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	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)
	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)
	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)
	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)
	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)
	Claybourne - Single Episodes - 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 Single Episodes; Claybourne Downloads: 50,060 Average rating: (0 review)
	Cloak and Dagger - Single Episodes - 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 Single Episodes; Cloak and Dagger Downloads: 55,908 Average rating: (1 review)
	Crime Classics - Single Episodes - 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 Single Episodes; Crime Classics Downloads: 23,312 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Danger, Dr. Danfield - Single Episodes - 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 Single Episodes; Danger, Dr Danfield Downloads: 3,594 Average rating: (0 review)
	Dark Fantasy - Single Episodes - 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 Single Episodes; Dark Fantasy Downloads: 71,028 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Dr. Kildare - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DR. KILDARE Dr. Kildare was produced for syndication in 1949 at WMGM, New York. It was based on the popular Dr. Kildare movies of the late 1930's and early 1940's, and brought to the microphone the stars of that series, Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore. Ayres played the young, idealistic Dr. James Kildare; Barrymore, ever in character, was the crusty, loveable diagnostician, Dr. Leonard Gillespie. The men worked at Blair General Hospital, "one of the great citadels of American medicine -- a clum... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Dr. Kildare Downloads: 52,463 Average rating: (0 review)
	Frontier Gentleman - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group FRONTIER GENTLEMAN Frontier Gentleman began with these words: "Herewith, an Englishman's account of life and death in the West. As a reporter for The London Times, he writes his colorful and unusual accounts. But as a man with a gun, he lives and becomes a part of the violent years in the new territories. Now, starring John Dehner, this is the story of J. B. Kendall, Frontier Gentleman..." That was the beginning of as fine a series of Western drama as ever graced the air... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Frontier Gentleman Downloads: 21,831 Average rating: (0 review)
	Hello Americans - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group HELLO AMERICANS Hello Americans was a 12 episode show Orson Welles made as another contribution to the war effort, and stems in part from his interest in Latin and South American culture. It was no doubt spurred by his time in Brazil working on the movie It's All True. The show is a generally lighthearted affair, and Welles clearly seems to enjoy himself. The first episode in particular, with Carmen Miranda, is a prime example of this... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Hello Americans; Orson Welles Downloads: 2,470 Average rating: (1 review)
	Heritage Over The Land - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group HERITAGE OVER THE LAND This twelve episode series is a documentary of the rebirth of the South, from its humble beginnings of plantations and cotton to industrialization. It was funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This foundation was established in 1934 by Alfred P. Sloan, Jr, President and CEO of General Motors. The writer and director is William Allen Bales, with Ms. Lee F. Painten as the producer... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Heritage Over the Land Downloads: 1,579 Average rating: (0 review)
	Luke Slaughter of Tombstone - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE CBS started the year 1958 off with the introduction on January 1, 1958 of Frontier Gentleman. That series lasted 41 broadcasts. Near the end of the year, the network launched Have Gun, Will Travel on November 11, 1958, which continued for 106 programs. In between, a very short series was offered and discontinued after only 16 broadcasts, Luke Slaughter Of Tombstone. Sam Buffington starred as Luke Slaughter, a Civil War cavalryman who turned to cattle ranching in p... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Luke Slaughter of Tombstone Downloads: 36,601 Average rating: (1 review)
	Mystery House - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group MYSTERY HOUSE Mystery House -- that strange publishing firm owned by Dan and Barbara Glenn -- where each new novel is acted out by the Mystery House staff, before it is accepted for publication. Mystery House was a program in the 1950s, but not your "run of the mill"-type program. Actually, it was more of a proving ground for novels. Dan and Barbara Glenn owned a publishing company named "Mystery House" located at 70 Park Avenue, New York City... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Mystery House Downloads: 36,103 Average rating: (0 review)
