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	Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CHET CHETTER'S TALES FROM THE MORGUE Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue is a series of short stories as told by an old obliging morgue attendant, licensed embalmer and resident story teller named Chet Chetter to a passing stranger of the night played by you the listener. The stories Chet relates to us are all quite fanciful. They deal with topics that would be classified supernatural and science fiction... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue; Chet Chetters Tales from the Morgue; Tales from the Morgue Downloads: 4,993 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	21st Precinct - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group 21st PRECINCT Broadcast from July 7th 1953 through November 1st 1956 on the CBS network. 21st Precinct was a very dramatic police drama. CBS decided to use New York City as the backdrop for this series and to focus on the happenings in an actual police precinct. The premise was to put the listener into the drama from the opening phone call until the final report was written. The 21st was described as "just lines on a map of the city of New York... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; 21st Precinct; Twenty First Precinct Downloads: 37,703 Average rating: (1 review)
	Academy Award Theater - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ACADEMY AWARD THEATER Academy Award Theater began its full 39 week season with a high note -- with Bette Davis in her Oscar winning role in Jezebel. By looking at the list of actors who appeared during the series, you can see that this series ranked up there with the Lux Radio Theater in its range of movies chosen to be dramatized as well as the actors involved. Gene Hersholt, veteran radio and movie star, spoke as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the first ... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Academy Award Theater Downloads: 63,742 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Adventures of The Falcon - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON This hard boiled spy drama began as an RKO Radio Pictures theatrical serial in the 1940s, went on radio in 1943, and then came to TV around ten years later in a Syndicated series produced for distribution by NBC Films; the series was about an American agent whose code name was "Falcon". The success of the films led to a radio series that premiered on the American Blue Network in April 1943, and aired for the next ten years on various networks... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; The Adventures of The Falcon; Adventures of The Falcon, The; The Falcon; Falcon, The; Detective; 1940s; 1950s; 1945; 1948; 1949; 1950; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1954 Downloads: 4,269 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Alka Seltzer Time - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ALKA SELTZER TIME A 15 minute Music show sponsored by Alka Seltzer, One-A-Day. Stars of the show are Curt Massey, Martha Tilton, Country Washburn and His Orchestra, Fort Pearson (announcer). The show aired between October 9, 1953 and November 6, 1953. From the Old Time Radio Researcher's Group. See "Note" Section below for more information on the OTRR. Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Alka Seltzer Time Downloads: 45,253 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	American History Through The Eyes Of Radio Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH THE EYES OF RADIO Through the magic of radio this unique collection of shows captures American History like no other medium can. From dramatizations of events prior to the formation of the United States and our fight for freedom from England through manifest destiny and our push to the Pacific Ocean. From live radio broadcasts of a date which will live in infamy to the resignation of a defeated and humiliated President and so much more... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; American History Through the Eyes of Radio; American History; American Presidents; News; Politics; U.S. Presidents; United States Presidents; WW1; WW2; WWI; WWII; World War 1; World War 2; World War I; World War II; Academy Award Theater; Academy Award Theatre; Adventures in Research; American Heritage; American Trail, The; Cavalcade of America; Crime Classics; Destination Freedom; Election Song; Frontier Fighters; Horizons West; Mr President; Radio Adventure Theater; Radio Adventure Theatre; The American Trail; You Are There Downloads: 6,709 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	An Evening With Groucho - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO An Evening with Groucho is a look at the life of Groucho Marx and the Marx Brothers, as told by Groucho. Groucho Marx Biography: Born: October 2, 1890 in New York City, New York Died: August 19, 1977 in Los Angeles, California Groucho was born Julius Henry Marx on October 2, 1890 in New York. He was the third of the five surviving sons of Sam and Minnie Marx. He was the first of the brothers to start stage career aged 15 in an act called The Leroy Trio... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; An Evening with Groucho; Evening with Groucho, An; Groucho Marx Downloads: 111,123 Average rating: (8 reviews)
	Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR William Gargan, who also played the better known television (and radio) detective Martin Kane, was the voice of New York eye Barrie Craig while Ralph Bell portrayed his associate, Lt. Travis Rogers. Craig's office was on Madison Avenue and his adventures were fairly standard PI fare. He worked alone, solved cases efficiently, and feared no man. As the promos went, he was "your man when you can't go to the cops... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; OTRR Updated Release; Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator; Barry Craig; Barrie Crane; Barry Crane; Craig, Barrie; Craig, Barry; Crane, Barrie; Crane, Barry; Detective; Private Investigator; Private Eye; 1950s; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1954; 1955 Downloads: 12,347 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE BING CROSBY - ROSEMARY CLOONEY SHOW In 1960, Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney teamed together in The Bing Crosby - Rosemary Clooney Show on CBS. This was a 20 minute show aimed at female listeners and was broadcast at 11:40 a.m. daily. Bing and Rosie would tape the dialogue weeks in advance and songs would be interpolated. The songs would usually feature Bing and Rosie singing solos and often a duet... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; OTR; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; The Bing Crosby - Rosemary Clooney Show; Bing Crosby - Rosemary Clooney Show, The; Bing Crosby; Crosby, Bing; Rosemary Clooney; Clooney, Rosemary; Music; Songs; 1960; 1961; 1962; 1960s Downloads: 8,461 Average rating: (0 review)
	Behind the Mike - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Behind the Mike; Radio Production; 1940s; 1940; 1941 Downloads: 492 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Black Museum - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE BLACK MUSEUM Opening in 1875, the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard is the oldest museum in the world purely for recording crime. The name "Black Museum" was coined in 1877 by a reporter from "The Observer", a London newspaper, although the museum is still referred to as the Crime Museum. It is this museum that inspired The Black Museum radio series, produced in London by Harry Alan Towers. From Jay Hickerson's "The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide To All Circulating Sh... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Black Museum; The Black Museum Downloads: 64,426 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Blair of the Mounties - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BLAIR OF THE MOUNTIES Blair of the Mounties is the story of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police -- a fictional series based on the work of the Northwest Mounted Police before the World War I. It was a fifteen minute weekly serial heard every Monday for 36 weeks beginning January 31st, 1938 and running through the 3rd of October of 1938. It may have been on the air as early as 1935, although there’s no actual proof of this... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Blair of the Mounties Downloads: 55,497 Average rating: (1 review)
	The Blue Beetle - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE BLUE BEETLE The exploits of Dan Garrett, a rookie patrolman who, by wearing bullet-proof blue chain mail, transformed himself into the mysterious Blue Beetle, a daring crusader for justice. The Blue Beetle was created by Charles Nicholas. The character made his first appearance in August of 1939 in the comic book Mystery Men #1, published by Fox Features Syndicate. The Blue Beetle radio serial aired from 05-15-40 to 09-13-40 as a CBS 30 minutes, syndicated series... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Blue Beetle; The Blue Beetle; Super Hero Downloads: 7,791 Average rating: (0 review)
	Box 13 - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BOX 13 "Adventure wanted -- will go anywhere, do anything -- Box 13." The premise of the program was that Dan Holiday was an author who wrote mystery novels. To get ideas for his novels he placed an advertisement in a newspaper saying "Adventure wanted, will go anywhere, do anything, Box 13." The ads always brought fun adventures of all kinds: from racketeer's victim to psychotic killer looking for fun... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Box 13; Box Thirteen Downloads: 29,180 Average rating: (0 review)
	Broadway Is My Beat Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BROADWAY'S MY BEAT Broadway's My Beat, a radio crime drama, ran on CBS from February 27, 1949 to August 1, 1954. With music by Robert Stringer, the show originated from New York during its first three months on the air, with Anthony Ross portraying Times Square Detective Danny Clover. John Dietz directed for producer Lester Gottlieb. Beginning with the July 7, 1949 episode, the series was broadcast from Hollywood with producer Elliott Lewis directing a new cast in scripts by Morton Fine and Davi... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Single Episodes; Broadway's My Beat; Broadway is My Beat; Detective; Crime Drama; 1949; 1950; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1954; 1940s; 1950s Downloads: 5,611 Average rating: (1 review)
	Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CANDY MATSON, YUKON 2-8209 Candy Matson was the private eye star of Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209, an NBC West Coast show which first aired in March 1949 and was created by Monty Masters. He cast his wife, Natalie Parks, in the title role of this sassy, sexy PI. Her understated love interest, Lt. Ray Mallard, was played by Henry Leff while her assistant and best pal, aptly named Rembrandt Watson, was the voice of Jack Thomas... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 Downloads: 11,239 Average rating: (4 reviews)
	Case Dismissed - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CASE DISMISSED Thus with the pounding of the gavel, the fate of men and women have been decided by the judge. This is the story of our legal rights, the battle to preserve and protect them, and how easily they can be lost. The program shows us just how fragile liberty and justice can be. These stories of everyday events are still interesting, even after 50 years. Stories of criminal liability, legal wills, buying on installment, and leasing an apartment... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Case Dismissed Downloads: 48,424 Average rating: (0 review)
	Casey, Crime Photographer - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CASEY, CRIME PHOTOGRAPHER This series went on the air on July 7, 1943 and lasted until April 22, 1955. A total of 431 episodes were broadcast. Casey, Crime Photographer had more history than substance. It was a B-grade radio detective on a par perhaps with The Falcon, better than Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, but lacking the style and polish of The Adventures of Sam Spade. Originally appearing in the pages of Black Mask, under the watchful eyes of then-editor Joseph Shaw, Flashgun Casey was ... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Casey, Crime Photographer; Police; Drama; Crime; Detective; Newspapers; Photographers Downloads: 10,258 Average rating: (0 review)
	21st Precinct - Old Time Radio Researchers Group 21st PRECINCT Broadcast from July 7th 1953 through November 1st 1956 on the CBS network. 21st Precinct was a very dramatic police drama. CBS decided to use New York City as the backdrop for this series and to focus on the happenings in an actual police precinct. The premise was to put the listener into the drama from the opening phone call until the final report was written. The 21st was described as "just lines on a map of the city of New York... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; 21st Precinct; Twenty First Precinct Downloads: 6,131 Average rating: (0 review)
	Academy Award Theater - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ACADEMY AWARD THEATER Academy Award Theater began its full 39 week season with a high note -- with Bette Davis in her Oscar winning role in Jezebel. By looking at the list of actors who appeared during the series, you can see that this series ranked up there with the Lux Radio Theater in its range of movies chosen to be dramatized as well as the actors involved. Gene Hersholt, veteran radio and movie star, spoke as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the first sh... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; Academy Award Theater; Academy Award Theatre; OTRR Updated Release Downloads: 3,227 Average rating: (0 review)
	Adventures of Sam Spade, The - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE The Adventures of Sam Spade was first heard on ABC July 12, 1946, as a Friday-night summer series. The show clicked at once, and went into a regular fall lineup on CBS September 29, 1946. From then until 1949, Sam Spade was a Sunday-night thriller for Wildroot Cream Oil, starring Howard Duff in the title role. With Duff's departure, NBC took the series, leaving it on Sunday for Wildroot and starring Stephen Dunne as Spade... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Adventures of Sam Spade, The; The Adventures of Sam Spade; Sam Spade Downloads: 13,071 Average rating: (6 reviews)
	The Adventures of The Falcon - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON This hard boiled spy drama began as an RKO Radio Pictures theatrical serial in the 1940s, went on radio in 1943, and then came to TV around ten years later in a Syndicated series produced for distribution by NBC Films; the series was about an American agent whose code name was "Falcon". The success of the films led to a radio series that premiered on the American Blue Network in April 1943, and aired for the next ten years on various networks... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; The Adventures of The Falcon; Adventures of The Falcon, The; The Falcon; Falcon, The; Detective; 1940s; 1950s; 1945; 1948; 1949; 1950; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1954 Downloads: 1,853 Average rating: (1 review)
