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Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator is a detective drama that aired on NBC radio from October 3, 1951, to June 30, 1955. Featuring William Gargan as the voice of New York detective Barrie Craig, this series stood out for its laid-back lead despite the popular hard-boiled detective trend. Originating in New York and later moving to Hollywood, the show presented typical PI adventures with confidentiality being its specialty.

Barrie Craig worked solo from his Madison Avenue office, and the cast included the likes of Ralph Bell, Elspeth Eric, Parker Fennelly, and others. Don Pardo was the announcer for the series. Among Gargan's other roles, he starred as the similar character Martin Kane, Private Eye.

This unique detective series takes listeners on a journey through New York's crime-ridden streets in the post-war era, providing a mix of humor and intrigue in ten digitally restored and remastered episodes.