Podcast appearances and mentions of natalie masters

Drama on a MondayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast January 13, 1951, 74 years ago.  Ken Thurston flies to Cuba to track down a tiny package that threatens the welfare of the world.Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 13, 1939, 86 years ago, The Case of the Silver Cord. The Chief of Police of Santa Monica introduces a story about a woman with a problem. Then Candy Matson starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast January 13, 1950, 75 years ago, Eric Spalding Concert.   A famous conductor hires Candy to prevent his concert from being sabotaged. Followed by Arch Oboler's Plays, originally broadcast January 13, 1940, 85 years ago, The Truth.  A thoughtful story about a scientist who puzzles after the ultimate source of cosmic rays and eventually discovers, "The Truth." Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 13, 1942, 83 years ago, Farm and Needlework Weekly.  Lum is now selling magazines to support himself since Abner refused to take him back in the store. Thanks to Sean 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.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

This week's “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio brings a festive twist with three thrilling holiday specials from the golden age of radio. In "Broadway is My Beat" from December 22, 1951, Detective Danny Clover, portrayed by Larry Thor, unravels the mystery of "Buddy Malpaugh and the Jeweled Scimitar." As snow blankets the streets of New York, Clover tracks the elusive Buddy Malpaugh who has stolen a precious scimitar sword, adorned with jewels. Charles Calvert voices Sgt. Tartaglia and Jack Kruschen plays Muggavan in this chilling winter tale. Next up is "Candy Matson" from December 10, 1949, featuring Natalie Masters as the sharp-witted private eye in "Jack Frost." This episode sees Matson investigating a suspicious accident in a chilly San Francisco, accompanied by her loyal sidekick Rembrandt Watson, voiced by Jack Thomas. The twist comes when they discover a plot that could ice over the Christmas cheer, making it a thrilling holiday investigation. Wrapping up the trio of tales, we revisit "The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe" from December 22, 1950, in "The Slaughtered Santas." With Sidney Greenstreet playing the iconic armchair detective Nero Wolfe, and his assistant Archie Goodwin played by Larry Dobkin, the duo solves the sinister slaying of men dressed as Santa Claus. This chilling mystery dives into the darker side of the festive season, presenting a high-stakes puzzle for Wolfe and his sharp instincts. These episodes blend intrigue with holiday spirit, offering listeners an evocative throwback to yesteryear's Christmases, filled with suspense and festive adventure. Whether it's following footprints in the snow in New York, untangling a frosty mystery in San Francisco, or solving a series of Santa Claus murders, each story promises to keep you guessing and entertained during the holiday season.

The OTRNow Radio Program Christmas SpecialThe OTRNow Radio Program Christmas-01 The New Burns and Allen Show. December 16, 1941. Program #11. CBS net. Sponsored by: Swan Soap. Gracie drags George to the post office with a very heavy package. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bill Goodwin, Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra, Jimmy Cash, Clarence Nash. The Quiz Kids. December 05, 1948. NBC net. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What are the best reasons you can think of to prove that there really is a Santa Claus.". Patrick Owen Conlon, Ruthie Duskin, Joel Kupperman, Lonny Lunde, Melvin Miles, Willard Olson (guest: director of research in child development, University of Michigan), Joe Kelly (host), Bob Murphy (announcer).Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. December 10, 1949. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "Jack Frost". Sustaining. A "Santa's Helper" named Jack Frost has disappeared. This leads Candy to a Christmas murder. Bill Brownell (sound effects), Dudley Manlove (announcer), Eloise Rowan (organist), Helen Kleeb, Henry Leff, Jack Thomas, Jay Rendon (sound effects), John Grover (announcer), Lou Tobin, Monte Masters (writer, producer), Natalie Masters.Duffy's Tavern. December 21, 1945. NBC net. Sponsored by: Minit-Rub, Ingraham Shave Cream. Guest is harpist Robert Maxwell. The cast does, "The Christmas Carol," by Charles and Archie Dickens. Robert Maxwell (harp), Ed Gardner, Sandra Gould (as "Miss Duffy"), Charlie Cantor, Eddie Green, David Titus (producer, director), Marvin Miller (announcer), Matty Malneck and His Orchestra. Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. December 23, 1956. CBS net. "The Missing Mouse Matter". Sustaining. A $50,000 singing mouse named Gulliver has been kidnapped. Keep your eye on the cat! Bob Bailey, Howard McNear, Dan Cubberly (announcer), Charles Smith (writer), G. Stanley Jones, Amerigo Moreno (musical supervisor), Richard Beals, Parley Baer, Jack Johnstone (producer, director), Mary Jane Croft, Bill James, Lawrence Dobkin.Have Gun, Will Travel. December 21, 1958. CBS net. "Matt Beecher" ("The Hanging Cross")Sponsored by: Kent. Paladin tries to prevent a battle between Matt Beecher and the Pawnees, caused by a small boy claimed as the son of both Matt Beecher and the Indian Chief. The script was used on the "Have Gun, Will Travel" television show on December 21, 1957. John Dehner, Ben Wright, Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), Gene Roddenberry (writer), Hugh Douglas (announcer), John Dawson (adaptor), Vic Perrin, Jess Kirkpatrick, Roy Woods, Richard Beals, Ann Morrison, Virginia Christine, John James, Bill James (sound effects), Tom Hanley (sound effects), Herb Meadow (creator), Sam Rolfe (creator). 

