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-- 2000 Plus (1950-1950) >> 2000-plus
-- 21st Precinct (1953-1956) >> 21st-precinct
-- 33 Half Moon Street (1956-1966) >> 33-half-moon-street
-- Abbott and Costello (1940-1949) >> abbott-and-costello
-- Academy Award Theater (1946-1946) >> academy-award-theater
-- Adventure Ahead (1944-1944) >> adventure-ahead
-- Adventures by Morse (1944-1944) >> adventures-by-morse
-- Adventures of Champion (1949-1949) >> adventures-of-champion
-- The Adventures of Ellery Queen (1939-1948) >> the-adventures-of-ellery-queen
-- The Adventures of Frank Race (1949-1949) >> the-adventures-of-frank-race
-- The Adventures of Marco Polo (1940-1940) >> the-adventures-of-marco-polo
-- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1944-1954) >> the-adventures-of-ozzie-and-harriet
-- Adventures of Philip Marlowe (1947-1951) >> adventures-of-philip-marlowe
-- The Adventures of Sam Spade (1946-1951) >> the-adventures-of-sam-spade
-- Afloat with Henry Morgan (1932-1932) >> afloat-with-henry-morgan
-- Air Mail Mystery (1932-1932) >> air-mail-mystery
-- Aladdin Lamp (1948-1948) >> aladdin-lamp
-- The Aldrich Family (1939-1953) >> the-aldrich-family
-- Alien Worlds (1979-1979) >> alien-worlds
-- Alka Seltzer Time (1953-1953) >> alka-seltzer-time
-- All Star Western Theatre (1946-1948) >> all-star-western-theatre
-- Amos 'n' Andy (1929-1947) >> amos-n-andy
-- Arch Oboler's Plays (1939-1964) >> arch-obolers-plays
-- Archie Andrews (1945-1953) >> archie-andrews
-- The Baby Snooks Show (1936-1951) >> the-baby-snooks-show
-- Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator (1951-1955) >> barrie-craig-confidential-investigator
-- Behind the Mike (1940-1941) >> behind-the-mike
-- Beulah (1945-1954) >> beulah
-- The Bickersons (1947-1948) >> the-bickersons
-- The Big Show (1950-1952) >> the-big-show
-- The Big Story (1947-1954) >> the-big-story
-- The Bing Crosby - Rosemary Clooney Show (1960-1962) >> the-bing-crosby-rosemary-clooney-show
-- The Black Museum (1951-1951) >> black-museum
-- Blair of the Mounties (1938-1938) >> blair-of-the-mounties
-- Blondie (1939-1952) >> blondie
-- The Blue Beetle (1940-1940) >> the-blue-beetle
-- Bob and Ray (1948-1959) >> bob-and-ray
-- Bold Venture (1951-1952) >> bold-venture
-- Boston Blackie (1944-1949) >> boston-blackie
-- Box 13 (1948-1949) >> box-13
-- Bright Star (1952-1952) >> bright-star
-- Broadway is My Beat (1949-1954) >> broadway-is-my-beat
-- Buck Rogers (1939-1939) >> buck-rogers
-- Bulldog Drummond (1941-1948) >> bulldog-drummond
-- The Burns and Allen Show (1936-1950) >> the-burns-and-allen-show
-- Calling All Cars (1933-1939) >> calling-all-cars
-- Can You Imagine That (1940-1940) >> can-you-imagine-that
-- Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 (1949-1952) >> candy-matson-yukon-2-8209
-- Case Dismissed (1954-1954) >> case-dismissed
-- A Case for Dr. Morelle (1957-1957) >> a-case-for-dr-morelle
-- Casey, Crime Photographer (1943-1954) >> casey-crime-photographer
-- CBS Radio Mystery Theater (1973-1973) >> cbs-radio-mystery-theater
-- CBS Radio Workshop (1956-1957) >> cbs-radio-workshop
-- Challenge of the Yukon (1943-1955) >> challenge-of-the-yukon
-- Charlie Chan (1936-1949) >> charlie-chan
-- The Chase (1952-1953) >> the-chase
-- Chick Carter, Boy Detective (1943-1944) >> chick-carter-boy-detective
-- Classic Baseball MLB (1934-1973) >> classic-baseball-mlb
-- Claudia (1947-1949) >> claudia
-- Cloak and Dagger (1950-1950) >> cloak-and-dagger
-- The Clock (1946-1948) >> the-clock
-- Club Car Special (1934-1934) >> club-car-special
-- The Clyde Beatty Show (1950-1951) >> the-clyde-beatty-show
-- Comic Weekly Man (1950-1953) >> comic-weekly-man
