Podcasts about simon templar

When Madison reads about her own death in the obituaries, she takes her existential crisis to the doorstep of Simon Templar. Can The Saint discover the truth behind Madison's reported demise? Throw in missing jewels, a French temptress, a determined cabbie and a dry cleaner and you'll get the adventure of: “The Corpse Said Ouch.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Madison reads about her own death in the obituaries, she takes her existential crisis to the doorstep of Simon Templar. Can The Saint discover the truth behind Madison's reported demise? Throw in missing jewels, a French temptress, a determined cabbie and a dry cleaner and you'll get the adventure of: “The Corpse Said Ouch.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime on a WednesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 72 years ago, I Can't Sleep. The Party assigns a room-mate to Cvetic with a tape-recorder when it finds out he's been talking in his sleep. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 30, 1946, 79 years ago, The Francis Fielding Murder Case.  A psychiatrist is framed for murder. Blackie tries to prove him innocent. Then The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast April 30, 1950, 75 years ago, Murder of a Champion. A fighter calls Simon Templar to come down to talk with him.  It seems he's being pressured.  Meanwhile, a baby shows up on The Saint's doorstep. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 30, 1935, 90 years ago, The Corpse in the Cellar.  A body has been found buried in the basement of a house, wearing a gold ring and a silver belt buckle. Finally, Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt's Own Program, originally broadcast April 30, 1940, 85 years ago, First Show.  She desribes her travels around the country for the last 6 weeks. She requests ideas from listeners for topics they want to hear above. 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 honor of the late Val Kilmer, Brian and Cargill celebrate the many disguises of his Simon Templar in 1997's The Saint. It's like 12 performances in one! Bask in the cold fusion confusion! Support us on Patreon!

Delve into the thrilling world of "The Saint," a classic radio drama that captivated audiences with its suspenseful storylines and intriguing characters. This particular rendition of the series featured the iconic Vincent Price, renowned for his distinctive voice and captivating presence, as Simon Templar, the enigmatic protagonist known as "The Saint."Price's portrayal of Templar undoubtedly added a layer of sophistication and mystery to the character, drawing listeners into the Saint's daring adventures and his pursuit of justice. The radio show, with its evocative sound effects and compelling scripts, transported audiences to exotic locales and perilous situations, keeping them on the edge of their seats as Templar outsmarted criminals and evaded danger.Each episode of "The Saint" presented a new challenge for Templar, whether it involved unraveling a complex mystery, rescuing a damsel in distress, or foiling the plans of a nefarious villain. With his wit, charm, and resourcefulness, Templar always managed to emerge victorious, leaving listeners satisfied and eager for the next installment.

Val Kilmer, in memoriam El 1 de abril de 2025 el mundo del cine recibió una noticia realmente triste. Val Kilmer, uno de los actores más populares en Hollywood, había fallecido. Kilmer poseía un carisma muy particular. Fue una estrella que se diferenció siempre del resto de las estrellas, no sólo por su físico sino por su capacidad para entrar y salir de todo tipo de géneros: el de acción, la comedia, el western, las biopics, la fantasía, el neo noir, ciencia ficción… Iceman, Jim Morrison, Wyatt Earp, Batman, Simon Templar. Los nombres de sus personajes son prueba de su capacidad tanto para actuar como para transformarse… Y al utilizar esa capacidad transformó, a su vez, la vida de miles y miles de cinéfilos en todo el mundo. Lamentando enormemente su muerte y en pleno año 11 del podcast Cinegarage invitamos a nuestro querido amigo Cha, bajista estelar de varios grupos de rock desde Fobia hasta Gran Sur, a revisar la carrera y el legado del inigualable y muy querido Val Kilmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the thrilling world of "The Saint," a classic radio drama that captivated audiences with its suspenseful storylines and intriguing characters. This particular rendition of the series featured the iconic Vincent Price, renowned for his distinctive voice and captivating presence, as Simon Templar, the enigmatic protagonist known as "The Saint."Price's portrayal of Templar undoubtedly added a layer of sophistication and mystery to the character, drawing listeners into the Saint's daring adventures and his pursuit of justice. The radio show, with its evocative sound effects and compelling scripts, transported audiences to exotic locales and perilous situations, keeping them on the edge of their seats as Templar outsmarted criminals and evaded danger.Each episode of "The Saint" presented a new challenge for Templar, whether it involved unraveling a complex mystery, rescuing a damsel in distress, or foiling the plans of a nefarious villain. With his wit, charm, and resourcefulness, Templar always managed to emerge victorious, leaving listeners satisfied and eager for the next installment.

