Podcast appearances and mentions of Lon Clark

Christmas Drama and comedy on a super-sized Christmas DayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast December 25, 1947, 77 years ago, The Santa Claus of Bum Boulevard.  It's Christmas Day, and the guy who gives away money on skid row is robbed of his $300.Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast December 25, 1943, 81 years ago, Christmas Adventure.  Nick Carter tries to reform a 20th century Scrooge.  Then The Linit Bath Club Revue starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast December 25, 1932, 92 years ago,  The Mammoth Department Store.  A visit to Fred's zany department store. Roy Atwill's "malaprop" routine would later be appropriated by Doodles Weaver of Spike Jones' band.And The Hotpoint Holiday Hour, originally broadcast December 25, 1949, 75 years ago, The Man Who Came to Dinner starring Jack Benny.  Sheridan Whiteside creates havoc once again. Jack Benny does quite well in the role made famous by Monty Woolley. Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast December 25, 1951, 73 years ago, Christmas Story.  A man driving across the country with a stranger decides to impersonate him to collect his inheritance after the stranger dies suddenly. Finally,  The Orson Welles Theater, originally broadcast December 25, 1941, 83 years ago, Christmas Show.   A Christmas show as only Welles could do it, including The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde.  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

In this week's episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the festive spirit with two classic detective radio shows. We begin with "Let George Do It" in the episode titled “Santa Claus on Glass,” originally broadcast on December 25th, 1950. In this thrilling installment, detective George Valentine is roped into a seemingly merry situation when a series of mysterious thefts threaten a department store's Christmas. George finds himself undercover as Santa Claus, unraveling a tangled scheme of deception and stolen goods right under the twinkling holiday lights. The episode features Bob Bailey as George Valentine, Virginia Gregg as Brooksie, Eddie Firestone as Sonny, and Wally Maher as Lieutenant Riley, creating a dynamic atmosphere filled with suspense and festive cheer. Following that, we continue our holiday theme with "Nick Carter, Master Detective" in the episode “Christmas Adventure,” which first hit the airwaves on December 25th, 1943. Nick Carter takes on a case that begins with a simple holiday party but quickly turns into a perilous adventure involving a missing elderly man who turns out to be a key witness in a high-stakes criminal trial. Nick's sharp skills are put to the test as he tracks down the missing man amidst a snow-laden cityscape, uncovering more than just holiday goodwill. Lon Clark stars as the astute Nick Carter, Helen Choate plays his devoted assistant Patsy Bowen, and John Kane features as reporter Scubby Wilson, all contributing to a suspenseful narrative intertwined with the spirit of Christmas. These episodes are a perfect blend of mystery and seasonal joy, embodying the spirit of classic radio detective stories. Join us for a nostalgic journey into the past, where the holiday season brings more than just gifts and celebrations, but also thrilling adventures and cunning detective work.

In this week's "Tuesday Night Detectives" Halloween special on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the shadowy world of crime-solving with two thrilling detective stories. First up, join the suave Sam Spade, in "The Adventures of Sam Spade" for the "Fairley Bright Caper", originally aired on October 31st, 1948. In this gripping episode, Sam Spade, portrayed by Howard Duff, navigates the deceitful web woven by the seductive Fairley Bright, played by Lurene Tuttle. Spade is hired to track down a missing millionaire, but the case quickly spirals into a dangerous game of cat and mouse involving betrayal and hidden motives. The episode also features key performances by John McIntire as Lieutenant Dundy and Wally Maher as Spade's loyal but often flustered secretary, Effie Perrine. Following that, we step into the shoes of the legendary detective Nick Carter, in "Nick Carter, Master Detective" with the episode "The Case of the Devil's Left Eye", which first hit the airwaves on January 1st, 1948. Lon Clark stars as Nick Carter, with Helen Choate as his resourceful assistant Patsy Bowen. This chilling mystery begins when a cursed gem known as the Devil's Left Eye is stolen, leaving Carter into a world of superstition and murder. A dramatic confrontation reveals the unexpected truth behind the curse. Supporting performances include John Kane as Scubby Wilson, Carter's friend and occasional sidekick, adding a touch of humour and camaraderie to the suspenseful narrative. Tune in to experience the thrills and chills of Halloween with master detectives in the golden age of radio on Vintage Classic Radio.

A Crime filled TuesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 22, 1944, 80 years ago, Murder on Mad Mountain.  A blizzard, an avalanche, and multiple murders in a special train car with jewels. The key to the murder is a dog. We follow that with Gang Busters, originally broadcast October 22, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Elusive Leader.  The Hooker gang is finally caught, but Lopez Hooker soon escapes and has to be caught all over again.Then The Line-up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 22, 1952, 72 years ago, The Green Cap Case. The attendant at a gas station has been shot dead. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast October 22, 1950, 74 years ago, The Time Machine starring John Dehner.  The H.G. Wells classic story about two adventurers in the year 100,080 in the land of the Morlocks and the Eloi. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 22, 1941, 83 years ago, The Crooked Oil Association.  Thieves fall out. Don Larson is shot in the back, but isn't quite finished. Superman pow-wows with the Comanche Chief, while Connors and Chaney threaten Jimmy!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

