Podcast appearances and mentions of Walter Gibson

In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

In the realm of old-time radio crime dramas, two iterations of "The Avenger" emerged in the United States. The first installment, broadcast weekly on WHN in New York City, aired from July 18, 1941, until November 3, 1942. The second version, syndicated nationally, ran from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. In the 1941-1942 version, Richard Henry Benson, a crime-fighter with super-strength known as "The Avenger," was joined by his sidekick Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Benson was considered a blend of the Shadow and Doc Savage characters, combining elements of each in an attempt to replicate their commercial success. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger" was described as a "poor man's version of The Shadow" by radio historian John Dunning. Jim Brandon, the alter ego of the new Avenger, was a biochemist who used inventions like the Telepathic Indicator and Secret Diffusion Capsule to combat crime. Despite their differences, the two versions of "The Avenger" shared some similarities. The Avenger in both iterations had a loyal subordinate who knew his true identity, was hidden by a black light of invisibility, and could interpret the "thought flashes" of others. These similarities could be attributed to the fact that Walter B. Gibson, the creator of The Shadow, also played a role in shaping the character of The Avenger. In terms of personnel, the 1941-1942 version featured an unknown New York actor as Richard Henry Benson and Humphrey Davis as Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie, with Maurice Joachim as the director and Paul Ernst (writing as Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston as writers. The 1945-1946 version had James Monks initially playing the lead role, later replaced by Dick Janaver, with Helen Adamson as assistant Fern Collier, George Ansbro as the announcer, Doc Whipple providing the music, and Charles Michelson as the producer. Writers for this version included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson. The 1945-1946 version of "The Avenger," distributed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, was syndicated via transcription, with 52 episodes available to stations across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first program distributed by the WHN Transcription Service, known previously for distributing commercials. Format and Characters: 1941–1942 Series: Main Character: Richard Henry Benson, a super-strength crime-fighter known as "The Avenger." Sidekick: Fergus "Mac" MacMurdie. Inspiration: Benson's character drew heavily from popular figures like The Shadow and Doc Savage, combining their traits to appeal to fans of those successful series. Promotion: In August 1941, WHN linked the radio show to Street and Smith's magazine, The Avenger, through eye-catching red posters displayed at newsstands. 1945–1946 Series: Main Character: Jim Brandon, a biochemist who becomes The Avenger. Innovations: Brandon uses a Telepathic Indicator and a Secret Diffusion Capsule to aid in his crime-fighting efforts. Comparison: This version was often seen as a budget-friendly counterpart to The Shadow, sharing similarities in narrative style and character traits. For instance, Brandon, like The Shadow, had a beautiful assistant, Fern Collier, who knew his true identity and helped him in his missions. Brandon also used "a black light of invisibility" and could interpret "thought flashes." Personnel: 1941–1942 Series: Main Role: Played by an unidentified New York actor, while Humphrey Davis portrayed Mac. Notable Cast: Bill Zuckert joined the cast in 1942, but his specific role was not disclosed. Director: Maurice Joachim. Writers: Paul Ernst (using the pseudonym Kenneth Robeson) and Henry Ralston. 1945–1946 Series: Lead Role: Initially played by James Monks, later replaced by Dick Janaver. Fern Collier: Played by Helen Adamson. Announcer: George Ansbro. Music: Provided by Doc Whipple. Producer: Charles Michelson. Writers: Included Gil Braun, Ruth Braun, and Walter Gibson (also the creator of The Shadow). Syndication: Distribution: Managed by Charles Michelson Inc. of New York City, which offered the series to stations across the country. Episodes: A total of 52 episodes were made available for syndication, as noted in the October 22, 1945, issue of Broadcasting. Dive into "The Avenger" to experience thrilling crime stories from the golden age of radio. Whether it's Richard Henry Benson or Jim Brandon, each brings their unique blend of heroism and innovation to the fight against crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

Author and pulp historian Will Murray joins me to discuss The Shadow; his origins and various screen incarnations.A Bill&Debi Production

Episode #453! More cool stuff! We have spoke often of works by Mathieu Bablet. This week DL brings the beautiful over-sized hardcover Shangri-La to the table.  Scott has more from The Shadow with The Golden Master by Walter Gibson. Also on this episode, DL brings Mark Schultz's gorgeous post-apocalyptic book Xenozoic Tales to the table. Check it out!  