With winter weather keeping things chilly, here's a collection of old time radio mysteries set against a backdrop of snow. First, Dick Powell survives a killer's bullet but gets trapped by a blizzard in "Snowbound" from Rogue's Gallery (originally aired on Mutual on May 9, 1946). Jane Wyman is snowed in at a mountain lodge and trying to get away with her husband's murder in "Catch Me If You Can" from Suspense (originally aired on CBS on February 17, 1949). Simon Templar's new case involves a snowman with a grisly secret in "It's Snow Use" from The Saint (originally aired on NBC on October 29, 1950). And finally, Sam Spade solves a murder in the snow in "The Chateau McLeod Caper" (originally aired on NBC on January 26, 1951).

The radio adventures of The Saint premiered in January 1945, and we're celebrating the anniversary of his radio debut with four tales of Simon Templar. Several actors played the Saint over the years, but the voice that's synonymous with the character belongs to Vincent Price, and he plays "the Robin Hood of modern crime" in our quartet of crimes: "The Saint Goes Underground" (originally aired on Mutual on July 31, 1949); "The Problem of the Peculiar Payoff" (originally aired on NBC on July 9, 1950); "Reflection on Murder" (originally aired on NBC on August 13, 1950); and in his final radio performance as The Saint in "Pin No Roses on My Corpse" (originally aired on NBC on May 20, 1951).

In this week's holiday-themed episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the festive cheer with a touch of mystery. Our first feature is an episode from "This Is Your FBI" titled “Return of St. Nick,” which originally aired on December 24th, 1948. In this gripping story, the FBI tracks a clever burglary ring that uses a Santa Claus disguise to commit their crimes during the Christmas rush. The plot thickens when a former convict, playing the role of Santa in an attempt to reform his life, is framed for the burglaries. Special Agent Jim Taylor, played by Stacy Harris, must unravel the truth in time for Christmas. The episode also features William Conrad and Betty Lou Gerson in pivotal roles, adding depth and suspense to the holiday narrative. Following that, we delve into "The Saint" with the episode “Santa Claus Is No Saint,” broadcast on December 24th, 1950. Vincent Price stars as the charming and astute Simon Templar, who finds himself embroiled in a holiday mystery when a young woman mistakes him for a real Santa Claus and begs him to retrieve a stolen Christmas gift. The episode becomes a thrilling chase as The Saint confronts a gang of thieves, with the holiday spirit adding a unique twist to his usual adventures. Supporting cast includes Betty Harford and Harry Bartell, who contribute to the festive yet thrilling ambiance. Join us as we revisit these classic radio mysteries, blending holiday cheer with detective intrigue, capturing the essence of a time when radio was the heart of the home during the festive season. Tune in and rekindle the warmth of vintage radio drama with these captivating stories.

Despite first appearing on the scene in 1928's "Meet the Tiger", author Leslie Charteris promoted this volume from 1930 as the proper introduction of Simon Templar, aka "The Saint". Across three novellas ("The Man Who Was Clever", "The Policeman with Wings" and "The Lawless Lady") his dandified crime-buster makes his literary debut here, taking on London gangsters, outsmarting dwarfish diamond thieves and navigating round a ring of high-seas scam artists. So polish your halos and brogues, its time for close and classy combat with Simon Templar!Fast facts (5:45), "The Man Who Was Clever" (26:30), "The Policeman With Wings" (1:08), "The Lawless Lady" (1:44:20).

