Ken Roberts
Alan Reed
Elsie Thompson
Kenny Delmar
Marjorie Anderson
Richard Widmark
Goldie Originals that include this night
Detective Desk
Private eyes, hardboiled and soft.
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
Lux Radio Theatre
A good cops-and-robbers story about a gangster-gone-straight turning stoolie to protect his little girls.
Ep 598 · Monday, January 12, 1948 · 59:47
Suspense
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
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Johnny is asked to track down his favorite fishing guide, who happens to be missing! Something's "fishy" about this Christmas story!
Ep 668 · Sunday, December 20, 1959 · 25:00
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond investigates a series of fatal accidents at Big Ed Barton's metalworks factory, where employees are convinced the plant is jinxed. With production slumping, Diamond must uncover the truth behind the accidents before more lives are lost.
Ep 129 · Friday, April 4, 1952 · 29:31
Let George Do It
George Valentine investigates a mute ten-year-old boy who refuses to speak after a traumatic incident. As he delves into the boy's past, George uncovers dark secrets that threaten their safety.
Ep 219 · Monday, November 20, 1950 · 29:13
The Adventures of Sam Spade
Spade is hired to find a reporter named Ray McCully. Spade finds him all right, stabbed to death!
Ep 108 · Sunday, July 18, 1948 · 29:33
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
The Shadow
A good story about the missing "Harvey Diamond," a phony Count, Lamont Cranston poisoned to death and a weird surprise ending.
Ep 176 · Sunday, December 3, 1939 · 24:10
A gangster seems to have disappeared and is thought dead. The first show of the season, parts of the network did not carry this show because of a basebll game.
Ep 166 · Sunday, September 24, 1939 · 25:37
During a violent storm, Lamont Cranston and Margot find shelter in a mysterious and just-by-happenstance nearby castle.
Ep 172 · Sunday, November 5, 1939 · 24:28
A killer returns from the grave to enact his revenge. Syndicated rebroadcast on WRVR-FM, New York City.
Ep 185 · Sunday, February 4, 1940 · 23:43
A mad scientist promises to make a despairing artist the most successful sculptor in the world. Quality upgrade, sponsored version of a cat. #43132. Syndicated rebroadcast date:
Ep 186 · Sunday, February 11, 1940 · 23:58
Margo moves into a new apartment, and hears a dead man laughing!
Ep 190 · Sunday, March 10, 1940 · 25:38
The Shadow, Episode 180
The Cat That Killed
Sunday, December 31, 1939 · 25:37
William Johnstone
Mutual net
Network
Night watchmen at the Burton warehouse are being murdered...by a cat!
Prewar Nights
Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).
1939
One year on the air — the world on edge.
Thirties Echo
1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.
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Dragnet
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
Cavalcade of America
In General Forrest Rides Again, a liberty ship in World War II faces a critical mission while her crew grapples with the challenges of war and personal stakes. Officer Maury Reynolds is particularly anxious about his brother's safety on the beachhead.
Ep 649 · Tuesday, March 28, 1950 · 29:55
Eddie Burke, a cowardly crook nicknamed "Rabbit" is told that he has only six months to live. Thinking he has nothing to lose, Rabbit Eddie becomes a cold blooded killer.
Ep 256 · Sunday, November 1, 1942 · 29:39
A determined woman commits murder to steal a copper box containing, "The Ring Of Light." Lamont, Margot and Commissioner Weston find themselves trapped in a room and about to be b
Ep 233 · Sunday, November 23, 1941 · 29:30