A Dramatic ThursdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 75 years ago, Criss Cross starring Burt Lancaster.   An adaption of the 1949 Film Noir crime tragedy.  A gangster story about a planned armored car holdup and a double-double-cross. We follow that with Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast October 10, 1948, 76 years ago, Beezer's Cellar.   Three crooks take refuge in a most inhospitable spot.Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast October 10, 1953, 71 years ago, Smoke Ring.   A pants presser wants to join up with a big-time crook. Hijacking a truck-load of cigarettes for the "big-timers" leads to a double-cross...or two. A murder soon follows. Followed by Candy Matson YUkon 2-8209 starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 75 years ago.  A restaurateur calls Candy with a small problem.  A dead man in a freezer -- wearing a devils costume. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 10, 1941, 83 years ago, Crooked Oil Association.  Superman saves the tank trucks from a tumbling rock as big as a house. Jimmy is tied to a saddle atop a wild horse, heading out into the desert. 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

Crime dramas were very popular during radio's golden age. Most featured tough guy detectives, except one! Candy Matson, was a female private investigator, operating in San Francisco, with a penthouse on Telegraph Hill. The program premiered on NBC Radio in 1949, and was notable for having a veiled gay sidekick serving as Candy's best friend Rembrandt Watson. Candy Matson starred Natalie Masters who went on to play roles on several TV shows in the 1950s and 60s. We're going to hear Candy Matson solve the Symphony of Death, and the Cable Car Cases. More at KRobCollection.com

First a look at this day in History.Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The Man from Singapore.  Two schemers kill their ex-partner in Hawaii, planning the perfect crime. Followed by Unit 99, originally broadcast April 4, 1958, 66 years ago, Citizen at 26th and D Streets. The first call: meet a citizen at the corner of 26th and D Streets. Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Magic Murder. Counterspy operative Peters is shot in the head while filling out a security questionnaire with a famous European jet engine scientist. Only a famous brain surgeon, who happens to be in Venezuela, can possibly save the agent's life!   Followed by Candy Matson starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast April 4, 1949, 75 years ago, The Donna Dunham Case. Candy solves a jealous-lover murder and nearly falls victim herself.  This show may be either a preview or an audition, as the show didn't begin running on the West Coast network of NBC until June of 1949.Finally The Adventures of Superman, originally broadcast April 4, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships. Superman rescues Jimmy Olsen and "The Whistler," but there's another "Whistler!"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 Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 18, 1934, 89 years ago, The Moving Picture Murder. A hold-up and murder has taken place in San Diego. Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast December 18, 1947, 76 years ago, The Life of the Party. An art student stabs himself in the chest and commits suicide right in front of Casey and Ann! Then Candy Matson YUkon 2-8209 starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast December 18, 1950, 73 years ago, San Juan Bautista. Candy and Lieutenant Mallard visit the old Mission at San Juan Bautista. They find the friendly Father Paulino and a dead body too!Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast December 18, 1948, 75 years ago, The Case of the Appointment with Death. A policeman traps a cop-killer. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 18, 1941, 82 years ago, Mousy Gray is Mad at Lum. Abner "helps" Lum out of his mess by telling Gussie that Lum doesn't love her. Mousie is very angry with Lum. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