Author Leslie Charteris had a popular and long-running book series about a suave character named Simon Templar, nicknamed "The Saint." During a time when quirky literary detectives got a treatment on radio, "The Saint" had a brief run starring Vincent Price. Of course, any similarity between the Saint of the novels and radio was purely coincidental. But the dialogue was surprisingly snarky, and worked well with Price's persona. Especially this episode where the Saint and "Louie" the cab driver explore a haunted house. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

In The Saint, Kilmer plays Simon Templar, a professional thief known as “The Saint” for using Catholic saints as aliases. He steals a microchip from a Russian oil company but is caught by the owner's son. He is then hired by the owner, a billionaire oligarch named Tretiak, to steal a cold fusion formula discovered by Emma Russell, an American chemist. Tretiak plans to use the formula to monopolize the Russian energy market. Once he obtains the formula, he also plans to kill Simon.Simon seduces Emma but falls for her. He abandons his plan to steal from her until Tretiak threatens to kidnap her. At this point the plot becomes a little convoluted to me but here's what I think happens.Simon does end up stealing the formula but when analyzed, Tretiak finds that it is useless to him. His plan now is to sell the incomplete formula to the Russian president and then attack him for spending billions on worthless technology, using the resulting chaos to make himself president. Emma finishes the formula, Simon delivers it to a scientist who hopes to use it for good, and in a confrontation in Red Square, Tretiak is exposed as a fraud when it becomes clear that the formula works. Emma and Simon reunite, they start a relationship and it is revealed that Simon has donated billions to charity using money from Tretiak's accounts. All ends well!The taglines for The Saint were “A man without a name, can never be identified. A man who doesn't exist, can never be caught. A man who doesn't love, can never truly be alive.” And “Never reveal your name. Never turn your back. Never surrender your heart.”You can find The Saint to stream on demand on Amazon Prime or for rent or purchase on Amazon and Apple TV.The Saint was released on April 4, 1997, so let's check out the New York Times for that day.Don't forget our Patreon, where we watch the films of the Cold War and try to unpack them as political and historical documents! For $5 a month, you get two bonus episodes every month as well as access to the entire back catalog — we're almost two years deep at this point. Sign up at patreon.com/unclearpod. The latest episode of our Patreon podcast is on the 1979 thriller Hardcore.Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.

On this week's episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, delve into the cunning and charm of Simon Templar in "The Saint," featuring the inimitable Vincent Price. In the episode “Dossier on a Damsel," originally broadcast on August 13th, 1950, Templar comes to the aid of a distressed young woman entangled in espionage. Price's portrayal of the debonair detective is complemented by the talents of Lawrence Dobkin as Louis, Peggy Webber as Helen, and Barney Phillips as Inspector Fernack. The narrative weaves through a labyrinth of mystery and intrigue, making it a standout in the series. Following "The Saint," we take a step into the stylish 60s with “Walk Softly, Peter Troy” and the episode “The Haunted Harridan,” first aired on June 16th, 1964. In this thrilling installment, the dashing detective Peter Troy, voiced by the suave Don McCorkindale, investigates the eerie disturbances haunting a once-famous actress. His adventure is peppered with sharp wit and suspense, with support from June Spencer as the beleaguered actress and Nigel Graham as Troy's trusty sidekick, Pete. The episode masterfully combines elements of the supernatural with hard-boiled detective work, making it a favorite among listeners. Join us as we explore these riveting tales of mystery and suspense, where clever detectives unravel complex cases with flair and finesse. Whether you're drawn to the sophisticated antics of The Saint or the intriguing adventures of Peter Troy, this week's episode promises to captivate and entertain. Tune in and immerse yourself in the world of classic radio detective stories, brought to life by some of the finest voices of their time.

