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Detective Desk

Private eyes, hardboiled and soft.

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Suspense

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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Once More My Darling

Ep 728 · Monday, January 8, 1951 · 55:29

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Red Mystery Matter

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

The Enigma Of Big Ed

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

Cause for Thanksgiving

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

Missing Newshawk Caper

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

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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

Dead Men Talk

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

The Shadow

Death Shows the Way

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

The Shadow

The Cat That Killed

Night watchmen at the Burton warehouse are being murdered...by a cat!

Ep 180 · Sunday, December 31, 1939 · 25:37

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 Flight of the Vulture

The Shadow tackles a real louse who burns horses alive to collect on their insurance. "Hoot" Cranston rides again! This recording has references to "Rufus," a negro sterotype, de

Ep 177 · Sunday, December 10, 1939 · 24:39

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The Shadow 1940-02-11 (186) Death is an Art.mp3

The Shadow, Episode 186

Death Is an Art

Sunday, February 11, 1940 · 23:58

The Shadow, Episode 186

Death Is an Art

Sunday, February 11, 1940 · 23:58

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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: March 7, 1973 on WRVR-FM, New York City.

Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

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Early Forties

1940–1942: the hinge years.

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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 Mel Blanc Show

Society Party

Mel Blank is determined to crash a high-society party after being snubbed by his girlfriend's father, who deems him unworthy. He devises a plan to impress the elite guests and prove his worth.

Ep 33 · Tuesday, April 15, 1947 · 24:53

The Shadow

Death Keeps a Deadline

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

The Shadow

The Ring of Light

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

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