In the fall of 1937, Orson Welles was busy readying for a Mercury Theater broadway production of Julius Caesar. The agency Ruthrauff and Ryan approached Welles about the possibility of starring in a weekly radio series. His signing was announced in The New York Times on August 29th, 1937. Welles' contract allowed him to miss rehearsals and readings. He was paid seventy-five dollars per week, or roughly fifteen hundred today, for one-half hour of weekly work. On Sunday September 26th, at 5:30PM the new version of The Shadow debuted. The program's announcer was Ken Roberts. Opposite Welles as Margot Lane was Agnes Moorhead, along with many of the Mercury Theater players. The Shadow was Lamont Cranston, a wealthy man about town. He had the ability to cloak himself with invisibility and to read minds. They were tools of Mesmer, learned through years of study in the orient and India. Walter Gibson's involvement in the radio series was minimal. Clark Andrews directed the first few broadcasts with Martin Gabel becoming the de facto director thereafter.

In 1930 publisher Street and Smith decided to try radio with hopes of boosting pulp sales. Each week a drama would be adapted from an upcoming issue of Detective Story Magazine. They added a mysterious host, called The Shadow, and left the link to the magazine somewhat tenuous. The show premiered over CBS on July 31st, 1930. Ken Roberts soon became the announcer. It wasn't long before people were asking for a Shadow magazine. Walter Gibson became its chief writer. Meanwhile, on the air, the host became Frank Readick. In the fall of 1931 Detective Story Hour became The Blue Coal Radio Review. The Shadow character proved so popular, beginning on Thursday October 1st, 1931 at 9:30PM, he also narrated Street and Smith's Love Story Hour. In January 1932, the first program using The Shadow as its title debuted on CBS. That fall it shifted to NBC, and then back to CBS in 1934. The success led to copycats. People kept asking for The Shadow to appear in the dramatic portions of the broadcasts. By then Gibson was writing pulp stories which featured the Shadow as the crime fighting hero. The series disappeared from CBS airwaves on March 27th, 1935. It wouldn't reappear until the fall of 1937.

