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This is Your FBI was a radio crime drama series that aired from 1945 to 1953. It was produced with the cooperation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and aimed to educate the public about the work of the FBI and to promote patriotism. The show was hosted by announcer Dean Carlton and featured a cast of actors who portrayed FBI agents and criminals. Each episode of This is Your FBI was based on a real case that the FBI had worked on, although the names of the people involved were changed. The show covered a variety of crimes, including bank robberies, kidnappings, and espionage. The ...

The Inner Sanctum Mysteries was a popular radio program that aired on NBC from 1941 to 1952. It was a horror and suspense anthology series that featured a creaking door and a host known as Raymond, who introduced and closed each episode. The show was known for its creepy sound effects, eerie music, and macabre storylines. The series was based on a series of mystery novels written by Simon and Schuster's Inner Sanctum imprint. Each episode featured a different story, often involving murder, revenge, and the supernatural. The program had a number of notable guest stars, including Boris Karloff, ...

"You Are There" was a unique and innovative radio show that aired from 1947 to 1950. The show was a historical drama series that brought major historical events to life for listeners, using a combination of detailed historical research and dramatic re-enactments. Each episode of the show was presented as if it were a live news broadcast from the time period, with reporters "on the scene" and interviewing historical figures as events unfolded. The show's format was groundbreaking and it helped to establish a new standard for historical storytelling in the media. The show's producers and writers...

"The Black Museum" was a radio crime series that aired in the United Kingdom from 1951 to 1952. The show was produced by Harry Alan Towers and hosted by Orson Welles, who introduced each episode from the titular Black Museum, a collection of criminal memorabilia located in Scotland Yard. Each episode of the show was based on a real-life crime, and the stories were often grisly and disturbing. The show's writers took great care to ensure that the details of each crime were accurate, and the episodes were designed to educate listeners about the methods of criminals and the work of law ...

“Bold Venture” was a radio show that aired between 1951 and 1952. The series was set in Havana, Cuba, and followed the adventures of Slate Shannon (played by Humphrey Bogart) and his partner, Sailor Duval (played by Lauren Bacall). Slate Shannon was a former sailor and owner of the "Bold Venture" - a shipping line that primarily focused on fishing charters. Sailor Duval was his loyal companion, who also served as the ship's first mate. Together, the two ran the business and solved various mysteries that came their way.The show was created by Morton Fine and David Friedkin, and its ...

"Casey, Crime Photographer" was a popular radio show that aired from 1943 to 1955. The show followed the adventures of Casey, a newspaper photographer who also had a talent for solving crimes. Each episode of the show featured Casey and his reporter friend Ann Williams as they investigated various crimes and murders, with Casey using his photography skills to help solve the cases.The show was notable for its fast-paced and action-packed stories, as well as its emphasis on visual descriptions and imagery. The show's writers and producers also placed a strong emphasis on character development, ...

“Hall of Fantasy” was a radio show that aired from 1946 to 1952. It was a horror/fantasy anthology series that was created by Richard Thorne and produced by Richard Thorne Productions. The show featured a range of stories that included everything from supernatural beings to ancient curses and haunted houses. Each episode was introduced by the host and narrator, known only as the "Hall Keeper," who welcomed listeners to the "Hall of Fantasy" and set the stage for the chilling tales to follow.The stories featured on "Hall of Fantasy" were often quite intense, and the show was known for its ...

"Theater Five" was a radio drama series that aired on NBC radio from August 1964 to July 1965. It was a science fiction and horror series that ran for a total of 139 episodes. Each episode was 25 minutes long, and the show was broadcast in stereo, making it one of the first shows to use that technology.The show was created and produced by Himan Brown, who was also the creator and producer of the popular radio series "Inner Sanctum Mysteries". "Theater Five" was unique in that it was an anthology series that told different stories each week, and the topics ranged from alien invasions to time ...

"Calling All Cars" was a police radio show that aired from 1933 to 1939, sponsored by the Rio Grande Oil Company. The show featured dramatized true crime stories taken from the files of the Los Angeles Police Department, and was one of the earliest police procedural dramas to be broadcast.Each episode would begin with the distinctive sound of a police siren followed by the announcer's introduction, "Calling All Cars! Attention all cars! Broadcasting to the Police Department of Southern California. Attention all cars! Be on the lookout for..." The stories ranged from bank robberies to homicides...

"21st Precinct" was a popular police procedural radio show that aired from 1953 to 1956. The show was based on real-life police procedures and was set in the titular 21st precinct in New York City. The show followed the day-to-day work of police officers in the precinct as they dealt with a variety of crimes and incidents, from minor offenses to major felonies.The show was known for its gritty realism and attention to detail. Each episode was based on actual cases that had been handled by the NYPD, and the show's writers took pains to accurately depict police procedures and investigative ...