-- Command Performance (1942-1949) >> command-performance
-- Complete Broadcast Day - D-Day (1944-1944) >> complete-broadcast-day-d-day
-- Crazy Hillbillies (1935-1935) >> crazy-hillbillies
-- Crazy Water Crystal Program (1935-1935) >> crazy-water-crystal-program
-- Crime and Peter Chambers (1954-1954) >> crime-and-peter-chambers
-- Crime Classics (1953-1954) >> crime-classics
-- The Crime Club (1946-1947) >> the-crime-club
-- Cruise of the Poll Parrot (1937-1938) >> cruise-of-the-poll-parrot
-- The Damon Runyon Theatre (1945-1945) >> the-damon-runyon-theatre
-- Danger, Dr. Danfield (1946-1947) >> danger-dr-danfield
-- Dangerous Assignment (1949-1953) >> dangerous-assignment
-- Dangerously Yours (1944-1944) >> dangerously-yours
-- The Danny Kaye Show (1945-1946) >> the-danny-kaye-show
-- Dark Fantasy (1941-1942) >> dark-fantasy
-- A Date with Judy (1941-1949) >> a-date-with-judy
-- Dear Adolf (1942-1942) >> dear-adolf
-- Delmore Brothers (1935-1935) >> delmore-brothers
-- Democracy in America (1962-1962) >> democracy-in-america
-- The Devil and Mr. O (1971-1972) >> the-devil-and-mr-o
-- Dimension X (1950-1951) >> dimension-x
-- Down Our Way (1930-1930) >> down-our-way
-- Dr. IQ (1939-1942) >> dr-iq
-- Dr. Kildare (1950-1951) >> dr-kildare
-- Dragnet (1949-1956) >> dragnet
-- Duffy's Tavern (1940-1951) >> duffys-tavern
-- Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy (1937-1946) >> edgar-bergen--charlie-mccarthy
-- Ellery Queen's Minute Mysteries (1940-1940) >> ellery-queens-minute-mysteries
-- Encore Theater (1946-1946) >> encore-theater
-- Escape (1947-1954) >> escape
-- An Evening With Groucho (1972-1972) >> an-evening-with-groucho
-- Exploring Tomorrow (1957-1958) >> exploring-tomorrow
-- The Falcon (1945-1952) >> the-falcon
-- Family Doctor (1932-1932) >> family-doctor
-- Father Knows Best (1948-1954) >> father-knows-best
-- The FBI in Peace and War (1950-1957) >> the-fbi-in-peace-and-war
-- Fibber McGee and Molly (1940-1954) >> fibber-mcgee-and-molly
-- Fire Fighters (1949-1950) >> fire-fighters
-- First Nighter (1939-1953) >> first-nighter
-- Five Minute Mysteries (1947-1947) >> five-minute-mysteries
-- Flash Gordon (1935-1935) >> flash-gordon
-- Fort Laramie (1956-1956) >> fort-laramie
-- Frankenstein (1931-1931) >> frankenstein
-- The Fred Allen Show (1945-1949) >> the-fred-allen-show
-- Frontier Fighters (1935-1935) >> frontier-fighters
-- Frontier Town (1949-1949) >> frontier-town
-- Gang Busters (1940-1958) >> gangbusters
-- Grand Ole Opry (1939-1960) >> grand-ole-opry
-- The Grantland Rice Story (1955-1955) >> the-grantland-rice-story
-- The Great Gildersleeve (1941-1957) >> the-great-gildersleeve
-- Great Scenes from Great Plays (1948-1949) >> great-scenes-from-great-plays
-- The Green Hornet (1938-1954) >> the-green-hornet
-- Gunsmoke (1952-1961) >> gunsmoke
-- Halls of Ivy (1949-1952) >> halls-of-ivy
-- The Harold Peary Show (1950-1951) >> the-harold-peary-show
-- The Haunting Hour (1945-1946) >> the-haunting-hour
-- Have Gun - Will Travel (1958-1960) >> have-gun-will-travel
-- The Health and Happiness Show (1949-1949) >> the-health-and-happiness-show
-- Hello Americans (1942-1943) >> hello-americans
-- Heritage Over the Land (1954-1954) >> heritage-over-the-land
-- The Hermit's Cave (1940-1940) >> the-hermits-cave
-- High Adventure (1947-1954) >> high-adventure
-- The Hillbilly Boys (1939-1939) >> the-hillbilly-boys
-- Hopalong Cassidy (1950-1952) >> hopalong-cassidy
-- Horatio Hornblower (1952-1953) >> horatio-hornblower
-- I Love a Mystery (1939-1952) >> i-love-a-mystery
-- In the Name of the Law (1936-1936) >> in-the-name-of-the-law
-- Incredible, But True (1950-1950) >> incredible-but-true
-- Inner Sanctum Mysteries (1941-1952) >> inner-sanctum-mysteries