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. 21st Precinct - The Bartender "21st Precinct" was a dramatic police drama radio show that aired on CBS from 1953 to 1956. It followed the daily workings of the officers in the 21st Precinct, a fictional police precinct in New York City.The show was known for its realistic portrayal of police work and its strong ensemble cast, which brought the characters to life. "The Bartender" (September 1, 1953) - A young bartender becomes a key witness in a robbery case that leads to a bigger criminal operation. Everett Sloane as Captain Frank Kennelly Les Damon as Lieutenant Matt King Harold Stone as Sergeant Larry Waters Santos Ortega as Lieutenant Anthony Gioso Ken Lynch as various characters "Candy Matson" was a popular radio show that aired on NBC from 1949 to 1951. It featured a strong, independent female protagonist, Candy Matson, who worked as a private investigator in San Francisco. "The Movie Company" (February 6, 1950) - Candy is hired by a movie company as a technical advisor, only to find herself entangled in a murder investigation on set. Natalie Masters as Candy Matson - Masters played the lead role of Candy Matson throughout the series. She was a talented radio actress who became well-known for her portrayal of the smart and sassy private investigator. Henry Leff as Lt. Ray Mallard - Leff played the role of Lt. Ray Mallard, a San Francisco police detective who often worked with Candy on her cases. He was also a recurring love interest for Candy throughout the series. Jack Thomas as Rembrandt Watson - Thomas portrayed Rembrandt Watson, Candy's loyal and somewhat eccentric friend and confidant. Watson, a photographer by profession, often assisted Candy in her investigations.

Airing out of KNBC in San Francisco was a ground-breaking lady detective anthology named Candy Matson. Produced, written and directed by Monty Masters and starring his wife, Natalie Masters, Candy Matson debuted on Saturday June 26th, 1949 at 8:30PM Pacific Time on NBC's west-coast circuit. Natalie was from San Francisco and began her career with the Wayfarers Repertory of the San Francisco Little Theatre Group. The creative couple were locally successful and had nearly fifteen years of experience by 1949. Henry Leff was Police Detective Ray Mallas, with Jack Thomas as Rembrandt Watson. Candy's number was YUkon 3-8309, and each episode began with a telephone call. The Masters' leaned heavily on their prior associations in the Bay Area. Plots were also reliant on the audience's knowledge of local San Francisco. Unfortunately, because NBC was sustaining production costs, they moved the show around frequently. They'd often air a program a day or hours ahead its scheduled air date, apologizing later to the growing body of Candy Matson fans. Candy solved almost ninety cases. The series ran until May 20th, 1951.

We've got a trio of women solving old time radio crimes in this week's show. First, Natalie Masters is the Golden Gate girl detective Candy Matson in "Valley of the Moon" (originally aired on NBC on December 17, 1949). Then, we'll hear a pair of syndicated episodes of The Phyl Coe Radio Mysteries - a combination mystery and game show - "The Case of the Dead Magician" and "The Case of the Missing Masterpiece." Finally, big screen star Maureen O'Hara is a debutante amateur detective in Cornell Woolrich's "The White Rose Murders" on Suspense (originally aired on CBS on July 6, 1943).

Candy Matson YUkon-2-8209 starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast December 18, 1950, San Juan Batista. Candy and Lieutenant Mallard visit the old Mission at San Juan Bautista. They find the friendly Father Paulino and a dead body too! Also Claudia, originally broadcast December 18, 1947, Heartbreak. Roger's retiring, and mama won't go to Chicago.

We're saluting some of the women who solved crimes during the radio era. First, we'll Meet Miss Sherlock, a scatterbrained amateur detective (originally aired on CBS on September 12, 1946). Then, comedy star Sara Berner shows off her trademark silliness as she sleuths in Sara's Private Caper (originally aired on NBC on June 15, 1950). And finally, Natalie Masters is on the case as Candy Matson - the gorgeous gumshoe from San Francisco - in "A Symphony of Death" (originally aired on NBC on June 20, 1950).

