The Saint was a radio adventure program in the United States that featured a character described as a Robin Hood type person who, in his attempt to help people, remained just one step ahead of the police and crooks—both of whom he combatted. It was created by author Leslie Charteris. As the program's introduction said, The Saint who's alias is Simon Templar was "known to millions from books, magazines, and motion pictures." Several versions of the program appeared on different networks.