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Title: The Falcon: Private Eye to Super Spy

Author: Dashiell Hammett

Narrator: Les Damon, Bret Morrison, Lesley Woods

Format: Original Recording

Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-16

Publisher: Radio Spirits

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

"Dedicated to private eyes everywhere - those hard-hitting detectives who, like Mike Waring, risk their lives to aid law enforcement agencies."

Cherub-faced, blue-eyed World War II hero Les Damon played detective Michael Waring - better known as The Falcon. Damon played the role with style, pulling off the character's transition from private eye to army intelligence operative with panache.

This collection of 16 digitally remastered episodes begins with Waring's wars against domestic enemies, including gambling bosses, arsonists, con artists, drug dealers, and killers. And it's just those exploits that prepare him for his work as a spy - flushing out traitors and impersonators, protecting endangered allies, and tracking down communists threatening the free world!

Supporting players include Bret Morrison, Lesley Woods, Everett Sloane, Santos Ortega, Mandel Kramer, Leon Janney, Elspeth Eric, Larry Haines, Jackson Beck, and Paul McGrath - with Ralph Bell as Waring's arch enemy, communist mastermind Robert Vaughan.

Episodes include: "The Case of the Big Talker" 04-29-51, "The Case of the Flaming Club" 05-06-51, "The Case of the Proud Papa" 06-06-51, "The Case of the Sweet Swindle" 06-13-51, "The Case of the Loose Lip" 08-15-51, "The Case of the Weeping Willow" 04-27-52, "The Case of the Burning Bridges" 06-01-52, "The Case of the Dirty Dollar" 06-08-52, "The Case of the Menacing Mamselle" 06-29-52, "The Case of the Babbling Brooks" 07-06-52, "The Case of the Running Waters" 07-13-52, "The Case of the Lonely Hunter" 08-03-52, "The Case of the Rolling Stones" 08-10-52, "The Case of the Gorgeous Greek" 08-17-52, "The Case of the Silent Butler" 08-24-52, "The Case of the Careless Corpse" 08-31-52.

Members Reviews:

HOORAY !

A wonderful trip back to the great days of radio

Totally enjoyed the forgotten times and interaction

of the overall performances

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Title: The Lineup, Vol. 1

Author: Hollywood 360 - producer

Narrator: Bill Johnstone, full cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-16

Publisher: Black Eye Entertainment

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

From the golden age of radio comes 12 episodes of this popular and realistic police procedural.

The Lineup was a hard-boiled drama. Like Dragnet, it realistically showed police doing their jobs. The show always began with a police sergeant ordering suspects to stand at attention so that the victim, behind one-way glass, could try to identify the criminal. While the lineup was rarely the key to solving the case, it did give the show a rhythm and also allowed for humor in the interrogation of the suspects by the sergeant.

Bill Johnstone, best known as one of the voices of The Shadow, starred as Lieutenant Ben Guthrie. Wally Maher originally played Sergeant Matt Grebb, until the actor's death. His character was replaced by Sergeant Pete Carger, played by Jack Moyles. The supporting cast members were a who's who of Hollywood radio actors, including Howard McNear, William Conrad, Barton Yarborough, Hy Averback, and Herb Butterfield.

The series began as a summer replacement for The FBI in Peace and War in 1950, but soon got its own time slot and would remain on radio until the spring of 1953 before making a successful transition to television.

Twelve episodes included in this collection are "The Grocery Store Matter" (1 Feb 51), "The Silver Swan Case" (22 Feb 51), "The Molly about Seven Case" (27 Feb 51), "The Pointless Pierson Polemic Polarity" (5 Sep 51), "The Senile Slugging Case" (12 Sep 51), "The Fur-Flaunting Floozy" (26 Sep 51), "The Wild, Wild Woman Case" (4 Oct 51), "The Frivolous Forger Fracas" (11 Oct 51), "The Nicely Nixed Nixon Case" (18 Oct 51), "The Pixie-Picker Pickle Case" (8 Nov 51), "Bentley's Boo-Boo Case" (15 Oct 52), and "Buggered Bunco Boys" (12 Nov 52).

