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Crime on a MondayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast June 22, 1951, 75 years ago, Vienna. Ken Thurston travels to Austria to investigate the murder of the owner of the last free newspaper in Vienna.Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 22, 1955, 71 years ago, The Protection Copy. A recording of a bribe payoff leads to a shakedown. Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 22, 1954, 72 years ago. Bruce Eldritch's partner, Paul Maxwell, has been killed. Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin, originally broadcast June 22, 1942, 84 years ago, The Case of the Border Invaders. Enemy spies are parachuting into America. A Gestapo agent takes off for Texas from Mexico. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 22, 1948, 78 years ago, Meeting Dr Taft. Claudia visits the doctor in preparation for the baby's arrival. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If 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
Jaume Segalés y su equipo analizan los temas de actualidad y comentan la agenda cultural.Premios Escala de Interiorismo Los edificios que habitamos no sólo han de ser bonitos por fuera, sino que también han de ser funcionales y agradables por dentro. De esto último se ocupa el interiorismo. Un ámbito que acaba de celebrar un evento importante. La 4ª edición de los Premios Escala de Interiorismo tuvo lugar ayer en la Real Fábrica de Tapices de Madrid con Susanna Griso y Nena Daconte dirigiendo y amenizando la gala. Unos galardones que organiza y entrega la escuela de diseño de interiores IDEQUO, anteriormente conocida como Escuela Madrileña de Decoración (ESMADECO). Suponen un gran escaparate para la industria del interiorismo, el diseño y la decoración en el que se valoran la calidad de los proyectos, el criterio de los diseños y el impacto real en las personas que habitan los espacios creados. Todo ello reconociendo el talento consolidado y también el de los nuevos profesionales que definirán el futuro de esta disciplina práctica y artística. Esta gran gala rinde homenaje al talento real y a los profesionales que transforman espacios en el sector del diseño en España. El jurado ha destacado a figuras de renombre como, entre otros, Jaime Hayon, Patricia Bustos y Nacho Duato.Sección de cine clásico Es sesión continua Antolín de la Torre hoy nos habla sobre Enviado especial (Foreign Correspondent). Thriller de espionaje estadounidense de 1940 dirigido por Alfred Hitchcock y protagonizado por Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders, Albert Bassermann y Robert Benchley. La trama la protagoniza un reportero de acción de un periódico neoyorquino. El editor lo nombra corresponsal europeo porque está harto de los informes insustanciales que recibe. Su primera tarea consiste en obtener información privilegiada sobre un tratado secreto firmado entre dos países europeos. Sin embargo, las cosas no salen según lo planeado y solicita la ayuda de una joven para localizar a un grupo de espías.
This week on the Backwoods Cryptid Road Trip, we pull into Meriden, Connecticut, and climb into the Hanging Hills, a range of ancient volcanic cliffs where a small black dog has been haunting hikers for more than a hundred and thirty years.He looks like an ordinary stray. Short hair, black coat, moderate size, nothing about him that should stop you in your tracks. But this dog never makes a sound, not even when you watch him bark, and he never leaves a footprint behind him in dust or snow. And the rule that's been passed down since the eighteen hundreds is simple and merciless. See him once for joy, twice for sorrow, and the third time, you don't come down off that mountain.We trace the legend all the way back to its source, a story called The Black Dog published in The Connecticut Quarterly in the spring of 1898 by geology professor William Harry Chichele Pynchon, grandfather of the novelist Thomas Pynchon. It was printed as fiction, but it broke loose from its pages almost immediately and became something people swear is real.We walk through the original three-act tale, the doomed winter climb of geologist Herbert Marshall, and the death that the legend later pinned on Pynchon himself, before separating what actually happened from the story that grew up around it.Then we get into the encounters, because that's where this thing lives. A lifelong hiker watching the dog bark in total silence before he vanishes off a bare ledge. A young man named Mike who photographed the dog at Castle Craig in 2004 while his own brother, standing ten feet away, saw nothing at all.A nighttime sighting on the bridge over the highway. A skeptic named Christina stunned into belief on the trail below the tower. Prints in fresh snow that stop mid-stride, as if the animal that made them simply lifted off the ground. We lay these against the real and sobering history of the cliffs, including the fatal fall of Mark Valenti in 2015 and the woman who fell nearly two hundred feet in 2021, and we ask whether the legend is wrapping itself around a place that was always going to be dangerous, or whether something up there is doing the counting.Before we leave the state, we take a side road into Connecticut's wider cryptid country, from the Winsted Wildman of 1895 to the silent eight-foot figure that teenager Karl S. watched cross the railroad tracks near Newtown in 1976, to the all-black upright shape a Bethel woman saw chasing thirty deer through her yard in 2022, to the lanky silhouette that stepped off Holbrook Road near Seymour in 2024. Twenty-some credible sightings, a Litchfield County hotspot, and a long traprock ridge that connects all of it.Whatever the black dog is, the silence, the missing tracks, and the way it's simply there and then isn't, all of it belongs to the same family of things that walk just outside the edge of what we're willing to call real. Climb up to Castle Craig with us, watch your footing on the ridge, and if you see a small black dog on the trail, take a good long look at him. Because that one's your first.Have you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.