-- The Jack Benny Program (1932-1957) >> the-jack-benny-program
-- Jeff Regan, Investigator (1948-1950) >> jeff-regan-investigator
-- Jerry at Fair Oaks (1938-1938) >> jerry-at-fair-oaks
-- Jerry of the Circus (1937-1937) >> jerry-of-the-circus
-- John Steele, Adventurer (1949-1950) >> john-steele-adventurer
-- Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon (1938-1938) >> jonathan-thomas-and-his-christmas-on-the-moon
-- Journey Into Space (1953-1955) >> journey-into-space
-- Jump Jump and the Ice Queen (1948-1948) >> jump-jump-and-the-ice-queen
-- The Key (1956-1956) >> the-key
-- Let George Do It (1946-1954) >> let-george-do-it
-- The Life of Riley (1944-1951) >> the-life-of-riley
-- Life with Luigi (1948-1952) >> life-with-luigi
-- Light Crust Doughboys (1936-1949) >> light-crust-doughboys
-- Lightning Jim (1945-1945) >> lightning-jim
-- Lights Out (1936-1947) >> lights-out
-- The Line-Up (1950-1953) >> the-line-up
-- The Lives of Harry Lime (1951-1952) >> the-lives-of-harry-lime
-- The Lone Ranger (1937-1956) >> the-lone-ranger
-- Love Story Magazine (1937-1937) >> love-story-magazine
-- Luke Slaughter of Tombstone (1958-1958) >> luke-slaughter-of-tombstone
-- Lum and Abner (1933-1943) >> lum-and-abner
-- Lux Radio Theatre (1935-1953) >> lux-radio-theatre
-- Magic Island (1936-1936) >> magic-island
-- Mama Bloom's Brood (1934-1934) >> mama-blooms-brood
-- The Man Called X (1944-1952) >> the-man-called-x
-- Mark Trail (1950-1952) >> mark-trail
-- The Marriage (1952-1954) >> the-marriage
-- The Martin and Lewis Show (1949-1953) >> the-martin-and-lewis-show
-- Matinee Theater (1944-1945) >> matinee-theater
-- Meet Corliss Archer (1946-1956) >> meet-corliss-archer
-- The Mel Blanc Show (1946-1947) >> the-mel-blanc-show
-- Melody Ranch (1937-1937) >> melody-ranch
-- Mercury Theatre (1938-1946) >> mercury-theatre
-- Michael Shayne (1946-1953) >> michael-shayne
-- Mind Your Manners (1948-1949) >> mind-your-manners
-- Molle Mystery Theatre (1943-1948) >> molle-mystery-theatre
-- Moon Over Africa (1935-1935) >> moon-over-africa
-- Mother's Best Flour (1951-1951) >> mothers-best-flour
-- Mr. and Mrs. North (1941-1955) >> mr-and-mrs-north
-- Mr. District Attorney (1939-1953) >> mr-district-attorney
-- Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons (1940-1955) >> mr-keen-tracer-of-lost-persons
-- Mr. Moto (1951-1951) >> mr-moto
-- Murder at Midnight (1946-1950) >> murder-at-midnight
-- Murder by Experts (1949-1950) >> murder-by-experts
-- My Favorite Husband (1948-1951) >> my-favorite-husband
-- My Friend Irma (1947-1954) >> my-friend-irma
-- The Mysterious Traveler (1944-1952) >> the-mysterious-traveler
-- Mystery House (1945-1946) >> mystery-house
-- Mystery in the Air (1947-1947) >> mystery-in-the-air
-- Mystery is My Hobby (1947-1948) >> mystery-is-my-hobby
-- Nero Wolfe (CBC) (1982-1982) >> nero-wolfe-cbc
-- The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe (1950-1951) >> the-new-adventures-of-nero-wolfe
-- Nick Carter, Master Detective (1943-1954) >> nick-carter-master-detective
-- Night Beat (1950-1952) >> night-beat
-- Obsession (1950-1950) >> obsession
-- Old Fashioned Revival Hour (1940-1949) >> old-fashioned-revival-hour
-- Old Gold Comedy Theater (1944-1945) >> old-gold-comedy-theater
-- On Stage (1953-1954) >> on-stage
-- One World Flight (1947-1947) >> one-world-flight
-- Our Miss Brooks (1948-1956) >> our-miss-brooks
-- The Pacific Story (1943-1947) >> the-pacific-story
-- Pat Novak, for Hire (1946-1949) >> pat-novak-for-hire
-- People are Funny (1950-1958) >> people-are-funny
-- Perry Mason (1944-1954) >> perry-mason
-- The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show (1946-1954) >> the-phil-harris-alice-faye-show