Airing out of KNBC in San Francisco was a ground-breaking lady detective anthology named Candy Matson. Produced, written and directed by Monty Masters and starring his wife, Natalie Masters, Candy Matson debuted on Saturday June 26th, 1949 at 8:30PM Pacific Time on NBC’s west-coast circuit. Natalie was from San Francisco and began her career with the Wayfarers Repertory of the San Francisco Little Theatre Group. The creative couple were locally successful and had nearly fifteen years of experience by 1949. Henry Leff was Police Detective Ray Mallas, with Jack Thomas as Rembrandt Watson. Candy’s number was YUkon 3-8309, and each episode began with a telephone call. The Masters' leaned heavily on their prior associations in the Bay Area. Plots were also reliant on the audience’s knowledge of local San Francisco. Unfortunately, because NBC was sustaining production costs, they moved the show around frequently. They’d often air a program a day or hours ahead its scheduled air date, apologizing later to the growing body of Candy Matson fans. Candy solved almost ninety cases. The series ran until May 20th, 1951.

Candy Matson is on the case, so if you're a crook in San Francisco - beware! Natalie Masters stars as the glamorous and gritty private detective, one of the few female gumshoes to headline her own series during the golden age of radio. We'll hear two of Candy's capers: "The Eric Spaulding Concert" (originally aired on NBC on February 7, 1950) and "San Juan Batista" (originally aired on NBC on November 26, 1950).

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. October 23, 1950. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "The Egyptian Armulet" Sustaining. Candy solves a murder case involving a strange Egyptian amulet. John Grover, Henry Leff, Jack Thomas, Monte Masters (writer, director), Bill Brownell (sound effects), Eloise Rowan (organ), Dudley Manlove (announcer), Natalie Masters, Frank Baron (engineer), Lou Tobin

Candy Matson, YUkon 3-8309. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "The Fortune Teller". Sustaining. Industrialist Allison Gray is missing, and the stars tell Candy that an astrologer is involved. The phone number is announced as being the one above. The phone number is different on other broadcasts. Possibly an audition. Lou Tobin, Henry Leff, Jack Thomas, Monte Masters (writer, director), Natalie Masters, Eloise Rowan (organist), Dudley Manlove (announcer), Hal Burdick, Bill Brownell (sound effects), Jane Bennett Carnell, Clarence Stevens (engineer). 29:32 Note - Failed Pilot for new series.

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. December 18, 1950. NBC net. Sustaining. "San Juan Batista" The program originates from San Francisco. Candy and Lieutenant Mallard visit the old Mission at San Juan Bautista. They find the friendly Father Paulino and a dead body too! Natalie Masters, Hal Burdick, Lou Tobin, Henry Leff, Jack Thomas, Monte Masters (writer, director), Eloise Rowan (organist), Dudley Manlove (announcer), Bill Brownell (sound effects), Jane Bennett Carnell, Clarence Stevens (engineer).

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. December 27, 1949. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "Valley Of The Moon". Sustaining. Candy solves a murder committed on a dude ranch. The title is subject to correction. Bill Brownell (sound effects), Clancy Hayes, Dudley Manlove (announcer), Eloise Rowan (organist), Helen Kleeb, Henry Leff, Jack Thomas, Jay Rendon (sound effects), Lou Tobin, Monte Masters (writer, producer), Natalie Masters.

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. January 13, 1950. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "Eric Spalding Concert" Sustaining. Monte Masters (writer, producer), Natalie Masters.

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. June 20, 1950. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "Symphony Of Death". Sustaining. YUkon 2-8309. A composer is going to die, and there's no doubt about it. Natalie Masters

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. September 11, 1950. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "The Movie Company". Sustaining. Candy finds a real body hanging among the props on a movie set. Natalie Masters.

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. December 19, 1949. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "Jack Frost" Sustaining. A "Santa's Helper" named Jack Frost has disappeared. This leads Candy to a Christmas murder. Bill Brownell (sound effects), Dudley Manlove (announcer), Eloise Rowan (organist), Helen Kleeb, Henry Leff, Jack Thomas, Jay Rendon (sound effects), John Grover (announcer), Lou Tobin, Monte Masters (writer, producer), Natalie Masters.

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. November 10, 1949. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "The Devil In The Deep Freeze". Sustaining. A restaurant owner asks Candy to get rid of a body in his meat refrigerator, and he's dressed like the devil! Guest Dorothy Warenskjold (famous opera singer) helps Candy to solve this operatic murder. The title is subject to correction. Dorothy Warenskjold, Dudley Manlove (announcer), Harry Bechtel, Henry Leff, Jack Thomas, Jerry Walter, Monte Masters (writer, producer), Natalie Masters.

