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Sibling Cinema
To Catch a Thief (1955)

Sibling Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 35:53


This week's podcast is all about jewelry theft in the south of France. The lightly comic caper film, To Catch a Thief was released in 1955 and became one of Grace Kelly's last movies. It is her only pairing with Cary Grant.***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes. A Paramount Picture. Produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Screenplay by John Michael Hayes, based on the novel of the same name by David Dodge, Starring Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, and Brigitte Auber. Cinematography by Robert Burks. Music by Bernard Hermann.Ranking: 15 out of 52. Ranking movies is a reductive parlor game. It's also fun. And it's a good way to frame a discussion. We aggregated over 70 ranked lists from critics, fans, and magazines To Catch a Thief got 2,052 ranking points.

Sibling Cinema
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

Sibling Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 31:53


This week we return to our Hitchcock countdown with his remake of his own The Man Who Knew Too Much. The 1934 original, which we reviewed here about 2 1/2 months ago, was a pleasant, very British kidnapping espionage movie. Here we have a glossy Hollywood remake with big stars, big locations, and big hit song to boot. ***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Paramount Picture. Produced and Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Screenplay by John Michael Hayes. Starring James Stewart, Doris Day, Bernard Miles, Brenda de Banzie, Daniel Gelin, Ralph Truman, Christopher Olsen. Cinematography by Robert Burke. Music by Bernard Hermann. Ranking: 17 out of 52. Ranking movies is a reductive parlor game. It's also fun. And it's a good way to frame a discussion. We aggregated over 70 ranked lists from critics, fans, and magazines The Man Who Knew Too Much got 1,992 ranking points.

Sibling Cinema
The Trouble with Harry (1955)

Sibling Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 37:19


What better way to start off the new year than with a podcast? Join us this week as we discuss Alfred Hitchcock's polarizing 1955 black comedy, The Trouble with Harry. Set in rural Vermont, an eclectic ensemble bonds over their dealings with a dead body that keeps popping up at the most inopportune times. Our hot takes with come at you when you least expect it, not unlike this film's eponymous corpse. ***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes. Details: A Paramount Picture released September 30, 1955. Produced Hitchcock. Screenplay by John Michael Hayes, based on the novel by Jack Trevor Story. Starring Shirley MacLaine, John Forsyth, Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick, and Jerry Mathers. Cinematography by Robert Burks. Music by Bernard Hermann.

Greatest Movie Of All-Time
Rear Window (1954) ft. VP Morris

Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 111:13


Dana and Tom with returning guest, VP Morris (an award-winning thriller and horror writer and podcaster; vpmorris.com, @teawriterepeat on IG and X, The Dead Letters Podcast; previously on Scream and The Shining) discuss the 1950s mystery classic, Rear Window for its 70th Anniversary: directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by John Michael Hayes, music by Franz Waxman, starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Raymond Burr, and Thelma Ritter.Plot Summary: In Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window," we find ourselves confined within the claustrophobic confines of a Greenwich Village apartment, peering through the lens of LB Jefferies (James Stewart), a wheelchair-bound photographer. His summer pastime is a voyeuristic venture into the lives of his neighbors, a cross-section of urban archetypes played out in the building's courtyard. Each window frames a fragment of humanity, from the lonely Miss Lonelyhearts to the tantalizing Miss Torso.The plot pivots on Jeff's suspicion that a neighbor, Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr), has murdered his wife. This suspicion, shared and fueled by his glamorous girlfriend Lisa (Grace Kelly) and his nurse Stella (Thelma Ritter), drives the narrative forward. Hitchcock masterfully crafts tension not through action, but through the act of watching—turning the audience into voyeurs complicit in Jeff's obsessions."Rear Window" is not merely a suspense thriller; it is a meditation on isolation and the ethics of observation. Stewart's performance, marked by vulnerability and determination, anchors the film's exploration of human curiosity and its consequences. Grace Kelly, in her role, adds a layer of sophistication and intrigue, embodying the tension between adventure and domesticity. "Rear Window" remains a timeless classic, a window not just into the lives of its characters, but into the genius of Hitchcock's cinematic vision.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background01:29 Background, Cast, and Recognition for Rear Window02:20 Recognition for Rear Window04:14 Relationship(s) to Rear Window09:13 What is Rear Window About?24:54 Plot Summary for Rear Window26:53 Did You Know?31:47 First Break32:29 Ask Dana Anything41:12 Best Performance(s)50:16 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)54:34 Second Break55:33 In Memoriam56:32 Remembering Bob Newhart01:01:54 Best/Funniest Lines01:05:31 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:10:20 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:15:38 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:26:20 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:29:06 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:31:31 Remaining and Listener Questions01:47:02 Thank You to VP Morris01:48:05 Final Thoughts for the Week01:50:04 CreditsYou can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast) or find our Facebook page at Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast.For more on the episode, go to:

The Writers' Hangout
TWH Podcast Update Plus Writing Rear Window With Hitchcock and Hayes

The Writers' Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 37:36


We wanted to “jump on the mic,” as the kids say, and give you a Writers' Hangout update.  Terry and I have been working on some projects that took our time away from recording, but we've been working behind the scenes on future episodes and are excited about hanging out with you soon. I miss you guys a lot.  In the meantime, here's a favorite episode of mine and Terry's entitled; WRITING REAR WINDOW WITH HITCHCOCK AND HAYES.  Learn how a short story from a dime store magazine turned into one of the most discussed films produced in Hollywood and the fifth-grossing film of 1954.  The film REAR WINDOW, starring Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, Raymond Burr, and Thelma Ritter, was written by John Michael Hayes and directed by Alfred Hitchcock.  

The Writers' Hangout
Writing REAR WINDOW with Hitchcock and Hayes

The Writers' Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 36:59


Hello Writers, come hang out with Sandy and Terry as they discuss how a short story from a dime store magazine turned into one of the most discussed films produced in Hollywood and the fifth-grossing film of 1954.  The film REAR WINDOW, starring Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, Raymond Burr, and Thelma Ritter, was written by John Michael Hayes and directed by Alfred Hitchock.  

Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)
Episode 487 - Hayes Code (The Whistler, Richard Diamond, & Sam Spade)

Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 98:59 Very Popular


John Michael Hayes was a two-time Academy Award-nominated screenwriter who wrote four films for Alfred Hitchcock. But before that, he was a busy radio writer penning adventures for Johnny Dollar and comedies for Lucille Ball. We'll hear three of Hayes' old time radio scripts: "The Seeing Eye" from The Whistler (originally aired on CBS on November 12, 1945); "Lady in Distress" from Richard Diamond, Private Detective (originally aired on ABC on February 23, 1951); and "The Vendetta Caper" from The Adventures of Sam Spade (originally aired on NBC on March 30, 1951).

Adapt or Perish
Rear Window

Adapt or Perish

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 84:08


It's time for Episode 115 of Adapt or Perish, so grab your binoculars and join us for a look at the classic thriller, Rear Window! In this episode, we discuss: It Had to Be Murder, Cornell Woolrich's original 1942 short story (which may have been inspired by Through a Window by H.G. Wells) Rear Window, the 1954 movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by John Michael Hayes, and starring Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr Rear Window, the 1998 TV movie directed by Jeff Bleckner, written by Eric Overmyer and Larry Gross, and starring Christopher Reeve, Daryl Hannah, and Robert Forster And for a look at 2007's Disturbia, also inspired by Rear Window and directed by D.J. Caruso and starring Shia LaBeouf, check out Episode 15 of Multiplex Time Machine, hosted by Jeremy and his best friend Ian Averill, available on the web, on Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your pod. Footnotes: Episode 23: Dial M for Murder (on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and the web) Episode 96: Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca (on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and the web) CORGI ELEVATOR Gus Van Sant's 1998 theatrical remake of Psycho You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com. We're also on Patreon! You can find us at patreon.com/adaptcast. We have multiple reward levels, which include access to a patron-only community and a patron-only, biweekly bonus show! We hope to see you there. If you want to send us a question or comment, you can always email us at adaptorperishcast@gmail.com.

