists. These episodes from “The Adventures of Philip Marlowe” and “Mr. District Attorney” epitomize the golden era of radio drama, featuring complex stories, rich characterizations, and captivating suspense that continue to enthrall audiences even in today's digital age.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe, with Gerald Mohr playing Marlowe. This series also began with an adaptation of "Red Wind", using a script different from the NBC adaptation. By 1949, it had the largest audience in radio. The CBS version ran for 114 episodes. That series ran 26 September 1948 – 29 September 1950.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast January 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Black Halo. Marlowe is hired to find the missing Julia Perry. Murder and a suicide complicate the case and add a surprise ending. Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast January 15, 1950, 74 years ago, Escape to Skull Island. A deep sea diver finds a fatal bottle of brandy instead of the expected fortune below the surface. Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 15, 1946, 78 years ago, The Edge of Death. The story of the night Satan played a game of murder. A man is given the bejeweled rapier once owned by Rasputin, the mad monk of Russia. Larry Haines stars. Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast January 15, 1948, 76 years ago, The Miracle. A quack doctor claims to be able to cure a millionaire's incurable disease, and indeed, he does perform a miracle!Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 15, 1942, 82 years ago, Mousy as Delivery Boy. Cedric is quitting his job as delivery boy. Lum gets Mousey to ask Abner for the job for himself...but Mousey gets the job. Thanks to Eric for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe, with Gerald Mohr playing Marlowe. This series also began with an adaptation of "Red Wind", using a script different from the NBC adaptation. By 1949, it had the largest audience in radio. The CBS version ran for 114 episodes. That series ran 26 September 1948 – 29 September 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe, with Gerald Mohr playing Marlowe. This series also began with an adaptation of "Red Wind", using a script different from the NBC adaptation. By 1949, it had the largest audience in radio. The CBS version ran for 114 episodes. That series ran 26 September 1948 – 29 September 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Born June 11, 1914, Gerald Mohr possessed one of radio's best voices, and it produced one of the greatest performances - in any medium - of Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. We'll hear Mohr as Marlowe in "The Panama Hat" (originally aired on CBS on October 10, 1948) and "The Bum's Rush" (originally aired on CBS on September 3, 1949). We'll also hear him as a less scrupulous private eye in "Five-Cent Call" from The Whistler (originally aired on CBS on February 19, 1950).