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Shmiggy Milton (what was his mom thinking about when naming his Shmiggy?) has been a bootlegger since the old days. Martin Keasbey is another racketeer whose been taking advantage of the end of government rent control and gouging his tenants. It's Shmiggy and Martin against Kato and Brit. No contest.

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Laurie's Suitor

An Easterner courts a Dodge City girl, but his charm leads him into a deadly shoot-out and a kidnapping plot that puts his life at risk.

Ep 364 · Sunday, March 29, 1959 · 29:57

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The Rainmaker

In the dry town of Greenville, Barnaby Boggs arrives promising to bring rain, despite warnings from the Lone Ranger. As the townsfolk grow desperate, they must decide whether to trust Boggs's dubious claims.

Ep 1732 · Friday, February 25, 1944 · 29:42

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Escape From The Mysterious Island 1

Cecil Ferris wins a cruise contest and takes his friends to Galveston, but they end up on a garbage tugboat instead. As a storm approaches, they find themselves trapped in a cave surrounded by prehistoric creatures.

Ep 1079 · Saturday, December 16, 1995 · 29:14

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Gray Flannel Armor

In Gray Flannel Armor, Thomas Hanley navigates the impersonal world of modern romance, feeling lonely and disconnected from genuine human connection. When approached by a representative of the New York Remand Service, he is offered a chance to experience romance through a scientific approach.

Ep 125 · Thursday, January 9, 1958 · 21:29

Bold Venture

Seor Rufio

Senor Rufio seeks refuge at Shannon's place, haunted by his past sins. As tensions rise, a murder occurs, and dark secrets begin to unravel.

Ep 60 · Monday, May 12, 1952 · 26:18

Dimension X

Nightfall

A reporter interviews an astronomer on a planet that has not seen darkness for over two thousand years, as a total eclipse approaches. Tensions rise as the cult of Revelations predicts doom and a mob gathers outside.

Ep 50 · Saturday, September 29, 1951 · 30:27

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The Double-Cross

Joseph Landers has been murdered before he could testify against two racketeers named Fenwick and Harper. Landers' oration to his killer a classic of poor radio dialogue. The pro

Ep 699 · Thursday, April 5, 1945 · 29:20

The Green Hornet

Salesman in Short Pants (aka-Child Labor Racket)

Grafton's child labor racket...involving kids selling handkerchiefs on the street, is the target of the Hornet. This recording has an abbreviated closing theme.

Ep 425 · Monday, March 11, 1940 · 29:35

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One Goes Out as Two Go In (aka-Property Tax Racket)

Check kiting (referred to as "lapping") in the city's property tax office leads to Digby, an innocent man, being framed for the crime. His bosses, Fletcher and Johnston railroaded

Ep 427 · Monday, March 18, 1940 · 27:57

The Green Hornet

Too Hot to Handle

Another premium offers a booklet titled, "Saving With Interest." Part 3 of a 3-part story. Britt Reid's father arrives in town. Britt admits to his father that he's really the G

Ep 832 · Tuesday, November 11, 1947 · 28:53

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet Goes Underground

A Nazi submarine lands a saboteur who delays a housing project meant for war workers. At the end of the program, the announcer mentions the name of the story as, "The Green Hornet

Ep 623 · Sunday, October 3, 1943 · 29:21

The Green Hornet

Citizenship-Insurance Racket (aka-Political Racket)

Joe Desmond is a clever politician who sells phony citizenships to trusting immigrants, and doesn't hesitate to stoop to murder. The Hornet decides to step in and end the racket.

Ep 234 · Thursday, May 5, 1938 · 29:45

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521114 1035 Ceiling on Crime.mp3

The Green Hornet, Episode 1035

Ceiling on Crime

Friday, November 14, 1952 · 29:56

The Green Hornet, Episode 1035

Ceiling on Crime

Friday, November 14, 1952 · 29:56

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Cloak and Dagger

Windfall

In Windfall, Mike Slade encounters a mysterious American named Frederick Haywood at a Swiss lodge during World War II. As Slade navigates the complexities of espionage, he realizes that Haywood may not be who he claims to be.

Ep 24 · Sunday, October 22, 1950 · 28:30

The Green Hornet

Axford's Romantic Disaster

Plans are being made to steal Professor Wembley's new invention, a supersonic weapon. The last show of the series.

Ep 1041 · Friday, December 5, 1952 · 29:52

The Green Hornet

Pretenders to the Throne

The Hornet takes a hand in a gang war.

Ep 1040 · Wednesday, December 3, 1952 · 29:56

The Green Hornet

Justice Wears A Blindfold

WJBK, Detroit aircheck. It appears that honest Judge Grayson has taken a bribe! See cat. #11977 for a quality upgrade, different syndicated version.

Ep 350 · Thursday, June 15, 1939 · 27:15

The Green Hornet

Paroles for Sale

The Hornet breaks up a parole board racket. This recording has truncated opening and closing themes, with silent grooves on either side of the themes.

Ep 518 · Saturday, August 23, 1941 · 31:11

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1952 — The New Musical Express publishes the first regular UK Singles Chart.

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  1. GunsmokeThe Square TriangleEpisode 30
  2. The Green HornetCeiling on CrimeCurrently listeningEpisode 1035
  3. The Lone RangerHidden LootEpisode 3095