Drama on a SundayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 24, 1951, 75 years ago, Back Street starring Charles Boyer and Mercedes McCambridge. Adapted from the 1941 motion picture starring Charles Boyer. The film is set in the early 1900s. It tells the story of a pretty and independent young woman who has many suitors, none of whom she takes seriously. One day, she meets an extremely charming and handsome banker, and they fall immediately into a strong attraction, which for her is real love. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 24, 1945, 81 years ago, My Own Murderer starring Herbert Marshall. A British solicitor is forced to shelter a murderer. His complex scheme to rid himself of the killer appears successful. Then, Nightwatch with reporter Donn Reed, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 72 years ago. The first call is about two abandoned kids while their "parents" drink in a bar. A man is standing in traffic, trying to commit suicide.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 24, 1948, 78 years ago, A Letter at Breakfast. Claudia's not around and Claudia's cheerful. Claudia's secret letter. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
Features Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshal, and William Frawley. Walter Huston fills in for Cecil B DeMill. The background and personal aspects of Deanna are given, then the show opens. A…
Westerns and Drama on a MondayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Advice to the Lovelorn. A man returns from the east to find his girl married to the man who shot up his best friend. Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Drive to Fort Huachuca. Watson and his baddies from the Triple X are determined to keep Luke's herd from reaching the army post at Fort Huachuca. Then, Suspense, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Zero Hour starring Evelyn Rudie as Mink. The story of the game of "invasion" and a visit from "Drill" once again. Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast May 18, 1951, 75 years ago, Zombies in Haiti. Ken Thurston travels to Haiti to battle a wave of terror murders caused by zombies. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Fresh Off The Farm. Chicken dinner on the hoof. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
EPISODE 139 - “TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL WRAP UP” - 5/11/2026 In this episode, hosts Steve and Nan take listeners along to the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival, where Hollywood history comes alive through restored screenings, celebrity panels, and unforgettable fan moments. Based in the heart of Hollywood at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre, the Egyptian Theatre, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the pair share stories from the trenches, discuss classic films shown in historic theaters, and reflect on meeting fellow movie lovers from around the world and the extraordinary guests who introduced the films. The episode captures both the nostalgia and excitement of a festival that continues to celebrate the enduring magic of cinema. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Out of the Past (1947), starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Webb, Virginia Huston, Steve Brodie, Dickie Moore, & Paul Valentine; The Mouthpiece (1932), starring Warren William, Aline MacMahon, Sidney Fox, John Wray, Ralph Ince, Guy Kibbee, & J. Carrol Naish; Letty Lynton (1932), starring Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, Nils Asther, May Robson, Louise Closser Hale, & Lewis Stone; The Patsy (1928), starring Marion Davies, Marie Dressler, Dell Henderson, Orville Caldwell, Jane Winton & Lawrence Gray; Ace in the Hole (1951), starring Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Richard Benedict, Porter Hall, Frank Cady, Geraldine Hall, Ray Teal, Richard Gaines, and Iron Eyes Cody; Next Time We Love (1936), starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Ray Milland, Grant Mitchell, Anna Demetrio, & Hattie McDaniel; Camille (1936), starring Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Elizabeth Allen, Jessie Ralph, Laura Hope Crews, Henry Daniell, & Rex O'Malley; Swing Time (1936), starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, George Metaxa & Betty Furness; The Misfits (1951), starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Eli Wallach, Thelma Ritter, Kevin McCarthy & Estelle Winwood; Stranger on the Third Floor (1940),starring Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet, Charles