Podcast appearances and mentions of Mandel Kramer

Today's Adventure: After an undercover counterspy agent narrowly survives an assassination attempt, David Harding sends Harry Peters to assume his identity and infiltrate a dangerous espionage ring. As Peters follows a trail of coded messages from Detroit to Memphis and on to New Orleans, he finds himself surrounded by people who may be allies—or assassins.Original Radio Broadcast: August 25, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry PetersDirected by William M. SweetsMusic by Jesse CrawfordProduced by the Phillips H. Lord ProductionsTo subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.infoBecome one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Doc, Patreon supporter since May 2019Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives

Today's Adventure: After a daring daylight bank robbery leaves two people dead and several wounded, Counterspy agents launch a citywide manhunt for a ruthless gunman known for taking impossible risks. As the killer fights his way through police roadblocks, waterfront hideouts, and a crowded amusement park, David Harding and his agents race to stop him before more innocent people are caught in the crossfire.Original Radio Broadcast: August 23, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters.Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music).Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions.Sponsored by Pepsi-Cola.To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.infoBecome one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Denise, Patreon supporter since March 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives

This episode was originally released on 3/1/2022. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 125 we continue our mini-series in March of 1954. —————————— Highlights: • Edward R. Murrow Sees It Now • Perry Mason Busts The Syndicate • The 1954 DNC in Florida • Cathy and Elliott Lewis Can't Fight City Hall • Groucho Marx Bets His Life • Phil Harris and Alice Faye: Happy Couple In Cancellation • The End of the Expense Account For Johnny Dollar? • Escape's Violent Night • Bing and Frank Swap Oscar Stories and Sing Songs • The 1954 Tony Awards from NBC with Audrey Hepburn • Looking Ahead to April with The Army/McCarthy Hearings —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — by Jim Ramsburg • The Complete Escape Log — By Keith Scott As well as articles from • Broadcasting Magazine • LIFE Magazine —————————— On the interview front: • Alice Faye and John Guedel spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Mandel Kramer and William N. Robson spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these full interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • Harry Bartell, Mary Jane Croft, Don Diamond, Jack Johnstone and Byron Kane spoke to SPERDVAC. For more info, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Dick Joy, Elliott Lewis, and E. Jack Neuman spoke with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver. • Norman Macdonnell was with John Hickman for his Gunsmoke documentary. • William Conrad spoke to collector Chris Lambesis in 1969. • And Bing Crosby spoke with Barbara Walters in 1977. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Fever — By Peggy Lee • Sleep Walk — By Henri René • Exotique Bossa Nova — By Martin Denny • The Venice Dreamer Parts 1 & 2 — By George Winston • Danse Macabre — By Camille Saint-Saëns