Friday September 3, 20219.30am-11.30am - Collectors Meeting: Bill Winters presents “Walter Gibson, the Man Who Knew the Titans of Magic” and A virtual presentation of the Houdini collection by the Curator Eric Colleary.Free for all!12pm-5pm - Registration Desk Open12pm-5pm - Dealers Room Open1pm-2pm - Lecture: JD Stewart2pm - Dealer Show 12.30pm-3.30pm - Lecture: Kent Cummins 3.30pm - Dealer Show 24pm-5pm - Lecture: Cody Fisher4pm-5pm - TAOM Board Meeting5pm-6pm - Dinner Break6pm-8pm - Dealers Room Open6pm-8pm - Cocktail Party6.30pm - Dealer Show 37pm - Dealer Show 47.30pm - Dealer Show 58pm-9pm - Cocktail Gala Show: Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young9.30pm-11pm - Lecture: Michael Ammar11.30pm-12.30am - S. Ravencraft's “TAOM after Dark” – Cabaret: Bizzaro & Carisa Hendrix View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode:00:00:17 - a chat with the Secretary/Treasurer of the T.A.O.M. Mary Cay Gold. She is also the Guest of Honor at this year's convention00:12:28 - T.A.O.M. 2021 President, Bertil Fredstrom, chats with us before the convention begins. A rare moment of early contemplation.00:23:09 - Kent Cummins talks about his monthly magic column and his lecture he delivered this afternoon00:29:38 - Saul Ravencraft talks about the Bizzarre Midnight Magic Shows coming up for the next three nights00:37:24 - Ken Dickensheets talks about why sound and light are all so important at magic conventions00:41:32 - Justin Robert Young tells us about this evening's show along with Brian Brushwood that replaced Nick Diffatte in the evening's gala show Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Thursday September 2, 202111:30 - Unveiling of Houdini Way in Kingsland, Texas, the first and only street in Texas named after the famed magician.12:30 - champagne reception at home of Trixie Bond and Mark Axford following the street sign unveiling8:00 - Esther's Follies featuring Ray AndersonJoin us this Friday morning September 3rd for a LIVE virtual tour of Houdini artifacts from the University of Texas, Ransom Center, Austin, Texas presented by Dr. Eric Colleary. This very special “kick-off” for the Texas Association Of Magicians (T.A.O.M.) is open to all at NO COST and a unique opportunity to see some of the collection that few ever get to see in their lifetime. The Ransom Center houses an amazing collection of Houdini ephemera including papers, documents, correspondence, and artifacts associated with the magician, escape artist, business man, aviator, author, and actor popularly known as Harry Houdini. Dr. Colleary will take us through an assortment of memorabilia with stops along the way as responds to your questions.This will be a 45-minute Zoom Meeting starting at 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time (GMT-5) and the Zoom room link will be: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7335963692 View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode:00:00:17 - Scott Wells explains what's going on today prior to the official start of the TAOM00:05:56 - Trixie Bond talks about the ceremony we are about to see00:08:24 - official unveiling ceremony for the first street in Texas named for Houdini with Mark Axford, Scott Wells, Kent Cummins, Bertil Fredstrom and Trixie Bond00:29:16 - Bill Winters gives us a preview of his talk about Walter Gibson that he will deliver at the Collectors Meeting tomorrow morning00:32:31 - Ray Anderson answers some questions after Esther's Follies00:39:36 - Michael Ammar joins us in the back seat of a car with road noise and other conversations but he talks about “Discover Magic” and what he has been doing in recent years and currently. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Episode 26 of Season 2 has two intriguing jams!In our Political Talk segment, we talk about the origin of the phrase 'swallowing the Kool-Aid', where it came from and what it means in the context of political conversation today. In our second jam, we talk about how long it ACTUALLY TAKES to write a book. That time can vary widely--from three days to, in one case, thirty years! The good news is, other writers have done it much more quickly, and we discuss them, too, and how to get a good book out of ANY time you have to write. (Warning: Hearing how quickly some of these writers have turned out their books may make you need to lie down with a cold cloth on your head!)For example, the 'ultimate' fast writer, check out THE WAR OF THE WORLDS MURDER by Max Allan Collins, one of my favorites in his 'disaster' series from the mid-2000s. You'll find plenty of details on Walter Gibson (aka Maxwell Grant) and how he wrote The Shadow novels, which were so popular in the 1930's":https://www.amazon.com/War-Worlds-Murder-Disaster-ebook/dp/B007X637A4/ (We get no compensation for recommending this, we just love it!)The War of the Worlds Murder (Disaster) - Kindle edition by Collins, Max Allan. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.The War of the Worlds Murder (Disaster) - Kindle edition by Collins, Max Allan. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phone, or tablet. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The War of the Worlds Murder (Disaster).www.amazon.comVisit Kelly Fitzgerald Fowler's author website at: https://www.kellyfitzgeraldfowler.com/Visit Susan Sloate's author website at:https://susansloate.comToday's episode is sponsored by Joe Stephen's first book, KYLE & COREY and the Game-Store Mystery:https://www.amazon.com/KYLE-COREY-Game-Store-Mystery-Mysteries/dp/0578922592/Reach out to author Joe Stephens at joestephensauthor@protonmail.com.As always, reach out to us with questions, comments and show ideas at talkjampodcast@gmail.com; we love hearing from you!

This is part three of This Human Life, where our hosts continue the story of Walter Gibson, nineteenth-century adventurer.

"This Human Life" is one of three new podcast series from the U.S. Naval Academy's History Department. The three series are being introduced through the Preble Hall podcast but will have their own home in the near future.

"This Human Life" is one of three new podcast series from the U.S. Naval Academy's History Department. The three series are being introduced through the Preble Hall podcast but will have their own home in the near future.