Wild Pretty Things
Patreon Preview: Rear Window + Distrubia

Wild Pretty Things

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 20:45


This is a preview of a Patreon episode. For the full episode, support us at https://www.patreon.com/wildprettythingspod  upcoming content: Charlie’s Angels (2019) commentary Tip Us at https://paypal.me/pools/c/8b7s7tN1CN or Venmo: WPGrrNoise   This episode we’re talking about two movies with male protagonists confined to their homes: Rear Window and Disturbia, in anticipation of the new Amy Adams thriller The Woman in the Window. We will spoil all of both movies.   WPT is a podcast for adults; we use adult language and discuss mature topics, such as women separated by husbands, clothing, and directors.   https://wildprettythings.podbean.com/ email: wildprettyanimals@gmail.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildprettythingspod/ twitter: @WildPrettyPod https://twitter.com/WildPrettyPod  Jarret: https://letterboxd.com/GrrNoise/ ; https://twitter.com/GrrNoise  Melissa: @mellooyellow on Twitter; mmsloter on Instagram;  https://letterboxd.com/mellooyellow/  Melissa’s other show: Still Great, Bob? http://stillgreatpod.com/ a Mad Men rewatch podcast   Rear Window https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear_Window    1954 directed by Alfred Hitchcock DP Robert Burks (H collaborator, including Vertigo) adapted from short story “It Had To Be Murder” by Cornell Woolrich screenplay by John Michael Hayes, but Hitchcock took lots of ownership of his films costumes by Edith Head, one of the best ever! Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Sunset Blvd, All About Eve, Vertigo   Cast James Stewart (1908-1997) as L. B. "Jeff" Jefferies Grace Kelly (1929-1982) as Lisa Carol Fremont Wendell Corey as NYPD Det. Lt. Thomas "Tom" J. Doyle Thelma Ritter as Stella Raymond Burr as Lars Thorwald Judith Evelyn as Miss Lonelyhearts Ross Bagdasarian as the songwriter Georgine Darcy as Miss Torso wardrobe links https://www.crfashionbook.com/culture/a28867915/grace-kelly-costumes-rear-window/  https://www.classiccriticscorner.com/classic-movies/grace-kellys-1950s-fashion-in-rear-window-1954  https://clothesonfilm.com/grace-kelly-paris-dress-in-rear-window/  http://clothesonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/Mad-Men_Shoot_January-Jones_tulle-dress.bmp-1.jpg    Disturbia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disturbia_(film)  2007 Director: D.J. Caruso (Eagle Eye, I am Number Four) Writers: Christopher Landon - screenplay & story (Paranormal Activities, Freaky), Carl Ellsworth - screenplay (Red Eye, Last House on the Left)  costume supervisor: Linda Matthews (Captain Marvel)   cast Shia LaBeouf - Kale  Sarah Roemer - Ashley, still in stuff i haven’t seen - The Grudge 2 and Fired Up! Around this time  Aaron Yoo - Ronnie, Nick & Norah, 21  Carrie-Anne Moss - Julie, Kale’s mom David Morse - Mr Turner, a bunch of stuff  Viola Davis (Widows)   Upcoming Episodes The Woman in the Window (Netflix) Black Widow songs: Cold War Kids - Loner Phase; Dear Miss Lonelyhearts https://soundcloud.com/coldwarkids/sets/dear-miss-lonelyhearts  Priscilla Ahn - Dream https://www.bluenote.com/artist/priscilla-ahn/  music from Rear Window  

Podcast de La Gran Evasión
309 - La Ventana Indiscreta - Alfred Hitchcock - La gran Evasión.