A dying woman swears there's a prowler downstairs, but what her husband finds in the dark kitchen is a timid little ghost who can't remember why he's come.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Forgetful Ghost” (January 23, 1978) ***WD00:46:42.148 = Philip Marlowe, “Grim Echo” (February 14, 1950)01:16:14.347 = Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, “The Ghost To Ghost Matter” (May 18, 1958) ***WD01:41:29.916 = The Black Mass, “Ash Tree” (December 18, 1963) ***WD02:11:43.744 = Michael Shayne, “Big Voice Means a Big Body” (May 07, 1945)02:42:36.427 = Beyond Midnight, “The Yellow Room” (June 06, 1969) ***WD03:13:43.776 = MindWebs, “Desertion” (February 18, 1982)03:44:37.897 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)04:13:52.519 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Follow That Cab” (April 19, 1946)04:43:19.587 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0688This #RetroRadio episode, "A Ghost Who Forgot Why He Came, a Dying Wife, a Final Anniversary," gathers nine vintage old-time-radio broadcasts of mystery, horror, and the supernatural — from a haunted ash tree in 17th-century England to a converted man walking the crushing surface of Jupiter.The CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "The Forgetful Ghost," in which a dying Eve Gordon wakes her husband Sam in the small hours, certain a prowler is moving through their locked-up house — but when Sam creeps down to the dark kitchen with his hickory walking stick raised, the intruder turns out to be a meek, see-through little man named Peter Pruitt, a ghost who can't recall why he was sent or whom he came to fetch, even as the couple's fortieth wedding anniversary draws closer by the hour. Host E.G. Marshall, a script by Ian Martin, and Mandel Kramer in the lead carry this January 23, 1978 tale of a haunting that proves gentler, and far stranger, than it first appears.Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles private detective Philip Marlowe takes the wheel in "The Grim Echo," skidding off a blizzard-blind mountain road and into a snow-filled culvert directly in front of Echo Lodge — the one place on earth where the name Philip Marlowe is pure poison. Six months earlier Marlowe shot and killed Virgil Barucki in a Los Angeles alley, and now the storm has trapped him with Barucki's grieving widow Helen, his sister Donna, his mother, and the handyman Ralph Tolman, while an "accidental" cabin explosion and a stolen .38 revolver make it clear that someone inside Echo Lodge wants him frozen, or dead. Gerald Mohr stars in this February 14, 1950 chiller.Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar sends the freelance insurance investigator with the action-packed expense account into "The Ghost To Ghost Matter," after a frantic Oscar Trimley telephones from the sleepy mill town of Lake City, New Jersey, swearing that Ian McAndrews — the town's founder, dead five years and already paid out at $55,000 on his life policy — has come back to haunt the streets. Every midnight the old clock tower strikes thirteen, bats pour from the belfry, and a wail rises over the lake, so Dollar brings along old flame Nancy Turner to size up a town that insists its founder's ghost simply won't rest. Bob Bailey stars in this May 18, 1958 mystery out of Hartford, Connecticut.The Black Mass adapts M.R. James's classic "The Ash Tree," set at Castringham Hall in Suffolk, England, where the witch trials of 1690 brought the hanging of Mrs. Mothersole — condemned largely on the testimony of Sir Matthew Fell, who swore he watched her climb the great ash tree beside the house at the full of the moon to cut twigs with a peculiarly curved knife. When Sir Matthew is found dead and black in his bed beneath that same tree, the curse the witch promised begins working its way down through the generations of the Fell family and through whatever still lives inside the hollow trunk of the ash. A December 18, 1963 telling of one of the most quietly horrifying ghost stories ever written.The Adventures of Michael Shayne brings private detective Mike Shayne and his secretary Phyllis Knight into "Big Voice Means a Big Body," when 230-pound opera star Madame Jolene Toulot sweeps into the office waving an anonymous letter that threatens her life if she publishes her scandalous tell-all memoirs. With a roster of suspects who'd all rather stay out of the book — old suitor Roderick MacKenzie of the Newport MacKenzies, ex-husband and aspiring congressman Edwin Buck, rival soprano Leonora Baril, and the maestro Savadel — Shayne heads to the Figaro Theatre for a double bill of Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana, where the diva's fifth farewell performance takes a fatal turn. Wally Maher and Cathy Lewis star in this May 7, 1945 case.Beyond Midnight, the eerie South African series, presents "The Yellow Room," in which the avowed atheist Ronald Todd accepts a wager from the elderly Mrs. Watts: one thousand pounds to spend a single night, entirely alone, in the haunted north wing of Chancellors — the very room where the ghost-hunting sixth Duke of Wallingford lost his sanity and a captain of the Hussars leapt to his death. Over Father Doyle's warnings, Todd is locked in with seven candles for company and a copy of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, and as the clock passes midnight the candles begin going out one by one. Michael McCabe produced this June 6, 1969 broadcast.MindWebs turns to science fiction with Clifford Simak's "Desertion," set in Dome Number Three of the Jovian Survey Commission on the surface of Jupiter, where the planet's crushing fifteen thousand pounds per square inch of pressure and its ammonia rains make unprotected human life impossible. To conquer it, Kent Fowler has been converting his men into "lopers," the planet's native life form — but four men have already loped out into the howling gale two by two and never come back, and now young Harold Allen is next through Miss Stanley's converter. When Fowler at last sends out his own aging dog, Towser, the truth about why no one returns finally begins to surface. A February 18, 1982 reading hosted by Michael Hansen.Mystery in the Air stars Peter Lorre in Ben Hecht's "The Marvelous Barastro," opening as the magician and hypnotist Barastro walks into the office of criminal lawyer Amos G. Hall and calmly announces that he intends to commit a murder before the night is out. His target is Rico Sansoni, a rival hypnotist who once stole away the affections of Barastro's blind wife Anna by studying and mastering the magician's own voice — close enough to deceive even her in the dark. As Barastro recounts hunting his enemy from country to country and city to city, the line between the two illusionists grows harder and harder to draw. An August 7, 1947 broadcast sponsored by Camel cigarettes.Molle Mystery Theater closes the night on a lighter note with the comedy "Follow That Cab," starring two New York City cabbies, Mo and Julius, who have read so many issues of Absolutely Authentic True Crime Fiction — and idolized its hero, detective Daniel Daremore — that they're convinced they can crack any case. When a fare leaps from the cab without paying and a song publisher named Larkin turns up shot dead in his apartment, the pair wipe away the fingerprints to make the murder "more baffling," let their prime suspect walk, and bumble their way toward a stolen song called "Joan," a desperate songwriter named Boynton, and a mysterious redhead. Written by Sid and Larry Sloan, this April 19, 1946 farce sends up the whole hardboiled detective genre with host Jeffrey Barnes presiding.