	Alka Seltzer Time - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ALKA SELTZER TIME A 15 minute Music show sponsored by Alka Seltzer, One-A-Day. Stars of the show are Curt Massey, Martha Tilton, Country Washburn and His Orchestra, Fort Pearson (announcer). The show aired between October 9, 1953 and November 6, 1953. OTRR Certification Information: Series Name: Alka Seltzer Time Certification Status: OTRR Certified Complete Certification Date: June 8, 2004 Certification Version: Version 1 Number of CDs: 1 From the Old Time Radio Researcher's Group... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Alka Seltzer Time Downloads: 1,625 Average rating: (0 review)
	American History Through the Eyes of Radio - Old Time Radio Researchers Group AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH THE EYES OF RADIO Through the magic of radio this unique collection of shows captures American History like no other medium can. From dramatizations of events prior to the formation of the United States and our fight for freedom from England through manifest destiny and our push to the Pacific Ocean. From live radio broadcasts of a date which will live in infamy to the resignation of a defeated and humiliated President and so much more... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; American History Through the Eyes of Radio; American History; American Presidents; News; Politics; U.S. Presidents; United States Presidents; WW1; WW2; WWI; WWII; World War 1; World War 2; World War I; World War II; Academy Award Theater; Academy Award Theatre; Adventures in Research; American Heritage; American Trail, The; Cavalcade of America; Crime Classics; Destination Freedom; Election Song; Frontier Fighters; Horizons West; Mr President; Radio Adventure Theater; Radio Adventure Theatre; The American Trail; You Are There Downloads: 4,369 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	An Evening with Groucho - Old Time Radio Researchers Group AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO An Evening with Groucho is a look at the life of Groucho Marx and the Marx Brothers, as told by Groucho. Groucho Marx Biography Born: October 2, 1890 in New York City, New York Died: August 19, 1977 in Los Angeles, California Groucho was born Julius Henry Marx on October 2, 1890 in New York. He was the third of the five surviving sons of Sam and Minnie Marx. He was the first of the brothers to start stage career aged 15 in an act called The Leroy Trio... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; An Evening with Groucho; Evening with Groucho, An; Groucho Marx Downloads: 5,582 Average rating: (1 review)
	Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BARRIE CRAIG, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR William Gargan, who also played the better known television (and radio) detective Martin Kane, was the voice of New York eye Barrie Craig while Ralph Bell portrayed his associate, Lt. Travis Rogers. Craig's office was on Madison Avenue and his adventures were fairly standard PI fare. He worked alone, solved cases efficiently, and feared no man. As the promos went, he was "your man when you can't go to the cops... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; OTR; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; OTRR Updated Release; Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator; Barry Craig; Barrie Crane; Barry Crane; Craig, Barrie; Craig, Barry; Crane, Barrie; Crane, Barry; Detective; Private Investigator; Private Eye; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1954; 1955; 1950s Downloads: 5,791 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE BING CROSBY - ROSEMARY CLOONEY SHOW In 1960, Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney teamed together in The Bing Crosby - Rosemary Clooney Show on CBS. This was a 20 minute show aimed at female listeners and was broadcast at 11:40 a.m. daily. Bing and Rosie would tape the dialogue weeks in advance and songs would be interpolated. The songs would usually feature Bing and Rosie singing solos and often a duet... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; The Bing Crosby - Rosemary Clooney Show; Bing Crosby - Rosemary Clooney Show, The; Bing Crosby; Crosby, Bing; Rosemary Clooney; Clooney, Rosemary; Music; Songs; 1960; 1961; 1962; 1960s Downloads: 2,859 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Behind the Mike - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BEHIND THE MIKE Behind the Mike was a behind-the-scenes view of radio personalities, personnel and operations. This version of the program aired from 15 Sep 1940 until 19 Apr 1942. Of the possible 83 episodes, it appears only 32 are currently known. The program was developed as a way for radio listeners to learn more of their favorite radio personalities, programs, and behind-the-scenes people who contributed to the production of radio programs... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; Behind the Mike; Radio Production; 1940s; 1940; 1941 Downloads: 304 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Big Show - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE BIG SHOW In 1950, the advent of television was not only causing concern in the film industry but radio was beginning to feel the effect as well. In short, audiences were dwindling. To combat the problem, NBC spent lots of money to produce The Big Show, a 90 minute radio program which would feature famous guests performing skits, songs, and comedic routines. Tallulah Bankhead was asked to host the show... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Big Show, The; The Big Show Downloads: 2,340 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Black Museum - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE BLACK MUSEUM Opening in 1875, the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard is the oldest museum in the world purely for recording crime. The name "Black Museum" was coined in 1877 by a reporter from "The Observer", a London newspaper, although the museum is still referred to as the Crime Museum. It is this museum that inspired The Black Museum radio series, produced in London by Harry Alan Towers. From Jay Hickerson's "The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide To All Circulating Show... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Black Museum, The; The Black Museum Downloads: 5,894 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Blair of the Mounties - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BLAIR OF THE MOUNTIES Blair of the Mounties is the story of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police -- a fictional series based on the work of the Northwest Mounted Police before the World War I. It was a fifteen minute weekly serial heard every Monday for 36 weeks beginning January 31st, 1938 and running through the 3rd of October of 1938. It may have been on the air as early as 1935, although there’s no actual proof of this... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Blair of the Mounties Downloads: 1,774 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Blue Beetle - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE BLUE BEETLE The exploits of Dan Garrett, a rookie patrolman who, by wearing bullet-proof blue chain mail, transformed himself into the mysterious Blue Beetle, a daring crusader for justice. The Blue Beetle was created by Charles Nicholas. The character made his first appearance in August of 1939 in the comic book Mystery Men #1, published by Fox Features Syndicate. The Blue Beetle radio serial aired from 05-15-40 to 09-13-40 as a CBS 30 minutes, syndicated series... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Blue Beetle; The Blue Beetle; Super Hero Downloads: 2,753 Average rating: (0 review)
	Boston Blackie - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BOSTON BLACKIE Boston Blackie is a fictional character who has been on both sides of the law. As originally created by author Jack Boyle, he was a safecracker -- a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the underworld as a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television, the detective Boston Blackie was "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend"... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Boston Blackie; Detective Series; OTRR Updated Release; 1940s; 1944; 1945; 1946; 1947; 1948; 1949 Downloads: 7,686 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Box 13 - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BOX 13 “Adventure wanted -- will go anywhere, do anything -- Box 13.” The premise of the program was that Dan Holiday was an author who wrote mystery novels. To get ideas for his novels he placed an advertisement in a newspaper saying "Adventure wanted, will go anywhere, do anything, Box 13." The ads always brought fun adventures of all kinds: from racketeer's victim to psychotic killer looking for fun... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Box 13; Box Thirteen Downloads: 3,677 Average rating: (1 review)
	Bright Star - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BRIGHT STAR Bright Star, also called The Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray Show, used big film stars to add to the appeal of the show and gain listeners. Best known for her films with Cary Grant, Irene Dunne left film action in 1952 to save her legacy as Hollywood’s First Lady. She had been nominated for five Academy Awards in such films as "The Awful Truth" and "Love Affair", but failed to win the award... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Bright Star; Fred MacMurray; Irene Dunne; MacMurray, Fred; Dunne, Irene; Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray Show, The; The Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray Show; Susan Armstrong; George Harvey; Armstrong, Susan; Harvey, George; Hillsdale Morning Star; Newspapers; Reporters; Editors; Comedy; 1950s; 1951; 1952; OTRR Updated Release Downloads: 1,524 Average rating: (1 review)