Podcast de La Gran Evasión

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 75:27


El poder visual del maestro Hitchcock alcanza una de sus cimas con La ventana indiscreta. El mago del suspense dominaba la imagen, el medio, a la perfección, y sabía dar soluciones visuales inesperadas y dignas de un fuera de serie. Una lumbre en la oscuridad de un cuarto, o será el criminal fumando un pitillo en su guarida. Un fotógrafo cojo, unos prismáticos y más tarde, un teleobjetivo para poder apreciar mejor que ocurre allá fuera.. Enorme James Stewart. Protagonista y voyeur de una sospecha. Algo raro está ocurriendo en el patio de enfrente. El guion de John Michael Hayes , basado en el relato original de Cornell Woolrich, se mueve entre dos aguas, por un lado el posible crimen, y en otro la relación sentimental entre el impedido fotógrafo con pierna en cabestrillo, y su novia, - imponente Grace Kelly-, una mujer de una pieza, modélica, quizá demasiado. Será Lisa la que decida intervenir en la investigación jugándose la vida, y así ganarse la admiración del periodista. El convaleciente prefiere fisgar a sus vecinos en lugar de reparar en la belleza que le trae la cena del restaurante a casa con camarero incluido. Rodada en un solo escenario, todo ocurre entre el piso del reportero y el patio de enfrente. Con un decorado sin igual, una construcción casi total de la manzana, pisos con habitaciones equipadas y amuebladas, con electricidad y agua corriente. Dos mujeres acompañan esos días de fastidio y vigilancia, su pareja y la enfermera del Seguro, una estupenda Thelma Ritter. La asistenta le da masajes y le acusa de mirón, la otra le visita, le agasaja, ambas terminarán involucradas en la investigación y serán pieza clave en la resolución de los hechos. Ya lo dijo Truffaut, La Ventana Indiscreta no era una película sobre la ciudad, era una película sobre el cine, y él sabía de lo que hablaba. La pantalla de cine es la ventana del espectador, todos somos Jeff. Confinados, sentados en una butaca, asistimos a los ejercicios de gimnasia de la señorita Torso, a las cenas de Corazón Solitario, a los arrumacos de dos recién casados, a la soledad de un pianista que quiere componer su mejor pieza. En otra ventana, una pareja sin hijos saca a su perrito hacer sus necesidades diarias en un cesto. El fotógrafo no puede quitar la vista de ese perro que husmea en el arriate de la portería. Un tipo tan intrépido como él, de pronto reducido a la inmovilidad de una silla de ruedas. Y aún puede empeorar la cosa, aún puede plantarse el asesino en su propio piso. A Jeff no se le ocurrirá otra cosa que defenderse con sus avíos de trabajo, varios flashes cegadores solo detendrán unos instantes al siniestro visitante -Raymond Burr-. La pantalla se iluminará varias veces, y la figura del hombre en pijama, de voyeur a víctima, tomará forma lentamente, como una fotografía revelada en un laboratorio. RG Esta noche miramos por la ventana a la espera de que nos salve una melodía de piano... Zacarías Cotán, Salvador Limón, Gervi Navío, Chari Medina y Raúl Gallego.

Ben's Room Show
Rear Window Review | Ben's Room

Ben's Room Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 45:57


Sup guys Greg here, but you would have figured that out considering whoever wrote this gives even half of a fuck about grammar and spelling. Yeah so anyways this week Rene edited and I did the easy shit, thats why it took an extra two days to put out; fuck Rene and his shitty computer. Anyways this weeks episode has a special guest by the name of Emma Gordon a.k.a. WhalesFrolic and she has some pretty damn interesting stories about the film industry. We discuss Alfred Hitchcock and his bullshit reasoning behind not letting his movie characters bang each other, just kidding. It's been a good long quarantine and I'm starting to lose control of my desire to fuck everything. Thanks for watching and please go follow Emma.https://www.twitch.tv/whalesfrolichttps://twitter.com/whalesfrolicBen's Room Twitter: https://twitter.com/bensroomshowInsta: @BensroomshowGreg's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/microp1Greg's interview to Rene:Why did they only cast white people? Cause gang gang Do people over the age of 60 eat ass? yes how else do old ppl wipe their assWhy did you tell me that you hate Emma and you hope you never see her again? character assassination Would you agree that being a stay at home dad would also be considered being the ultimate simp? Its the most manly thing you can doKick it with Andy Milonakis or Dirty Nasty? Andy. Dirt is cool but low key creepyAge you will finally take the shot out of my ass? NeverAlfred Hitchcock,Movie Review,Film Review,MicroP,MicroP1,MicroP Twitch,Grace Kelly,James Stewart,Thelma Ritter,Raymond Burr,Georgine Darcy,Wendell Corey,Ross Bagdasarian,Judith Evelyn,Sara Berner,Frank Cady,Mystery,Thriller,Rear,Window,John Michael Hayes,It had to be murder,L B Jeffries,Bens,Room,Podcast,Show,Old Film,Classic Movies,1954,CheezySleezy,Cornell Woolrich,Greg,Rene