Today's Adventure: Counterspy agents launch an elaborate sting operation to trap the mysterious Manuel Rodriguez, a wealthy Mexican rancher suspected of brokering stolen atomic secrets and international espionage. Posing as crooks who have stolen a valuable uranium compound, Peters and Agent Ella Thomas risk their lives to convince Rodriguez they have something worth killing for.Original Radio Broadcast: August 18, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters.Also featuring Joan Alexander as Ella Thomas.Directed by William M. Sweets. Music by Jesse Crawford.Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions.To subscribe to this podcast, go to greatadventures.infoBecome one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Sean, Patreon supporter since December 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives

Today's Mystery:City editor Paul Schoenstein becomes determined to uncover the forces behind a wave of juvenile crime, gambling, vice, and exploitation spreading through New York City. Following a trail of mysterious names, frightened witnesses, and hidden nightspots, he and his reporters begin a dangerous investigation into a powerful criminal network.Original Radio Broadcast: November 8, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Walter Greaza as Paul Schoenstein.Also featuring Pat Hosley, Grace Keddy, Joan Alexander, Mandel Kramer, Nat Polen, Gil Mack, Grant Richards, and George Petrie.Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Lawrence, Patreon supporter since January 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey… https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at InstagramBecome one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Adventure: When a respected Mexican businessman suddenly reappears at the home of the woman he loves, it is only because a mysterious religious statue he once gave away may now be carrying a deadly secret. As a pair of ruthless spies race to recover it, David Harding and the Counter Spies investigate the theft of radioactive material from a Tennessee atomic plant before it can be smuggled out of the country.Original Radio Broadcast: August 16, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters.Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions.To subscribe to this podcast and, go to Great Adventures of Old Time RadioBecome one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at PatreonPatreon Supporter of the Day: Nancy, Patreon supporter since March 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at Support the ShowMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at Listener SurveyGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at InstagramFollow us on Twitter Twitter/X

Today's AdventureA smooth-talking con man pitches a powerful crime boss on a new kind of protection racket—one built not on violence, but on rumors capable of destroying major corporations. When businesses begin collapsing under whispered accusations and public panic, CounterSpy chief David Harding races to expose the mastermind behind the scheme before more companies are ruined.Original Radio Broadcast: August 11, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersAlso featuring Rosa Rio. Directed by William M. Sweets.To subscribe to this podcast and, go to Great Adventures of Old Time RadioBecome one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at PatreonPatreon Supporter of the Day: RB, Patreon supporter since September 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at Support the ShowMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at Listener SurveyGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at InstagramFollow us on Twitter Twitter/X

Today's Adventure: A truck driver is blackmailed into covering the identity of a hijacker and murderer.Original Radio Broadcast: August 9, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters, Ken LynchTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Today's Adventure: David Harding takes on a hate group that has inspired the beating of a local shopkeeper.Original Radio Broadcast:February 24, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Ken LynchTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Today's Adventure: Harding and Peters go to Mexico to intercept spies trying to gain control of a new Uranium supply.Original Radio Broadcast: February 22, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters Joan AlexanderTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

Today's Adventure: An escaped criminal disfigures his own face to get plastic surgery to claim a $250,000Original Radio Broadcast: June 6, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as Peters, Bryna Rayburn, Chuck WebsterTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Today's Mystery:A reporter investigates the murder of a real estate developer who was killed after taking a prospective client to a property.Original Radio Broadcast: January 11, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Bill Quinn as Frank McCulloch; Athena Lord; Rolly Bestor; Joe DeSantis; Mandel Kramer; William Keene; Paul MannSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Laura, Patreon supporter since April 2018Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Adventure: A gang of bank robbers pretend to be a film crew as a cover for a robbery.Original Radio Broadcast: May 30, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

(This didn't go out as scheduled.  Weird.  Here it is!)Crime on a SaturdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 18, 1952, 74 years ago, The Painted Smile.  Harry attends a performance of a Sicilian circus as the guest of one of the clowns. The clown has a very beautiful wife!Followed by The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley,  originally broadcast April 18, 1942, 84 years ago, Scarbone Clauson.  The bank in Devil's Hole has been robbed once again. Scarbone Clauson is the worst outlaw since Billy The Kid!  Then, The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley, originally broadcast April 18, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case Of The Burmese Goddess.  Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 18, 1950, 76 years ago, The Case Of The Fabulous Formula.  A scientist in his secret laboratory has discovered the secret of artificial mica and is killed for his trouble. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 18, 1955, 71 years ago, Molly insists the Window Be Washed.  The start of the 21st year of, "Fibber McGee and Molly." The windows need washing. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! 

Today's Adventure: Counterspy is called in to investigate a shady home developer who hasOriginal Radio Broadcast: May 23, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Today's Mystery: A Tulsa, Oklahoma reporter investigates when a man is found murdered outside a small town.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Bob Readick as Nolan Bulloch, Abby Lewis, Grant Richards, Mandel Kramer, Bill SmithSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Todd, February 2022Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Adventure: A woman who runs a New York auto theft racket and her sister get caught up in a web of intrigue and murder after doing business with a Chicago gang leader.Rehearsal of Program that Aired July 27, 1946Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters; Ralph BellTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

Today's Adventure: David Harding looks into the suicide of a prominent wealthy man tied to the war effort.Original Radio Broadcast: June 13, 1945Originating from New YorkStarring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as PetersTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

