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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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1955

  1. Ep 86

    Mar 2, 1955 · The Dowager

    In The Dowager, Patrolman Dillon finds an envelope with $100 and a note thanking him for his service, but he is uncertain about its source. As he navigates the rules against accepting gratuities, he consults his captain, Frank Cannelly, who emphasizes the importance of integrity…

    26:25
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  2. Ep 88

    Mar 16, 1955 · The Declaration

    In The Declaration, a well-known businessman is embroiled in a tragic murder case when he discovers his wife with another man. The police, led by Captain Kennelly, respond to the scene, where they find the wife critically injured and the other man dead. As the investigation unfol…

    26:39
  3. Ep 92

    Apr 13, 1955 · The Communication

    In The Communication, a seemingly ordinary traffic stop turns into a tense encounter for Patrolman Joseph A. Hearn. When he pulls over a car driving the wrong way, he finds the driver and his passenger unable to provide consistent information about the vehicle's ownership. As the…

    29:13
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  4. Ep 93

    Apr 20, 1955 · The Doctor

    In The Doctor, a young girl named Sarah disappears after being sent home alone in a cab, causing panic for her parents and the police. Captain Connelly and his team at the 21st Precinct spring into action, following standard procedures to locate the child. Time is of the essence…

    28:26
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 94

    Jul 2, 1955 · The Artery

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, Captain Frank Kennelly returns from vacation to find his precinct bustling with activity. A call comes in about a man, George, who has thrown an elderly resident out of his own home, creating a tense situation involving his daughter, Nancy, who i…

    26:33
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  6. Ep 95

    Jul 30, 1955 · The Pair

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, a man recognizes the robber who held him up weeks earlier while he is sitting in a bar. He quickly informs the police, leading Captain Frank Kennelly and his team to confront the suspect, Paul Creedy, who insists he is innocent and claims he was…

    27:34
  7. Ep 96

    Aug 6, 1955 · The Summons

    In The Summons, a mother, Martha Romsey, arrives at the 21st Precinct to report her son-in-law, Charles McElton, for burglary. She believes he has mistreated her daughter, Rosalie, and wants the police to act on her behalf. As Sergeant Waters and Captain Cannelli navigate the com…

    27:56
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 109

    Nov 4, 1955 · The Special Orders

    In The Special Orders, Captain Cannelli oversees the bustling activities of the 21st Precinct, where the safety of the community is paramount. As he navigates through paperwork and juvenile recreation plans, he receives news of his promotion to Deputy Inspector, a significant car…

    28:43
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 112

    Nov 25, 1955 · The Son

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, a liquor store owner, Mr. Froud, reports the disappearance of his licensed gun, which raises immediate concerns for the precinct's officers. Captain Cronin and his team must navigate the complexities of the situation, especially when it becomes c…

    26:18
  10. Ep 115

    Dec 16, 1955 · The Heirs

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, a woman takes matters into her own hands when she confronts a burglar with a butcher knife. The call for help reaches the precinct, and Captain Cronin and his team are dispatched to the scene, aware of the potential dangers involved in such a sit…

    27:39
  11. Ep 116

    Dec 23, 1955 · The Beard

    In this holiday-themed episode of 21st Precinct, a drunken Santa Claus stirs up trouble on the streets, leading to a confrontation with a concerned citizen. Captain Cronin and his team must address the situation while balancing the spirit of Christmas with the realities of law en…

    26:54
  12. Ep 117

    Dec 30, 1955 · The Slugger

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, the narrative unfolds in the nerve center of the precinct as Sergeant Waters and Captain Cronin respond to a gas leak call. The tension escalates when they arrive at the scene, where the smell of gas fills the hallways of a tenement building. As…

    27:24
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller

1956

  1. Ep 131

    Apr 5, 1956 · The Six Hundred

    In The Six Hundred, Captain Cronin leads his team at the 21st Precinct through a tumultuous day filled with emergencies, including a three-alarm fire and a serious traffic accident. When they arrive at a paint store burglary, they discover that the entire safe has been stolen, pr…

    26:30
  2. Ep 132

    Apr 12, 1956 · The Shopping Bag

    In The Shopping Bag, a pedestrian is hit by a taxi, leading to a frantic call for help at the 21st precinct. Captain Cronin and his team respond to the scene, where they find a crowd gathering around the unconscious woman. As they work to assist her, the emotional weight of the i…

    27:08
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How many 21st Precinct episodes are on Goldie?
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.
Does Goldie include transcripts for 21st Precinct?
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  • Tense
  • Crime
  • Psychological
  • Murder
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Ep 133

    Apr 19, 1956 · The Poodle

    In The Poodle, Captain Cronin of the 21st Precinct responds to a complaint from Mrs. Edith Oakway, who alleges that an officer was drinking while on duty. As Cronin interviews her in her apartment, the details of the incident unfold, revealing her concerns about the officer's beh…

    26:11