A Crime filled ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Double Frame. A young man, just out of three years in jail after being framed, finds himself framed all over again. Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 76 years ago, Package for Emily.  Vivien and Emily want to marry the same doctor. Emily is wealthy and unscrupulous, but Vivien has Emily's package of sedatives. Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast October 17, 1949, 75 years ago, Pitfall starring Dick Powell and Jane Wyatt in their original screen roles.  In this adaptation of the 1948 American film noir crime film, John “Johnny” Forbes (Dick Powell), a married insurance adjuster who becomes bored with his predictable life and falls for a femme fatale while her boyfriend is in jail.Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 17, 1946, 78 years ago, The Man Who Thought He Was Edward G. Robinson starring…well…Edward G. Robinson.   A meek man decides to kill his wife and asks the toughest guy he can think of for advice on how to do it...Edward G. Robinson. Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 17, 1941, 83 years ago, the Crooked Oil Association. Banker  Chaney deputizes Chuck Connors and has Tumbleweed arrested.Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Famly Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A podcast on the predecessor to the Emergency Broadcast System and the Emergency Alert System - CONELRADFirst, No Second Chance from 1955 - "No Second Chance" Conelrad in "practice" radio public service drama / documentary. 1955 Written by Jack Kessler Directed by Eric Howlett Produced by the National Office of Civil Defense by WJR DetroitSecond, By The People from 1959.  A government produced radio drama about the Emergency Broadcasting System known as CONELRAD.  The story concerns Key City Chronicle reporter Dan Taylor (played by Lon Clark) doing the "whole story" on CONELRAD. Three years after this broadcast, CONELRAD was replaced by the Emergency Broadcasting System (EBS).Finally a recording of the 1961 CONELRAD test, Operation Alert 1961 complete with message from President Kennedy. This recording was made directly off the air. The station was 1240 Khz WSBC in Chicago.

2 hours of  crime First a look at the events of the dayThen Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast September 18, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Vanishing Weapon.  A woman dies in a car crash.  But why, in the summertime, did she have all the windows closed and the car heater on full blast?We follow that with Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast September 18, 1950, 74 years ago,  Cover For an Hour. A messenger boy locks George in the closet, but for what reason? And then there's that dead body found in the closet...named George Valentine! Blackmail of sort and another murder soon follows. Then Mystery In The Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 18, 1947, 77 years ago, The Black Cat.  The classic tale about the man who kills his wife and hides her body behind a brick wall.Followed by Night Watch starring Donn Reed, originally broadcast September 18, 1954, 70 years ago.   The first call is about two suspects caught while stripping a car. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 18, 1944, 80 years ago,  The Trial Begins. The case of "Polk County vs. Lum Edwards" begins. The first witness called against Lum is Abner, who isn't very helpful!.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

2+ Hours of  CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Whistler, originally broadcast September 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Uncle Ben's Widow.  An auto accident gives a woman a profitable idea...but a blackmailer has one or two ideas of his own!Followed by Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast September 15, 1946, 78 years ago, The Case of the Blue Mink.  Nick and Patsy are out to bust a stolen fur coat ring...and are helped by a rare blue fur! Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast September 15, 1945, 79 years ago, The Case of Harry Red Bever.  The first appearance of Lewis J. Valentine as narrator. He had resigned as the police commissioner of New York City the day before. "Red" is an army deserter with a quick trigger finger. Red is caught because of a trick with two women drivers. Followed by Murder at Midnight, originally broadcast September 15, 1947, 77 years ago, Murder Out of Mind. A man is trying to drive his wife crazy...and seems to be succeeding!Finally Superman, originally broadcast September 15, 1941, 83 years ago, The Metropolis Football Team Poisoned.  Clark Kent and Perry White are imprisoned in a sealed room in a sanitarium by "Dr. Wilson." They are to be kept prisoners until after the big game!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

2 hours of Comedy and CrimeFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast August 26, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to the Railroads.  Milton goes down to the railroad station to meet his Uncle Julius. We follow that with George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 26, 1940, 84 years ago, Elsie Trellafas Is Suing George.  George and Garcie do an opening routine about Irene Dunne. Elsie is suing George for $10,000 (or more) because he promised to put her on the radio. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 26, 1945, 79 years ago, The Case of the Vanishing Postman. Nick and Patsy stumble onto a long lost mailbag belonging to a missing mailman.  Nick delivers the mail and establishes clues on what happened. Next  The Whisperer starring Carleton Young, originally broadcast August 26, 1951, 73 years ago, Taken for a Ride.  The Ace Trucking Company refuses to buy insurance from "The Syndicate." One of their trucks is ordered wrecked, the driver is ordered killed. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 26, 1948, 76 years ago.  Claudia gets offered a part!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. 

2 hours of Variety First a look at the events of the dayThen The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast August 22, 1937, 87 years ago.  The first tune by Nelson Eddy is, "Drums In My Heart." Charlie McCarthy is operating a lemonade stand. Don Ameche and guest Glenda Farrell appear in a skit titled, "Lucky Day." W. C. Fields has returned from Hawaii. He tells tales about his Uncle Larceny, the pirate.We follow that with The Penny Singleton Show, originally broadcast August 22, 1950, 74 years ago, Burglar.  DeeGee is reading, "The Pool Of Blood." There's been a robbery in the neighborhood; the victim was the mayor's wife.Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 22, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Red Arrow.   A haunted house, and an Indian ghost with a disturbed grave. Prof. Nick Carter...ghost buster to the rescue!Finally, Superman, originally broadcast August 22, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.  Clark Kent pretends he's a radio station and transmits a call for help!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. 