This episode was originally released on 7/1/2021. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 117 we blast off with NBC in the fall of 1955 and spotlight its premiere science fiction series, X Minus One. We'll listen to episodes, hear interviews with those involved, and find out why this series continues to be a favorite among listeners today. —————————— Highlights: • The Beginning of the End for Network Radio Drama • Ernest Kinoy: NBC Staff Writer • Ray Bradbury's Radio Memories • New York's Radio Actors • Dimension X Leads to the Launching of X-Minus-One • In Late 1955 CBS is Radio's Top Network • Mars is Heaven • Radio's Vital Factor • Nightfall on X-Minus-One • Looking Ahead By Gassing Up —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: On the Air - By John Dunning Articles from: Broadcasting-Telecasting Magazine —————————— On the interview front: • Jackson Beck, John Gibson, Larry Haines, Mary Jane Higby, Joseph Julian, Mandel Kramer, Jan Miner, Arnold Moss, and Guy Sorel, spoke with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these full interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org • Himan Brown and Nelson Olmsted were with SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com • Bob Hastings spoke with Chuck Schaden. Hear this full chat at SpeakingOfRadio.com • Ernest Kinoy was with both Fran Stoddard for PBS and Walden Hughes for Yesterday USA • Ray Bradbury spoke with Jerry Haendiges • Santos Ortega was with Richard Lamparski —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Ill Wind — By the John Buzon Trio • Rock Around the Clock — By Bill Haley and the Comets • Satan Takes a Holiday — By Jack Malmsteen

