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Cast · 1941–1962

Jim Backus

12 episodes · 6 shows

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Suspense

The House in Cypress Canyon

A real estate agent uncovers a chilling manuscript in an unfinished house that hints at a supernatural presence. As he shares his findings with a detective friend, the stakes rise with the eerie implications of the story.

Ep 222 · Thursday, December 5, 1946 · 30:36

Suspense

Pages from a Diary

A woman discovers her late partner's diary, revealing his inner turmoil and conflicting emotions. As she delves deeper, she grapples with the implications of his struggles and the mystery surrounding his death.

Ep 939 · Sunday, August 19, 1962 · 24:50

Suspense

See How He Runs

A blind man named Poppy finds himself entangled in a dangerous gangland murder case, facing threats from both the police and the syndicate.

Ep 798 · Sunday, April 19, 1959 · 18:14

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Mr. Walker's Problem

Mr. Walker, a nervous plumber, hires Richard Diamond to investigate his suspicions about a chemist named Joseph Carter, but shortly after, Walker is murdered, leaving Diamond to unravel the mystery.

Ep 128 · Friday, March 28, 1952 · 29:31

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Blue Serge Suit

Richard Diamond investigates a series of thefts involving blue serge suits from a men's haberdashery. The stakes rise as the owner fears for the safety of his new stock and the mystery deepens.

Ep 82 · Friday, February 9, 1951 · 29:30

Lux Radio Theatre

Father Was a Fullback

While father is having a terrible football season, Connie has a date with a guy who doesn't exist!

Ep 694 · Monday, March 20, 1950 · 59:26

Lux Radio Theatre

Easy to Wed

Ep 691 · Monday, February 27, 1950 · 55:51

The Mel Blanc Show

Society Party

Mel Blank is determined to crash a high-society party after being snubbed by his girlfriend's father, who deems him unworthy. He devises a plan to impress the elite guests and prove his worth.

Ep 33 · Tuesday, April 15, 1947 · 24:53

Shows featuring this actor

Series where they appear in the Goldie catalog

Suspense

4 episodes

Lux Radio Theatre

2 episodes

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

2 episodes

The Mel Blanc Show

2 episodes

Fibber McGee and Molly

1 episode

The Shadow

1 episode

Nights on the air

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  • Aug191962

    Suspense

    Pages from a Diary

    Aug 19 · Ep 939

  • Apr191959

    Suspense

    See How He Runs

    Apr 19 · Ep 798

  • Mar281952

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Mr. Walker's Problem

    Mar 28 · Ep 128

  • Feb91951

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Blue Serge Suit

    Feb 9 · Ep 82

  • Mar201950

Episodes featuring this actor

12 episodes on Goldie

19411946194719501951195219591962All years
  1. Ep 939

    Aug 19, 1962 · Pages from a Diary

    In Pages from a Diary, a woman confronts the haunting memories of her deceased partner, John, by reading his diary. As she uncovers his thoughts, she learns about his emotional conflicts and the duality within him that led to his tragic end. John's entries reveal a battle between…

    24:50

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2 shared

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2 shared

Lux Radio Theatre

Father Was a Fullback

Mar 20 · Ep 694

  • Feb271950

    Lux Radio Theatre

    Easy to Wed

    Feb 27 · Ep 691

  • Apr151947

    The Mel Blanc Show

    Society Party

    Apr 15 · Ep 33

  • Mar181947

    The Mel Blanc Show

    Two Loves Has Mel

    Mar 18 · Ep 29

  • Dec51946

    Suspense

    The House in Cypress Canyon

    Dec 5 · Ep 222

  • Aug11946

    Suspense

    Commuter's Ticket

    Aug 1 · Ep 204

  • Mar261946

    Fibber McGee and Molly

    Bullets Brannigan

    Mar 26 · Ep 472

  • Jan121941

    The Shadow

    The Ghost Building

    Jan 12 · Ep 210

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 798

    Apr 19, 1959 · See How He Runs

    In See How He Runs, Poppy, a blind newsstand owner with a troubled past, becomes a key figure in a gangland murder investigation after being accused of fingering a crime boss. The police pressure him for information while the syndicate seeks revenge for the murder of Big Ed Barke…

    18:14
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 128

    Mar 28, 1952 · Mr. Walker's Problem

    In Mr. Walker's Problem, Mr. Walker, a plumber, approaches private detective Richard Diamond with a peculiar request: he wants Diamond to shadow a man named Joseph Carter, whom he suspects of wrongdoing. Despite Walker's nervous demeanor and vague explanations, Diamond takes the…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 82

    Feb 9, 1951 · Blue Serge Suit

    In the Richard Diamond, Private Detective episode titled Blue Serge Suit, private detective Richard Diamond is approached by David Barr, the owner of a fashionable men's store, who seeks help after a series of bizarre thefts. Initially, only one blue serge suit is stolen, but soo…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 694

    Mar 20, 1950 · Father Was a Fullback

    While father is having a terrible football season, Connie has a date with a guy who doesn't exist!

    59:26
  • Ep 691

    Feb 27, 1950 · Easy to Wed

    55:51
  • Ep 33

    Apr 15, 1947 · Society Party

    In the Mel Blanc Show episode titled Society Party, Mel finds himself excluded from an important social event hosted by his girlfriend's father, Mr. Colby. Feeling insulted and determined to show that he belongs among the elite, Mel concocts a plan to crash the party. As he prepa…

    24:53
    • Comic
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Comedy
    • Drama
  • Ep 29

    Mar 18, 1947 · Two Loves Has Mel

    In The Mel Blanc Show episode titled Two Loves Has Mel, Mel is hilariously caught in a love triangle, engaged to both Betty and her cousin Dotty. As he navigates the complexities of his dual engagements, Mel's attempts to keep both women happy lead to comedic chaos, especially wh…

    24:40
    • Comic
    • Romance
    • Mistaken identity
    • Comedy
    • Drama
  • Ep 222

    Dec 5, 1946 · The House in Cypress Canyon

    Classic

    In The House in Cypress Canyon, a real estate agent named Jerry discovers a mysterious manuscript hidden in an unfinished house. The manuscript, written by a man named James A. Woods, recounts a series of strange and terrifying events that have invaded his seemingly ordinary life…

    30:36
    • Ominous
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 204

    Aug 1, 1946 · Commuter's Ticket

    In Commuter's Ticket, a man named Bert Gavin, who rides the train daily to work, finds himself in a desperate situation as he confronts his unfaithful wife, Alva. After discovering her affair, he devises a plan to murder her, thinking he can cover it up with a solid alibi. As he…

    30:02
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 472

    Mar 26, 1946 · Bullets Brannigan

    Bullets Brannigan has escaped and is on the loose in Wistful Vista! Jim Jordan pays a brief tribute to the recently deceased Marlin Hurt, who played the role of "Beulah" on the program.

    28:08
  • Ep 210

    Jan 12, 1941 · The Ghost Building

    The "Coast Building" becomes the "Ghost Building" after a racketeer's threat is ignored. The system cue has been deleted.

    29:33
  • Barney Phillips

    1 shared

    Bea Benaderet

    1 shared

    Frank Lovejoy

    1 shared

    Harlow Wilcox

    1 shared

    Howard Duff

    1 shared

    J. Carrol Naish

    1 shared