Re-Imagined Radio samples two episodes of Escape, "Present Tense" and "Three Skeleton Key," both starring Vincent Price, to celebrate radio's greatest series of high adventure storytelling and an unforgettable voice actor. Frequently cited as the finest radio adventure series ever, Escape is significant for providing listeners a variety of literary experiences drawn from adventure classics and contemporary original scripts. Vincent Price (1911–1993) is legendary for his stage, television, motion picture, and radio appearances. In radio, he is noted for voicing Simon Templar in The Saint, 1947 to 1951, and the two episodes of Escape featured here, "Present Tense" and "Three Skeleton Key." It's also interesting to note that Price provided a chilling voice over for singer/song writer Michael Jackson's 1993 "Thriller." Together, these two episodes of Escape and Vincent Price provide outstanding radio storytelling. Thanks for joining us as Re-Imagined Radio presents "Escape: A double adventure." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Re-Imagined Radio samples two episodes of Escape, "Present Tense" and "Three Skeleton Key," both starring Vincent Price, to celebrate radio's greatest series of high adventure storytelling and an unforgettable voice actor. Frequently cited as the finest radio adventure series ever, Escape is significant for providing listeners a variety of literary experiences drawn from adventure classics and contemporary original scripts. Vincent Price (1911–1993) is legendary for his stage, television, motion picture, and radio appearances. In radio, he is noted for voicing Simon Templar in The Saint, 1947 to 1951, and the two episodes of Escape featured here, "Present Tense" and "Three Skeleton Key." It's also interesting to note that Price provided a chilling voice over for singer/song writer Michael Jackson's 1993 "Thriller." Together, these two episodes of Escape and Vincent Price provide outstanding radio storytelling. Thanks for joining us as Re-Imagined Radio presents "Escape: A double adventure." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Criminal SaturdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Lives of  Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Golden Fleece.  A story that begins with a bullfight in Spain and ends with a naval engagement in the China Sea!We follow that with the news from 73 years ago, then This is Your FBI starring Stacy Harris, originally broadcast October 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Tropical Frame-Up. . The trail of a gang of truck hijackers lead south of the border to a banana plantation. Then The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast October 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Tuba. A friend of Simon Templar has asked him to join him at a roadhouse where he's been hired to play his tuba.  Templar thinks there's more to the story. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 12, 1950, 74 years ago, Rave Notice starring Milton Berle. Berle stars as an actor who commits murder and then tries to convince the police that he's insane. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 76 years ago. Burning the autumn leaves. 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

Your Humble Host returns to the Library of Sound (LOS) and Volume 361 as we feature, The Saint! Today from July 30, 1947 the Saint solves the case of the Doll With The Broken Head. Vincent Price stars as radio's The Saint, Simon Templar.

Your Humble Host has invited The Saint back onto the Library of Sound (LOS) Volume 334. Today The Saint faces the "Rare Painting Smugglers" originally heard July 16, 1947 and starring none other than that slyly spooky Vincent Price. But not to worry, Vincent won't be shouting Boo, today he's The Saint, Simon Templar.

Release Date: April 13, 2015 A baby is left on Simon Templar's door and a boxer asks for help and then changes his mind.Original Air Date: December 17, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

Your Humble Host has returned with "The Saint" on the Library of Sound (LOS) Volume 322. Today the Saint has been called in to check on "The Champ's Kid". The Saint had a bet on the fight but is now told to call it off. Somethin' ain't right with the boxer it's up to The Saint to figure it out. Vincent Price returns to play Simon Templar on the radio version of The Saint!

Release Date: December 08 , 2014A beautiful woman shows up at the Saint's door and Simon Templar becomes involved in a dangerous case of international intrigue over a 10 cent whiskey glass.Original Air Date: July 16, 1950Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715GIve us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net

Your Humble Host is proud to present one of my favorite good guys, Simon Templar, better known as The Saint. Vincent Price played the Saint on radio and did it quite well. The Saint on TV was Roger Moore but before Moore there was Vincent Price. The Saint stories were always interesting whether from the books, TV or radio. Today the Saint faces a "High Fence" from June 20, 1945.

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Two + hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast February 11, 1952, 72 years ago, Cortez Island. Alice Jensen hires George Valentine to find her missing husband. Mr. Jensen is after pirate treasure, but finds a gang of dope smugglers instead.Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast February 11, 1953, 71 years ago, Belgian Congo. Steve is sent to the Belgian Congo to stop two women from fighting about "a strategic mineral" mine.Then The Adventures of the Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 73 years ago, The Missing Bridegroom. A very wealthy bride has been left at the altar. Simon Templar tries to find Jimmy Snider, a very elusive bridegroom!Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 73 years ago, Spell in Green. A newspaper columnist kills her boss while clawing her way to the top. Finally Suspense, originally broadcast February 11, 1962, 62 years ago, The Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln starring Court Benson and Ian Martin. A time travel story about an attempt to alter the present by preventing an assassination in the past. We talk about how bad the final New York episodes of Suspense were. This is an exception. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

We're going bananas this week with three old time radio mysteries featuring chimps along with clues and crimes. First, Philip Marlowe looks for an English butler who walks on his knuckles in "The Monkey's Uncle" (originally aired on CBS on March 7, 1950). Then, Simon Templar is saddled with a simian sidekick in "The Chiseling Chimpanzee" from The Saint (originally aired on NBC on December 10, 1950). Finally, Frank Sinatra is asked to serve as bodyguard for a chimp TV star - and later has to find the little guy when he's kidnapped in "Companion to a Chimp" from Rocky Fortune (originally aired on December 15, 1953).