2+ Hours of  Westerns and CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 68 years ago, Snakebite.  Gorman and Hicks arrive in Dodge and promptly kill Pony Thompson's dog. Gorman is then found knifed in the back. Followed by the news from 68 years ago, then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 68 years ago,  Assembly Line.  Indian Agent Lack is expecting an uprising...and for a very good reason.Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast August 12, 1953, 71 years ago, A Very Private Funeral.  Cvetic is ordered to help a Communist computer expert sabotage a new electronic calculator. The expert, however, is diagnosed as having a fatal brain tumor...or is it?Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 12, 1945, 79 years ago, The Case of the Sick Statue. A housemaid writes Nick for help for a plague in the house she's working in, along with a $5 retainer.  Carter goes to the house, and finds the housemaid dead!Finally Claudia, originally broadcast August 12, 1948, 76 years ago. Claudia Cleans the Closet.. 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. 

2+ Hours of VarietyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast August 1, 1937, 87 years ago. Charlie is taking a correspondence course on how to became a detective. Contralto Bruna Castagna sings an aria from, "Mignon." It's Charlie McCarthy's birthday today, time for an argument with W. C. Fields. W. C. describes his adventures while hunting moose. Don Ameche and Dorothy Lamour appear in scenes from, "You Can't Have Everything."Followed by Under Arrest, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 76 years ago, The Spook of Sherwood Mansion. Captain Jim Scott (Joe DeSantis) investigates the haunted house of Janet Sherwood. A murdered man turns out to be an international spy. There's an "atom secret" at stake, and it's very valuable. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Midway Murders.   An escaped convict, a roller coaster corpse, and an enraged ape.Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 1, 1941, 83 years ago,  Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.   Lois is locked in a hotel room while Dr. Roebling's evil nephew prepares to inject Roebling with a drug that will make him sign over his invention. Bud Collyer plays Clark Kent and Superman, while Joan Alexander is Lois Lane. 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

2+ Hours of  Crime and WesternsFirst a look at this day in History.Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast July 29, 1945, 79 years ago, The Case of the Unwritten Letter.  A man who died with a blank letter in his hand, and a murder solved after an interview with the corpse. Followed by I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 29, 1953, 71 years ago, The Line is Busy.  Cvetic is told to rent an apartment in the same building in which lives an important American atomic scientist. The Party plans to tap his phone for any secrets he might accidentally divulge!Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast July 29, 1956, 68 years ago, Nature Boy.  The Quiring family has come to the fort. The strangest trio ever to arrive on the western plains.Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 29, 1956,  68 years ago, Lost Rifle. A young boy is found at the scene of a murder. It seems obvious that Ben Tipper, who hated the dead man, is the killer. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 29 1948, 76 years ago.  Packing for the Return Trip. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

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

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-0063 hours of classic old time radio.  The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 17, 1939. Program #5. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. A visit to "Parson Dan" and a scream caused by "The Seven." Greba!. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 10985. The Shadow Of Fu Manchu. May 19, 1939. Program #6. Radio Attractions syndication. Sponsored by: Music fill for local commercial insert. A visitor to Rev. Eltham's fortress "Redmoat," for what sinister purpose? Gale Gordon appears as Dr. Petrie. Hanley Stafford, Gale Gordon. 43130. Birds Eye Open House. January 03, 1946. NBC net, KFI, Los Angeles aircheck. Sponsored by: Birds Eye, Gaines Dog Food. The first tune is, "Aren't You Glad You're You." Guest Charles Laughton pays a sinister visit to Dinah's house. What happened to the cook and the butler?. Arthur Q. Bryan, Barbara Jo Allen, Charles Laughton, Dinah Shore, Frank Nelson, Harry Von Zell, Howard Harris (writer), The Ken Lane Chorus, Robert Emmett Dolan and His Orchestra, Sid Zelinka (writer), The Four Hits.That's My Pop. July 29, 1945. Program #7. CBS net. Sustaining. Junior, Gertrude and mother-in-law are going to the country for a week. Pop turns the house into a hotel...with entertainment!. Bert Cregar (director), Howard Snyder (writer), Hugh Wedlock Jr. (writer), Milt Gross (writer), Raymond Walburn, Thomas Hanlon (announcer), Verna Felton.The Comic Weekly Man. February 04, 1951. Program #198. Hearst syndication. Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. The first comic read is, "Hopalong Cassidy." "Why is a horse like a lolly-pop?" The little girl to whom the Comic Weekly Man reads the comics, has been reported to be Cecil Roy (despite the name, she was an actress with "a thousand voices"). Pending documentation, her name will remain unlisted in the credits for this program. Lon Clark. The Unexpected. July 11, 1947. Program #1/100. Hamilton-Whitney syndication. "Mercy Killing". Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. The first show of the series. The dates listed for these programs are for the first run on KGER (Long Beach, California) and KECA (Los Angeles). After just killing his wife, a man is somewhat startled to receive a phone call from her. The program was re-used as program #100 on March 26, 1948. Barry Sullivan. The FBI In Peace and War. March 08, 1951. Program #103. CBS net origination, AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big-Time Charlie". Frederick L. Collins (creator), Martin Blaine, Don Briggs, Betty Mandeville (producer, director).   The Origin Of Superstition. 1933. Program #1. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. Originally syndicated by Transco. Three soldiers fighting the Boer War fail to heed a native oracle. Never have, "three on a match." The series is possibly titled, "Superstition On The Air." The date is approximate. 