	Rocky Fortune - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ROCKY FORTUNE In the days prior to From Here To Eternity, Frank Sinatra's popularity was waning and this private eye show was an attempt to remedy that. In it, Frank played Rocky Fortune, a "footloose and fancy-free young man," frequently unemployed, who took numerous, adventurous odd jobs. It was a relatively undistinguished series; definitely a "B grade" radio series, saved by Sinatra's charm and a tongue-in-cheek approach... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Rocky Fortune Downloads: 30,339 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Rotary Golden Theater - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ROTARY GOLDEN THEATER The Rotary Golden Theater was produced by the International Rotary Association in 1955 to celebrate it’s 50th anniversary. Consisting of thirteen 15 minute episodes, it was provided to local Rotary Clubs for broadcast on local stations. In conjunction, thirteen discussion scripts were also offered to be used as follow-up broadcasts or for use as program and educational material where local broadcast might not be possible... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; Rotary Golden Theater; OTRR Single Episodes Downloads: 2,084 Average rating: (0 review)
	Secrets of Scotland Yard - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group SECRETS OF SCOTLAND YARD In an earlier time, just prior to and following the Second World War, the general public was fascinated by the subject of crime. Numerous magazines of "True Crime Stories" filled the newsstands. Radio also helped fill the need with fictional heroes such as Johnny Dollar and The Saint. Few true crime dramas, other than Gangbusters or Dragnet, sustained long term success on radio... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Secrets of Scotland Yard Downloads: 32,467 Average rating: (1 review)
	Shell Chateau - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group SHELL CHATEAU Shell Chateau was a musical variety series that began on June 29, 1935, with Al Jolson serving as its host. Some sources even mention that the program was developed around Jolson and his talents. However, Jolson left the series briefly in the fall of 1935 due to a movie commitment. Wallace Beery, one of the country’s most popular film stars of the period took over the host position following a one week stint by radio newsman, Walter Winchell... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Shell Chateau Downloads: 5,973 Average rating: (0 review)
	Stand By for Crime - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group STAND BY FOR CRIME This show, from the early 1950s, is a good example of the true story style of delivery made popular in radio's classic crime shows Gangbusters and Mr. District Attorney. Of course, the best and most popular of the true crime shows was Dragnet -- the monotone, "just the facts" style demanded by Jack Webb in the show made two points at once: first, that the show wasn't a typical melodramatic crime show, as had been on radio since "the good old days", and more importantly, th... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Stand By for Crime Downloads: 23,551 Average rating: (0 review)
	Theater Five - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THEATER FIVE Theater Five was ABC's attempt to revive radio drama during the early 1960s. The series name was derived from its time slot, 5:00 PM. Running Monday through Friday, it was an anthology of short stories, each about 20 minutes long. News programs and commercials filled out the full 30 minutes. There was a good bit of science fiction and some of the plots seem to have been taken from the daily newspaper... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Theater Five; Theater 5 Downloads: 342,858 Average rating: (12 reviews)
	Victor Borge Collection - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE VICTOR BORGE COLLECTION Victor Borge Biography: Victor Borge was born in Copenhagen, Denmark January 3, 1909, the son of Bernhard and Frederikke Rosenbaum. He was named Børge Rosenbaum, and his musical talent was no surprise as his father was a musician in the Royal Danish Chapel. He was educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Music by Olivo Krause, and later by Victor Schiøler, Frederic Lamond and Egon Petri... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Victor Borge Collection Downloads: 30,010 Average rating: (0 review)
	World Adventurer Club - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group WORLD ADVENTURER'S CLUB The year is 1932, and the nation is still suffering from the effects of the Great Depression, recovery is in sight, fueled by industry success as much as government programs. The listeners of The World Adventerer’s Club and other travelogue series in this early part of radio’s Golden Age were offered glimpses of exotic places and extraordinary events without leaving their own front room... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; World Adventurers Club Downloads: 24,159 Average rating: (1 review)
	The Marriage - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE MARRIAGE The Marriage was a light affair, distinguished mainly as a vehicle for Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. Cronyn's character, Ben Marriott, was a New York lawyer. His wife, Liz, had formerly been a buyer in a New York department store. Often plots revolved around her attempt to adjust to life as "just a housewife", or focused on problems with their children. They alternated viewpoints, Cronyn narrating one week, Tandy the next... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Marriage, The; The Marriage Downloads: 38,368 Average rating: (0 review)
