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

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

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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

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The love story of a romantic girl and her new doctor-husband. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 897 · Tuesday, November 16, 1954 · 53:02

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

The Adventures of Superman

The Sacred Emerald of the Incas

Superman races against time to help Dr. George Haven Beecham and his daughter Elsie recover the sacred emerald of the Incas from native priests before they escape.

Ep 27 · Friday, April 12, 1940 · 10:49

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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

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 Return of Carnation Charlie

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

The Shadow

Murder in the Death House

Killer Goran, about to die in the electric chair, manages to kill the executioner instead! When strapped into the "chair"a second time, the wall explodes and all the convicts atte

Ep 181 · Sunday, January 7, 1940 · 24:18

The Shadow

Murder Incorporated

A gang kills for hire...using deadly matches. Co-incidentally, the real "Murder Incorporated" was being tried, convicted and in the headlines shortly after this broadcast.

Ep 178 · Sunday, December 17, 1939 · 26:07

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

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The Shadow 1940-01-21 (183) The Precipice Called Death.mp3

The Shadow, Episode 183

The Precipice Called Death

Sunday, January 21, 1940 · 24:32

The Shadow, Episode 183

The Precipice Called Death

Sunday, January 21, 1940 · 24:32

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The Curse of Shiva

How did a stockbroker named John Simmons die? He was at a seance and everyone was holding hands. Soon thereafter, Omar The Mystic is found murdered. Quality upgrade, version of

Ep 204 · Sunday, December 1, 1940 · 24:11

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The Green Man

Monk Harvey, who always wears green clothes, dies in a fire; his body found burned. A green ghost soon appears to enact his revenge. Quality upgrade, sponsored version of cat. #4

Ep 203 · Sunday, November 24, 1940 · 24:04

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