2+ Hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast June 27, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Kings Apology.  Nick turns into an expert in forged documents to track down a particularly vicious killer.Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then Escape, originally broadcast June 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Country of the Blind starring Paul Frees.  An adaptation of the HG Wells story about a mountain guide who finds a hidden valley where no-one has eyes. However, the blind think that he is deformed because he has eyes and can see. Then Hollywood Premiere, originally broadcast June 27, 1941, 83 years ago, Blood and Sand. The rise and fall of a great toreador. An adaptation of the just released motion picture starring Tyrone Power.  After the drama, Louella Parsons interviews Tyrone Power. Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast June 27, 1952, 72 years ago, The Toll Tale Camera.   A movie newsreel gets a gang of jewel thieves on the trail of "Willie," who has their loot. Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 27, 1941, 83 years ago, The White Plague. The "White Plague" has struck again, and another lumberjack is dead. Who is shooting at Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen?Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

2+ Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer,  originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Photogenic Crook.  A movie company comes to a small town in Pennsylvania to re-enact a famous bank robbery. Even the mayor and the chief of police lend a hand. Followed by the news of the day 76 years ago, then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Alfred Shirley, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, A Case of Identity.  A nearsighted typist needs the deductive powers of Mr. Holmes. She's been left at the altar. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Littlest Gangster.   He's only twelve years old and chews bubble gum, but he leaves behind a very adult corpse!Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 30, 1952, 72 years ago, Pearls of Bohemia. Melody Johnson enlists Harry's aid, ostensibly to win a beauty contest in Egypt. Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 28, 1941, 83 years ago,  Mr. Deutch and the Radium Mine.  Clark Kent is taken "prisoner" by "Dr. Deutch." Jimmy Olsen's new dog Storm leads him to a sea-plane, which starts to take off!  Bud Collyer is Superman, Joan Alexander is Lois Lane, and Jackie Kelk is Jimmy Olsen.Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

2 + Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast May 21, 1951, 73 years ago, Big Brother.  A beautiful dancer named Dove. Lou Mendel was madly in love. Mendel was her big brother, who wanted no other...and you can let George finish the limerick. Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, Detour to Terror.  A man and his twin sister are lured from a country road where they meet a strange blind man and his brother.  Mason Adams and Mercedes McCambridge stars.Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, The Case of the Poker Murders.   Nick Carter vs. "The Ace of Spades"...a batmanesque costumed villain. A battle of wits...according to Hoyle!Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, The Blaine Brothers Pawn Shop Murder.  Blackie tries to find the killer of Paul Blaine, the half-owner of a pawnshop. The main suspect, however, has a perfect alibi!Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 21, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine.   "Dr. Deutch" fires a torpedo at an innocent ship, but it is deflected by Superman. Clark Kent recaptures the submarine, but Dr. Deutch and his henchman escape!Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

2+ Hours of Crime on this ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Green Hornet, originally broadcast May 16, 1944, 80 years ago, Paroled for Revenge.   A gangster fresh from stir goes gunning for the guy who put him there, Britt Reid.  Donovan Faust stars as the Green Hornet. Followed by the news from 80 years ago, then Columbia Presents Corwin, originally broadcast May 16, 1944, New York: A Tapestry For Radio. A description of the world's greatest city at war. The second program of a trilogy about three cities.   Martin Gable is the narrator. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 16, 1954, 70 years ago, The Case of the Haunted Burial Cave. Nick is called in by an anthropologist to investigate when he's attacked at the site of a Native American burial ground.Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 16, 1946, 78 years ago, The Plan.  Claire Trevor stars as a woman terrorized by her husband's insane brother. Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 16, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine.  The evil "Dr. Deutch" introduces himself to Perry White and Lois Lane. Perry White tells him off in no uncertain terms. Clark Kent has escaped from the submarine, returned to Metropolis, and has contacted Jimmy Olsen.Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

2+ Hours of Westerns and Crime on a SaturdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 66 years ago, Worth Its Salt.  Ed Craig is running for the office of delegate to Congress, representing Arizona. He also buys a salted gold mine which is secretly owned by his opponent. Followed by the news from 66 years ago, then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 66 years ago, The Richest Man in the West.   A gang of badmen holds up a rich man and his private train. Then Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast May 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The King Cobra Murder Case.   A snake is used to kill on an ocean liner. Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 4, 1947, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Missing Thumb.  Nick shows a young detective-to-be what the job is really like...by using him as bait to catch the young man's father's killer. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 4, 1948, 76 years ago, Reviewing the Budget.  David declines a glass of milk. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

2 + Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, What Happened to John Wilkes Booth? Announced as the first show of the series. The story of how Booth was captured, if indeed he ever was captured. Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then Pat Novak for Hire starring Jack Webb, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, Rita Malloy.   Going on an errand for a friend, Pat gets a beating, a package, and a corpse or two, or three. Then Bulldog Drummond starring Ned Wever,  Originally broadcast April 23, 1945, 79 years ago, The Dinner of Death.  Barnaby Mullins and Spike Saunders have been arrested for hijacking a truck. Tommy Pepper, an ace reporter, led to their capture. Pepper's bodyguard is named "Dodo;" he drools into the microphone. When Pepper and the District Attorney are poisoned, Tommy Pepper survives, but the D.A. is dead!Followed by Nick Carter starring Lon Clark, Originally broadcast April 23, 1946, 76 years ago,  The Case of the Little Old Ladies.   A senior citizen payroll robbery...solved with the help of the army!Finally Superman, Originally broadcast April 23, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment. Pug has disappeared...with the treasure map! He's been kidnapped, but Jimmy Olsen frees him. Both boys end up in the hold of a freighter, heading out to sea!  Though uncredited on the transcription (to keep the illusion up for the kids) Bud Collyer is Superman as he was through the entire run, while Jackie Kelk (Homer Brown of Aldrich Family fame) plays Jimmy Olson.  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

