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Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual T...

Philo Vance was the best known fictional detective of the 20's and 30's- a product of author ss. Van Dine- who penned a number of books based upon the character- books which became movies- and finally became a weekly radio series starting in 1945.  Philo Vance is a New York City gumshoe, a bon vivant with smarts, and a two-fisted opponent when trouble comes near. TEST YOUR HISTORY SMARTS!  CATCH O...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 19...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 19...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 19...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 19...

Dragnet , syndicated as Badge 714, is a radio and television crime drama about the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from an actual police term, a " dragnet ", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. SUPPORT 1001 MONTHLY-  AND GET MORE!!   TWO NEW MEMBER ONLY SHOWS NOW AVAILABLE...

One of the greatest love stories ever told from one of America's greatest writers Ernest Hemingway. This classic radio presentation features the same cast that performed for the movie and features Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman in the leading roles.  This is a treat for all ages and we hope you review this for us at Apple/iTunes or Castbox.fm and share it with friends. Android Users subscribe free...

  Crime dramas and westerns dominated radio back in 50-s and one of the most popular radio wasterns, along with Gunsmoke, was Have Gun Will Travel.. Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western series that was produced and originally broadcast by CBS on both television and radio from 1957 through 1963. The television version of the series was rated number three or number four in the Nielson ratin...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 19...

Jimmy Stewart starred on radio in "The Six Shooter" in the 50's and played a loner who helped out people in tough situations-this episode called "The Coward" involves an ex-felon trying to turn his life around by ranching who is picked on mercilessly by a bully who wants his property and thinks he's too yellow to fight. The Texas Rangers was a series based upon the exploits of the Texas Rangers an...

Dangerous Assignment was an NBC radio drama starring Brian Donlevy broadcast in the US 1949–1953.  It preceded the James Bond character and books and may well have inspired them. "The Commissioner" sent US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, where he would encounter adventure and international intrigue in pursuit of some secret. Each show would always open with a bri...

The story of the Orson Welles radio broadcast that sent a portion of the NY/NJ area into a panic on Oct. 30, 1938. Followed by the actual radio broadcast over at 1001 Radio Days.  Really GOOD radio entertainment! Unplug that TV!  Join us for theater of the mind. Apple listeners listen and subscribe to 1001 Radio days here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413 .  Andro...

  Crime dramas and westerns dominated radio back in 50-s and one of the most popular radio wasterns, along with Gunsmoke, was Have Gun Will Travel.. Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western series that was produced and originally broadcast by CBS on both television and radio from 1957 through 1963. The television version of the series was rated number three or number four in the Nielson ratin...

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 19...

Rick Blaine (Alan Ladd), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Hedy LaMarr) is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo.. Laszlo is a famed rebel, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country. One of the most beloved love stories of all time. YOUR REVIEWS  AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECI...

After religious spinster's (Greer Garson) missionary brother is killed in WWI Africa, dissolute steamer captain (Humphrey Bogart) offers her safe passage. She's not satisfied so she persuades him to destroy a German gunboat. The two spend most of their time fighting with each other rather than the Germans. Time alone on the river leads to love. This is a classic presentation and well done stage pe...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring writer Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe, (Bogart's character in The Maltese Falcon). Philip Marlowe .   The program differed from most others in its genre: in that It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters. The program first aired...

Tune in to our 1001 Stories For the Road Podcast to enjoy "CAPT. JOHN SMITH- THE REAL STORY" and get the real history of the first white men to explore the mid-Atlantic coast of North America in 1608. No PC here- just an unvarnished account of the trials and tribulations of a group of men whose backgrounds and goals differed greatly- and the leader who emerged to put Virginia and the Chesapeake Ba...

Dangerous Assignment was an NBC radio drama starring Brian Donlevy broadcast in the US 1949–1953.  It preceded the James Bond character and books and may well have inspired them. "The Commissioner" sent US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, where he would encounter adventure and international intrigue in pursuit of some secret. Each show would always open with a bri...

Dangerous Assignment was an NBC radio drama starring Brian Donlevy broadcast in the US 1949–1953.  It preceded the James Bond character and books and may well have inspired them. "The Commissioner" sent US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, where he would encounter adventure and international intrigue in pursuit of some secret. Each show would always open with a bri...

Dangerous Assignment was an NBC radio drama starring Brian Donlevy broadcast in the US 1949–1953.  It preceded the James Bond character and books and may well have inspired them. "The Commissioner" sent US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, where he would encounter adventure and international intrigue in pursuit of some secret. Each show would always open with a bri...

 The Whistler was an American radio drama that aired from 1942 to 1955.  Each episode of The Whistler began with the sound of footsteps and a person whistling    A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate. He often commented directly upon the action in the manner of a Greek chorus taunting the characters, guilty or innocent, from...