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Cast›

Hans Conried

Howard Duff

Lurene Tuttle

Sponsors & network›

W

Wildroot Cream-Oil

Sponsor

C

CBS net

Network

Gold from ancient Greece is the target, with Sam as the bulls-eye. See also "Same Time, Same Station" (cat. #10842).

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The Kandy Tooth

Sam Spade embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover a treasure linked to the infamous 'Fat Man.' The stakes rise as he navigates a web of deception and danger.

Ep 279 · Saturday, January 10, 1948 · 59:29

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A universally hated Shakespearean actor is killed in a radio station.

Ep 543 · Sunday, July 14, 1957 · 29:18

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George Valentine investigates a fifteen-year-old murder at the request of a desperate woman. The case leads him to South America and a millionaire who may hold the key to the truth.

Ep 292 · Monday, April 14, 1952 · 29:36

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The John Blackwell Case

Richard Diamond faces a peculiar client who reveals his intention to commit murder. As Diamond navigates this dangerous situation, he must outsmart a small but threatening figure with a gun.

Ep 34 · Saturday, December 17, 1949 · 29:32

Rogue's Gallery

Phyllis Adrian Is Missing

Richard Rogue investigates the disappearance of Phyllis Adrian, the wife of a prominent lawyer, who has vanished under mysterious circumstances. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit involving her husband and a notorious gangster.

Ep 71 · Sunday, June 29, 1947 · 29:58

Have Gun — Will Travel

When in Rome

Paladin shoots and kills "The Professor," a holdup man and accused murderer. He is also forced to wound an innocent bystander, which causes the man's wife to make an unusual reque

Ep 49 · Sunday, October 25, 1959 · 24:29

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Adam Figg Caper

Sam is hired to protect a old, sick, very wealthy man. There are lots of gunshots and screams in the night. Howard Duff cracks up when an "office robot" given to him by Effie, fa

Ep 67 · Sunday, October 5, 1947 · 24:30

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Quarter Eagle Caper

The owner of a gum-machine company is murdered, giving Sam plenty to chew on!

Ep 127 · Sunday, November 28, 1948 · 25:24

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Sqp Caper

Sam declines to accept a divorce case, and finds a murder instead. What does "S.Q.P." mean?

Ep 124 · Sunday, November 7, 1948 · 24:23

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Convertible Caper

A stolen car is worth one million dollars. Why? Could it be the platinum fenders? The program closing and system cue have been deleted.

Ep 51 · Sunday, June 15, 1947 · 23:20

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Sam and the Psyche

The fourth show of the series. The story title above is possibly correct, although it's announced indirectly. The program has also been referred to as, "The Death Of Dr. Denoff."

Ep 4 · Friday, August 2, 1946 · 29:32

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Calcutta Trunk Caper

Constance Pendleton is about to marry Andreyev Brodnick, a Bulgarian bluebeard. Spade finds himself en route to India aboard the "S.S. Lurene" ("Hmm, that's pretty," says Effie!).

Ep 50 · Sunday, June 8, 1947 · 24:39

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Bow Window Caper

A woman with only one month to live is found murdered.

Ep 72 · Sunday, November 9, 1947 · 29:12

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Sam_Spade_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Sam Spade 1948-08-22 Vaphio Cup Caper.mp3

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Episode 113

Vaphio Cup Caper

Sunday, August 22, 1948 · 29:45

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Episode 113

Vaphio Cup Caper

Sunday, August 22, 1948 · 29:45

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Detective Danny Clover investigates the attempted murder of Barbara Hunt, a once-famous dancer found shot in her apartment. As he delves into her past, he uncovers secrets and connections that reveal the darker side of Broadway.

Ep 165 · Saturday, May 16, 1953 · 29:32

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Bouncing Betty Caper

Sam becomes a chauffeur to enter a wealthy home and discover who's been threatening a woman. "Betty" turns out to be quite deadly, but not for the reason you think!

Ep 129 · Sunday, December 12, 1948 · 24:54

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Farmers Daughter Caper

Sam needs a room for the night and finds a strange tourist court, a man buried alive, shots in the night and of course a beautiful woman in his bedroom!

Ep 219 · Sunday, September 3, 1950 · 29:25

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1948 — The World Council of Churches is formed by 147 churches from 44 countries.
  • 1948 — Soviet Consul General in New York, Jacob M. Lomakin is expelled by the United States, due to the Kasenkina Case.
  • 1948 — The House Un-American Activities Committee holds first-ever televised congressional hearing: "Confrontation Day" between Whittaker Chambers and Alger Hiss.

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