“Comics Detective” Ken Quattro talks in detail with Alex Grand and Jim Thompson about his terrific new book, “Invisible Men:The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books.” The lives of pre-Golden Age figures are examined such as Adolph Barreaux who contributed to the first DC and Harvey Comics, Matt Baker, Orrin Evans, George Evans, Hollingsworth, and Calvin Massey. Learn about some behinds the scene information on Will Eisner, Stan Lee, Walter Gibson, Harry Donnenfeld and more #InvisibleMen #KenQuattro #MattBaker #StanLeeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorians)

This week we return to the Pacific theatre of WWII, where Dutch steam-ship Rooseboom is in the process of evacuating 500 passengers from Padang to Ceylon. TRANSCRIPT https://castinglotspod.home.blog/2021/02/04/s2-e10-sea-part-i---the-ss-rooseboom/ CREDITS Written, hosted and produced by Alix Penn and Carmella Lowkis. Theme music by Daniel Wackett. Find him on Twitter @ds_wack and Soundcloud as Daniel Wackett. Logo by Riley. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @tallestfriend. Casting Lots is part of the Morbid Audio Podcast Network. Network sting by Mikaela Moody. Find her on Bandcamp as mikaelamoody1. BIBLIOGRAPHY Allen, T. and N. Vleggeert. (2019). ‘SS Rooseboom (+1942)’, Wrecksite. Available at: https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?17527 Brooke, G. (1990). Singapore’s Dunkirk. London: Leo Cooper. Gibson, W. (2007). The Boat. Burrough on the Hill: Monsoon Books. Gladstone, M. (2017). Largie Castle, A Rifled Nest. Southerness: Firefallmedia. Kingshott, J.B. (n.d.). Robert William George Kingshott. Available at: https://www.kingshott.info/robert-w-g-kingshott Pether, M. (2011). SS. Rooseboom. Available at: https://www.roll-of-honour.org.uk/evacuation_ships/html/s__rooseboom_history.htm Pether, M. (2013). ‘SS. ROOSEBOOM – Sunk by Japanese submarine number I-159 on 1st March 1942’, South African Military History Society, May 2013. Available at: https://www.samilitaryhistory.org/diaries/roosboom.html ‘SS Rooseboom’. (2020). Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Rooseboom The Times. (2005). ‘Walter Gibson’, The Times, 27 April. Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/walter-gibson-m3vb6x9pvnt Turner, D. (2019). Be Grateful: Brighton College’s Fallen 1939–45. Oxford: Bloomsbury. Weintraub, R. (2015). No Better Friend. New York: Little, Brown.

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Alison and Timothy discuss Walter Gibson, most famous as the author of The Shadow - a proto-superhero; subject of radio shows, pulp magazines, comics, movies, and multiple novels. A strange figure reportedly haunts the New York residence where Gibson wrote The Shadow stories. Is it a tulpa of The Shadow? Jon and Sam from Riverbend Comics stop by to discuss the character of The Shadow and its influence in comics and pulp culture. (Listen for details on a Shadow giveaway from Riverbend Comics and Strange Familiars!)If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Our Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lostgraveStrange Familiars t-shirts and other designs are available here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/strange-familiars?ref_id=14000Episode 216 notes and links:Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend on Instagram: @riverbendcomicsYou could win one of two different Shadow graphic novels courtesy of Riverbend Comics and Strange Familiars. Just take a photo of a shadow (yours or someone else's - get creative!) and tag us on instagram ( @riverbendcomics and @strangefamiliars ) - upload it to instagram by February 11 …we'll choose our two favorites and send one of two different graphic novels to two winners. Make sure to follow @riverbendcomics and @strangefamiliars on Instagram!Episode artwork by Timothy - here is the original:You can purchase the original illustration in our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/937305238/the-shadow-illustration-by-timothy90 Days to the Perfect Puppy: https://perfectpuppies.sithappens.us/90-daysRiverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comKarmic Garden: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarmicGarden Timothy's book of paranormal illustrations, Apparitions, is available to order now… directly from us: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/home/apparitions-illustrations-of-the-other-book or, if you prefer, on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/877387099/apparitions-art-book-by-timothy-rennerTimothy's book, with co-author Joshua Cutchin, Where the Footprints End, Volume II, ordering information: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/home/where-the-footprints-end-volume-ii-available-nowStrange Familiars Photo of the Week #58: Actor?You can purchase this photo in our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/937301190/actor-strange-familiars-photo-of-theTimothy's books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Strange Familiars ‘Awoken Tree' t-shirts are available in our Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/739690857/strange-familiars-podcast-awoken-treeAlison: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odpeacockChad's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad's channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad's etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center's work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is The Song of the Bone-White Bird by Stone Breath: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/the-shepherdess-and-the-bone-white-birdSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Mystery in the Radio Waves! Actors and Comedians from around Los Angeles perform an excerpt from a classic radio play and then improvise stories, jokes, and characters! The original airdate was October 14, 1955. The ABC Network produced a series called "Strange", fifteen minute supernatural radio plays created by Walter Gibson. CAST Mary Anthony Darren Davidson Emily Clark Quincy Surasmith Daniel Kuhne Elizabeth McIrvin HOST INSTA: @ELIZABETHMCIRVIN PODCAST INSTA: @MYSTERYINTHERADIOWAVES EMAIL: MYSTERYINTHERADIOWAVES@GMAIL.COM Please leave a five star review and subscribe!

