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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.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Everett Sloane

35 episodes

Santos Ortega

8 episodes

Bryna Raeburn

5 episodes

Bill Lipton

4 episodes

Mandel Kramer

4 episodes

Elspeth Eric

2 episodes

K

Ken Lynch

27 episodes

H

Harold Stone

15 episodes

L

Larry Haines

4 episodes

B

Barbara Weeks

3 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

A

Art Hannes

21 episodes

G

Gaylord Avery

2 episodes

G

George Bryan

2 episodes

R

Robert Hall

1 episode

Sponsors

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L

Lipton Tea

6 episodes

Networks›

Where this series was heard

CBS

98 episodes

C

CBS net

38 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 46 episodes · page 1 of 4

1953195419551956All years
  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…

    30:18
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Ep 36

    Mar 17, 1954 · The Tree

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, Captain Kennelly is called to deal with a burglar who has taken refuge in a tree after a series of daytime robberies. As the team gathers at the scene, they must navigate the challenges of apprehending the suspect while ensuring the safety of the…

    28:22
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  10. Ep 37

    Mar 24, 1954 · The Package

    In The Package, the 21st Precinct faces a bomb threat at the Broadstone Gallery, prompting Captain Cannelli and his officers to spring into action. As they work to secure the area and evacuate the public, they encounter a distressed individual whose actions lead to a deeper inves…

    27:49
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 39

    Apr 7, 1954 · The Collar

    In The Collar, the officers of the 21st Precinct respond to a domestic disturbance call that escalates when they discover a firearm on the suspect, John Holtz. Captain Frank Kennelly leads the investigation as he and his team confront the aftermath of the altercation and the impl…

    26:59
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  12. Ep 40

    Apr 14, 1954 · The Brother

    In The Brother, a police officer at the 21st Precinct shoots a young thief, but the absence of the thief's gun complicates the situation. As Captain Cannelly and his team respond to the scene, they must piece together the events leading up to the shooting, including the involveme…

    30:00
  13. Ep 42

    Apr 28, 1954 · The Story

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, the tension escalates when a shooting occurs during a robbery in New York City. Captain Frank Kennelly and his team respond to the scene, where they find a man critically injured and a woman, June Nailen, who witnessed the incident. As the office…

    26:11
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 43

    May 5, 1954 · The Cabinet

    In this gripping episode of 21st Precinct, Captain Frank Kennelly oversees the investigation of a liquor store robbery that leaves a clerk wounded. The situation escalates when Detective Kagan reveals that a gun found in a trash basket may belong to Sergeant Waters, whose son fit…

    26:53
  15. Ep 44

    May 12, 1954 · The Dollar

    In The Dollar, a routine day at the 21st Precinct turns deadly when a call comes in about a stabbing. Captain Kennelly and his officers respond to a chaotic scene in a rundown tenement, where they learn that a man has fatally attacked his wife in a drunken rage. As they gather ev…

    27:16
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
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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.
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21st Precinct originally aired 1953–1956 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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