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Mr. District Attorney
81 episodes Aired 1939-1953
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1. The Milano Brothers
   14mins Aired 1939-04-03
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2. Case of the Hijack Killer
   27mins Aired 1952-08-10
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3. Case of the Supermarket Killer
   26mins Aired 1952-08-17
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4. Case of the Man on the Ledge
   26mins Aired 1952-08-24
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5. Case of the 15 Year Old Trail
   28mins Aired 1952-08-31
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6. Case of the Joy Ride Murder
   29mins Aired 1952-09-07
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7. Case of the Murderous Hitchhiker
   28mins Aired 1952-09-14
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8. Case of the Staircase Killer
   28mins Aired 1952-10-19
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9. Case of the Charity Killer
   28mins Aired 1952-10-26
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10. Case of the Hit and Run Killer
    27mins Aired 1952-11-02
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11. Case of the Desert Killer
    27mins Aired 1952-11-09
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12. Case of the Missing Corpse
    28mins Aired 1952-11-16
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13. Case of the Bank Killer
    27mins Aired 1952-11-23
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14. Case of the Knifing in the Park
    27mins Aired 1952-11-30
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15. Case of the Hungry Hobo
    27mins Aired 1952-12-07
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16. The Man Who Confessed
    27mins Aired 1952-12-14
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17. The Hot Rod Killer
    26mins Aired 1952-12-21
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18. The Vanishing Runner
    27mins Aired 1952-12-28
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19. The Murder Syndicate
    27mins Aired 1953-01-04
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20. Case of the Lady Gamblers
    27mins Aired 1953-01-11
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21. Case of the Blood Harvest
    27mins Aired 1953-01-18
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22. Case of the Motorcycle Club Killer
    27mins Aired 1953-01-25
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23. Case of the Man with the Gold Teeth
    27mins Aired 1953-02-01
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24. Case of Death by Adoption
    27mins Aired 1953-02-08
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25. Case of the Cop Killer
    29mins Aired 1953-02-15
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26. Case of the Blackmail Murder
    28mins Aired 1953-02-22
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27. Case of the Frying Pan Murder
    27mins Aired 1953-03-01
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28. Case of the Murderous Junkman
    27mins Aired 1953-03-08
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29. Case of the Lover's Lane Killing
    27mins Aired 1953-03-15
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30. Case of the Dead Reporter
    27mins Aired 1953-04-05
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31. Case of the Wounded Killer
    24mins Aired 1953-04-12
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32. Case of the Murderous Good Samaritans
    28mins Aired 1953-04-19
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33. Case of the Silent Killer
    27mins Aired 1953-04-26
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34. Case of the Murder by Amateurs
    28mins Aired 1953-05-03
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35. Case of the Assassin in the Dark
    23mins Aired 1953-05-10
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36. Case of the Park Murders
    24mins Aired 1953-05-17
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37. Case of the Moving Van Murders
    23mins Aired 1953-05-24
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38. Case of the Bridal Path Murders
    27mins Aired 1953-05-31
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39. Case of the Canned Death
    28mins Aired 1953-06-07
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40. Case of the Preview Murder
    27mins Aired 1953-06-14
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41. Case of the Country Club Murder
    27mins Aired 1953-06-21
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42. Case of the Perfect Alibi
    24mins Aired 1953-06-28
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43. Case of the Hungry Killer
    27mins Aired 1953-07-05
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44. Case of the Body on the Freight Train
    27mins Aired 1953-07-12
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45. The Ohio Kid
    15mins Aired 1939-06-09
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46. Case of the Land Swindle Murder
    27mins Aired 1953-07-19
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47. The 100,000 Dollar Check
    14mins Aired 1939-06-13
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48. Case of the Living Dead Man
    28mins Aired 1953-07-26
