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Adventure
Mystery

Adventures by Morse

The City of the Dead 01
26mins Aired 1944-01-08
The City of the Dead 02 - I've Dug Up Something Ghastly
26mins Aired 1944-01-15
The City of the Dead 03 - The Body that Walked Off
26mins Aired 1944-01-22
The City of the Dead 04 - Old Clawfoot Again
26mins Aired 1944-01-29
The City of the Dead 05 - The Skeleton Walks In
27mins Aired 1944-02-05
The City of the Dead 06 - The Ghoul in the Grave
26mins Aired 1944-02-12
The City of the Dead 07 - Captain Friday Vanishes
26mins Aired 1944-02-19
The City of the Dead 08 - The Kidnapping of Clawfoot
26mins Aired 1944-02-26
The City of the Dead 09 - The Trail of the Phantom Church Bell
26mins Aired 1944-03-04
The City of the Dead 10 - Where the Pearls Were Hidden
27mins Aired 1944-03-11
A Coffin for the Lady 01
27mins Aired 1944-03-18
A Coffin for the Lady 02 - The Conversation in the Casket
27mins Aired 1944-03-25
A Coffin for the Lady 03 - The Deepest Grave in the World
28mins Aired 1944-04-01
The Cobra King Strikes Back 01
26mins Aired 1944-04-08
The Cobra King Strikes Back 02 - Something about the Hooded Snake
24mins Aired 1944-04-15
The Cobra King Strikes Back 03 - The Mad King of Angkor
24mins Aired 1944-04-22
The Cobra King Strikes Back 04 - Temple of Gorillas
26mins Aired 1944-04-29
The Cobra King Strikes Back 05 - The Living Image of Cambodia
26mins Aired 1944-05-06
The Cobra King Strikes Back 06 - Terrors of the Hollow Mountain
26mins Aired 1944-05-13
The Cobra King Strikes Back 07 - The Face of a Beast
24mins Aired 1944-05-20
The Cobra King Strikes Back 08 - It Was Not Cannibalism
26mins Aired 1944-05-27
The Cobra King Strikes Back 09 - The Fangs and Teeth of the Enemy
26mins Aired 1944-06-03
The Cobra King Strikes Back 10 - The Amazing End of an Expedition
26mins Aired 1944-06-10
The Girl on Shipwreck Island 01
25mins Aired 1944-06-17
The Girl on Shipwreck Island 02 - The Pirate is a Fighting Man
25mins Aired 1944-06-24
The Girl on Shipwreck Island 03 - There is More About Gracie Than Meets the Eye
26mins Aired 1944-07-01
Dead Men Prowl 01
25mins Aired 1944-07-08
Dead Men Prowl 02 - The Prowler at Work
26mins Aired 1944-07-15
Dead Men Prowl 03 - The Dead Do Walk at Night
24mins Aired 1944-07-22
Dead Men Prowl 04 - Conversation with the Walking Dead
26mins Aired 1944-07-29
Dead Men Prowl 05 - The Walking Dead Captured
25mins Aired 1944-08-05
Dead Men Prowl 06 - Life History of Prowlers
25mins Aired 1944-08-12
Dead Men Prowl 07 - Four Go to Join the Prowling Dead
25mins Aired 1944-08-19
Dead Men Prowl 08 - The Prowler with the Rope Around His Neck
25mins Aired 1944-08-26
Dead Men Prowl 09 - The Prowler Dead Walk Again
25mins Aired 1944-09-02
Dead Men Prowl 10 - The Prowling Dead Introduces Himself
24mins Aired 1944-09-09
You'll Be Dead in a Week 01
26mins Aired 1944-09-16
You'll Be Dead in a Week 02 - $200,000 to Lose
26mins Aired 1944-09-23
You'll Be Dead in a Week 03
26mins Aired 1944-09-30
The Land of the Living Dead 01
26mins Aired 1944-10-07
The Land of the Living Dead 02
26mins Aired 1944-10-14
The Land of the Living Dead 03 - The Green-Eyed Murderess Again
26mins Aired 1944-10-21
The Land of the Living Dead 04 - The Tree that Eats Flesh
26mins Aired 1944-10-28
The Land of the Living Dead 05
26mins Aired 1944-11-04
The Land of the Living Dead 06
26mins Aired 1944-11-11
The Land of the Living Dead 07 - The Terror of the Sacred City
26mins Aired 1944-11-18
The Land of the Living Dead 08
26mins Aired 1944-11-25
The Land of the Living Dead 09
26mins Aired 1944-12-02
The Land of the Living Dead 10
26mins Aired 1944-12-09
It's Dismal to Die 01
26mins Aired 1944-12-16
It's Dismal to Die 02
26mins Aired 1944-12-23
It's Dismal to Die 03 - Bad Medicine for the Doctor
26mins Aired 1944-12-30
Intro 01
15mins Aired 1944-01-05
Intro 02
10mins Aired 1944-01-06

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.