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The mission of Space Patrol was to bring law and order to the interplanetary frontier. Each episode centered around the Space Patrol crew commanded by Commander Buzz Corry, as the crew jumped around the universe in Terra V.The show aired on ABC from 18 Sep 50 until 19 Mar 55. The cast included Ed Kemmer as Commander Corry, Lyn Osborn as Cadet Happy, Virginia Hewitt as Carol Karlyle, Ken Mayer as Major Robbie Robertson, Norman Jolley as Dr Malingro, Nina Bara as Tonga, and Bela Kovacs as Prince Baccarritti personnel and operations. The announcers were Dick Tufeld and Dick Wesson. The ...

My Friend Irma is a media franchise that was spawned by a top-rated, long-running radio situation comedy created by writer-director-producer Cy Howard. The radio show was so popular in the late 1940s that its success escalated the films, television, a comic strip and a comic book that comprise the franchise. Marie Wilson portrayed the title character, Irma Peterson, on radio, in two films and the television series. The radio series was broadcast on CBS from April 11, 1947, to August 23, 1954

"Murder at Midnight" is a thrilling old-time radio series that aired in 1946, featuring macabre tales of suspense often with a supernatural twist. Produced in New York, the show was directed by Anton M. Leder and hosted by Raymond Morgan, who delivered chilling introductions over Charles Paul's haunting organ theme. The opening lines set the eerie tone: "Midnight, the witching hour when the night is darkest, our fears the strongest, and our strength at its lowest ebb. Midnight, when the graves gape open and death strikes." The series produced 50 episodes, with ten rerun on Mutual in 1950. Its ...

Murder By Experts ran on Mutual from June 1949 through December of 1951. Its total run consisted of 130 episodes of crime and mystery that quickly birthed a loyal following of listeners and swiftly gained the respect and approval from the radio world at large.

The Old Gold Comedy Theater: A Gleaming Gem in Radio's Golden AgeThe Old Gold Comedy Theater holds a special place in the annals of classic radio entertainment. This series, which aired for a single season from October 29, 1944, to June 10, 1945, was a shining example of the era's ingenuity in adapting visual comedy to the audio-only format of radio. Created as a promotional vehicle for Old Gold cigarettes, the show was produced by the Lennen and Mitchell ad agency and featured adaptations of popular films into a 30-minute radio format.The show was hosted by Harold Lloyd, a silent film icon, ...

Pat Novak, for Hire is an old-time radio detective drama series which aired from 1946–1947 as a West Coast regional program and in 1949 as a nationwide program for ABC. The regional version originally starred Jack Webb in the title role, with scripts by his roommate Richard L. Breen. When Webb and Breen moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles to work on an extremely similar nationwide series, Johnny Madero, Pier 23, for the Mutual network, Webb was replaced by Ben Morris and Breen by other writers. In the later 1949 network version, Jack Webb resumed the Novak role, and Breen his duties as ...

Orson Welles On The Radio - A collection of radio shows that Orson Wells appeared in or produced.

The "Mysterious Circumstances" BBC Radio Plays are a collection of 26 half-hour thriller radio dramas, primarily distributed by the BBC Transcription Service. These plays were recorded between 1958 and 1989 and showcase a variety of authors, including well-known names like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, M.R. James, and W.W. Jacobs.Key characteristics:Genre: Thriller and mystery.Duration: Each play is approximately 30 minutes long.Origin: Produced by the BBC, with some plays specifically made for the Transcription Service, meaning they might not have been broadcast domestically within...

Mr & Mrs Blandings," was the NBC OTR sitcom, starring Cary Grant & Betsy Drake as Jim & Muriel Blandings, a spin-off from Cary Grant's hit movie "Mr. Blandings Build his Dream House.

Father, Dear Father started as a television show and was made into a film, an American version (Daddys Girls), and the South African radio play. The show was about a divorced writer with two teenage daughters, their nanny, and an ex-wife with her new husband. Stories revolve around the father, Patrick Glover, working hard to raise his two daughters, Karen and Anna, often misunderstanding the situations going on around him.