Same Time, Same Station 02/01/2026

Same Time, Same Station

Same Time, Same Station 01/18/2026 Mandel Kramer Part 6. “Rocky Fortune” 12/01/1953 ep08 Murder Among The Statues. Stars Frank Sinatra. “Inheritance” 11/07/1954 Ep031 Horatio Alger. “Adventures Of The Abbotts” 03/06/1955 (22) The Blood Red Diamond. “Eternal Light” 11/06/1955 (0554) The Treasure of the Dead Sea Caves. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time, Same Station 01/18/2026 Mandel Kramer Part 6. “Rocky Fortune” 12/01/1953 ep08 Murder Among The Statues. Stars Frank Sinatra. “Inheritance” 11/07/1954 Ep031 Horatio Alger. “Adventures Of The Abbotts” 03/06/1955 (22) The Blood Red Diamond. “Eternal Light” 11/06/1955 (0554) The Treasure of the Dead Sea Caves. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Drama on a WednesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast January 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues.   Counterspy agents investigate a series of seemingly minor thefts that are actually part of a larger foreign espionage plot. By tracing the pattern of stolen items, the agents uncover critical clues that lead them to an enemy spy operating inside the United States.Followed by The Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The Lost Weekend starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman.  The classic about the battle of the bottle.Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, You Came Along starring Van Johnson.   A wartime melodrama about a dying soldier who falls in love on a bond drive. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, 78 years ago, The Organ Grinder.  Claudia buys a hurdy-gurdy.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Same Time, Same Station 01-04-2026 Mandel Kramer Part 5. “21st Precinct” 07/07/1953 #001 The Nolen Brothers. “Phillip Morris Playhouse On Broadway” 08/19/1953 Night Has A Thousand Eyes. “This I Believe” 1950's. Edward R. Murrow and guest Helen Keller. 5 minutes. Syndicated. “Best Plays” 08/16/1953 Detective Story. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time, Same Station 01-04-2026 Mandel Kramer Part 5. “21st Precinct” 07/07/1953 #001 The Nolen Brothers. “Phillip Morris Playhouse On Broadway” 08/19/1953 Night Has A Thousand Eyes. “This I Believe” 1950's. Edward R. Murrow and guest Helen Keller. 5 minutes. Syndicated. “Best Plays” 08/16/1953 Detective Story. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time, Same Station 11/16/2025 Mandel Kramer Part 3. “GangBusters” 04/03/1948 #523 Case of the New York Narcotics King. “Big Town” 09/14/1948 (447) Blind Justice. “Five Minute Mysteries” 026 A Rose By Any Other Name. “Big Story” 09/22/1948 (078) Blind Date with Murder [HKodinsky PittsburghPAPostGazette] AFRTS Mystery Theater. “Philo Vance” 11/22/1949 (072) Nightmare Murder Case. From Frederick W Ziv Syndication discs. Stars Jackson Beck. “Behind The Scenes” 11/24/1950 Ep010 Alexander Graham Bell-Mark Twain. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time, Same Station 11/16/2025 Mandel Kramer Part 3. “GangBusters” 04/03/1948 #523 Case of the New York Narcotics King. “Big Town” 09/14/1948 (447) Blind Justice. “Five Minute Mysteries” 026 A Rose By Any Other Name. “Big Story” 09/22/1948 (078) Blind Date with Murder [HKodinsky PittsburghPAPostGazette] AFRTS Mystery Theater. “Philo Vance” 11/22/1949 (072) Nightmare Murder Case. From Frederick W Ziv Syndication discs. Stars Jackson Beck. “Behind The Scenes” 11/24/1950 Ep010 Alexander Graham Bell-Mark Twain. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Thanksgiving shows and the end of Radio Shows from Hollywood on a ThursdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth,  originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 78 years ago, After Turkey, The Bill.   A young ex-con is framed for a gas station robbery on Thanksgiving. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago, Home Is Where You Find It.  From The Suspense Project:  “This episode was expected to be the final Suspense broadcast. The series was cancelled along with numerous other programs, including all soap operas. Suspense would return and replace Gunsmoke at the end of June 1961 and conclude on September 30, 1962.Mandel Kramer plays “Tex,” a fast-talking Texan who meets a man named John on a train. Tex thinks John is an easy target to convince him to consider a shady proposition to make some big money. “Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago, The Empty Threat Matter.  Johnny returns from Tahiti with a nervous old man, who is sure that he's going to be murdered.  Bob Bailey's final show and the last show from Hollywood. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago, From Here To Boston.    The last show of the series. Paladin inherits a fortune and moves to Boston...after narrowly avoiding being poisoned. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago, Dirt.    A shotgun wedding in Dodge, but with a twist. The groom gets shot if he marries the girl...and also if he doesn't! And what about Crazy Beulah?  The show would continue a few more months until June 18, 1961 when Suspense would return. https://suspenseproject.blogspot.com/2025/10/1961-06-25-call-me-at-half-past.htmlFinally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 78 years ago, Thanksgiving Dinner.  Thanksgiving dinner...with champagne – and Coca Cola!Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Crime on a WednesdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 19, 1950, 75 years ago, The Case of the Pseudo Spuds.  David Harding investigates a strange plot involving counterfeit dehydrated potatoes—“pseudo-spuds”—being shipped to U.S. military bases. The fake rations are part of a sabotage scheme designed to damage American troop supplies and morale.Followed by Escape, originally broadcast November 19, 1947, 78 years ago, Casting the Runes starring John McIntire.  A good story about a medieval curse in London that seems to be working quite effectively! Then, Suspense, originally broadcast November 19, 1961, 64 years ago, The Black Door starring Robert Readick.  The story of the search for The City Of The Fire God, and the strange secret behind that black door!   Hear every available episode of Suspense in the best available quality and read about the shows at https://suspenseproject.blogspot.com/ Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 19, 1936, 89 years ago,  The Corpse in the Red Necktie.  A man's body is found in a canyon, naked but for a necktie!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 19, 1947, 78 years ago, Opera Tickets.  A visit to the opera...in tails?  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Same Time, Same Station 11/02/2025 Mandel Kramer Part 2. “The Molle Mystery Theater” 12/05/1944 A Crime to Fit the Punishment (AFRS Mystery Playhouse). “This Is Your FBI” 04/20/1945 (003) Kidnapping – Shotgun Hadley. “Murder At Midnight” 12/02/1946 Ep11 Man Who Died Yesterday. Syndicated. “Casey Crime Photographer” 09/18/1947 (203) The Tobacco Pouch. If you would like request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time, Same Station 11/02/2025 Mandel Kramer Part 2. “The Molle Mystery Theater” 12/05/1944 A Crime to Fit the Punishment (AFRS Mystery Playhouse). “This Is Your FBI” 04/20/1945 (003) Kidnapping – Shotgun Hadley. “Murder At Midnight” 12/02/1946 Ep11 Man Who Died Yesterday. Syndicated. “Casey Crime Photographer” 09/18/1947 (203) The Tobacco Pouch. If you would like request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Crime on a MondayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Mr. Keen Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast October 27, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Ruthless Murderers.  A man just out of prison after five years had sworn to kill Mr. Keen. But Keen is saved by one of his secret inventions. Followed by Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 27, 1950, 75 years ago, The Case of the Insidious Impersonation.    Ramon Sierra, a Philippine statesman, is arriving aboard the liner Trigania. Secret defense plans are to be made for the defense of the islands.Then, Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast October 27, 1953, 72 years ago, Pintsized Payroll Bandit.  Rocky's job as a night-man in a hamburger joint leads to a nine-year-old runaway with $50,000 in cash!Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast October 27, 1942, 83 years ago, Mungahra.  A man just back from Australia with a huge diamond has a murder on his conscience. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 27,  1947, 78 years ago, The New Car.  Claudia meets Caroline, David's secretary. David buys a new car.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Crime on a MondayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennet Kilpack, originally broadcast October 13, 1949, 76 years ago, The Silver Dagger Murder Case.    A young woman, about to break off with a young playwright, is knifed. Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 13, 1949, 76 years ago,The Case of the High Class Hijacker.   In Tennessee, a trailer-truck is relieved of its cargo by "Fatso" and his buddy. Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast October 13, 1953, 72 years ago,  Fog Over Murder.  What's in a name, a poet once said, and he was so right. You can list every guy; a stiff or dope that it doesn't make any difference. The stiff down below doesn't care what the tombstone reads.  Followed by Escape, originally broadcast October 13, 1950, 75 years ago, Roulette.  A story about a train speeding through the night and a lady in trouble on board. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 13, 1947, 78 years ago, The First Quarrel. Claudia ruins breakfast and David's socks.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Laurel 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