	Gunsmoke - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group GUNSMOKE First Show: Jun 26, 1952 Last Show: Jun 18, 1961 Number Shows: 480 shows, 2 auditions, 5 hour tribute Audition Shows: Jun 11, 1949, Jul 13, 1949 Series Description: Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Gunsmoke Downloads: 104,591 Average rating: (5 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)
	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)
	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)
	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)
	Down Our Way Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DOWN OUR WAY Not much is known about this series. A search on the internet turned up virtually nothing, and it is not mentioned in any of the reference books, except for a short blurb in Jay Hickerson’s Ultimate Guide. However, it is a very entertaining show. The storyline revolves around neighbors helping neighbors, and using their faith in their daily lives. Believed to have been made in the early 1930s, the series is accented with the main characters practicing their choir hymnals... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Down Our Way; 1930s Downloads: 1,142 Average rating: (0 review)
	Family Doctor - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group FAMILY DOCTOR "Hello there, this is the Family Doctor." The Family Doctor tells the story of Dr. Grant Adams, a wise and humorous doctor in a small town who doubles as the community's physician and also their moral rectifier. Week after week, Dr. Adams confronts communal issues, from robbery to suicide, armed with common sense and gentle moral judgment. Even though his old-fashioned remedies for sicknesses are outdated compared to modern medical practicing, The Family Doctor's attitude towards... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Family Doctor, The; The Family Doctor Downloads: 23,848 Average rating: (0 review)
	Frontier Fighters - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group FRONTIER FIGHTERS This is not your typical western drama -- it is a series that will transport you back in time to the days of the wild, unsettled west. Retrace the steps of heroes who, despite the odds, fought and conquered the West. Frontier Fighters was a syndicated series that ran sometime during the 1930s. Each show dealt with some bit of history about the early West and ran for approximately 15 minutes... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Frontier Fighters; West; Wild West; Western Downloads: 25,762 Average rating: (0 review)
	Incredible, But True - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group INCREDIBLE, BUT TRUE Program Format: Information/Entertainment Broadcast Years: 1950-1951 (Mutual) This series consisted of 15 minute shows, similar in format to Ripley's Believe It Or Not that had aired from 1930 to 1948. It was hosted/narrated by Ken Nordine and was produced by Unusual Features Syndicate. This syndicated series was heard on the Mutual network during 1950 and 1951 on various days and at various times... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Incredible But True; Incredible, But True Downloads: 31,047 Average rating: (0 review)
	In the Name of the Law - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group IN THE NAME OF THE LAW A True Crime radio show from 1936. "In the name of the law, we bring you another of the thrilling stories in this exciting series, taken from actual police case files." This collection contains all the episodes of this entertaining short-run series. 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; In the Name of the Law Downloads: 17,749 Average rating: (1 review)
	Love Story Magazine - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group LOVE STORY MAGAZINE This series of only 26 episodes was broadcast in 1937. Dramatic dames and daring rogues... Such characters filled the pages of Love Story Magazine. This popular program for women told tales of loves lost and found, terrifying treacheries, broken hearts, tearful reunions, Prince Charmings and ladies spurned. This was probably what contributed it being a short lived series. If you like smarmy, then this is the series for you. Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Love Story Magazine; Romance; 1930s; 1937 Downloads: 429 Average rating: (0 review)
	Magic Island - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group MAGIC ISLAND Magic Island was a syndicated serial that first aired sometime in 1936 and consisted of one hundred thirty 12-minute episodes. The storyline dealt with a wealthy woman and her search for her long lost daughter. She finds her on a man-made island that can submerge to avoid detection. The series was targeted for a juvenile audience and small children are the main focus of the story line... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Magic Island; Children's Series; Childrens Series Downloads: 55,122 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group MR. KEEN, TRACER OF LOST PERSONS When Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons first debuted over the Blue Network on October 12, 1937, the show’s title accurately described Keen’s stock-in-trade; the “kindly old investigator” tracked down individuals who had mysteriously vanished, leaving behind their families, homes, jobs and other day-to-day activities. Keen (he never had a first name, unless it was “Peachy”) was assisted in these duties by an Irishman named Mike Clancy... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons Downloads: 53,959 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Philo Vance - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group PHILO VANCE Philo Vance was the detective creation of S. S. Van Dine first published in the mid 1920s. Vance, in the original books, is an intellectual so highly refined he seems he might be ghostwritten by P. G. Wodehouse. Take this quote from The Benson Murder Case, 1924, as Vance pontificates in his inimitable way: "That's your fundamental error, don't y' know. Every crime is witnessed by outsiders, just as is every work of art... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Philo Vance; Detective; OTRR Updated Release Downloads: 43,691 Average rating: (1 review)
	Rogue's Gallery - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ROGUE'S GALLERY Rogue's Gallery came to the Mutual network on September 27, 1945 with Dick Powell portraying Richard Rogue, a private detective who invariably ended up getting knocked out each week and spending his dream time in acerbic conversation with his subconscious self, Eugor. Rogue's Gallery was, in a sense, Dick Powell's rehearsal for Richard Diamond, Private Detective. Powell played private detective Richard Rogue, who trailed luscious blondes, protected witness, and did whatever els... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Rogue's Gallery; Rogues Gallery; Bandwagon Mysteries Downloads: 37,606 Average rating: (1 review)
	The Big Show - Single Episodes - 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 Single Episodes; Big Show, The; The Big Show Downloads: 67,656 Average rating: (4 reviews)
	The Six Shooter - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE SIX SHOOTER The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt. The epigraph set it up nicely: "The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged: his skin is sun dyed brown. The gun in his holster is gray steel and rainbow mother-of-pearl... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Six Shooter; The Six Shooter Downloads: 67,762 Average rating: (7 reviews)
	The Tenth Man - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE TENTH MAN The Tenth Man was a little known series that was by the National Mental Health Foundation on NBC. It consisted of thirteen episodes, broadcast from October 17, 1947 through January 16, 1948. Each episode dealt with a particular area of mental health, ranging from children's issues to issues dealing with the elderly. Jackson Beck was the announcer, with Ralph Bellamy serving as the narrator... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Tenth Man, The; Tenth Man; The Tenth Man Downloads: 1,557 Average rating: (0 review)
	You Can't Do Business with Hitler - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group YOU CAN'T DO BUSINESS WITH HITLER You Can't Do Business With Hitler, a series of radio shows, written and produced by the radio section of the Office of War Information (OWI), was transcribed four times a month. Elwood Hoffman writes the scripts, and Frank Telford directs the production. This series is one of the many thousands of government propaganda plays that were broadcast to help the war effort during World War II... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; You Can't Do Business with Hitler Downloads: 4,363 Average rating: (0 review)
	Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he closed each show by totaling his expense account, and signing it "End of report..... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar; Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Downloads: 419,075 Average rating: (4 reviews)
	Police Headquarters - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group POLICE HEADQUARTERS There is not too much known about the series Police Headquarters. There are 39 known episodes of this police procedural series. The series was syndicated on NBC stations in 1932. Each episode is a complete story of 15 minutes, including the silent movie music at the beginning and end. There is not much to the story line: the police are notified of the crime; they investigate at the scene of the crime; and follow the leads to get their man... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Police Headquarters; Police HQ; Police Procedural; 1930s
	Boston Blackie - Single Episodes - 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 Single Episodes; OTRR Updated Release; Boston Blackie; Detective Series Downloads: 40,287 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Ports of Call - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group PORTS OF CALL An obscure series from 1935 or 1936 in which each episode deals with a voyage to a different country where events of that country's history are dramatized. They each begin with the low moan of a tramp steamer's whistle and the announcement of the series title, followed by a musical interlude. 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; Ports of Call; OTRR Updated Release Downloads: 26,735 Average rating: (0 review)
	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)
	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)