Take 'em to the Movies
Episode #41: Rear Window (1954)

Take 'em to the Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 60:12


This week, we go back to 1954 New York in Alfred Hitchcock's classic, "Rear Window." Staring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Raymond Burr. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Written by John Michael Hayes. Join us.

The Movie Crew Podcast
Ep. 219 - Rear Window

The Movie Crew Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 86:22


Episode 219: The Crew's grabbing the telephoto lens to spy on their neighbors while watching Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window. All the known elements of a Hitchcock film are here; from the framing devices in a shot to the suspenseful narrative. James Stewart and Grace Kelly are wonderful, and Kelly's character intro is one of the best of all-time. The Crew discusses... If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: themoviecrewe@gmail.com

Mind Theater
Within the Frame

Mind Theater

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 10:06


Exploring the voyeuristic nature of photography and the ethics of people watching in Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window.A Muckraker Media ProductionLinks:MindTheaterPod on Twitter and InstagramMusic: Blue Dot Sessions- Spins and Never Falls- Trailrunner- Third in LineLicensed under Creative Commons

Brando Classic Old Time Radio Podcast
Podcast #156 The Story of DR Kildare

Brando Classic Old Time Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017


In the summer of 1949, MGM reunited Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore to record the radio series, The Story of Dr. Kildare, which used the concept and characters of the earlier Young Dr. Kildare story and did not include any of the young doctors who had replaced Kildare in the later films featuring Dr. Gillespie. By this time, Ayres had returned to public favor after serving in WWII as a medical corpsman. Episodes were scripted by James Moser, Jean Holloway, Les Crutchfield, E. Jack Newman, John Michael Hayes, Joel Murcott, and others. The supporting cast included Ted Osborne as hospital administrator Dr. Carew, Eleanor Audley as receptionist Molly Byrd, Jane Webb as nurse Mary Lamont, and Virginia Gregg as nurse Evangeline Parker, labeled “Nosy Parker” by Gillespie. In addition, many prominent West Coast radio actors made recurring appearances, including Raymond Burr, William Conrad, Stacy Harris, Lurene Tuttle, Barton Yarborough, and Jack Webb.

Classic Movie Recall
Rear Window (1954)

Classic Movie Recall

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2016 15:00


In REAR WINDOW, Jimmy Stewart plays a photographer who is in a wheelchair in his New York City apartment with a broken leg. To pass the time, he spends his days looking out the window at his neighbors with a telephoto lens on his camera. His imagination starts to run wild, and he suspects murder when he notices that a man’s bedridden wife has disappeared. Grace Kelly plays Jimmy’s neglected girlfriend who wishes he would focus on HER instead of all his neighbors. REAR WINDOW is one of the most iconic mystery thrillers of all time from the master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. In this episode, James and Lara talk about what screenwriter John Michael Hayes did to capture the essence of who Grace Kelly really was, Hitch’s silent film roots, and how a shirtless Jimmy Stewart getting a massage left Lara feeling confused. We also discuss REAR WINDOW’s Oscar nominations, Alfred Hitchcock’s cameo, and the effectiveness of the sound design. Open up your windows and blinds, uncap your telephoto lens, and get ready to wonder what’s going on behind closed doors in a film that has been called the best example of classic Hitchcock cinema.