Crime on a SaturdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 11, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case Of The Society Swindlers.   In a New York penthouse, he was watching his alarm wristwatch. Time is money! An event for "The World Refugee Fund" is being organized...for sinister purposes. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast October 11, 1953, 72 years ago, Elementals.  Can a loving couple be made to fight each other over a crust of bread? A wealthy man's experiment in terror.  Tony Barrett, William Conrad, and Georgia Ellis star. Then, The Line-Up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 11, 1951, 74 years ago,  The Frivolous Forger Fracus.   Florian Bach is identified as a passer of bad checks. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 11, 1959, 66 years ago, Infanticide.  An eight-year-old asthmatic boy has been murdered. Questioning the father reveals some surprises. Santos Ortega and Ralph Bell star.Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 11, 1944, 81 years ago, Discuss a Replacement Teacher.    The School Board has begun a search for a replacement for Professor Sloan. Thanks to Laurel 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

Drama on a SaturdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Suspense, originally broadcast October 4, 1959, 66 years ago, Room 203 starring Ellen McRae.   A new bride sees a murder in a hotel room window...or did she?  Hear Ellen McRae before she became the star Ellen Burstyn!Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 4, 1943, 82 years ago, The Flying Duck Murders.   Nick and Patsy are in Montana. Nick visits the Flying Duck Mine and gets a job as a miner. The mine superintendent is up to no good.Then, Counterspy starring Don MacLaughin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 4, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Sweepstakes Murder.  Frightened witnesses gasp, "Murdered by a golden sword!"Followed by Theater Royal starring Sir Lawrence Olivier, originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 72 years ago, Queen of Spades starring Orson Welles.  A man tries to find the three cards that will always win, and kills an old lady to get the secret.  Olivier would star in many of the future programs. Finally. Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 4, 1954, 71 years ago, Cover Charge.   The McGees have a new slip cover for the living room easy chair. Fibber is relaxing in it...guarding his health. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

September 30, 1962, the last of the Golden Age of Radio. The Final episode of Suspense, broadcast at 7:05pm Sunday, September 30, 1962, 63 years ago, Devilstone.  An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results.   Christopher Carey and  Neil Fitzgerald star.Followed by Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, broadcast at 7:35, Sunday, September 30, 1962, 63 years ago.  A convict in the state prison is about to die. He has a final "thank you" for Johnny for helping his kid brother get a start in life. There's still the matter of $100,000 from the convict's last safe robbery.  (That $100K would be over $1.069 Million today!)   Ironically, the gas station kid knew who Johnny Dollar was, but it didn't matter, as CBS ended the show anyway. Finally, Orson Welles Commentary, broadcast September 30, 1945, 80 years ago.  The aircheck from KECA Radio (Now KABC) gave listeners a look at what radio would become - a medium of primarily news and commentary.   The broadcast originates from Orson's home in Brentwood. Eddie Cantor introduced a new cast member on his show (Thelma Carpenter) without mentioning that she's colored. What did Eisenhower say to General Patton? We'll never know for sure. Many Roosevelt staffers are leaving the Truman administration. The main British problem is getting enough to eat. Orson answers a critic in Weehawken, New Jersey. He then tells the story of, "Bonito," the fighting bull. It's a great story, told beautifully by Orson.  No doubt, Welles was as good at commentary as he was at acting.  Thanks for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Drama on a SaturdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlan and Mandel Kramer,  originally broadcast September 13, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case Of The Flatbush Fagin.  A story about teen-aged terrors who worshipped a heel. Stolen loot is paid for with a wet handkerchief and hard cash. Followed by Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle starring Lamont Johnson, originally broadcast September 13, 1951, 74 years ago, The Strange Book of Araby.   Tarzan meets a wise oracle and his strange book, containing the knowledge of the future. Then, Confession, originally broadcast September 13, 1953, 72 years ago, The Case Of Roger S. Chapland.  A young man breaks into a store. He gets a suspended sentence, but no break from his father. Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast September 13, 1948, 77 years ago, Symphony in D Minor.  A good story about a blind hypnotist who gives a post-hypnotic suggestion to his wife's lover. He orders the lover to kill the wife when he hears the Cesar Franck symphony (that happens to be the program's theme song). Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 13, 1954, 71 years ago, The Joke's On Me.  Fibber knows a funny joke...and he's just dying to tell it! Thanks to Laurel 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

Drama on a MondayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 8, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Courageous Come-On. A girl is "good at being bad" until she sees a blind spot. Is the sword mightier than the pen? After the drama, Vice President Barkley speaks about hiring disabled veterans.Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast September 8, 1946, 79 years ago, The Symphony of Death. Shortly after a composer buys three tombstones for his sisters, all three die of "unfortunate" accidents. Then, Suspense, originally broadcast September 8, 1957, 68 years ago, Old Army Buddy starring Victor Jory.  A pompous foreign correspondent is amazed to discover that his wife plans to divorce him!Followed by Wanted, originally broadcast September 8, 1950, 75 years ago,  Henry Clay Tollett.  A search for bank robbers who broke out of jail.  Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 8, 1942, 83 years ago, Vacation.  Lum plans a "back to nature" vacation after reading Thoreau. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