-- Philo Vance (1943-1950) >> philo-vance
-- Pinto Pete and his Ranch Boys (1935-1935) >> pinto-pete-and-his-ranch-boys
-- Pinto Pete in Arizona (1933-1936) >> pinto-pete-in-arizona
-- Planet Man (1950-1950) >> planet-man
-- Police Headquarters (1932-1932) >> police-headquarters
-- Police Reporter (1935-1935) >> police-reporter
-- Ports of Call (1935-1936) >> ports-of-call
-- Proudly We Hail (1946-1957) >> proudly-we-hail
-- Quiet, Please (1947-1949) >> quiet-please
-- Quiz Kids (1941-1951) >> quiz-kids
-- Ranger Bill (1950-1962) >> ranger-bill
-- Recollections at 30 (1956-1957) >> recollections-at-30
-- Red Horse Ranch (1935-1935) >> red-horse-ranch
-- The Red Skelton Show (1946-1952) >> the-red-skelton-show
-- Redbook Dramas (1932-1932) >> redbook-dramas
-- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1949-1953) >> richard-diamond-private-detective
-- Ripley's Believe It Or Not (1935-1947) >> ripleys-believe-it-or-not
-- Ripley's One Minute Shorts (10000-0) >> ripleys-one-minute-shorts
-- Rocky Fortune (1953-1954) >> rocky-fortune
-- Rocky Jordan (1945-1951) >> rocky-jordan
-- Rogue's Gallery (1945-1947) >> rogues-gallery
-- Romance (1943-1957) >> romance
-- Romance of the Ranchos (1941-1942) >> romance-of-the-ranchos
-- Rotary Golden Theater (1955-1955) >> rotary-golden-theater
-- The Roy Rogers Show (1945-1955) >> the-roy-rogers-show
-- The Saint (1944-1951) >> the-saint
-- The Scarlet Pimpernel (1951-1951) >> the-scarlet-pimpernel
-- Screen Directors' Playhouse (1949-1951) >> screen-directors-playhouse
-- The Sealed Book (1945-1945) >> the-sealed-book
-- Sears Radio Theater (1979-1979) >> sears-radio-theater
-- Secret Agent K-7 Returns (1939-1939) >> secret-agent-k-7-returns
-- Secrets of Scotland Yard (1950-1950) >> secrets-of-scotland-yard
-- SF-68 (1968-1968) >> sf-68
-- The Shadow (1937-1954) >> the-shadow
-- Shell Chateau (1935-1937) >> shell-chateau
-- Sherlock Holmes (1931-1969) >> sherlock-holmes
-- The Six Shooter (1953-1954) >> the-six-shooter
-- Soldiers of the Press (1942-1945) >> soldiers-of-the-press
-- The Sound of War (1960-1960) >> the-sound-of-war
-- Space Patrol (1952-1955) >> space-patrol
-- Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police (1937-1940) >> speed-gibson-of-the-international-secret-police
-- Stand By for Crime (1953-1953) >> stand-by-for-crime
-- Strange as it Seems (1939-1939) >> strange-as-it-seems
-- The Strange Dr. Weird (1944-1945) >> the-strange-dr-weird
-- Strange Wills (1946-1946) >> strange-wills
-- Superman (1940-1950) >> superman
-- Suspense (1940-1962) >> suspense
-- Tales of the Diamond K (1951-1951) >> tales-of-the-diamond-k
-- Tales of the Texas Rangers (1950-1952) >> tales-of-the-texas-rangers
-- Tarzan and the Diamond of Asher (1935-1935) >> tarzan-and-the-diamond-of-asher
-- Tarzan and the Fires of Tohr (1936-1936) >> tarzan-and-the-fires-of-tohr
-- Tarzan of the Apes (1932-1932) >> tarzan-of-the-apes
-- Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle (1951-1953) >> tarzan-lord-of-the-jungle
-- The Tenth Man (1947-1948) >> the-tenth-man
-- Theater Five (1964-1965) >> theater-five
-- Theatre Royal (1953-1954) >> theatre-royal
-- This is Your FBI (1945-1953) >> this-is-your-fbi
-- Truth or Consequences (1945-1952) >> truth-or-consequences
-- The Unexpected (1948-1948) >> the-unexpected
-- Vic and Sade (1937-1972) >> vic-and-sade
-- Vox Pop (1939-1948) >> vox-pop
-- We Came This Way (1944-1945) >> we-came-this-way
-- The Weird Circle (1945-1945) >> the-weird-circle
-- The Whistler (1942-1955) >> the-whistler
-- Whitehall 1212 (1951-1952) >> whitehall-1212
-- Wild Bill Hickok (1951-1954) >> wild-bill-hickok
-- WJSV Complete Broadcast Day (1939-1939) >> wjsv-complete-broadcast-day