2 + Hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 74 years ago, Good Friday.  A president feels fit and glad to be alive, but has a strange premonition about death. Guess who?Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Uncle Harry's Bones. Where is Uncle Harry? When his bones are found, the search is only beginning. It's a five-year-old murder, and everyone in town is a suspect!Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 78 years ago, Lady With A Plan starring Elspeth Eric. The wife of the warden uses one of the inmates to kill her husband. She then double-crosses the convict who is machine-gunned in a graphic scene. Followed by a quick look at the news of April 9, 1946, then Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 78 years ago, the case of the Disappearing Corpse.   Not only does the murdered man vanish, but so does Nick Carter! Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 9, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.   The secret of "The Whistler" is revealed, and a very important piece of oiled silk is examined. Though unbilled, Budd Collyer played Superman, and Jackie Kelk (Homer in Henry Aldrich) played Jimmy Olson. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two + hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast April 2, 1946, 78 years ago, Eight Records of Death. A murder is recorded piece by piece on eight phonograph records.  But no one knows who was murdered or who did it. Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 2, 1951, 73 years ago, The Eight Ball.  The mayor and two other respected citizens of Summer Springs has called for George Valentine. George is offered $1000 to not take the case, then finds a dead body named George Valentine has already arrived!Then The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast April 4, 1945, 79 years ago, The Amateur Mendicant Society.   A group of "wealthy eccentrics" who enjoy dressing as beggars, hires Sherlock Holmes to solve the murder of one of the members. As a time bomb ticks, Holmes learns of a plot against the Prime Minister!Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast April 2, 1955, 69 years ago, The Case of the Mistreated Lady.  Roger Kensell picks up two hitch-hikers who kill him. They later beat up their girl friend Marie.Finally The Adventures of Superman, originally broadcast April 2, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships. Jimmy Olsen discovers a stowaway, fights with him, and both boys fall overboard!.Thanks to Richard 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. 

Two + hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast March 18, 1948, 76 years ago, Murder in Black and White.  One murder follows another, with no "black and white" evidence behind the killings. Who says pictures never lie?Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, 71 years ago, Oslo Norway.  Steve Mitchell flies to Oslo, Norway to tackle "The Bureau," a gang that deals in stolen information. Then following a quick look at the news of the day, I Was a Communist For the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, 71 years ago, The Red Waves.   The Party has a secret vessel off the coast to subvert the army as did Tokyo Rose. Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 79 years ago, Death Goes to the Post.   Nick has a $100 ticket on a dead jockey!Finally The Weird Circle, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 79 years ago, The Pistol Shot.   A duel of honor with a strange conclusion. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two + hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 11, 1953, 71 years ago, North Borneo. Steve is sent to locate a ship running supplies to rebels in Southeast Asia. Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast March 11, 1948, 76 years ago, Fog. Casey and Ann are invited to a millionaire's estate to photograph the fabulous Baldwin diamonds. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast March 11, 1945, 79 years ago, Webs of Murder. A lady harvests spider webs for army use as cross-hairs in bomb sights!Followed by The Adventures of The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 73 years ago, The Shipboard Mystery. A fearful art dealer helps the Saint track down painting masterpieces from the Renaissance that have been smuggled out of Italy. Finally The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast March 11, 1946, 78 years ago, The Adventure of the Living Doll. A young girl's life is in danger in a case filled with magic and murder. The obvious clue from a dying woman is a sixpence coin. Thanks to Doug 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're diving into the gripping world of insurance investigations with "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar," featuring Bob Bailey in the iconic role of Johnny Dollar. The episode, "The Evaporated Clue Matter," originally broadcast on January 17, 1960, presents Dollar embroiled in an investigation that starts off as a routine inquiry into a missing person but quickly escalates into a complex case filled with insurance fraud, unexpected betrayals, and cunning twists. Bob Bailey's stellar portrayal of Johnny Dollar is complemented by the talents of Virginia Gregg, Howard McNear, and John Dehner, whose characters contribute to the unfolding mystery with their intricate dynamics and secrets. The adventure continues with "Nick Carter, Master Detective" in the episode "Murder by Magic," which first graced the airwaves on April 8, 1944. This episode thrusts Lon Clark's Nick Carter into the heart of a mystifying case that emerges from a magician's performance, where tricks and reality dangerously intersect. With the assistance of Patsy Bowen, played by Helen Choate, Carter navigates through a labyrinth of illusion and deceit, where a magic show becomes the backdrop for a sinister plot. The performances of John Kane and Ed Latimer add layers of suspense and intrigue, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats. Tune in as we uncover these enthralling narratives from the golden age of radio, showcasing the enduring charm of classic detective stories. Johnny Dollar and Nick Carter use their wits and determination to solve cases that reveal the darker sides of human nature and the lengths to which people will go to hide the truth.