Waldron, & Elisha Cook Jr; Anastasia (1956), starring Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes, Jack Hildyard, Martita Hunt, & Akim Tamiroff; The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), starring Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Harold Russell, Cathy O'Donnell, Virginia Mayo, Hoagy Carmichael, Steve Cochran, Gladys George, Roman Bohnen, & Ray Collins; Trouble in Paradise (1932), starring Miriam Hopkins, Herbert Marshall, Kay Francis, Charlie Ruggles, Edward Everett Horton, C. Aubrey Smith, Robert Greig, & Luis Alberni; Cabin in the Sky (1943), starring Ethel Waters, Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Lena Horne, Rex Ingram, Kenneth Spencer, Butterfly McQueen, Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, John W. Bubbles http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a gripping old time radio spy thriller — The Man Called X — Enough Intrigue To Fill A Book If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of shadowy intrigue, this is a brilliant one to settle in with. Herbert Marshall stars as Ken Thurston in a classic radio espionage drama packed with secret missions, international tension, and that wonderfully rich vintage suspense that still feels sharp today. For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and disappear for a while into the voices and storytelling of another era. Tonight's episode brings mystery, danger, and old-school spy drama, while still giving you that comforting late-night radio feel. So whether you're easing into Sunday night, listening with the lights low, or looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start. Tonight's episode: The Man Called X — Enough Intrigue To Fill A Book Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, vintage espionage, and calm late-night listening with Brett Orchard.
The Razor's Edge (1946) RMR 0356: Join your hosts, Chad Robinson, Bryan Frye, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit It's a The Razor's Edge (1946) [PG] Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, John Payne, Anne Baxter, Clifton Webb, Herbert Marshall, Lucile Watson, Frank Latimore, Elsa Lanchester, Fritz Kortner, Cecil Humphreys Directed by: Edmund Goulding Recorded on 2026-02-09
Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're winding down with a gripping old time radio spy thriller — The Man Called X: Siam Tin Deposits. If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of shadowy intrigue, this is a brilliant one to settle in with. Herbert Marshall stars as Ken Thurston in a classic radio espionage drama packed with secret missions, international tension, and that wonderfully rich vintage suspense that still feels sharp today. For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and disappear for a while into the voices and storytelling of another era. Tonight's episode brings mystery, danger, and old-school spy drama, while still giving you that comforting late-night radio feel. So whether you're easing into Sunday night, listening with the lights low, or looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start. Tonight's episode: The Man Called X — Siam Tin Deposits Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, vintage espionage, and calm late-night listening with Brett Orchard.
Easter probably called for a chat about the silent version of either The Ten Commandments or Ben-Hur, but no. I'm talking about a 1932 Ernst Lubitsch rom-com that's excellent with the rom, yet only smile-inducing with the com. Covering Trouble In Paradise also gets Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis and Herbert Marshall on Have you Ever Seen for the first time. They're all well-served by the infamous Lubitsch Touch. Here a rich, pampered, unworthy fail-daughter (Francis) is set up to be ripped off by clever thieves (Hopkins and Marshall). But they're all likable, the romance(s) work great and you even end up rooting for all the characters, even though each of them could easily seem despicable. Lubitsch: one of the greats in this genre. So cue up Trouble In Paradise in this 730th edition of HYES, where I give you the info about some pre-Code lovin' and stealin' European shennanigans. Jot down some thoughts about classic movies and tell me about them. My email is "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com", my Twitter is "@moviefiend51" and my Bluesky is "ryan-ellis." Also, tickle that subscribe button and then take some time to write a review and rate the podcast as well. Last thing? Follow me on Letterboxd: RyanHYES.
