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Ken Roberts

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Elsie Thompson

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Marjorie Anderson

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William Johnstone

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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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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

Lux Radio Theatre

Mother Didn't Tell Me

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 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

Ghost Town

An interesting tale about a ghost town, with a real ghost!

Ep 196 · Sunday, October 6, 1940 · 28:21

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 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

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

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

House of Fun

A carnival concession is a front for a kidnap ring and stock manipulation gang.

Ep 170 · Sunday, October 22, 1939 · 25:16

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The Shadow 1942-11-08 (257) The Wailing Corpse.mp3

The Shadow, Episode 257

The Wailing Corpse

Sunday, November 8, 1942 · 28:39

The Shadow, Episode 257

The Wailing Corpse

Sunday, November 8, 1942 · 28:39

Mutual net

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The Shadow

The Touch of Death

A man claims to have, "The Touch of Death." He really does! Not only that, he knows that the secret identity of The Shadow is really, Lamont Cranston! The script was produced ag

Ep 273 · Sunday, February 28, 1943 · 29:45

The Shadow

Death Shoots an Arrow

"The Mariposas" have sent "The Mark of The Cloven Hoof." An arrow has been launched through the window by a "dark face."

Ep 261 · Sunday, December 6, 1942 · 28:14

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

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