Two + hours of a Leap Day mixed bagFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast February 29, 1952, 72 years ago with guest star Tony Curtis. Jerry plays a mechanic at a gas station. The boys and guest Tony Curtis do an Arabian Knights themed sketch “Rudolph The Red Nosed Genie”.Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime staring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 29, 1952, 72 years ago, The Hyacinth Patrol. In wartime Panama, Harry breaks up a spy ring out to wreck the Panama Canal.Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 29, 1944, 80 years ago, George To Star Opposite Dorothy Lamour. Thanks to numerology, George K. Burns will make a movie with guest, Dorothy Lamour. Followed by Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast February 29, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Boy Who Got Lost. A sixteen year old boy becomes involved with robbery and murder...and winds up heading for a whirlpool!Finally X Minus One, originally broadcast February 29, 1956, 68 years ago, Hello, Tomorrow. A return to the surface: a return to genetic perfection.Thanks to Doug for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.Death In The Pines: Regan was Tate's oldest and best driver and when racketeers stopped his truck he recognized the voice of one of the hijackers and was shot dead along with his helper. Originally aired March 4th,1944.Support the show

Comic strips first began appearing in newspapers during the late 1800s. In most of the 20th century there were at least 200 different comic strips and cartoon panels appearing in American newspapers every day. Many cartoon characters were adapted for radio, and a few remain popular. Blondie was created in 1930 by cartoonist Chic Young. In 1939 the Blondie Show appeared on radio and lasted until 1950. We'll hear an episode from 1940. Beetle Bailey and other characters were featured on the Comic Weekly Man Show. From 1947 to 1954 Lon Clark would read comics from the newspapers and perform all the male voices. We'll hear an episode from 1953. Archie Andrews was created by John Goldwater, Bob Montana, and Vic Bloom in 1941. Archie first appeared on radio in 1943. We have an episode from 1946, Archie was on radio through 1953. http://krobcollection.com

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.Murder In The Crypt: Nick investigates a dead body found in front of a statue of Anubis.Originally aired August 2nd, 1943.Support the show

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.A Cat Brings Death: Nick investigates the disappearance of a wealthy woman's cat.Originally aired April 15th,1944.Support the show

On Ron's Amazing Stories this time we have quite the collection of stuff today. We have a new Q&A with Ron. We review the audiobook Wool, which is the inspiration for the Apple TV + series Silo. Listener Tonya tells us about a haunted antique store. Our featured story tries to stop an alien invasion. Then we will end the show with Not So Important Times In History - David Hosack's Vision. So grab a drink and press that play button. Featured Story - The Rocket And The Skull Our featured story comes from the OTR radio series 2000 Plus that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1950 to 1952. Sherman Dryer scripted and produced the series with main cast members Lon Clark, Henry Norell, Bill Keene, and Bryna Raeburn. The story that we will hear today is titled The Rocket And The Skull. Has the earth already been invaded by martians and if so, what is their plan now? This one first aired on October 10, 1950. Other Stories Include - The Missing Ruby, Wool - The Silo Saga, Q&A with Ron, The Haunting at Antique Mall, The Rocket And The Skull, and Not So Important Time In History - David Hosack. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:  

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.The Slingshot Murder: Nick gets a tip on suspicious activity from an orphan boy and he and the boy are both shot. Originally aired October 15th,1944.Support the show

Join us this week on Vintage Classic Radio as we dive into the thrilling world of detective mysteries with "Tuesday Night Detectives." Our first episode, "The Glass Coffin," hails from the renowned detective radio show "Nick Carter Master Detective," originally broadcast on September 27, 1943. In this captivating tale, private investigator Nick Carter finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue when a wealthy recluse dies under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a bizarre will and a glass coffin. As Nick delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a tangled plot of greed, deception, and hidden motives. Will he be able to unravel the secrets before it's too late? "The Glass Coffin" features an exceptional cast, including Lon Clark as Nick Carter, the intelligent and resourceful detective; Charlotte Manson as Patsy Bowen, Nick's loyal and quick-witted assistant; and Ed Latimer as Sergeant Matheson, the seasoned police officer who often collaborates with Nick in solving crimes. "Nick Carter Master Detective" was a classic radio series based on the adventures of the renowned detective Nick Carter. Known for his deductive skills and sharp intellect, Nick Carter unravels complex mysteries and brings justice to the wronged Following "Nick Carter Master Detective," we delve into the captivating world of "The Adventures of Sam Spade" with our next episode, "Sinister Siren Caper." Join the suave and cunning private investigator Sam Spade, portrayed by the talented Howard Duff, as he takes on yet another perplexing case. In this thrilling adventure, Sam is hired by a mysterious woman claiming to be in danger from a sinister cult. As he digs deeper, Sam uncovers a complex web of lies, blackmail, and hidden identities. With his razor-sharp wit and unyielding determination, Sam navigates a treacherous path to expose the truth behind the enigmatic siren and bring justice to those involved. "The Adventures of Sam Spade" boasts an incredible cast, led by Howard Duff as the titular character Sam Spade, the charming yet cunning private detective. Supporting him are Lurene Tuttle as Sam's loyal and sharp-tongued secretary, Effie Perrine, and Jerry Hausner as Lieutenant Dundee, the police officer who occasionally aids Sam in his investigations. "The Adventures of Sam Spade" follows the exploits of Sam Spade, a quick-witted and tough private detective who navigates the gritty underworld of crime to solve baffling cases. With their engaging characters, intricate plots, and suspenseful narratives, both shows promise an enthralling listening experience for fans of classic detective mysteries. Don't miss Vintage Classic Radio's Tuesday Night Detectives every Tuesday evening, featuring back-to-back episodes of the finest detective radio dramas from the 1930s through the 1960s. Step back in time to the Golden Age of Radio with two thrilling radio plays.