A strange door surfaces in the middle of the South Pole. Nobody knows how it got there. Nobody knows what's behind. Walter Gibson, a seasoned war correspondent, will be joining a group of scientists from every nation to find out. Grab your gear and accompany Walter as he walks... "Through The Gate of Madness." A "Free Bundle Originals" production. Written by Javier Cabrera, with Alexander Ross as Walter Gibson and Professor Braun, Ella Moran as Helen Flinch, Jarrod Clegg as Major Matheson and Shane Csontos-Popko as Soldier 2. For more fiction podcasts, subscribe to the Free Bundle Magazine for free (https://thefreebundle.com/) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefreebundle/message

In this week’s episode we learn about the corruption of Walter Gibson in Hawaii. Clint explains how Gibson used his ecclesiastical position to defraud the local Hawaiian saints.

In this week's episode we learn about the corruption of Walter Gibson in Hawaii. Clint explains how Gibson used his ecclesiastical position to defraud the local Hawaiian saints.

Alex Grand goes to San Diego Comic Con 2019 and interviews Anthony Tollin, Whilce Portacio, Jimmie Robinson, Benton Jew, and Jim Cheung for an All Star CBH Podcast special.Anthony Tollin was a prolific comic colorist influenced by comics from the Golden and Silver Age, who started working at DC Comics in the early 1970s discussing his influences and co-workers like Sol Harrison, Irv Novick, Jack Adler, Jim Aparo, Bob Oksner, Walter Gibson, Lee Falk, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, George Perez and John Byrne. He also discusses his involvement in Pulp history with the Shadow and Radio involvement with the Lone Ranger. While Portacio, comic artist influenced by Neal Adams, Jack Kirby and Alex Nino, grew up on a variety of genres in comic books especially fantasy and sci fi, got his start at Marvel inking projects like Longshot in 1985, discovered by Carl Potts and worked on titles like Punisher, X-Men and X-Factor before moving to Image Comics in the 90s. Jimmie Robinson, comic artist who grew up on a variety of genres in comic books, inspired by Neal Adams, got his start in independent comics, discovered by Jim Valentino and created Bomb Queen for Image Comics. Benton Jew, comic artist and story board artist who has worked on various characters like She Hulk, Wolverine, Agents of Atlas, Venom, Wonder Woman and independents like Monster Verse. Jim Cheung, comic artist for the 90s who was artist for variety of superhero teams like Force Works, X-Force, Avengers, and DC's Justice League. Sound FX - Standard License. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, images used for academic purpose only.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorians)

This is another 'SHORT' episode, running approx 13 minutes. This time I talk about the life of Litzka Raymond Gibson who was married to first the Great Raymond and then Walter Gibson, as well as having an incredible music and magic career of her own. This episode is transcribed on my blog https://www.themagicdetective.com/2019/04/the-magical-musical-litzka-raymond.html and contains additional photos of Litzka Raymond Gibson. Music for this episode is provided by https://purple-planet.com  

The Avenger. October 25, 1945. "The High Tide Murders".  According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helen Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple.  Charles Michelson is not known to have produced any original series just for syndication. Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist), Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com

The Avenger. October 25, 1945. "The High Tide Murders".  According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helen Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple.  Charles Michelson is not known to have produced any original series just for syndication. Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist), Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer). oldtimeradiodvd.com

In addition to his duties as an executive on the Board of Directors of several multi-national corporations, Marvin Miller has managed to find time to write more than twenty best selling books for children and to make a significant contribution to the art of magic and mentalism. Most recently, Marvin contributed the article "When Ted Went Postal" to Genii Magazine's 75th Anniversary salute to Ted Annemann's the Jinx. Join us on this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast for a conversation that also touches on Walter Gibson, Dunninger, Himber and modern mentalism.