Boxcars711 Old Time Radio
The Adventures Of Sam Spade "The Sure Thing Caper" (2-09-51) - Boxcars711 Old Time Radio Pod

Boxcars711 Old Time Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2008 29:07


The Adventures of Sam Spade was first heard on ABC July 12, 1946, as a Friday-night summer series. The show clicked at once, and went into a regular fall lineup on CBS September 29, 1946. From then until 1949, Sam Spade was a Sunday-night thriller for Wildroot Cream Oil, starring Howard Duff in the title role. With Duff's departure, NBC took the series, leaving it on Sunday for Wildroot and starring Stephen Dunne as Spade. This version lasted until 1951, the last year running as a Friday sustainer. Spade's appearance on the air marked an almost literal transition from Dashiell Hammett's 1930 crime classic, The Maltese Falcon, where he first appeared.THIS EPISODE:February 9, 1951. NBC network. "The Sure Thing Caper". Sustaining. "Five Dollar Frankie" has been cheated by "Gentle Joe Higgins," a known horse-doper. "Gentle Joe" has a "sure thing," however, it's a most unusual "sure thing"! Part of one public service announcement has been deleted. Steve Dunne, Lurene Tuttle, William Spier (producer, editor, director), John Michael Hayes (writer), Lud Gluskin (composer), Robert Armbruster (conductor), Wally Maher, Dashiell Hammett (creator). 29:37

Radio America
Yours Truly Johhny Dollar

Radio America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2006 34:01


clickhere Visit the Radio America Store web site.Buy your 50 mp3 for &5.00 Appearing on CBS Radio, Johnny Dollar was heard each week flying off to a different town filled with danger and possibly murder as he tried to get to the bottom of insurance fraud. There were rarely any recurring characters except Dollar; despite sometimes romance and friends, the character was generally a loner. These early episodes, however, tended to be flat and the character of Dollar too dry. So at the start of the 1950 season, Charles Russell was out and veteran film actor Edmund O'Brien stepped in as the second Johnny Dollar. The series during the O'Brien years improved with scripts by expert crime writer such as E. Jack Neumann, John Michael Hayes, Sidney Marshall and Blake Edwards. The character took on the stereotype of the American detective developed by Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Dollar was more hardboiled; his softer side rarely appeared. O'Brien left in 1952 and John Lund became Dollar number three. With Lund in the role, the character as developed by O'Brien remained.

Boxcars711 Old Time Radio
Your's Truly Johnny Dollar - The Mojave Red Matter From 1958 - Boxcars711 OTR Day30

Boxcars711 Old Time Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2006 60:32


Your's Truly Johnny Dollar - The Mojave Red Matter From 1958 Opening on a Friday night, February 18, 1949 (The Paricoff Policy Matter), right at the start of television's golden age, this radio show brought us a high-powered insurance investigator who worked chiefly for the Universal Adjustment Bureau, a clearinghouse for the many insurance companies. The series starred Charles Russell as Johnny Dollar, the smart and tough detective, whose trademark it was to toss silver dollars as tips to busboys and bellhops. At the start of the 1950 season, Charles Russell was out and veteran film actor Edmund O'Brien stepped in as the second Johnny Dollar. The series during the O'Brien years improved with scripts by expert crime writer such as E. Jack Neumann, John Michael Hayes, Sidney Marshall and Blake Edwards.

Radio Detective Story Hour
Radio Detective Story Hour Episode 35 - Sam Spade

Radio Detective Story Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2006 31:46


E. Jack Neumann and John Michael Hayes (right) were two of radio's finest writers of detective and suspense. This week a brief return to an episode from The Adventures of Sam Spade written by these two writers. Listen for the well defined characters the create as well as the tension and comedy. An example of some of radio's finest writing. Nuemann went on to write for television and Hayes wrote several of the classic Alfred Hitchcock films. Please Take our Listener Survey

Radio Detective Story Hour
Radio Detective Story Hour Episode 35 - Sam Spade

Radio Detective Story Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2006 31:46


E. Jack Neumann and John Michael Hayes (right) were two of radio's finest writers of detective and suspense. This week a brief return to an episode from The Adventures of Sam Spade written by these two writers. Listen for the well defined characters the create as well as the tension and comedy. An example of some of radio's finest writing. Nuemann went on to write for television and Hayes wrote several of the classic Alfred Hitchcock films. Please Take our Listener Survey