-- Words at War (1943-1945) >> words-at-war
-- World Adventurer's Club (1932-1932) >> world-adventurers-club
-- X Minus One (1955-1958) >> x-minus-one
-- You Are There (1947-1950) >> you-are-there
-- You Bet Your Life (1947-1958) >> you-bet-your-life
-- You Can't Do Business With Hitler (1942-1942) >> you-cant-do-business-with-hitler
-- Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (1949-1962) >> yours-truly-johnny-dollar
You are a large language model trained by OpenAI.
What follows is an information dump about a specific Old Time Radio show. Your job is to summarize the information into a concise synopsis about the show that could be shown on a website along with a list of playable episodes from that show. Your synopsis should include, when available, when and where the show aired; its premise, theme, and tone; the people who were involved in its production; and any details or trivia about the show that people might find interesting. Here is the information about the show:
- 2000 Plus [2000-plus]
2000 Plus, also known as Two Thousand Plus and 2000+, was an American old-time radio series that aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System from March 15, 1950, to January 2, 1952. As the first adult science fiction series on radio, it predated the popular Dimension X series by a month. Created by Sherman H. Dryer and Robert Weenolsen, 2000 Plus was an anthology program that featured all-new material rather than adapting published stories.
The show explored exciting tales of future technology, with a focus on space exploration and alien invasions. At the same time, it often reflected contemporary anxieties about the dangers of technology. The series featured a talented cast, including Lon Clark, Joseph Julian, Bryna Raeburn, Bill Keene, and Amzie Strickland, with music composed by Elliott Jacoby and conducted by Emerson Buckley. Ken Marvin served as the announcer, and Adrian Penner handled the sound effects.
Some notable episodes include "The Brooklyn Brain," "The Flying Saucers," "The Robot Killer," "A Veteran Comes Home," and "Men from Mars." In total, 32 episodes are known, with only up to 15 surviving today. The series was praised for its charm and intense music and acting, reflecting the post-WWII atomic and Cold War eras.
- 21st Precinct [21st-precinct]
21st Precinct, also known as Twenty-First Precinct and Twenty First Precinct, was a police drama radio show that aired on CBS from July 7, 1953, to July 26, 1956. The show was initially a summer replacement for My Friend Irma and was produced in cooperation with the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York. The series presented true criminal stories from a policeman's perspective, even though the 21st Precinct did not exist during the show's run.
The fictional precinct, however, was closely based on the Upper East Side's 23rd Precinct in Manhattan. Stanley Niss served as the producer, writer, and director, with Everett Sloane, James Gregory, and Les Damon playing the role of Captain Frank Kennelly. Other cast members included Ken Lynch as Lt. Matt King, Harold Stone as Sgt. Waters, and Santos Ortega as Lt. Gorman.
The show's opening and closing focused on the responsibility of the 21st Precinct officers in providing security for the people living and working within their jurisdiction. The series gained popularity after the success of Dragnet, as audiences were eager to learn about true-to-life police stories. While the events depicted in 21st Precinct were less gritty than in Dragnet, the show's stories highlighted the noble actions of everyday cops facing everyday challenges, making the world a safer place for their communities.