	Broadway's My Beat - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BROADWAY'S MY BEAT Broadway's My Beat, a radio crime drama, ran on CBS from February 27, 1949 to August 1, 1954. With music by Robert Stringer, the show originated from New York during its first three months on the air, with Anthony Ross portraying Times Square Detective Danny Clover. John Dietz directed for producer Lester Gottlieb. Beginning with the July 7, 1949 episode, the series was broadcast from Hollywood with producer Elliott Lewis directing a new cast in scripts by Morton Fine and Dav... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; Broadway's My Beat; Broadway is My Beat; Detective; Crime Drama; 1949; 1950; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1954; 1940s; 1950s Downloads: 2,948 Average rating: (1 review)
	Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CANDY MATSON, YUKON 2-8209 Candy Matson was the private eye star of Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209, an NBC West Coast show which first aired in March 1949 and was created by Monty Masters. He cast his wife, Natalie Parks, in the title role of this sassy, sexy PI. Her understated love interest, Lt. Ray Mallard, was played by Henry Leff while her assistant and best pal, aptly named Rembrandt Watson, was the voice of Jack Thomas... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 Downloads: 3,433 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Case Dismissed - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CASE DISMISSED Thus with the pounding of the gavel, the fate of men and women have been decided by the judge. This is the story of our legal rights, the battle to preserve and protect them, and how easily they can be lost. The program shows us just how fragile liberty and justice can be. These stories of everyday events are still interesting, even after 50 years. Stories of criminal liability, legal wills, buying on installment, and leasing an apartment... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Case Dismissed Downloads: 1,697 Average rating: (0 review)
	Casey, Crime Photographer - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CASEY, CRIME PHOTOGRAPHER This series went on the air on July 7, 1943 and lasted until April 22, 1955. A total of 431 episodes were broadcast. Casey, Crime Photographer had more history than substance. It was a B-grade radio detective on a par perhaps with The Falcon, better than Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, but lacking the style and polish of The Adventures of Sam Spade. Originally appearing in the pages of Black Mask, under the watchful eyes of then-editor Joseph Shaw, Flashgun Casey was ... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Casey, Crime Photographer; Police; Drama; Crime; Detective; Newspapers; Photographers Downloads: 5,142 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Challenge of the Yukon - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CHALLENGE OF THE YUKON Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit's station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet), and an example of a Northern genre story. The series was first heard on February 3, 1938. The program was an adventure series about Sergeant William Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his lead sled dog, Yukon King, as they fought evildoers in the Northern wilderness during the Gold Rush of the 1890s... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; OTR; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; Challenge of the Yukon; Sergeant Preston of the Yukon; Sgt Preston of the Yukon; 1941; 1942; 1943; 1944; 1945; 1946; 1947; 1948; 1949; 1950; 1951; 1952; 1953; 1955; 1940s; 1950s Downloads: 5,850
	Cloak and Dagger - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CLOAK AND DAGGER Cloak and Dagger opened over the NBC network on May 7, 1950. It had a short run through the Summer on Sundays, changing to Fridays after its Summer run. The last show aired Oct. 22, 1950. The series told fictional stories of OSS agents during World War II who took dangerous missions behind enemy lines, knowing they may never return alive. The theme music was either identical or very similar to that used by Tales of the Texas Rangers... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Cloak and Dagger Downloads: 2,149 Average rating: (0 review)
	Claybourne - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CLAYBOURNE Welcome to Claybourne, the small, scenic township in the far north of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s a friendly little town - home to a pub, a general store, a service station and, up on the hill, the southernmost communication satellite station of American communication giant, Koestler Industries. Thompson is an American holidaying in New Zealand after his breakup nearly led to a breakdown... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Claybourne Downloads: 1,711 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Crime and Peter Chambers - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CRIME AND PETER CHAMBERS Crime and Peter Chambers, stared Dane Clark as a hard-hitting private eye that worked well the with police department. His counter part at the NYPD was Lt. Parker, played by Bill Zuckert. The series was based on the character created by Henry Kane who wrote eight Peter Chambers novels before the series came to radio. Henry Kane wrote the scripts for the radio show adaptation which aired from 6 Apr to 7 Sep 1954 on NBC... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Crime and Peter Chambers; Crime & Peter Chambers; Peter Chambers; Detective; Private Detective; Private Eye; Private Investigator; Dane Clark; Clark; Dane; Bill Zuckert; Zuckert; Bill; William Zuckert; Zuckert; William; Henry Kane; Kane; Henry; 1950s; 1954 Downloads: 169