“BETTE vs MIRIAM: WHEN STARS COLLIDED” - 3/30/2026 (133) What would Hollywood be without a good, old fashioned rivalry. It's well documented that BETTE DAVIS and JOAN CRAWFORD were not exactly besties. But did you know that Davis had another rivalry that was even uglier and more intense? That's right, the rivalry between Davis and her co-star in The Old Maid (1939) and Old Acquaintance (1943) was one for the ages. Completely different in upbringing, temperament, and acting styles, these two grand dames of the silver screen kept the gossip columnists' tongues wagging with their petty, mean-spirited one-upmanship. And while Davis ended up the victor in the long run, as she had a longer and more successful career, Hopkins could give as good as she could take. This week, we explore the long-standing feud between these two great divas. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Miriam Hopkins: Life and Films of a Hollywood Rebel (2018), by Allan R. Ellenberger; The Lonely Life, An Autobiography (1962), by Bette Davis; This'n That, An Autobiography (1987), by Bette Davis with Michael Herskowitz; “Whatever I Did, I Did: The Obstinate Life of Bette Davis,” November 6, 2020, by Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Oscars.org; Movies Mentioned: The Old Maid (1939), starring Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, George Brent, & Jane Bryan; Jezebel (1938), starring Bette Davis, Henry Fonda,. George Brent, & fay Bainter; Dark Victory (1939), starring Bette Davis, George Brent, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ronald Reagan, & Humphrey Bogart; All This, and Heaven Too (1940), starring Bette Davis, Charles Boyer, Barbara O'Neil, Jeffrey Lynn, & Virginia Weidler; The Private Life of Elizabeth and Essex (1939), starring Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Alan Hale, & Vincent Price; We Are Not Alone (1939), starring Paul Muni & Jane Bryan; Virginia City (1940), starring Errol Flynn & Miriam Hopkins; The Little Foxes (1941), starring Bette Davis, Teresa Wright, Herbert Marshall, Patricia Collinge, & Dan Duryea; The Old Acquaintance (1943), starring Bette Davis & Miriam Hopkins; The Heiress (1949), starring Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, & Miriam Hopkins; The Children's Hour (1961), starring Shirley MacLaine, Audrey Hepburn, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins, Fay Bainter, Karin Balkin, & Veronica Cartwright; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the final installment in our month-long series of Oscar-winning radio detective stars, we shine the spotlight on Van Heflin. The star of Shane and 3:10 to Yuma won his Best Supporting Actor prize for his work in Johnny Eager, but on radio he starred as Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe in the character's first regular series. We'll hear him as the Los Angeles gumshoe in three radio mysteries - "Red Wind" (originally aired on NBC on June 17, 1947), "The King in Yellow" (originally aired on NBC on July 8, 1947), and "Robin and the Hood" (originally aired on NBC on August 19, 1947). Plus, Heflin pinch hits for Herbert Marshall on The Man Called X (originally aired on NBC on May 25, 1951).
The Man Called X || Stolen Lavalier's In France | Turtle Island Vacation | July 23, 1946; July 30, 1946 || 02:03 ... Stolen Lavalier's In France -- When a mysterious woman kisses him, the Man Called X has to France to find her and the jewelry she was wearing.31:49 ... Turtle Island Vacation -- Ken takes a vacation on a small island off the coast of Maine but finds something suspicious is going on.Herbert Marshall played the role of intelligence agent Ken Thurston/"Mr. X." Leon Belasco played his sidekick, Pegon Zellschmidt.The Man Called X was broadcast on CBS Radio and NBC Radio from July 10, 1944, to May 20, 1952.