Exploring Tomorrow was an American old-time radio series that aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System from December 4, 1957, to June 13, 1958. It was a science fiction anthology show, described as "the first science-fiction show of science-fictioneers, by science-fictioneers and for science-fictioneers—real science fiction for a change!" The series was narrated by John W. Campbell, the influential editor of Astounding Science Fiction magazine, who played a key role in shaping the careers of many great science fiction writers.Notable writers who contributed to the series included Isaac Asimov...

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was a 15 minute radio serial that ran for 52 episodes from September 9, 1943 to February 16, 1944 starring George Edwards. George Edwards (born as Harold Parks, 11 March 1886 in Kent Town, South Australia – 1953) was an Australian actor and producer. Edwards was a pioneer of the radio serial in Australia.

The Halls of Ivy featured Ronald Colman as William Todhunter Hall, the president of small, Midwestern Ivy College, and Benita Hume as his wife, Victoria, a former British musical comedy star who sometimes feels the tug of her former profession, and followed their interactions with students, friends, and college trustees. Others in the cast included Herb Butterfield as testy board chairman Clarence Wellman, Willard Waterman (then starring as Harold Peary's successor as The Great Gildersleeve) as board member John

I Hate Crime, a half-hour shows on Australian radio in 1950, was created by the prolific Ron Ingleby. Originally a newshound from the Big Apple, the story was that Kent emigrated to Australia and set himself up there as a private eye Listen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Patreon Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not ...

Standby for Crime, as the title suggests, was a radio show about crimes and mysteries. It started on the early 1950s and became known for its "true story delivery" of crime stories. Like Dragnet, Gangbusters, and Mr District Attorney, Standby for Crime was also one of the most popular crime radio shows during the time it was aired.The show's lead character was Chuck Morgan (portrayed by actor Glen Langen), an extremely convincing news anchor that works at KOP, a radio station based in Los Angeles. His friend, Police Lieutenant Bill Miggs, gave tips about hot crimes. Another important character...

Destination Freedom was a groundbreaking radio series that aired from 1948 to 1951 on WMAQ in Chicago. Created by Richard Durham, the show aimed to reeducate the public on the contributions and struggles of African Americans by presenting biographical histories of prominent figures like George Washington Carver, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman. The series was known for its powerful storytelling and positive portrayal of Black characters, which was quite radical for its time.

The Stan Freberg Show The Stan Freberg Show, a gem from the golden age of radio, was a weekly comedy program that aired on the CBS Radio Network for a brief period in 1957. Despite its short run of just fifteen episodes, the show left a lasting impact on the world of comedy and is remembered fondly by enthusiasts of classic radio humor. Stan Freberg, the mastermind behind the show, was a brilliant satirist known for his sharp wit and clever parodies. The show featured a talented cast, including the vocal prowess of Daws Butler, June Foray, and Peter Leeds, with Peggy Taylor.

The Australian radio serial The Son of Porthos.Produced: 1950 by George Edwards ProductionBased on: A story by Alexandre Dumas (pen name for Paul Mahalin)Sequel to: "The Man in the Iron Mask"Length: 52 episodesGenre: Adventure, Romance, DramaPlot:The story follows Joel, the son of the Musketeer Porthos, as he embarks on his own adventures in 17th-century France. He encounters intrigue, romance, and danger along the way, forming his own band of loyal companions and upholding the legacy of his father.Popularity:The serial was quite popular in Australia during its time, capturing the imagination ...

"Mollé Mystery Theatre" was a popular old-time radio anthology program that focused on mystery and suspense. Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:Run Dates and Networks: The show had a fairly long run, from 1943 to 1954, and aired on multiple networks:NBC: 1943-1948CBS: 1948-1951ABC: 1951-1954Sponsor: It was initially sponsored by Sterling Drugs, specifically for their Mollé Brushless Shaving Cream, which gave the show its distinctive name. When Mollé ceased sponsorship in 1948, the title was often shortened to "Mystery Theater."Format:Anthology: For much of its run, it was an anthology ...

Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police was a radio adventure series written by Virginia Cooke. It was centered on the adventures of Speed Gibson, a fifteen-year-old pilot who, through his uncle Clint Barlow, becomes a member of the International Secret Police. Speed was described as “a typical American boy: interested in short wave radio, aviation and most of all - The International Secret Police