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Bill Forman

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Basil Rathbone

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Nigel Bruce

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Petri Wines

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Mutual net

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An interesting story about a missing gem, a murder and a clue from Edgar Allen Poe. The story begins as Holmes and Watson attend a play called, "Sherlock Holmes!" The return of Professor Moriarity, based on, "The Adventure Of The Second Stain," by Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Sorry, Wrong Number

An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.

Ep 43 · Tuesday, May 25, 1943 · 29:38

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A Chinese cook named Chen Wong arrives in Dodge City but faces bullying from local thugs. When tensions escalate, Chen's past and true identity come into question.

Ep 293 · Sunday, November 17, 1957 · 23:57

Cavalcade of America

Towards a New World

In Towards a New World, Joseph Priestley, a curious minister and amateur chemist, experiments with air in a brewery in 18th century England. His discoveries attract the attention of influential figures, setting the stage for scientific recognition.

Ep 708 · Tuesday, September 4, 1951 · 30:32

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Ep 731 · Monday, January 29, 1951 · 59:36

The Jack Benny Program

Repairing Jack's Sidewalk

Possibly an audition for The American Tobacco Company. The program might have been part of Jack's regular NBC series, re-edited for use as an audition. Dennis sings, "Long Ago a

Ep 511 · Sunday, April 9, 1944 · 26:45

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Tip-Off Matter

A convict in the state prison is about to die. He has a final "thank you" for Johnny for helping his kid brother get a start in life. There's still the matter of $100,000 from th

Ep 809 · Sunday, September 30, 1962 · 23:56

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The Fifth of November

A Guy Fawkes Day adventure...exciting action for a Holmes story. The story is also known as, "The Gunpowder Plot" and is based on, "The Adventure Of The Devil's Foot."

Ep 188 · Monday, November 5, 1945 · 29:14

Sherlock Holmes

The Living Doll

A young girl's life is in danger in a case filled with magic and murder. The obvious clue from a dying woman is a sixpence coin. The story is based on, "The Adventure Of The Copp

Ep 206 · Monday, March 11, 1946 · 29:06

Sherlock Holmes

Camberwell Poisoning

A family of four cousins is certain that cousin Gerald is going to murder them all and keep the inheritance. Cousin Gerald, however, is the one who's found murdered! A good story

Ep 203 · Monday, February 18, 1946 · 28:51

Sherlock Holmes

The Guileless Gypsy

Holmes and Watson find good companionship in a gypsy camp. But they also find kidnapping, attempted murder, and a beautiful girl who gives up her life for Holmes! The story is ba

Ep 202 · Monday, February 11, 1946 · 31:59

Sherlock Holmes

The Waltz of Death

Holmes are Watson are in Vienna, trying to solve the mystery of a waltz that kills a beautiful woman every it's played! The story is based on the story, "The Adventure Of The Illu

Ep 213 · Monday, April 29, 1946 · 28:35

Sherlock Holmes

Disappearing Scientists

A case is solved by Mr. Holmes without meeting any of the suspects! A scientist investigating the newly discovered substance called "radium" is found murdered, and his three assis

Ep 210 · Monday, April 8, 1946 · 28:59

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Sherlock Holmes 1945-05-07 (178) The Purloined Ruby.mp3

Sherlock Holmes, Episode 175

The Purloined Ruby

Monday, May 7, 1945 · 29:41

Sherlock Holmes, Episode 175

The Purloined Ruby

Monday, May 7, 1945 · 29:41

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The Singular Affair of the Baconian Cipher

The last show of the season, the last Sherlock Holmes broadcast with Basil Rathbone. The story is based on, "The Sign Of Four" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A notice in an "agony co

Ep 220 · Monday, May 27, 1946 · 28:46

Sherlock Holmes

The Adventure of the Uneasy Chair

Holmes works on a murder in which the murder weapon is a diabolical chair. Inspector Lestrade has the last laugh! The story is based on, "The Musgrave Ritual."

Ep 218 · Monday, May 13, 1946 · 28:27

Sherlock Holmes

The Great Gandolfo

Mycroft issues a challenge to Sherlock to catch a spy before he does...which leads Holmes and Watson to a music hall to learn a magician's secret. The story is based on, "The Seco

Ep 186 · Monday, October 22, 1945 · 28:56

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1945 — World War II: Last German U-boat attack of the war, two freighters are sunk off the Firth of Forth, Scotland.

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  1. Cavalcade of AmericaArtist to the WoundedEpisode 434
  2. Sherlock HolmesThe Purloined RubyCurrently listeningEpisode 175
  3. The Lone RangerThe Last to StartEpisode 1918
  4. WhistlerAccident-According to PlansEpisode 154