Drama on a WednesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast March 4, 1952, 74 years ago, Alaska Weather Station. A man is shot on a pier in Yokohama, right in front of Pegan Zellschmidt (Leon Belasco)! His dying words were, "Ken Thurston."Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 4, 1953, 73 years ago, Germany. Steve Mitchell travels to Germany to find Peter Metnick, a man who can identify an important Nazi killer. Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast March 4, 1944, 82 years ago, Death in the Pines. Racketeers are going after a shipping company, and one truck is burned and the crew killed. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast March 4, 1962, 64 years ago, Doom Machine starring Leon Janney. In the year 2500, an artificial brain named "Max" is created. Max's first job is to create unlimited energy from the sun!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 4, 1948, 78 years ago, A Missing Plumber. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If 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
RMR 0356: Join your hosts, Chad Robinson, Bryan Frye, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit It's a The Razor's Edge (1946) [PG] Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, John Payne, Anne Baxter, Clifton Webb, Herbert Marshall, Lucile Watson, Frank Latimore, Elsa Lanchester, Fritz Kortner, Cecil Humphreys Directed by: Edmund Goulding Recorded on 2026-02-09
Crime on a Thursday First, a look at this day in History.Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast February 5, 1946, 79 years ago, The Brandon Jewel Robbery. Blackie is framed for the Brandon jewelry store robbery and murder.Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 5, 1935, 91 years ago, Banker In The Well. Gordon Sawyer, vice president of a Tucson bank, has been kidnapped from his home.Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast February 5, 1952, 74 years ago, The Clicking Buddah. A body has been found in a Tokyo park. It's the body of Ken Thurston, The Man Called X! Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 5, 1946, 80 years ago, Skeleton Bay. A mystery writer witnesses a murder. The killer sees the witness, who surprisingly offers to help the killer dispose of the body! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 5, 1948, 78 years ago, Goodbye at the Airport. A long goodbye at the airport. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
John Tefteller and radio historian Dr. Joe Webb are back with another “lost and found” classic: a 1948 episode of The Adventures of Sam Spade. This one was missing for decades until it turned up on an Armed Forces Radio Service transcription disc, and it's based on Dashiell Hammett's short story The House in Turk Street. John and Dr. Webb dig into the behind-the-scenes history, from the show's production quirks and cast lineup to Hammett's rocky relationship with the people adapting his character. SHOW NOTES The Adventures of Sam Spade 1948-05-18 The Girl Called Echs The lead actors: Howard Duff as Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie Howard Duff had a long and successful, and sometimes rocky, radio, film, and television career. He was not an expected candidate to become Sam Spade. The then-wife of producer William Spier, Kay Thompson, suggested that he be given better consideration. Thompson was a musical coach at MGM and was an important behind-the-scenes influencer in encouraging stars to appear on Suspense. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Duff Lurene Tuttle was one of the top radio actors of her time. She might be best known for playing Spade's dizzy secretary, Effie, but she appeared in hundreds, if over a thousand, radio roles, often uncredited, in soaps, dramas, westerns, comedies, and other programs. Tuttle had a successful television career, often playing the busybody next-door neighbor, as well as many film roles. The supporting cast of this episode: Jeanette Nolan (Elvira Echs / Eliza), Jay Novello (Sgt. Benson), Lurene Tuttle (Old landlady), Sidney Miller (Doc) , Joe Kearns (Laundry Man / Warren Beeding), John McIntire (Monty), UNKNOWN (Eddy Echs) The title Girl Called Echs is a lampoon of the popular espionage NBC radio series Man Called X. It was often comedic and generally unserious spy drama in spite of the many important and weighty post-WW2 topics at the core of its plotlines. The later popular NBC spy show Dangerous Assignment took things much more seriously. At about the 4:15 mark of this Spade episode, there is a Man Called X not-so-inside joke. Spade says “I am looking for a man called ‘Echs' and I don't mean Herbert Marshall.” The star of that series was Herbert Marshall, indeed, one of the favorite performers for the Suspense series during the time that Spade producer William Spier guided that series to its prominence. Even though Man Called X was an NBC series, numerous actors and writers for Suspense and Sam Spade appeared in that series in supporting roles. When the cast arrived for their rehearsal of this Spade script, they likely all got a good chuckle out of the