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Ken Roberts

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Detective Desk

Private eyes, hardboiled and soft.

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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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Ep 744 · Monday, April 30, 1951 · 54:11

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The Nathan Swing Matter [AFRTS]

A smalltime hoodlum killed...what's the connection between Mr. Big and the Prosecutor's daughter?

Ep 211 · Tuesday, April 20, 1954 · 28:23

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Lt, Levinson Kidnapped

Lieutenant Levinson is kidnapped by Bert Fisher, whose brother is set to be executed that night. Richard Diamond races against time to rescue his friend before it's too late.

Ep 69 · Wednesday, October 18, 1950 · 29:32

21st Precinct

The Neighbor

A woman reports a burglar in her apartment, prompting the 21st Precinct officers to respond quickly. They discover a complex situation involving a polite but deceptive suspect.

Ep 139 · Thursday, May 31, 1956 · 26:37

Dragnet

22 Rifle for Christmas

A nine-year-old boy goes missing, raising suspicions of foul play. Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the case, uncovering a tragic accident involving a gun.

Ep 183 · Sunday, December 21, 1952 · 26:48

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Carnival of Death

There are two real dead people found among the statues in the wax museum. Syndicated rebroadcast date on WRVR-FM, New York City: April 25, 1973.

Ep 201 · Sunday, November 10, 1940 · 24:32

The Shadow

The Shadow Returns

In another somewhat improbable criminal case, Dr. Vadelaw (a simple pun) has been infecting sailors so that he can smuggle red rubies into the country when their arms and legs swel

Ep 174 · Sunday, November 19, 1939 · 25:20

The Shadow

The Old People

Missing airplanes in South American lead the Shadow to a mad scientist with a serum to make people older. The show being syndicated, the date above is subject to correction.

Ep 126 · Sunday, June 26, 1938 · 29:33

The Shadow

The Laughing Corpse

Margo moves into a new apartment, and hears a dead man laughing!

Ep 190 · Sunday, March 10, 1940 · 25:38

The Shadow

The Oracle of Death

"Spud" can apparently describe a crime in detail before it even happens. He then predicts the death of Lamont Cranston!

Ep 198 · Sunday, October 20, 1940 · 25:51

The Shadow

The Black Abbot

While an old church is being repaired, the ghost of an abbot from the past commits murder. See cat. #96855 for this same broadcast, sponsored by B.F. Goodrich tires.

Ep 140 · Sunday, October 2, 1938 · 29:21

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The Shadow 1939-01-15 (155) Ghosts Can Kill.mp3

The Shadow, Episode 155

Ghosts Can Kill

Sunday, January 15, 1939 · 29:07

The Shadow, Episode 155

Ghosts Can Kill

Sunday, January 15, 1939 · 29:07

William Johnstone

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A mad-dog killer is executed, but swears revenge...and gets it! See cat. #7263 for the same program, sponsored by Blue Coal. The system cue has been deleted. Since this program was syndicated, the date above is subject to correction.

Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

24 episodes

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One year on the air — the world on edge.

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1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.

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Inner Sanctum Mysteries

No Rest for the Dead (AFRS)

A retired artist in need of cash sells his brain to the evil Dr. Tarleton, who dies under strange circumstances that very day! The AFRS system cue has been deleted. The story is

Ep 521 · Sunday, August 24, 1952 · 25:17

Cloak and Dagger

The Eyes of Buddha

An OSS operative embarks on a perilous mission in Siam to rescue an American pilot held by the Japanese, navigating enemy territory and unexpected challenges. The stakes are high as he must rely on local allies to succeed.

Ep 8 · Sunday, July 2, 1950 · 29:30

The Shadow

Murder in E Flat

A mad musician threatens the city with his, "Symphony Of Silence." The system cue has been deleted. This program being syndicated, the date above is subject to correction.

Ep 149 · Sunday, December 4, 1938 · 28:46

The Shadow

The Shadow Challenged

Professor Rice has been murdered and a valuable Hindu manuscript has been stolen...by the Shadow! Lamont Cranston gets a phone call...from the Shadow! The system cue has been del

Ep 211 · Sunday, January 19, 1941 · 29:42

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