“Dangerous Assignment” was a radio adventure series that aired from 1949 to 1954. The show starred Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, a government agent who traveled around the world on dangerous assignments for his boss known as "The Commissioner". Each episode began with Mitchell receiving a new assignment, which he had to complete within a specified timeframe. The show had a unique format where each assignment was split into two parts, with the first part taking place in the United States, and the second part taking place in another part of the world. This allowed the show to explore ...

"The Shadow" was a radio show that aired from 1937 to 1954, based on a pulp magazine character of the same name. The show follows the adventures of Lamont Cranston, a wealthy man who uses his hypnotic powers to become the mysterious vigilante known as "The Shadow." The character was voiced by several actors over the years, but the most iconic voice was that of Orson Welles, who played the role in the early years of the show. Each episode featured a new mystery or crime that Cranston and his allies would attempt to solve or prevent. The show was known for its distinctive opening, in which the ...

The "Damon Runyon Theater" was a popular radio show that aired from 1949 to 1950, based on the stories of famed journalist and author Damon Runyon. The show featured a mix of comedy and drama, with each episode exploring the colorful characters and underworld of New York City in the early 20th century.The show's host, Broadway actor John Brown, introduced each episode and provided commentary on the characters and events portrayed in the stories. The show's writing was known for its clever dialogue and use of slang, reflecting the distinctive style of Runyon's writing.The show's most famous ...

"The Blue Beetle" was a popular radio detective show that aired from 1940 to 1950. Created by Charles D. Strong, the series was broadcast on multiple radio networks and starred Frank Lovejoy as the masked crime-fighter, The Blue Beetle. The show was known for its thrilling action, colorful characters, and clever writing.Each episode of "The Blue Beetle" followed the adventures of Dan Garrett, a rookie patrolman who discovers a mysterious scarab that gives him superhuman powers. Garrett uses his new abilities to fight crime and protect the citizens of his city, donning a blue and red costume ...

The "Casebook of Gregory Hood" was a popular radio detective show that aired on NBC radio from 1946 to 1950. The series was created and produced by Himan Brown and starred Gale Gordon as the titular character, Gregory Hood. The show was notable for its intelligent plots, atmospheric sound effects, and tight pacing, which kept listeners on the edge of their seats.These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com Each episode of "The Casebook of Gregory Hood" followed the adventures of Hood, a wealthy importer and amateur detective, as he solved crimes and ...

"David Harding Counterspy" was a radio show that aired from 1942 to 1957, based on the popular pulp fiction character David Harding. The show starred Don MacLaughlin as David Harding, a government agent who worked to protect the United States from foreign and domestic threats. Each episode featured a new case for Harding to solve, often involving espionage, sabotage, or terrorism. The show was known for its realistic and gritty depiction of the world of espionage, as well as its suspenseful storytelling and action-packed plots. The character of David Harding was popular with audiences, who ...

Let George Do It was a detective drama radio series that aired from 1946 to 1954. The show starred Bob Bailey as George Valentine, a private detective who solved cases in his own unique way. Each episode began with a telephone call to Valentine's office, in which a client would ask him to investigate a case. With the help of his secretary, Brooksie, played by Frances Robinson, Valentine would dive headfirst into the case, often finding himself in dangerous situations.One of the unique features of Let George Do It was its humor and wit. The show often poked fun at the detective genre and the ...

Dragnet was a popular police procedural radio show that aired from 1949 to 1957, with a total of 308 episodes. Created and produced by Jack Webb, who also starred as Sergeant Joe Friday, the show was known for its realistic portrayal of police work and attention to detail.Each episode began with the famous line, "Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent." The show focused on the cases of the Los Angeles Police Department and depicted the daily grind of detectives and officers in their pursuit of justice.Dragnet's ...

"The Great Gildersleeve" was a popular radio sitcom that aired in the United States from 1941 to 1957. The show was a spinoff of another radio program, "Fibber McGee and Molly," and featured the character Throckmorton Philharmonic Gildersleeve, who was played by Harold Peary. Gildersleeve was a pompous, but lovable, small-town water commissioner who was always getting into comical situations.The show was known for its strong writing and talented cast, which included such actors as Lurene Tuttle, Walter Tetley, and Richard LeGrand. It was also notable for its use of sound effects, which added ...

"Challenge of the Yukon" was a radio drama series that aired from 1938 to 1955 and followed the adventures of Sergeant William Preston of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and his trusty canine companion, Yukon King. The show was set in the Yukon Territory during the 1890s Gold Rush, and often featured Preston and Yukon King solving crimes and helping those in need.The show was immensely popular during its run and has been credited with helping to popularize the idea of sled dogs in North America. It was also responsible for introducing the famous catchphrase "On, King! On, you huskies!" which...