references. One of the in-joke reasons for chuckling at the title is that in the East and Central time zones NBC schedule, The Man Called X followed the Spade broadcasts! Many regular listeners of NBC and devotees of both series would have picked up on the joke. So much of the Spade series was tongue-in-cheek with many inside jokes that only the crew and actors detected them. This title and Duff's comment about Herbert Marshall at around the 4:00 minute mark was one that everyone could understand. The plot is partially based on Dashiell Hammett's short story The House on Turk Street. There is a reading of the original story at YouTube https://youtu.be/gtHskjWNXRo?si=uk8w- Je8CTUnyqxA Sam Spade profile and history at Thrilling Detective https://thrillingdetective.com/2018/11/18/sam-spade/ Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
Crime on a ThursdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast January 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Queen of the Amazons. A circus strong-lady reports an attempted robbery...of her hope chest! Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 8, 1935, 91 years ago, Crime Does Not Pay. A program about juvenile delinquency. A patrolman has been found murdered. He was shot in the back!Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast January 8, 1944, 82 years ago, the Double Disguise. Nick Carter uses a clever double disguise to unravel the kidnapping of a wealthy heiress.Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast January 8, 1952, 74 years ago, Flying Trip to Nowhere. Ken Thurston poses as an airplane pilot to find out which of three atomic scientists has stolen the elusive "Formula H.".Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 8, 1948, 78 years ago, The New Secretary. A new secretary is hired. She has a thick Bronx accent. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find 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.html
Unraveling the Intrigue: A Deep Dive into 'My Own Murderer'The story revolves around a suspenseful narrative involving a murder confession, a complex escape plan, and the subsequent consequences of the actions taken by the characters. The story unfolds through dialogues that reveal the characters' motivations, fears, and the intricate web of deceit they navigate.In the captivating episode "My Own Murderer" from the Suspense series, listeners are drawn into a world of intrigue and moral complexity. The story centers around Richard Sampson, a lawyer who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and murder. Alan Renick, a man with a dark secret, confesses to killing his butler, Baines, setting off a chain of events that challenge the boundaries of loyalty and justice.As the plot unfolds, Sampson is faced with the daunting task of navigating a plan to fake Renick's death, all while grappling with the ethical dilemmas that arise. The narrative masterfully explores themes of betrayal and the moral complexities of justice, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats.The episode is not only a thrilling murder mystery but also a reflection on the human condition, as characters are caught in a complex web of relationships and decisions. With Roma Wines adding a touch of elegance to the presentation, "My Own Murderer" is a testament to the timeless allure of suspenseful storytelling.Key Takeaways: Alan Renick's shocking confession sets the stage for a gripping tale. Richard Sampson's moral struggle adds depth to the narrative. The plan to fake a death introduces a unique twist to the story. Themes of loyalty and betrayal are intricately woven throughout. The episode concludes with a dramatic and unexpected twist.Chapters: Introduction to Suspense Alan Renick's Confession The Plan to Fake Death Moral Complexities and Betrayal Dramatic ConclusionSound Bites: "Alan Renick confesses to murder." "A web of deceit and blackmail." "Fake death plan unfolds." "Loyalty and betrayal explored." "Moral complexities of justice."Join us as we delve into the suspenseful world of "My Own Murderer," where every decision carries weight and every moment is filled with tension. Subscribe now to stay updated on more thrilling tales from the Suspense series.TakeawaysThe story begins with a suspenseful introduction to the characters and their situation.A murder confession sets the stage for the unfolding drama.The protagonist devises a plan to help a murderer escape justice.The execution of the escape plan reveals the complexities of their situation.The aftermath of the plan leads to unexpected consequences for all involved.The revelation of the true murderer adds a twist to the narrative.Themes of betrayal and moral ambiguity are prevalent throughout the story.The characters' interactions highlight their conflicting motivations and fears.The use of suspense keeps the audience engaged and guessing.The story concludes with a reflection on the nature of crime and punishment.Suspense, murder, escape plan, crime, drama, thriller, confession, consequences, legal, identity change