It's a concert of crime in this week's episode, as two radio detectives tackle cases in the music world. First, Simon Templar investigates when a pianist is shot and killed at the keys. Vincent Price stars in "A Sonata for Slayers" from The Saint (originally aired on NBC on June 18, 1950). Then, Bob Bailey stars as Johnny Dollar in "The Ricardo Amerigo Matter," where "America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator" hunts for a missing violinist and his violin (originally aired on CBS between January 16 and January 20, 1956).

In honor of Vincent Price's birthday on May 27th, we've got the screen legend in three old time radio mysteries. First, he narrates what might have happened to John Wilkes Booth if the assassin escaped death at the hands of the army in The Thirteenth Juror (originally aired on NBC on April 23, 1949). Then, Price discovers a dead man is still alive, and he may kill to keep the secret in "Murder Needs an Artist" from The Philip Morris Playhouse (originally aired on CBS on May 6, 1950). And finally, he's Simon Templar - the Robin Hood of modern crime - in "Cupid and the Corpse" from The Saint, where a dead body derails his date with an old flame (originally aired on NBC on August 27, 1950).

An old car crosses paths with Simon Templar, and it causes him to cross path with gun toting gangsters. Intimidation doesn’t work well when used on the Saint. Always on…

Louis Vittes wrote episodes of The Wild Wild West and The Invaders, and he penned the classic sci-fi horror picture I Married a Monster from Outer Space. But before that, he wrote adventures of radio sleuths like Simon Templar, Barrie Craig, and the Shadow. We'll hear some of his work, beginning with "Ladies Never Lie...Much" from The Saint (originally aired on NBC on January 7, 1951). Then, Dan Duryea stars in "The Willie Baines Case" from The Man from Homicide (originally aired on ABC on August 20, 1951). And we'll hear Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator in "A Very Odd Job" (originally aired on NBC on January 30, 1952).

The man you just heard is acting legend Vincent Price. Price's only continuous radio role was as star of The Saint where he played Simon Templar. Leslie Charteris created the character as a suave private eye. He was a dapper dresser, equally at home at the wheel of a fast car, in an airplane, or on horseback. The Saint would also break the law if the result justified it. The show had begun on CBS in 1945. After a tour on The Mutual Broadcasting System, The Saint moved to NBC beginning on Sunday June 11th, 1950 at 7:30PM. Games and sports speculation weren't the only form baseball took on the radio. It showed up in drama radio as well, Like on The Saint's September 3rd, 1950 episode. Lawrence Dobkin was Louie the Cabbie. And of course, there were no two institutions in America somehow more intertwined in the twentieth century than baseball and comedy legend Jack Benny.

Audio resolution is a little low, but otherwise clear. Simon Templar is offered cash to leave town, but he has a score to settle. How can he manage getting his…

Audio resolution is a little low, but otherwise clear. Simon Templar is offered cash to leave town, but he has a score to settle. How can he manage getting his…

Joining me to talk about this remarkable series of novels is British author Roland Hulme, described in his Amazon biography as "a digital Don Draper with a Hemingway complex - one of the world's foremost experts on social media and interactive marketing". Roland was born in the UK, but is currently living and working across the Atlantic in the USA. You can find him on Instagram and Youtube.I last had him on the podcast last to talk about Lady Chatterley's Lover, so I am delighted to draw on his literary expertise once again!Roland is the author of the Knuckleheads Motorcycle Club books, 'High Point', and also the Adventure Eddie series. He is a successful romance / adventure novelist, and here gives me his unique take on the works of Leslie Charteris, and the 1960s TV show starring Roger Moore that was inspired by them. He explains what makes the books so special, which one to start with (The Saint in New York), and why.  I hope you enjoy our discussion. I did!Message me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.comCheck out my https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shopSupport the show