This episode was originally released on 12/1/2019. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls Episode 98 we continue our trilogy on the most popular season in radio history with a look at Christmas Week 1947. —————————— Highlights: • Ralph Edwards and Truth or Consequences—A Record Rated Show • It's Christmas Week and Jerusalem is in Shambles • The Eternal Light and One Man's Family • Jack Benny Does Last Minute Christmas Shopping • Fred Allen's Highest Rated Season Becomes His Downfall When the Music Stops • Walter Winchell gives ABC a Ratings Win • Breakfast with Fred Waring • CBS Dominates Monday Nights and Lux Radio Broadcasts Miracle on 34th Street • Lora Lawton's Husband is Missing • Milton Berle's Finally Cracks the Top-50 • NBC's Tuesday Night Comedy Dominations • The Lone Ranger Hangs ‘Em High • Lionel Barrymore's Christmas Tradition • Christmas Eve with Bing and Gildersleeve • Road to Rio Opens • Merry Christmas 1947 with King George VI • Don Ameche Hosts an Elgin Special • The Right to Happiness—December's Highest-Rated Soap Opera • Gracie Allen is Sick, Al Jolson is Rich, and Casey is Lonely • Father Patrick and Family Theatre • A Crippling Blizzard and the Last Sustained Half-Hour Suspense • Looking Ahead to the End of the Year —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings, 1932-53 — by Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from: • Broadcasting Magazine: December 8th, and December 22nd, 1947 • LIFE Magazine: December 22nd, 1947 and January 5th, 1948 • Radio Daily From the entire month of December 1947 —————————— On the interview front: • Don Ameche, Mel Blanc, Himan Brown, Staats Cottsworth, John Gibson, Jim Jordan, Mandel Kramer, E.G. Marshall, Jan Miner, Vincent Price and Bill Spier were with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. These interviews can be heard at GoldenAge-WTIC.org. • Chuck Schaden interviewed Milton Berle, Dennis Day, Ralph Edwards, Virginia Gregg, Jim Jordan, Mercedes McCambridge, Shirley Mitchell, Carlton E. Morse, Hal Peary, Lurene Tuttle, and Don Wilson. Hear their full chats at SpeakingofRadio.com. • Johnny Carson was with Orson Welles on The Tonight Show, and Fred Allen was with Tex and Jinx on November 24th, 1954. • John Dunning was with Roberta Goodwin Bailey, and Westinghouse interviewed Fran Carlon. • SPERDVAC with Vic Perrin, and Frank Brese was with Elliott Reid. —————————— Selected Music featured in today's episode was: • Sleigh Ride - By Lloyd Glenn and His Orchestra • White Christmas - By Booker T and the MGs • Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - By the Marlborough Cathedral Choir • It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - By Andy Williams • Jingle Bells - By J.P. Torres • I Saw Three Ships - By The Norwich Cathedral Choir • I'll Be Home For Christmas and Baby It's Cold Outside - By Jackie Gleason and Jack Marshall • Christmas Is - by Lou Rawls

Drama on a MondayFirst,  a look at the events of the dayThen, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 18, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Desert Explosion.  Man-eating birds of prey are used to execute a betrayer. A smuggler uses "geometry in action."Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast August 18, 1957, 68 years ago, Peanut Brittle starring Skip Homeier.  A new guy in the penitentiary whose life is in danger because of a box of peanut brittle.Then, Escape, originally broadcast August 18, 1950, 75 years ago, The Footprint starring William Conrad.  A casket of rubies, a Chinese priest, and that little gray snake equal an adventure yarn in the desert. Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast August 18, 1950,  75 years ago, Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles.  Stories about the colonization of Mars. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 18, 1942, 83 years ago, Mousey to Work in Mine. The boys decide to sell their delivery truck in order to be able to pay the baby's lawyer. Cedric has hired Mousey to work in his gold mine. Thanks to Laurel 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

Crime on a FridayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 15, 1956, 69 years ago, A Friend to Alexander starring John Dehner.  An adaptation of the James Thurber story of a very personal reaction to the Hamilton-Burr duel.Followed by Murder By Experts, originally broadcast August 15, 1949, 76 years ago, Dig Your Own Grave.  A woman becomes "the seed" to promote her husband's romance with another woman. Then, she gives him the idea to commit murder. Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 15, 1948, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Professional Beggar.  A young boy's life is at stake when he's the witness to a machine-gun murder.Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 15, 1950, 75 years ago , The Case of the Foolish Farmer.  When a gangster marries an exotic dancer, he doesn't take into account her very strange father. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 15, 1960, 65 years ago, Betsy is Hard to Take. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