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.The Numbers Murders: The winners of numbers games are turning up dead.Originally aired October 8th,1944.Support the show

Our heroes find crime in scenic settings in these three mysteries. Cabins, lodges, and resorts - all spots designed for rest and relaxation - are all hotspots for homicide. First, Lon Clark stars as Nick Carter in "The Echo of Death, or Nick Carter and the Phantom Clue" (originally aired on Mutual on July 5, 1943). Then, Dick Powell stars in "Cabin on the Lake," a rehearsal recording of Rogue's Gallery. And finally, Bob Bailey stars in the five-part mystery "The Crystal Lake Matter" from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (originally aired on CBS between August 13 and August 17, 1956).

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.Murder By Magic: Scubby is wanted by the police and tells Nick he switched bodies with a notorious criminal. Originally aired April 8th,1944.Support the show

July 6, 1943. Mutual Radio. Lon Clark as Detective Nick Carter. Nick Carter, Master Detective was a popular radio show that aired from 1939 to 1955. The show followed the adventures of Nick Carter, a private detective who solving crimes using his keen intellect and athletic prowess. Although the cases were often based on real life events, the characters and locations were often fictionalized for dramatic effect. Nonetheless, the show was widely popular and helped to cement the image of the private detective as a smart and resourceful individual. Nick Carter is the name of a popular fictional detective who first appeared in in a dime novel entitled "The Old Detective's Pupil" on September 18, 1886. In 1915, Nick Carter Weekly became Street & Smith's Detective Story Magazine. Novels featuring Carter continued to appear through the 1950s, by which time there was also a popular radio show, Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. The series ended on September 25, 1955.

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.The Unwilling Accomplice: Lieutenant Riley tries to talk Nick Carter in to helping them on what he was certain was connected crimes.Originally aired January 29th,1944.Support the show

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.Death After Dark: A series of nighttime attacks by tiny creatures in a park draws in Nick and company. Originally aired February 19th,1944.Support the show

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.Nine Hours To Live: Nick Carter investigates whether a man on death row is truly guilty and he only has nine hours until the man is executed.Originally aired January 15th, 1944.Support the show

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.The Body On The Slab: Nick Carter investigates the case of a husband who disappeared at a bar and finds a sinister conspiracy.Originally aired November 3, 1943.Support the show

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer. The Double Disguise: Nick Carter tries to help a down on his luck man that's become a mugger and ends up investigating a deadly robbery and impersonating a two bit hood. Originally aired January 8th,1944.Suuuper AnimeNANI! Is This The Greatest Anime Podcast You Have Never Heard?! Come Listen & Find Out!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

2000 Plus (aka Two Thousand Plus and 2000+) was an American old-time radio series that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from March 15, 1950, to January 2, 1952, in various 30-minute time slots. A Dryer Weenolsen production, it was the first adult science fiction series on radio, airing one month prior to the better-known Dimension X. 2000 Plus was an anthology program, using all-new material rather than adapting published stories. The series was the creation of Sherman H. Dryer (1913–1989) who scripted and produced the series with Robert Weenolsen (1900–1979). Cast. Dryer directed cast members Lon Clark, Joseph Julian, Henry Norell, Bill Keene, Bryna Raeburn and Amzie Strickland and others. Emerson Buckley conducted the music composed by Elliott Jacoby. Ken Marvin was the program's announcer, and the sound effects were by Adrian Penner. The nature of the series is indicated in the titles of 1950 episodes: "The Brooklyn Brain", "The Flying Saucers", "The Robot Killer", "Rocket and the Skull", "A Veteran Comes Home", "Men from Mars", "When the Machines Went Wild", "When the Worlds Met", "The Insect", "Silent Noise", "The Green Thing", "The Giant Walks", and "Worlds Apart". There are 32 known episodes, and only some of these – up to 15 (or, perhaps, more) – have survived. In Science Fiction Television (2004), M. Keith Booker wrote: It was not until the 1950s that science fiction radio really hit its stride, even as science fiction was beginning to appear on television as well. Radio programs such as Mutual's 2000 Plus and NBC's Dimension X were anthology series that offered a variety of exciting tales of future technology, with a special focus on space exploration (including alien invasion), though both series also often reflected contemporary anxieties about the dangers of technology. In Science Fiction Television (2004), M. Keith Booker wrote: It was not until the 1950s that science fiction radio really hit its stride, even as science fiction was beginning to appear on television as well. Radio programs such as Mutual's 2000 Plus and NBC's Dimension X were anthology series that offered a variety of exciting tales of future technology, with a special focus on space exploration (including alien invasion), though both series also often reflected contemporary anxieties about the dangers of technology.

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.The Substitute Bride: A friend of Nick Carter's suspects his fiancee' may be an imposter. Originally aired November 17th,1943.Support the show

**Note: No intro today - not sure if I caught something new or if it's the same thing wearing out its welcome, but hopefully back to normal next week! The contents of museums can solve mysteries of the past, but the halls of artifacts and treasures can also provide great backdrops for whodunits today. We'll hear three radio private eyes on cases that take them through the corridors of museums, beginning with Lon Clark as Nick Carter in "The Museum Tragedy" (originally aired on Mutual on May 27, 1945). Then, Jackson Beck is Philo Vance in the syndicated mystery "The Idol Murder Case." And finally, William Gargan stars in "Murder in Wax" from Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator (originally aired on NBC on November 21, 1951).