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49. Case of the Pyromaniac Murder
    28mins Aired 1953-08-04
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50. The Last Mile
    15mins Aired 1939-06-16
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51. The Man From Alcatraz
    25mins Aired 1941-02-12
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52. The Museum Mystery
    28mins Aired 1941-12-10
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53. Case Of The Hijacked Worker
    30mins Aired 1942-08-19
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54. Case of the Backstage Murder
    25mins Aired 1943-02-03
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55. Case of the Barnyard Bandit
    29mins Aired 1943-03-17
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56. The Case Of The Curious Undertaker
    31mins Aired 1944-08-02
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57. The Case Of The Intimidated Jury
    24mins Aired 1944-08-23
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58. The Case Of The Hospital Homicide
    26mins Aired 1945-02-07
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59. Case Of The Stolen Slot Machines
    30mins Aired 1945-02-14
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60. The Case of the Deadly Train
    30mins Aired 1946-03-13
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61. The Case of Baby, Cradle, and All
    32mins Aired 1946-06-05
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62. The Case of One Slip Meant Death
    29mins Aired 1947-05-07
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63. The Case of Murder in Rhythm and Rhyme
    29mins Aired 1948-03-17
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64. The Case of the Sinister Cinema
    30mins Aired 1948-05-05
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65. The Case of Spring Fever
    29mins Aired 1948-05-19
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66. The Case of the Deadly Snowflake
    30mins Aired 1948-05-26
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67. The Case of the Unknown Source
    29mins Aired 1948-08-25
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68. The Case of Murder a la Carte
    30mins Aired 1949-03-09
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69. The Case of Charity Never Began
    25mins Aired 1949-10-12
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70. The Case of Free Play
    26mins Aired 1949-11-23
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71. The Case of Deadly Devotion
    26mins Aired 1950-05-17
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72. Case of the Money Machine
    30mins Aired 1951-04-11
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73. Set-Up For Re-Entry
    30mins Aired 1953-10-11
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74. Case of the Jury Killer
    29mins Aired 1953-10-18
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75. Case of the Forgery Proof Note
    30mins Aired 1953-11-01
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76. Case of the Living Corpse
    28mins Aired 1953-11-22
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77. Case of the Mother's Helper
    31mins Aired 1953-12-20
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78. Case of the Church Social Stabbing
    26mins Aired 1952
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79. Case of the Hidden Money Killer
    26mins Aired 1952
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80. I Hate Killers
    27mins Aired 1953
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81. Missing Doctor
    27mins Aired 1953
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Mr. District Attorney is a radio crime drama series that focuses on the adventures of a dedicated district attorney, initially known as "Mister District Attorney" or "Chief." The show is known for its meticulous and accurate representation of the realities of the crime world. This can be attributed to the show's creator, former law student Ed Byron, who went to great lengths to study crime statistics, criminology texts, and even mingle with criminals and police officers to create realistic storylines. The show emphasized the importance of the district attorney's role in safeguarding citizens' fundamental rights, acting as a champion of the people, defender of truth, and guardian of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

The show aired on NBC and ABC from April 3, 1939 to June 13, 1952, and in transcribed syndication through 1953. Throughout its run, various actors played the title role, including Dwight Weist, Raymond Edward Johnson, Jay Jostyn, and David Brian. The show also featured a voice known as the "Voice of the Law," which defined the duties and responsibilities of the district attorney. There were 195 known episodes of Mr. District Attorney during its time on air, and the show experienced remarkable ratings success, rivalling the likes of Jack Benny and Bob Hope. The show's striking similarity to real-life crime events even caught the attention of the FBI, who paid a visit to Byron in response to one of the storylines mirroring an actual criminal case.

Performers: Dwight Weist, Raymond Edward Johnson, Jay Jostyn, David Brian, Maurice Franklin, Vicki Vola, Walter Kinsella, Len Doyle, Paul Stewart, Frank Lovejoy, Eleanor Silver, Arlene Francis

Sources: archive.org, wikipedia.org, otrcat.com