Avery Cardoza is the world’s foremost authority on gambling and million-selling author of more than 21 books including Winning Casino Blackjack for the Non-Counter, Official World Series of Poker Strategy Guide: No-Limit Tournament Hold’em, Poker Talk, and the encyclopedic How to Win at Gambling. In 1981, when even the biggest casinos refused him play, Cardoza gave up professional blackjack card counting and founded Cardoza Publishing, the largest gaming book publisher in the world. Cardoza is the home of a who’s who of authors in the world of gambling, including Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, T.J. Cloutier, Mike Caro, Tom McEvoy, Mike Matusow and Arnold Snyder. Cardoza is a five-time Gold and Platinum award-winning designer (48th annual awards, National Paperbox Association) and the author of the 432-page bible on publishing, The Complete Guide to Successful Publishing, which the Publisher’s Marketing Association called “the most comprehensive guide on publishing…maybe ever.” The Guide has laid the foundation for thousands of writers and publishers in bringing their dreams to fruition. Cardoza expanded his reach into the world of gambling in 2010 with the purchase of the Gambler’s Book Club (www.gamblersbookclub.com), rescuing a legendary gambling institution with a history dating back to 1964 when founders John and Edna Luckman first opened its doors. Publishers of more than 250 titles—including the first manual on hold'em poker, written by David Sklansky in 1976—and mentioned in over 1,000 others, the store has mentored untold numbers of authors, researchers, documentary filmmakers, and preproduction personnel from Hollywood and television during its almost 50-year history as the reigning authority on gambling publications. John Scarne, Walter Gibson, Sonny Reizner, and the great Harry Houdini are just a few GBC Press authors. Ex-mobsters, FBI agents, and law enforcement personnel regularly shop at Gambler's Book Club, as well as casino owners such as Steve Wynn, Jackie Gaughan, Bob Stupak, Carl Icahn and Jack Binion have patronized the store. In fact, pretty much anyone who was or is anyone in the gambling world has passed through the doors of the GBC. Nick Pileggi (Casino, Wise Guys), Jimmy Breslin (Damon Runyon biographer), and poker legends Brunson and Amarillo Slim are but a few of the memorable book signings that have taken place at the GBC. With the most extensive library of gaming books for sale anywhere, the GBC is an astounding 3,000-book superstore of gambling books—plus a wide range of biographies, Vegas interest items, Mafia titles, and popular games such as chess, backgammon and sudoku.

The Avenger. November 8, 1945. Program #3. Michelson syndication. "Rendezvous With Murder". Music fill for local commercial insert. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist). BIG !!! Old Time Radio and Classic TV and Movie Serials Visit our new site, Check Us Out!! You'll be Glad you did!!

The Avenger. November 1, 1945. Program #2. Michelson syndication. "The Mystery Of The Giant Brain". Music fill for local commercial insert. Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist), Charles Michelson (producer). BIG !!! Old Time Radio and Classic TV and Movie Serials Visit our new site, Check Us Out!! You'll be Glad you did!!

The Avenger. October 25, 1945. Program #1. Michelson syndication. "The High Tide Murders". Music fill for local commercial insert. According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helen Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple. No credits however, are given on the programs. The program was heard on WHN, New York City on July 18, 1941. These 26 syndicated programs were possibly recorded in 1941 and syndicated later. Charles Michelson is not known to have produced any original series just for syndication. The date above is known as an east coast air date. The west coast air date is June 8, 1945, but being syndicated, each station airing the series set their own broadcast date. Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer), James Monks, Helen Adamson, Alyn Edwards (announcer), Doc Whipple (organist), Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer). BIG !!! Old Time Radio and Classic TV and Movie Serials Visit our new site, Check Us Out!! You'll be Glad you did!!