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. October 9, 1950. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "The Ford Ord Story" Sustaining. Candy is invited to an army dance at Fort Ord and solves a double murder in the process. Natalie Masters.

Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209. July 7, 1949. NBC net, San Francisco origination. "Murder On A Cable Car". Sustaining. The man riding next to Candy on a cable car is silently shot to death. Helen Kleeb, Jack Cahill, Harry Bechtel, Jack Thomas, Henry Leff, Natalie Masters, Monte Masters (writer, producer)

Candy Matson, Audition Show. April 4, 1949. NBC net, San Francisco origination. " The Donna Dunham Case". Sustaining. Note - Audition show uses "Exbrook 2-9994" instead of "Yukon 2-8209" Monte Masters (writer, producer), Natalie Masters as Candy Matson.

San Francisco shamus Candy Matson was the greatest girl detective of the radio era. Charming, cool, and cute, Candy made her way in the man’s world of private eye gumshoeing. Before and after her series aired on NBC, two audition shows were recorded to bring the sassy sleuth to audiences. We’ll hear Natalie Masters as Candy in both of those shows – “The Donna Dunham Case” from April 1949 and “The Allison Gray Case” from September 1952.

Haul out the holly - it's time for the "Down These Mean Streets" holiday special. We're wrapping up 2017 with Christmas capers from four old time radio sleuths. First, Natalie Masters is Candy Matson, the gorgeous girl detective of San Francisco, in "Jack Frost" (originally aired on NBC on December 10, 1949). Next, Dick Powell and his Richard Diamond cast of characters present their version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (originally aired on NBC on December 24, 1949). Then, Bob Bailey files a holiday expense account as Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: "The Missing Mouse Matter" (originally aired on CBS on December 23, 1956). Finally, we head to the Big Apple for Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover in "Santa Takes a Powder" from Broadway is My Beat (originally aired on CBS on December 24, 1949).

Looking for mystery? Just dial YUkon 2-8209 and ask for Candy Matson. The gorgeous San Francisco private eye works out of her Telegraph Hill apartment and finds more than her share of trouble in the city of the Golden Gate. Natalie Masters stars as Candy in "The Cable Car Case" (originally aired on NBC on July 7, 1949) and "The Movie Company" originally aired on NBC on August 29, 1950).

Natalie Masters is back as San Francisco's loveliest private investigator, Candy Matson. One of radio's most famous girl detectives, Candy cracks cases with the best of them. She may flirt rather than fight with her foil on the police department, but Candy is just as sharp and quick with a quip as Spade or Marlowe. We'll hear her in "The Devil in the Deep Freeze" (first aired on NBC on September 30, 1949) and "NC9-8012" (first aired on December 27, 1949).

We welcome our first female detective to the show - San Francisco-based private eye Candy Matson!  Natalie Masters stars as this smart, sassy sleuth - perhaps the most famous lady detective in old time radio - in "The Egyptian Amulet," first broadcast on NBC on September 12, 1950.

CANDY MATSON was the private eye star of Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8208, an NBC West Coast show which first aired in March 1949 and was created by Monty Masters. He cast his wife, Natalie Parks, in the title role of this sassy, sexy PI. Her understated love interest, Lt. Ray Mallard, was played by Henry Leff while her assistant and best pal, aptly named Rembrandt Watson, was the voice of Jack Thomas. Every show opened with a ringing telephone and our lady PI answering it with "Candy Matson, YU 2-8209" and then the organ swung into the theme song, "Candy". Each job took Candy from her apartment on Telegraph Hill into some actual location in San Francisco. The writers, overseen by Monty, worked plenty of real Bay Area locations into every plot.THIS EPISODE:January 2, 1950. NBC net, San Francisco origination. Sustaining. Candy investigates a plane crash and is asked to certify the safety of an airport. Bill Brownell (sounworkd effects), Dudley Manlove (announcer), Eloise Rowan (organist), Harry Bechtel, Henry Leff, Jack Cahill, Jay Rendon (sound effects), Lou Tobin, Monte Masters (writer, producer), Natalie Masters. 29:38.