- 33 Half Moon Street [33-half-moon-street]
33 Half Moon Street is a captivating South African radio show from the post-Golden Age that follows the thrilling cases of detective agency Assignments Unlimited, based at 33 Half Moon Street. The agency is led by Chief Investigator Aubrey Mason, played by the talented Michael Todd, and specializes in solving uncommon cases while guaranteeing success every time. The show has a tone reminiscent of the classic Address Unknown, trading in missing persons cases for unique and challenging investigations.
The show initially aired in 1965-66 and featured engaging writing by Adrian Steed and Douglas Laws, who were both well-known figures in the South African radio scene. Despite being from South Africa, the show's accents are minimal, making it easy for international listeners to enjoy. With its compelling plots, high production values, and excellent audio quality, 33 Half Moon Street offers an entertaining experience for fans of detective stories and who-dun-its.
Notable episodes include "Parson's Pride," "A Bag of Coal for Mr. Lazenby," and "Green for Danger." Throughout its run, the show developed a loyal fan base, following the determined Aubrey Mason as he tackles various challenging assignments with determination and skill. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of 33 Half Moon Street, where no case is too uncommon, and success is always guaranteed.
- A Case for Dr. Morelle [a-case-for-dr-morelle]
A Case for Dr. Morelle was a captivating 13-episode British Old Time Radio show that aired on the BBC Light Programme from April 23 to July 16, 1957. Created by Ernest Dudley during World War II, the show revolved around the acerbic and eccentric criminal psychologist Dr. Morelle, played by Cecil Parker, and his devoted secretary Miss Frayle, portrayed by Sheila Sim.
Set in 221b Harley Street, London, the series showcased Dr. Morelle's unique talent for using psychological profiling to solve complex murder cases. Often challenged by the interruptions of his secretary, Dr. Morelle relied not on physical evidence but his understanding of the human mind to reveal the true culprit in each self-contained story.
Audiences appreciated the witty banter between Dr. Morelle and Miss Frayle, which provided a light-hearted touch to an otherwise serious drama. With a total of thirteen engaging episodes, A Case for Dr. Morelle remains a classic radio series from the 1950s, demonstrating the power of criminal psychology and deductive reasoning.
- A Date with Judy [a-date-with-judy]
A Date with Judy was a popular American radio program that ran from 1941 to 1950. Focused on teenage comedy, the show revolved around the life of teenager Judy Foster and her experiences with school, family, and love. The role of Judy was portrayed by Ann Gillis, Dellie Ellis, and finally, Louise Erickson for the majority of the series.
The show began as a summer replacement for Bob Hope's show on NBC, and its success led to year-round broadcasts starting in 1944, with various sponsors including Bristol Myers, Tums, Ford Motors, and Revere Cameras. The radio show's popularity eventually led to a 1948 MGM movie, starring Jane Powell as Judy, alongside Elizabeth Taylor, Wallace Beery, Robert Stack, and Carmen Miranda. The story also made its way to the comic book world, with National Periodical Publications publishing A Date with Judy from 1947 to 1960.
A television adaptation aired on ABC from 1951 to 1953, with Pat Crowley and Mary Linn Beller both taking on the role of Judy Foster. The radio show's creators, Jerome Lawrence and Aleen Leslie, developed the series based on Leslie's "One Girl Chorus" column in the Pittsburgh Press. Overall, A Date with Judy remains a memorable depiction of teenage life from the 1940s and 1950s.
- Abbott and Costello [abbott-and-costello]
The Abbott and Costello Show was a popular American comedy radio program that aired from 1940 to 1949, initially on NBC and later on ABC. The 30-minute weekly show featured the comedic duo of film stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, who brought their vaudeville-style skits to the radio format, often focusing on their attempts to succeed in various business ventures.
The show featured a talented supporting cast, including Joe Kirk, Artie Auerbach, Elvia Allman, Iris Adrian, Mel Blanc, and more. Notable guest stars included Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, and Lucille Ball. The program also showcased singers such as Amy Arnell and Connie Haines, with orchestra leaders like Skinnay Ennis, Charles Hoff, and Peter van Steeden providing music.
Abbott and Costello began their radio career on Kate Smith's program in 1938 before getting their own show in 1940. Throughout the 1940s, they became one of the top radio comedy acts, famous for their rapid-fire wordplay and hilarious confusion, particularly in classic routines like "Who's on First?". Bud Abbott (born 1895) and Lou Costello (born 1906) first teamed up in 1935 at the Eltinge Burlesque Theater in New York and went on to leave a lasting impact on comedy through their radio and television work.