Exploring Tomorrow was an American old-time radio series which ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from December 4, 1957, until June 13, 1958. An advertisement described it as "the first science-fiction show of science-fictioneers, by science-fictioneers and for science-fictioneers - real science fiction for a change!" Exploring Tomorrow was narrated by John W. Campbell, editor of Astounding Magazine. Campbell guided the career of many of the great science fiction writers of the era. Personnel: Producer-director: Sanford Marshall. Announcer: Bill Mahr, Guy Wallace Cast:Mandel Kramer, Bryna Raeburn, Lawson Zerbe, Lon Clark, Mason Adams, Connie Lembcke, Larry Haines, Don Douglas, Bret Morrison, Charlotte Sheffield Theme: As Time Goes By Writers: Randall Garrett, Gordon R. Dickson, Robert Silverberg,Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Poul Anderson, John Fleming, Raymond E. Banks, George O. Smith, Tom Godwin

2000 Plus (aka Two Thousand Plus and 2000+) was an American old-time radio series that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from March 15, 1950, to January 2, 1952, in various 30-minute time slots. A Dryer Weenolsen production, it was the first adult science fiction series on radio, airing one month prior to the better-known Dimension X. 2000 Plus was an anthology program, using all-new material rather than adapting published stories. The series was the creation of Sherman H. Dryer (1913–1989) who scripted and produced the series with Robert Weenolsen (1900–1979). Cast. Dryer directed cast members Lon Clark, Joseph Julian, Henry Norell, Bill Keene, Bryna Raeburn and Amzie Strickland and others. Emerson Buckley conducted the music composed by Elliott Jacoby. Ken Marvin was the program's announcer, and the sound effects were by Adrian Penner. The nature of the series is indicated in the titles of 1950 episodes: "The Brooklyn Brain", "The Flying Saucers", "The Robot Killer", "Rocket and the Skull", "A Veteran Comes Home", "Men from Mars", "When the Machines Went Wild", "When the Worlds Met", "The Insect", "Silent Noise", "The Green Thing", "The Giant Walks", and "Worlds Apart". There are 32 known episodes, and only some of these – up to 15 (or, perhaps, more) – have survived. In Science Fiction Television (2004), M. Keith Booker wrote: It was not until the 1950s that science fiction radio really hit its stride, even as science fiction was beginning to appear on television as well. Radio programs such as Mutual's 2000 Plus and NBC's Dimension X were anthology series that offered a variety of exciting tales of future technology, with a special focus on space exploration (including alien invasion), though both series also often reflected contemporary anxieties about the dangers of technology. In Science Fiction Television (2004), M. Keith Booker wrote: It was not until the 1950s that science fiction radio really hit its stride, even as science fiction was beginning to appear on television as well. Radio programs such as Mutual's 2000 Plus and NBC's Dimension X were anthology series that offered a variety of exciting tales of future technology, with a special focus on space exploration (including alien invasion), though both series also often reflected contemporary anxieties about the dangers of technology.

2000 Plus (aka Two Thousand Plus and 2000+) was an American old-time radio series that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from March 15, 1950, to January 2, 1952, in various 30-minute time slots. A Dryer Weenolsen production, it was the first adult science fiction series on radio, airing one month prior to the better-known Dimension X. 2000 Plus was an anthology program, using all-new material rather than adapting published stories. The series was the creation of Sherman H. Dryer (1913–1989) who scripted and produced the series with Robert Weenolsen (1900–1979). Cast. Dryer directed cast members Lon Clark, Joseph Julian, Henry Norell, Bill Keene, Bryna Raeburn and Amzie Strickland and others. Emerson Buckley conducted the music composed by Elliott Jacoby. Ken Marvin was the program's announcer, and the sound effects were by Adrian Penner. The nature of the series is indicated in the titles of 1950 episodes: "The Brooklyn Brain", "The Flying Saucers", "The Robot Killer", "Rocket and the Skull", "A Veteran Comes Home", "Men from Mars", "When the Machines Went Wild", "When the Worlds Met", "The Insect", "Silent Noise", "The Green Thing", "The Giant Walks", and "Worlds Apart". There are 32 known episodes, and only some of these – up to 15 (or, perhaps, more) – have survived. In Science Fiction Television (2004), M. Keith Booker wrote: It was not until the 1950s that science fiction radio really hit its stride, even as science fiction was beginning to appear on television as well. Radio programs such as Mutual's 2000 Plus and NBC's Dimension X were anthology series that offered a variety of exciting tales of future technology, with a special focus on space exploration (including alien invasion), though both series also often reflected contemporary anxieties about the dangers of technology. In Science Fiction Television (2004), M. Keith Booker wrote: It was not until the 1950s that science fiction radio really hit its stride, even as science fiction was beginning to appear on television as well. Radio programs such as Mutual's 2000 Plus and NBC's Dimension X were anthology series that offered a variety of exciting tales of future technology, with a special focus on space exploration (including alien invasion), though both series also often reflected contemporary anxieties about the dangers of technology.

There's no case too big for these three radio private eyes. First, Lon Clark is Nick Carter, Master Detective in "The Case of the Priceless Prose" (originally aired on Mutual on December 14, 1947). Then, Dick Powell looks for "The Star of Savoy" as Richard Rogue in Rogue's Gallery (originally aired on NBC on June 23, 1946). Finally, Jeff Chandler is on the job in the Big Easy in "The Case of the Gray-Eyed Blonde," a syndicated mystery from The New Adventures of Michael Shayne.