	Crime Classics - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CRIME CLASSICS Crime Classics came to CBS September 30, 1953 and was a neat little series of "true crime stories". This show introduces itself succinctly: "A series of true crime stories from the records and newspapers of every land, from every time. Your host each week, is Mr. Thomas Hyland -- connoisseur of crime, student of violence, and teller of murders. " Thomas Hyland is played by Lou Merrill, although you'd never know it was an "actor" doing the part... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Crime Classics Downloads: 6,138 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Cruise of the Poll Parrot - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CRUISE OF THE POLL PARROT In 1922, businessman Paul Parrot sold his shoe business "Poll Parrot Shoes" to the International Shoe Company, which was already selling Red Goose and Weatherbird shoes. The shoes were designed for children and so sponsoring a children's radio show seemed like a good idea. In 1937, they launched a syndicated children's serial named "Cruise of the Poll Parrot". The show was sold in thirteen segment blocks, and three complete blocks exist today... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Cruise of the Poll Parrot; Children's Series; Childrens Series Downloads: 1,109 Average rating: (1 review)
	Danger, Dr Danfield - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DANGER, DR DANFIELD Danger, Dr Danfield was first broadcast on August 18, 1946 and consisted of 26 episodes with the last one being April 13, 1947. All episodes are available. It starred Michael Dunn as Dr. Danfield, with JoAnne Johnson as Rusty Fairfax, his secretary. The series was written by Ralph Wilkinson and produced by Wally Ramsey. This series consistently featured some of the worst acting and writing of any detective show to reach the airwaves... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Danger, Dr Danfield Downloads: 43,243 Average rating: (0 review)
	Dangerously Yours - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DANGEROUSLY YOURS Dangerously Yours was a half hour show sponsored by Vicks. There were sixteen episodes broadcast in 1944, with eleven of them available to collectors today. Each episode seemed to star Victor Jory as the leading man, and concentrated heavily on romance, with much airtime being devoted to lovers murmuring sweet nothings at each other, and the action and adventure being relegated to backdrop status... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Dangerously Yours; Matinee Theater; Matinee Theatre; Vicks Matinee Theater; Vicks Matinee Theatre Downloads: 1,132 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Daredevils of Hollywood - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE DAREDEVILS OF HOLLYWOOD Daredevil Deviltry may not be the easiest or safest way to make one’s living, but it is certainly the most exciting. People often wonder how daredevils get that way and if they are normal human beings or suicidal maniacs. They are as normal as you and I and have no intent of self-destruction. With a yen for accomplishing what to many appears to be impossible in the way of daring feats, they have entered a bizarre profession where the money is good and they satisfy ... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; The Daredevils of Hollywood; Daredevils of Hollywood, The; Stunts; Stuntmen; Hollywood; 1930s; 1938 Downloads: 153 Average rating: (0 review)
	Dark Fantasy - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DARK FANTASY Dark Fantasy was a short series with tales of the weird, adventures of the supernatural, created for you by Scott Bishop. The series aired as a horror drama on NBC between 1941 and 1942. Dark Fantasy was a series dedicated to dealings with the unknown. Originating from radio station WKY, Oklahoma City, it was written by Scott Bishop (of Mysterious Traveler and The Sealed Book fame) and was heard Fridays over stations... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Dark Fantasy Downloads: 6,007 Average rating: (5 reviews)
	Democracy in America - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA Democracy in America is a well-produced dramatization of Alexis de Tocqueville’s book of the same name. These fourteen, thirty-minute episodes follow Tocqueville and his companion, Gustave de Beaumont, from their landing in New York in May of 1831 through their departure nine months later, with the final episode twenty years later. The series is an educational one, produced Division of General Education of New York University in conjunction with the Fund for Adult Educati... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; OTRR Certified Set; Democracy in America; History; Educational; Alexis de Tocqueville; Tocqueville, Alexis de; de Tocqueville, Alexis; 1962; 1960s Downloads: 868