I've got one more episode before I sign off for the year, and for this bonus show I'm sharing my five favorite old time radio mysteries. It's a quintet of Christmas capers that will help to get you in the holiday spirit.  First, Sydney Greenstreet is Nero Wolfe in "The Case of the Slaughtered Santas" (originally aired on NBC on December 22, 1950) and Frank Sinatra is Rocky Fortune in "The Plot to Murder Santa Claus" (originally aired on NBC on December 22, 1953). Then Vincent Price is Simon Templar in "Santa Claus is No Saint," a holiday adventure of the Robin Hood of modern crime (originally aired on NBC on December 24, 1950) and a Sherlock Holmes mystery with John Stanley and Alfred Shirley as Holmes and Watson in "The Adventure of the Christmas Bride" (originally aired on Mutual on December 21, 1947). Finally, Jack Webb is Sgt. Joe Friday in the heartwarming Dragnet case file "The Big Little Jesus" (originally aired on NBC on December 22, 1953).

Joe Collins, a boxer and old friend phones Simon Templar. What kind of trouble is the boxer in? Is there a connection when a toddler named Donnie is placed in…

Joe Collins, a boxer and old friend phones Simon Templar. What kind of trouble is the boxer in? Is there a connection when a toddler named Donnie is placed in…

Note: Intros should be back by next week! Helen Mack began her career as a child actress in the 1920s and she went on to make appearances in Son of Kong and His Girl Friday. But in the 1940s, she transitioned into a new phase of her career as a producer and director of radio shows. She was behind the scenes of comedies like Meet Corliss Archer and A Date with Judy and she helmed dozens of episodes of Richard Diamond and The Saint - two shows marked by a wry sense of humor mixed in with the mysteries. We'll celebrate Ms. Mack's birthday with some of her work in the world of radio detectives. Dick Powell stars as Richard Diamond in "The Marilyn Connors Case" (originally aired on ABC on January 12, 1951) and "The Man with the Scar" (originally aired on ABC on January 26, 1951). And in between those shows, we'll hear Vincent Price as Simon Templar in "The Bride Who Lost Her Groom" from The Saint (originally aired on NBC on February 11, 1951). Next week: Old time radio mysteries starring the voices of some classic Disney villains!

Simon Templar is at the Birdcage nightclub to listen to the piano music of Johnny Crawford when famous concert pianist Laurence Abdul approaches him. Johnny Crawford was a pupil of his and now he fears that Crawford is to be murdered. Vincent Price stars as Simon Templar aka The Saint. The Saint was a radio adventure program in the United States that featured a character ("a swashbuckling, devil-may-care Robin Hood type who, in his attempt to help people, remained just one step ahead of the police and crooks—both of whom he combatted") created by author Leslie Charteris. This episode aired on NBC Radio June 18, 1950.

A frequent collaborator of Orson Welles, Edgar Barrier appeared with the Mercury Theatre onstage and on radio and he played Banquo in Welles' film version of Macbeth. Elsewhere, Barrier hunted the Phantom of the Opera on the big screen and voiced Simon Templar on radio. We'll hear him as a scientist trying to prevent an outbreak of plague in "Black Death" (originally aired on CBS on August 2, 1955) and as a man hunting for his ancestor's pirate booty in "The Treasure Chest of Don Jose" (originally aired on CBS on June 26, 1956). We'll also hear Barrier in "The Projective Mr. Drogan" from Lights Out (originally aired on CBS on January 26, 1943) and as Julius Caesar in "Twenty-Three Knives Against Caesar" from Crime Classics (originally aired on CBS on February 10, 1954).