- Academy Award Theater [academy-award-theater]
Academy Award Theater was a CBS radio anthology series that aired from March 30, 1946, to December 18, 1946. It featured 30-minute adaptations of plays, novels, or films starring at least one Oscar-nominated performer. Contrary to the title's implication, the show didn't only adapt Oscar-winning films but offered a wide range of pieces from Hollywood's finest actors, actresses, and technicians.
The episodes featured some of the biggest stars of the time, such as Bette Davis, Ginger Rogers, Paul Muni, Victor McLaglen, Humphrey Bogart, and Cary Grant. Occasionally, actors would recreate their original Oscar-winning roles. The series was produced by Dee Englebach, with scripts written by Frank Wilson and music composed by Leith Stevens. The sound effects crew included Gene Twombly, Jay Roth, Clark Casey, and Berne Surrey.
The show began with high production costs, sponsored by E.R. Squibb & Sons, a pharmaceutical company. However, due to the expense, the sponsorship eventually ended, leading to the cancellation of the series after only 39 weeks. Despite its short run, Academy Award Theater was lauded for its high-quality productions and top-tier Hollywood talent.
- Adventure Ahead [adventure-ahead]
Adventure Ahead! was a captivating Old Time Radio show that aired during the summer of 1944. Aimed at young people, especially young men, it featured fourteen exceptional adventure novels and stories from America's foremost fiction writers. The show revolved mainly around boys seeking adventure and excitement in various scenarios, including working with the FBI, training a puppy, joining the circus, and being adopted by pirates.
Some well-known authors whose works were adapted for the series included Daniel Defoe, Steven Vincent Benet, and Waldo Fleming. Adventure Ahead! even had the support of J. Edgar Hoover, who endorsed an episode that provided a guided tour of the FBI's inner workings.
The show's primary theme centered around defending freedom, both domestically and abroad, and served as an inspiration for young people coping with the ongoing World War II. While it targeted a younger male audience, the series was appreciated by listeners of all ages due to its high-quality storytelling and performances.
Notable for its absorbing adventures and inspirational tone, Adventure Ahead! remains a memorable series from the Golden Age of Radio.
- Adventures by Morse [adventures-by-morse]
Adventures by Morse was a syndicated adventure series created by Carlton E. Morse in the mid-1940s, known for its thrilling stories and captivating characters. The show followed the escapades of Captain Bart Friday, a San Francisco-based private investigator, and his sidekick from Texas, Skip Turner. Together, they found themselves embroiled in tales of espionage, kidnapping, murder, and more. Featuring the talents of actors like Elliott Lewis, David Ellis, and Russell Thorson, the gripping narratives captured the imagination of listeners.
The show consisted of 52 30-minute episodes, with serials that alternated between 10 and 3 episodes in length. Episodes took place in various locales, from South Pacific islands to South America, and tackled events such as encounters with Nazis, deadly serpents, and supernatural occurrences. Adventures by Morse aired from October 26, 1944, to October 18, 1945, captivating audiences with its exciting stories and memorable characters.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the production and broadcast dates, Adventures by Morse has left a lasting impression on the world of radio entertainment. Fans of thrilling, well-written radio serials can still experience the excitement of Captain Bart Friday and Skip Turner's numerous adventures.
- Adventures of Champion [adventures-of-champion]
The Adventures of Champion was a Western serial radio drama that aired in 1949 and 1950, focused on the adventures of Gene Autry's horse, Champion, and a young boy named Ricky West. Set on the Flying A Ranch, the show centered around the faith and loyalty between Ricky, his adopted Uncle Smoky, their dog Rebel, and the wild horse Champion, who only allowed Ricky to ride him. The series touched upon gold mines, rustlers, and Indian problems in five-installment story arcs, running from Monday to Friday. The Adventures of Champion was a spin-off from Autry's Melody Ranch radio program and later adapted into a television series that aired on CBS during the 1955-1956 season. However, despite the show's popularity, little is known about the cast, with many of the lead performers remaining unidentified.
- Adventures of Philip Marlowe [adventures-of-philip-marlowe]
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a hard-boiled detective radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye character, Philip Marlowe. First airing on NBC on June 17, 1947, the show starred Van Heflin as Marlowe and was a summer replacement for Bob Hope. The series moved to CBS in 1948 with Gerald Mohr as Marlowe, garnering the largest audience in radio by 1949. The CBS version ran until September 29, 1950, with a short summer run in 1951. Notably, the program had no sponsor for most of its time on the air.