The Avenger. November 29, 1945. Program #6. Michelson syndication. "The Mystery Of Dead Man's Rock". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 29, 1945. Program #6. Michelson syndication. "The Mystery Of Dead Man's Rock". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 22, 1945. Program #5. Michelson syndication. "The Coins Of Death". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 22, 1945. Program #5. Michelson syndication. "The Coins Of Death". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 15, 1945. Program #4. Michelson syndication. "The Eyes Of Shiva". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer) Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 15, 1945. Program #4. Michelson syndication. "The Eyes Of Shiva". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer) Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 8, 1945. Program #3. Michelson syndication. "Rendezvous With Murder". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 8, 1945. Program #3. Michelson syndication. "Rendezvous With Murder". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 1, 1945. Program #2. Michelson syndication. "The Mystery Of The Giant Brain". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer) Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. November 1, 1945. Program #2. Michelson syndication. "The Mystery Of The Giant Brain". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer) Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. October 25, 1945. Program #1. Michelson syndication. "The High Tide Murders". Commercials added locally. According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helene Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple. No credits however, are given on the programs. The date above is known as an east coast air date. The west coast air date is June 8, 1945, but being syndicated, each station airing the series set their own broadcast date. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger. October 25, 1945. Program #1. Michelson syndication. "The High Tide Murders". Commercials added locally. According to the scripts of this series, James Monks and Helene Adamson played the leads. The announcer was Allyn Edwards, the organist was Doc Whipple. No credits however, are given on the programs. The date above is known as an east coast air date. The west coast air date is June 8, 1945, but being syndicated, each station airing the series set their own broadcast date. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). Support Our Podcast by Supporting Our Sponsors       

The Avenger is an Old Time Radio show aired by the South African Broadcasting System in the 1940s. It featured a biochemist crime-fighter by the name of Jim Brandon. Mr. Brandon had two inventions which assisted him in the fight against crime. Mr. Brandon was able to pick up telpathic thought flashes and had a diffusion capsule which allowed him to become invisible. SYNDICATED by:Charles Michelson WRITTER: Walter Gibson STARS: James Monks, Dick Janiver as the invisible Jim Brandon WITH: James LaCurto. THIS EPISODE: The Avenger. November 16, 1945. Program #24. Michelson syndication. "The Diploma Of Death". Commercials added locally. Charles Michelson (producer), Walter Gibson (writer), Ruth Braun (writer), Gilbert Braun (writer). 1/2 hour.

THE SHADOW - On July 31, 1930 a sinister voice came over the radio into American Homes. The voice of the Shadow appeared for the first time. In the beginning the Shadow was not a crime fighter. He was a mysterious narrator of mystery tales taken from the pages of Street & Smith's Detective Story Magazine. The publisher Street & Smith began to use radio as an advertising medium to promote their fiction publications. The Shadow was a perfectly creepy teller of tales promoting Street & Smith. This format continued until 1935 when creative differences between Street & Smith and NBC called a halt to the Shadow on the air. On September 26, 1937, the Shadow reappeared on radio with the voice of Orson Welles playing the part. The Shadow was now a full-fledged character on radio, not just narrating and introducing stories. The Shadow had an identity as Lamont Cranston, a wealthy man about town. He was accompanied by Margo Lane, originally played by Agnes Moorehead. Margo Lane was the only person who knew that Lamont Cranston and the Shadow were one and the same. No other agents assisted the Shadow, as did in the Walter Gibson fictional accounts. This radio Shadow had hypnotic power to make himself invisible to those around him and he possessed mental telepathy to read minds. Orson Welles played the Shadow from 1937 through March 1938. The Shadow became the highest rated radio show on the air at that time.

On July 31, 1930 a sinister voice came over the radio into American Homes. The voice of the Shadow appeared for the first time. In the beginning the Shadow was not a crime fighter. He was a mysterious narrator of mystery tales taken from the pages of Street & Smith's Detective Story Magazine. The publisher Street & Smith began to use radio as an advertising medium to promote their fiction publications. The Shadow was a perfectly creepy teller of tales promoting Street & Smith. This format continued until 1935 when creative differences between Street & Smith and NBC called a halt to the Shadow on the air. On September 26, 1937, the Shadow reappeared on radio with the voice of Orson Welles playing the part. The Shadow was now a full-fledged character on radio, not just narrating and introducing stories. The Shadow had an identity as Lamont Cranston, a wealthy man about town. He was accompanied by Margo Lane, originally played by Agnes Moorehead. Margo Lane was the only person who knew that Lamont Cranston and the Shadow were one and the same. No other agents assisted the Shadow, as did in the Walter Gibson fictional accounts. This radio Shadow had hypnotic power to make himself invisible to those around him and he possessed mental telepathy to read minds. Orson Welles played the Shadow from 1937 through March 1938. The Shadow became the highest rated radio show on the air at that time.

Tim Maleeny's second Cape Weathers mystery, BEATING THE BABUSHKA, is nearly impossible to pigeonhole. Its literary predecessors run the gamut form Walter Gibson and Dashiell Hammett to Robert Crais and Elmore Leonard, and it seems to draw in equal measure on movies the likes of THE THIN MAN and THE BIG LEBOWSKI. That this multifarious, madcap pulp romp works at all owes much to Maleeny's craft: he has a gift for re-mastering old tunes, an almost cinematic economy to his crafting of scenes, and a knack for piling up plot complications. That the novel manages to deliver characters of some depth and poignancy amidst such madness is nothing short of amazing. This podcast is brought to you by Clute and Edwards of www.noircast.net. To leave a comment on this episode, or make a donation to the podcast, please visit "Behind the Black Mask: Mystery Writers Revealed" at btbm.libsyn.com.

On July 31, 1930 a sinister voice came over the radio into American Homes. The voice of the Shadow appeared for the first time. In the beginning the Shadow was not a crime fighter. He was a mysterious narrator of mystery tales taken from the pages of Street & Smith's Detective Story Magazine. The publisher Street & Smith began to use radio as an advertising medium to promote their fiction publications. The Shadow was a perfectly creepy teller of tales promoting Street & Smith. This format continued until 1935 when creative differences between Street & Smith and NBC called a halt to the Shadow on the air. On September 26, 1937, the Shadow reappeared on radio with the voice of Orson Welles playing the part. The Shadow was now a full-fledged character on radio, not just narrating and introducing stories. The Shadow had an identity as Lamont Cranston, a wealthy man about town. He was accompanied by Margo Lane, originally played by Agnes Moorehead. Margo Lane was the only person who knew that Lamont Cranston and the Shadow were one and the same. No other agents assisted the Shadow, as did in the Walter Gibson fictional accounts. This radio Shadow had hypnotic power to make himself invisible to those around him and he possessed mental telepathy to read minds. Orson Welles played the Shadow from 1937 through March 1938. The Shadow became the highest rated radio show on the air at that time.

On September 26, 1937, the Shadow reappeared on radio with the voice of Orson Welles playing the part. The Shadow was now a full-fledged character on radio, not just narrating and introducing stories. The Shadow had an identity as Lamont Cranston, a wealthy man about town. He was accompanied by Margo Lane, originally played by Agnes Moorehead. Margo Lane was the only person who knew that Lamont Cranston and the Shadow were one and the same. No other agents assisted the Shadow, as did in the Walter Gibson fictional accounts. This radio Shadow had hypnotic power to make himself invisible to those around him and he possessed mental telepathy to read minds. Orson Welles played the Shadow from 1937 through March 1938. The Shadow became the highest rated radio show on the air at that time.

On September 26, 1937, the Shadow reappeared on radio with the voice of Orson Welles playing the part. The Shadow was now a full-fledged character on radio, not just narrating and introducing stories. The Shadow had an identity as Lamont Cranston, a wealthy man about town. He was accompanied by Margo Lane, originally played by Agnes Moorehead. Margo Lane was the only person who knew that Lamont Cranston and the Shadow were one and the same. No other agents assisted the Shadow, as did in the Walter Gibson fictional accounts. This radio Shadow had hypnotic power to make himself invisible to those around him and he possessed mental telepathy to read minds. Orson Welles played the Shadow from 1937 through March 1938. The Shadow became the highest rated radio show on the air at that time. Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast 

Where does pulp end and the real begin? As Paul Malmont discuses the historical facts underpinning his fantastic and fantastical throwback pulp novel THE CHINATOWN DEATH CLOUD PERIL, he provides surprising answers to this question. THE SHADOW author Walter Gibson was a world-class magician, and married a woman who did a fortunetelling act with a chicken? Yes! The flesh-dripping zombies who chase DOC SAVAGE author Lester Dent through the pages of THE CHINATOWN DEATH CLOUD PERIL have a basis in historical fact? Well, you'd best hear the shocking answer to that one from Malmont himself. This podcast is brought to you by Clute and Edwards of www.noircast.net. To leave a comment on this episode, or make a donation to the podcast, please visit "Behind the Black Mask: Mystery Writers Revealed" at btbm.libsyn.com.