– Will you do it? – Of course. Nobody in the world is better-equipped to get rid of Simon Templar than me. And we're back at last — a fresh slab of Rogertainment, with a couple of ripper Aussie sheilas along for the ride. When organised crime boss Robert Verrier's butler is unexpectedly exploded, he becomes convinced that Simon Templar is the killer. Hilarity ensues, of course, and Simon has no choice but to impersonate the assassin to uncover the real culprit. See the episode To Kill a Saint is available on YouTube (for the time being), complete with burned-in Hungarian subtitles. The entire series was released on DVD in two box sets, one for the black and white episodes and another for the colour episodes. The colour episode box set, which includes this episode, is 14 discs of pure Rogertainment, designed to titillate the palette of the true Rodge connoisseur. (Amazon US) (Amazon UK) (Amazon AU) Follow us! Nathan is on Twitter as @nathanbottomley , Brendan is @brandybongos, Richard is @RichardLStone and Todd is @ToddBeilby. You can follow the podcast on Twitter as @Bondfingercast. We're also on Facebook, and you can check out our website at bondfinger.com. And if you rate or review us on Apple Podcasts, we'll release our next Bonfinger episode with Hungarian subtitles.

The Saint - "the Robin Hood of modern crime" and star of scores of books, TV shows, movies, and also a well-remembered radio series - is Project Audion's latest radio recreation. Vincent Price was urbanely brilliant as Simon Templar on the radio, but he only came to the show in 1947. The first series aired in 1945 with Edgar Barrier, and no recordings exist. Project Audion's vintage script of the episode "The Million Dollar Day" was only the 4th-ever episode. This Saint has sidekicks! We were also lucky to speak with Saint expert Ian Dickerson in England for a pre-show interview, and doubly lucky to locate a still-working SONOVOX (and experienced operator Ken Justiss) to recreate the once-famous sound effect of the "Bromo-Seltzer Train." Our transcontinental transcription recording session was challenged by electrical storms and some camera glitches, but we pulled it off! Our cast includes: THE SAINT: Les Marsden, CA HOPPY/JANITOR: Pete Lutz, TX PATRICIA: Rhiannon McAfee, CA MONTEIRO: Dana Gonsalves, TX KUZELA: Frank Guglielmelli, PA FERNACK/ANNOUNCER: John Bell, AL Mr. Lutz directed this episode, and Larry Groebe produced, managed sound, and growled.

This episode aired on NBC Radio January 22, 1950. Vincent Price stars and Simon Templar. Famous stage actress Betty Aimes has an appointment with the publisher Jim Barrie but when she arrives to meet him he is shot dead on the street before her. In a panic she runs away and jumps in to a taxi in which Simon Templar is already occupying. A few minutes later a car passes by and shoots at the taxi. It seems that for some reason someone is trying to kill Betty.

For this bonus show, I'm sharing my five favorite old time radio adventures of Simon Templar - "the Robin Hood of modern crime" best known as The Saint. We'll hear Vincent Price as the Saint in "The Sinister Sneeze" (originally aired on NBC on June 11, 1950); "Baseball Murder" (originally aired on NBC on September 3, 1950); "No Hiding Place" (originally aired on NBC on November 19, 1950); and "The Big Swindle" (originally aired on NBC on February 25, 1951). We'll also hear substitute Saint Barry Sullivan in "The Ghost that Giggled" (originally aired on NBC oN September 17, 1950).

Will and Matt are here to discuss cheese, day drinking, and notes on kissing Elisabeth Shue, while they discuss the Val Kilmer led spy film, The Saint!DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!THE SAINTdir. Phillip Noycestarring: Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue, Rade Šerbedžija

The Adventures of the Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast March 4, 1951, 71 years ago, What not what got hot. A Victorian what-not leads to a murdered antique dealer and the robbing of Simon Templar's furniture!.

When Madison reads about her own death in the obituaries, she takes her existential crisis to the doorstep of Simon Templar. Can The Saint discover the truth behind Madison's reported demise? Throw in missing jewels, a French temptress, a determined cabbie and a dry cleaner and you'll get the adventure of: "The Corpse Said Ouch." TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com

When Madison reads about her own death in the obituaries, she takes her existential crisis to the doorstep of Simon Templar. Can The Saint discover the truth behind Madison's reported demise? Throw in missing jewels, a French temptress, a determined cabbie and a dry cleaner and you'll get the adventure of: "The Corpse Said Ouch." TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com

PREMIERES JANUARY 1st! When Madison reads about her own death in the obituaries, she takes her existential crisis to the doorstep of Simon Templar. Can The Saint discover the truth behind Madison’s reported demise? Throw in missing jewels, a French temptress, a determined cabbie and a dry cleaner and you’ll get the adventure of: “The Corpse Said Ouch.” MadisonOnTheAir.com