CBS Radio Mystery Theater || (073) Strange Company || (074) Only the Dead Remember || April 11, 1974; April 15, 197402:01 ... Strange Company -- A wealthy aged woman is terrorized by invisible visitors. Her hard-hearted nephew and his wife can't care less and slowly decide to take advantage of her apparent hallucinations to steal from her. Starring: Bryna Raeburn; Lori March; George Petrie; Gilbert Mack1:01:30 ... Only the Dead Remember -- Two decades is a small time for Korean war veterans as they come together to plot the murder of a fellow prisoner of war who foiled their escape attempt from a POW camp. Starring: Tony Roberts; Mandel Kramer; George Petrie; Bryna Raeburn: : : : :My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLESEnjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr@duaneOldTimeRadio #duaneOldTimeRadio#mysteryclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #mysteryradio #radioclassics #rodserling #agathachristie #thewhistler #mystery #suspense #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #crimeclassics #duaneotr:::: :

Today's Mystery: The Falcon agrees to help a woman find her missing husband, and finds himself in the middle of a love triangle, investigating a murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1953Originating from New YorkStarring: George Petrie as The Falcon; Mandel Kramer; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jennifer, Patreon supporter since May 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Drama on a FridayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen, Dr. Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast July 25, 1945, 80 years ago, The Liar. Lucy comes back to River's End, and Mrs. Parker is concerned that Lucy's become a habitual liar.  8:30Followed by Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast July 25, 1945, 80 years ago, The Case of the Dog of Dynamite. The former commander of all Gestapo agents in Spain plans to enter a U.S. government laboratory working on very valuable "bugs." 10pm ABCThen Satan's Waitin', originally broadcast July 25, 1950, 75 years ago, Paintings of Death.  Satan himself tells the story about a cheating wife and her wealthy husband. He wants a divorce and offers her the house and a lot of money, if her lover will marry her within six months.Followed by Murder By Experts, originally broadcast July 25, 1949, 76 years ago, The Big Money. An ex-con meets two schemers trying to hijack a 7 million dollar estate.Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast July 25, 1960, 65 years ago, Sneaking Out the Back Door. Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

This episode was originally released on 7/1/2019. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 93 we ride the rails with some of the most famous stars in radio history. During radio's golden age, there were three main production hubs: New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With so much daily content to produce, radio's greatest minds developed programs and episodes centered around every recognizable theme, like the New York city subway. While this episode will take place in or around New York's public transportation system, we'll focus just as much on the relationships forged by radio's legends on both coasts. Highlights: • Mercedes McCambridge, Himan Brown, and Grand Central Station • How Bill Spier influenced the careers of his wife June Havoc and his protégé Elliott Lewis • From Suspense to Broadway is My Beat, Elliott Lewis shines • Jack Benny stars on Suspense • Cathy Lewis: Mrs Radio • Mandel Kramer, Jan Miner, and Subway Soaps from New York • Byron Kane and Subways Are For Sleeping • William N. Robson, Shirley Mitchell, Virginia Gregg and Jack Kruschen on radio in the 1950s • Bob and Ray head down into the Subway • Himan Brown brings dramatic radio back to life in the 1970s • Next Stop: The Soda Shop The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers The reading material used in today's episode was: • On The Air - By John Dunning • The CBS Radio Mystery Theater Handbook - by Gordon Payton & Martin Grams Jr. • Network Radio Ratings, 1932-53 - by Jim Ramsburg • The Museum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Radio - by Christopher H. Sterling as well as articles from: • Broadcasting Magazine - November 3rd, 1947 • And Billboard Magazine - May 1st, 1948 On the interview front: • Himan Brown, June Havoc, Mandel Kramer, Elliott Lewis, E.G. Marshall, Jan Miner, William Spier and William N. Robson were with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. These interview can be heard at GoldenAge-WTIC.org. • Ralph Bell, Himan Brown, Lawrence Dobkin, Betty Lou Gerson and Byron Kane, were with SPERDVAC. For more information, please go to S-P-E-R-D-V-A-C.com. • Himan Brown, Virginia Gregg, Elliott Lewis, Mercedees McCambridge, Shirley Mitchell and Alan Reed were interviewed by Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats and many others from Chuck's over thirty-nine year career and SpeakingofRadio.com. • Ellott Lewis was with John Dunning on May 23rd, 1982. • Jack Kruschen, Shirley Mitchell, and George Walsh were with Jim Bohannon on September 12, 1987. • And Morton Fine was with Dan Haefele on August 9th, 1988. Selected music featured in today's episode was: • It's been a Long, Long Time - by Keely Smith • Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - by the Mallet Men • The Big Heist and Salute to Charlie Christian - by Barney Kessel • Atlantis and Roller Coaster - by Les Baxter • I'll Take Manhattan - by Blossom Dearie • And Fly Me To the Moon - by Julie London

Today's Mystery:Mike goes to Lisbon on a tip that a woman working at the US embassy is a spy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 24, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Mandel Kramer; Bryna RaeburnSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jacqueline, Patreon Supporter since August 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: A friend of Mike's is murdered after deciding to expose his boss, who was running a drug racket.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 27, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Gus, Patreon supporter since August 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: A jewelry store owner is killed in a robbery gone wrong, and Waring thinks he knows who the killer is.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer; Maurice TarplinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the DaySupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.