Philip Marlowe was a more complex, cultured, and ethical detective compared to other hardboiled detectives of the time. Marlowe was portrayed by actors such as Dick Powell, Robert Mitchum, and Humphrey Bogart in movies, as well as Van Heflin and Gerald Mohr in radio adaptations. The show's writing often featured sarcastic narration and was highly acclaimed, especially the CBS version, which was more widely received than the NBC adaptation.
- Afloat with Henry Morgan [afloat-with-henry-morgan]
Afloat with Henry Morgan was a youth-oriented Australian radio series that aired in 1933, featuring 52 episodes each about 12 minutes in length. Produced by and starring George Edwards, known for his work on Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and other Australian series, the show was set in the Caribbean and revolved around storylines involving pirates, Aztec treasures, and thrilling adventures. Edwards, nicknamed "the Man with a Thousand Voices," showcased his exceptional talent by playing multiple roles, producing up to six different character voices in a single scene to save on production costs. The show should not be confused with the US-based Henry Morgan Show.
- Air Mail Mystery [air-mail-mystery]
Air Mail Mystery is an Old Time Radio show centered around the early, dangerous days of air mail delivery. The story takes place at Trans American Airlines, where planes carrying important mail have been mysteriously crashing. The show explores the possibility of sabotage or bad luck as the cause of these accidents. The main characters include Ernest Powers, the general manager of Trans American, pilot Andy Andrews, undercover mechanic Fitzgerald, Justice Department agent Irene Delroy, and reporter Jimmy Gifford. The show captures the risks faced by early pilots, the evolution of mail delivery, and the massive profits that could be made through government mail contracts. As the investigation unravels, the relationships and true identities of the characters are revealed, creating an engaging and suspenseful storyline for listeners.
- Aladdin Lamp [aladdin-lamp]
Aladdin Lamp was a radio show that aired in the 1930s, featuring Smilin' Ed McConnell as "The Aladdin Lamp Man" on WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio. Smilin' Ed promoted Aladdin Kerosene Lamps with great success, becoming a well-known radio personality. By 1948, the show was available on 145 ABC stations as a 15-minute or condensed 5-minute program designed for electric lamp dealers, likely originating after 1948.
The show targeted housewives, with Smilin' Ed using his friendly charm and folksy music to engage the audience before pitching Aladdin lamps. The show would include a song, entertainment, and a promotion for both kerosene and electric versions of Aladdin Lamps. Smilin' Ed was accompanied by an organ and piano played by Irma Allen and Del Owen.
Aladdin Lamps, produced by The Mantle Lamp Company of America based in Chicago, were an improvement on the traditional oil lamp, with a circular wick that heated a chemically treated mantle providing a bright white light. Smilin' Ed McConnell would later become the pitchman for Buster Brown Shoes and earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Aladdin Lamp radio show provided a unique approach to reaching housewives, intertwining entertainment and promotion in its four and a half minute spots.
- Alien Worlds [alien-worlds]
Alien Worlds was a syndicated radio show that aired 26 half-hour episodes between 1979 and 1980. It was known for its realistic sound effects, high production values, and documentary-style dialog. The show was created by Lee Hansen and featured J. Michael Straczynski as one of the writers.
The series, set in the mid-21st century, follows the International Space Authority (ISA) as they govern space exploration and development. The show centers around the adventures of ISA staff as they explore strange cosmic mysteries aboard the orbiting space station "Starlab" and throughout the galaxy. Alien Worlds gained popularity for its relatable characters, full symphonic soundtrack, realistic sound effects, and high production values.
The cast included Roger Dressler as Narrator & Commissioner Matthew White, Linda Gary as Maura Cassidy, Bruce Phillip Miller as SET Captain Jon Graydon, Corey Burton as Starlab Controller Jerry Lyden & Research Assistant Tim, and Chuck Olsen as SET Captain Buddy Griff. The show's soundtrack was composed by Jim Kirk, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, and included many realistic sound effects recorded on an oil tanker in a San Pedro dry dock.
Alien Worlds was enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide and was carried by over 1500 top-rated FM radio stations. Four additional episodes were produced but never aired.
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- The Adventures of Ellery Queen [the-adventures-of-ellery-queen]
- The Adventures of Frank Race [the-adventures-of-frank-race]
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- The Damon Runyon Theatre [the-damon-runyon-theatre]
- The Danny Kaye Show [the-danny-kaye-show]
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