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 153 Sam is joined by filmmaker Rian Johnson, director of Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Knives Out, and Glass Onion. His new movie Wake Up Dead Man, the third in the Knives Out trilogy, is streaming now on Netflix. Rian has chosen Trouble in Paradise (83 mins). Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, the 1932 film stars Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, and Herbert Marshall. Sam and Rian discuss the influences on Wake Up Dead Man, under-appreciating Trouble in Paradise on first watch, and the enduring appeal of Ernst Lubitsch. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you! You can also show your support for the podcast by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky: @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Rian Johnson. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. Bonus Link: Listen to Justin Simien talk to Sam about Trouble In Paradise in episode 104
A Criminal MondayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast November 3, 1950, 75 years ago, Professor Czorny Has Disappeared. Professor Czorny, an atomic scientist, has disappeared from Austria. Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 3, 1949, 76 years ago, The Fourth Round. Suspicion around a boxer may have him embroiled with a bookie operation.Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 3, 1938, 87 years ago, The Case of the Portuguese Crooner. A Portuguese immigrant has been murdered. The trail of the murderer leads to Newark, New Jersey. A melodic voice leads to violence. Followed by Danger Dr. Danfield starring Steve Dunne, originally broadcast November 3, 1946, 79 years ago, Legend of Windago. A ski instructor's girlfriend is murdered by a "Windago," a mythical creature of the mountains.Finally. Claudia, originally broadcast November 3, 1947, 78 years ago, Driving Downtown. Claudia decides to drive downtown. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find 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.html
Happy Halloween!! In this year-end episode, Livio returns to discuss the Vincent Price classic from 1958 "The Fly". The film stars David Hedison, Herbert Marshall, and Patricia Owens. This is a late 50's classic that blends science fiction and horror together, offering a great and tragic story behind it all. Enjoy your Halloween this year and listen to us discuss "The Fly"!
Trick or treat! It's time for the annual Down These Mean Streets Halloween Special! In this king-sized bonus show, we'll hear a parade of stories - both spooky and silly - designed to get you in the spirit of the season. First, big screen horror legend Boris Karloff lends his voice to "The Corridor of Doom," a thriller from Inner Sanctum Mysteries (originally aired on CBS on October 23, 1945). The Great Gildersleeve attends a Halloween party (originally aired on NBC on October 29, 1947) and a Halloween prank backfires on Henry in The Aldrich Family (originally aired on NBC on October 30, 1940). Then, it's ghosts vs. gumshoes in a pair of old time radio mysteries. Michael Shayne finds a dead body in a haunted house in "The Ghost of Moccasin Hill" (originally aired on Mutual on April 9, 1945), and a ghost may be responsible for a murder in a syndicated adventure of Boston Blackie. The Origin of Superstition tells us the story of the Boogey Man in a syndicated show from 1935, and Favorite Story dramatizes Washington Irving's classic "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Dorothy McGuire reprises her screen role as The Screen Director's Playhouse adapts "The Spiral Staircase" (originally aired on NBC on November 20, 1949), and Herbert Marshall makes a monster in a Suspense production of "Frankenstein" (originally aired on CBS on November 3, 1953).
An American crime reporter (Joel McCrea) is reassigned to Europe shortly before WWII and discovers a spy ring. Co-starring Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders and Robert Benchley. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Eric & Serling debate sci-fi, Wiliam Shatner, spiced wafers, and body horror (including chicken pox). Back to the post-war era for a dividing line of sorts in sci-fi monster flicks. Help us help you help yourself to "The Fly".Send us a text
EPISODE 107 - “SUSAN PETERS: A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY” - 9/29/25 SUSAN PETERS was a rising star in Hollywood's Golden Age, a gifted actress whose poise, talent, and beauty quickly earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination. With a promising career ahead of her, she seemed destined for lasting stardom—until a devastating accident abruptly changed everything, marking the beginning of a long, painful decline. Her story is one of both brilliance and heartbreak, a portrait of a woman whose strength and grace were ultimately no match for the crushing weight of physical and emotional suffering. Today, we'll be discussing the tragic arc of Susan Peters' life and career, examining how a promising future was shattered in an instant. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Fallen Angels: The Tragic Untimely Deaths of 14 Hollywood Beauties (1991), by Kirk Crivello; “The Tragic Death of Susan Peters,” May 10, 2022, by Karen Corday, Grunge.com; “The Many Acts of Susan Peters,” June 25, 2018, by Christina Newland, Hazlitt.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Susan and God (1940), starring Joan Crawford & Fredric March; Santa Fe Trail (1940), starring Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland; The Strawberry Blonde (1941), starring James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, & Rita Hayworth; Meet John Doe (1941), starring Barbara Stanwyck & Gary Cooper; Scattergood Pulls The Strings (1941), starring Guy Kibbee; The Big Shot (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart; Tish (1942), starring Marjorie Main & Lee Bowman; Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942), starring Lionel Barrymore & Van Johnson; Andy Hardy's Double Life (1942), starring Mickey Rooney; Random Harvest (1942), starring Greer Garson & Ronald Colman; Assignment in Brittany (1943), starring Jean-Pierre Aumont; Young Ideas (1943), staring Herbert Marshall & Mary Astor; Song of Russia (1944), starring Robert Taylor & Susan Peters; Keep Your Powder Dry (1945), Starring Lana Turner, Laraine Day, & Susan Peters' The Sign of the Ram (1948), starring Susan Peters & Alexander Knox; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Front Row Classics takes a deep dive into one of Bette Davis's most iconic performances. Brandon is joined by Scott Gardner to explore the 1941 film The Little Foxes, a masterful adaptation of Lillian Hellman's celebrated play. Together, they highlight the impeccable direction of William Wyler and shine a spotlight on the stellar supporting cast, including Teresa Wright, Herbert Marshall, Dan Duryea, and Patricia Collinge.
EPISODE 104 - “MEMORABLE MINUTES: JOHN DILEO ON ACTORS WHO MADE THE MOST OF LESS” - 9/08/25 Back by popular demand! This week we welcome author and friend of the podcast JOHN DILEO who will talk about his 2022 book THERE ARE NO SMALL PARTS: 100 OUTSTANDING FILM PERFORMANCES WITH SCREEN TIME OF 10 MINUTES OR LESS, a fun, insightful look at the incredible actors who made the most with the limited screen time they were given. From GLADYS GEORGE in “The Hard Way” (1943) to RUBY DEE in “American Gangster” (2007), we cover the gamut! SHOW NOTES: Sources: There Are No Small Parts: 100 Outstanding Film Performances With Screen Time of 10 Minutes or Less (2022), by John DiLeo; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Sharp Shooters (1938), starring Brian Donlevy & Lynn Bari; The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), starring Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Harry Morgan, & Mary Beth Hughes; Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), staring Jean Arthur & Gary Cooper; Blossoms In the Dust (1941), starring Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon; My Favorite Wife (1940), starring Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Gail Patrick, & Randolph Scott; The Hard Way (1943), starring Ida Lupino, Joan Leslie, Dennis Morgan, & Jack Carson; Now, Voyager (1942), starring Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, & Gladys Cooper; Body & Soul (1947), starring John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, & Anne Revere; It's A Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart & Donna Reed; Strangers on a Train (1951), starring Robert Walker, Farley Granger, & Ruth Roman; The Bishop's Wife (1947) starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, & David Niven; The Last Picture Show (1971), starring Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ellen Burstyn, Ben Johnson & Cloris Leachman; American Gangster (2007), staring Denzel Washington, Lymari Nadal, & Russell Crowe; Network (1976), starring William Holden, Faye Dunaway, & Peter Finch; Stagecoach (1939), starling John Wayne & Claire Trevor; Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable; The Wizard of Oz (1939), starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack haley, & Bert Lahr; The Letter (1940), starring Bette Davis & Herbert Marshall; Mrs. Miniver (1942), starring Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon; State Fair (1945), starring Jeanne Crain & Dana Andrews; The Birds (1963), starring Tippi Hedren & Rod Taylor; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Attaboy Clarence returns with a double-bill of juvenile energy! Shirley Temple heads up a forerunner of The Parent Trap in 1940's Kathleen, her first role away from curls and lollipops, trying her darnedest to match Herbert Marshall with Laraine Day, while scheming to keep Gail Patrick at bay... And in Mad About Music, Deanna Durbin's doing the exact opposite - trying to match Herbert Marshall with Gail Patrick, while dealing with school bullies, mistaken identities, and that elusive High C note! Radio entertainment this time comes from the Lux Radio Theatre! Sign up now at Patreon and gain access to hundreds more hours of this show at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret as well as the Classic Movie Library, and a weekly Film Club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices