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Police · 1953–1956

21st Precinct

98 episodes · CBS

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About this show

21st Precinct is a police radio series (1953–1956) on CBS. Hosted by Art Hannes.

Episodes

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1953

  1. Ep 16

    Oct 20, 1953 · Case of the Foundling

    In the Case of the Foundling, a couple, Harry and Cora Wigand, face an unexpected dilemma when a young woman named Lois Hepple leaves her baby with them, promising to pay for the arrangement. However, as time passes and no payments arrive, Harry grows increasingly frustrated, esp…

    26:40
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Romance
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 17

    Oct 27, 1953 · Case of the Fall

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, a captured burglar, Roy Rustin, accuses a police officer of stealing his loot during an arrest. As the precinct staff, led by Captain Kennelly, delve into the details of the case, they uncover a web of lies and deceit surrounding the burglar's cl…

    27:00
  3. Ep 18

    Nov 3, 1953 · Case of the Patient

    In the episode Case of the Patient from 21st Precinct, a robbery unfolds at a liquor store, leading to a dramatic police chase and the capture of gunman Arthur Rawlins. As he recuperates in the hospital, detectives press him for information about his accomplice, but Arthur remain…

    27:14
  4. Ep 20

    Nov 17, 1953 · Case of the Basket

    In the episode Case of the Basket from 21st Precinct, a frantic call comes in reporting a missing child, Gloria Sollent, who has vanished from a laundrette while her mother was doing laundry. Captain Kennelly and his team spring into action, mobilizing patrolmen and resources to…

    26:18
  5. Ep 21

    Nov 24, 1953 · Case of the Ditch

    In the episode Case of the Ditch from 21st Precinct, a body is found in a construction ditch, leading to an urgent investigation by the precinct's officers. Captain Frank Kennelly and his team race against time to piece together the events that led to the man's death, which appea…

    26:37
  6. Ep 22

    Dec 4, 1953 · Case of the L.D. 80

    In Case of the L.D. 80, a seventy-three-year-old retired police officer named Bernard Thayer faces the daunting task of renewing his gun license. As he navigates the bureaucratic process at the 21st precinct, his age and deteriorating eyesight become a focal point of concern for…

    28:34
    • Melancholy
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  7. Ep 25

    Dec 25, 1953 · The Plant

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, a routine day takes a turn when an armed robbery occurs at a local bar and grill. The bartender and patrons manage to detain one of the suspects, a young woman named Edith Hargrave, who claims she was unaware of the robbery plan. As detectives de…

    31:39
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller

1954

  1. Ep 26

    Jan 1, 1954 · Case of the Stairs

    In the 21st Precinct episode titled Case of the Stairs, a sixteen-year-old girl is attacked, prompting a swift police response. Captain Frank Kennelly and his team apprehend the assailant, Joe Packes, who claims to have fallen down the stairs while being taken into custody. As th…

    29:13
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 27

    Jan 13, 1954 · The Platform

    In this tense episode of 21st Precinct, the police are on high alert as they search for Fred, a man wanted for the murder of his wife. His brother John reports Fred's erratic behavior, fearing that he may be a danger to others. As the precinct mobilizes to locate Fred, the stakes…

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Goldie has 98 playable 21st Precinct episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did 21st Precinct originally air?
21st Precinct originally aired 1953–1956 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.
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  • Ep 28

    Jan 20, 1954 · The Visitors

    In The Visitors, a routine night at the 21st Precinct takes a turn when Sergeant Waters and Captain Canelli respond to a call about a stolen Cadillac. They quickly locate the vehicle and confront two suspicious young men who claim the car belongs to a friend. As the officers dig…

    28:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  • Ep 29

    Jan 27, 1954 · The Kid

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, a young boy named Paul finds himself in trouble with the law, suspected of involvement in a series of burglaries. His older brother, worried about his future, approaches Captain Cannelli for assistance, hoping that a conversation with the captain…

    26:56
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 30

    Feb 3, 1954 · The Baker

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, the discovery of a murdered baker sends the precinct into action. Captain Frank Cannelli and his team respond to a call about a homicide at a local restaurant where the baker, Eugene Francis Torpin, is found shot. As the officers arrive, they beg…

    27:47
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 31

    Feb 10, 1954 · Case of the Drive

    In Case of the Drive, the detectives of the 21st Precinct delve into a case that begins with a young woman's report of a possible robbery. As they gather information, they suspect that the man she encountered may be linked to a homicide in Philadelphia. With the clock ticking, De…

    27:16
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 33

    Feb 24, 1954 · The Cure

    In the episode The Cure from 21st Precinct, the police encounter John W. Lofield, a 78-year-old man caught sleeping in a hallway. He refuses to disclose his identity or return home, raising questions about his well-being and the societal issues surrounding the elderly. As the off…

    26:22
  • Ep 34

    Mar 3, 1954 · The Door

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, Captain Kennelly oversees the operations of his precinct as a shooting call comes in. The narrative unfolds in the nerve center of the precinct, where the captain and his officers tackle not only the immediate crisis but also the personal struggl…

    26:45