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Title: Nightbeat: Night Stories

Author: NBC Radio

Narrator: Michael C. Gwynne

Format: Original Recording

Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-20-16

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

In 1950, NBC began broadcasting Nightbeat, considered one of the finest shows of its time, about Randy Stone, a reporter who covered the night beat for the Chicago Star with a unique blend of wit, compassion, and toughness. From murder to mystery, from heartache to hardboiled, every night brought a new story to Randy Stone.

Radio Archives invites you to listen to six brand new Nightbeat stories in Nightbeat: Night Stories. This nostalgic collection of new tales for your listening pleasure comes alive courtesy of noted actor Michael C. Gwynne. Delivering each line with a mix of two fisted determination and humanity, Gwynne makes Randy Stone and his Chicago living, breathing realities for both Nightbeat fans and new listeners. Listen as 1950s Chicago comes alive when the sun sets on Nightbeat: Night Stories.

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Title: Let George Do It, Vol. 1

Subtitle: The Classic Radio Collection

Author: Hollywood 360

Narrator: Bob Bailey, full cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-16

Publisher: Black Eye Entertainment

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

The detective series Let George Do It came to radio in 1946. It starred Bob Bailey as George Valentine, ex-GI and detective for hire. Clients came to Valentine's office after reading a newspaper carrying his classified ad: "Personal notice: Danger's my stock-in-trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details."

Valentine's secretary was Claire Brooks, aka Brooksie. Other regulars included Brooksie's kid brother, Sonny; George's nemesis on the police force, Lieutenant Riley; and the elevator operator and handyman in George's apartment building, Caleb.

Casts came from radio's top tier of actors, including William Conrad, John Dehner, Lurene Tuttle, Harry Bartell, and Hans Conreid, to name a few. Don Clark directed scripts by David Victor and Jackson Gillis. Sponsored by Standard Oil, Let George Do It was last heard in 1955.

The 12 exciting episodes in this collection aired in 1948 and 1949: "The Body in the Closet" (12 Apr 48), "The Penthouse" (19 Apr 48), "The Pack of Boys" (26 Apr 48), "The Tunnel" (3 May 48), "The Island in the Lake" (31 May 48), "Have Some Excitement" (7 Jun 48), "The Bodyguard" (14 Jun 48), "The Unfit Mother" (21 Jun 48), "One Against the City" (7 Feb 49), "Destination Dead End" (14 Feb 49), "The Roundabout Murder" (7 Mar 49), and "The Motive Is Murder" (14 Mar 49).

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Title: The Whistler - More Than 500 Radio Shows!, Volume 1

Author: J. Donald Wilson

Narrator: Bill Forman

Format: Original Recording

Length: 100 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-16

Publisher: ABN

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

The Whistler was a radio mystery anthology that debuted on CBS Radio on May 16, 1942. The show was heard only on the West Coast and had Signal Oil as the main sponsor. There were attempts to broadcast the show on the East Coast, one in July to September 1946 and the other in March 1947 to September 1948, with Campbell Soup and Household Finance as the suggested sponsors.

The show centered on a character called The Whistler, the mysterious narrator of various murder stories. The role was given to popular radio announcer Bill Forman, although there were occasions where other personalities, like Marvin Miller, Bill Johnstone, Gale Gordon, Everett Clarke, and Joseph Kearns, took over.

Despite the show being broadcast on the West Coast only, The Whistler was able to become one of the most popular and longest-running crime mystery dramas. It ended on September 22, 1955.

Enjoy the most complete collection - more than 500 shows. This is volume one of three volumes.

Please note: This is an historical recording. The audio quality represents the technology of the time when it was produced.

Members Reviews:

Beware the sting in the tail!

What made the experience of listening to The Whistler - More than 500 Radio Shows!, Volume 1 the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed these old timey radio shows of murder, mystery and suspense! Their vintage sound and the 'Signal Oil' adverts all add to the period charm. They kind of remind me of 'Tales of the Unexpected' in tone.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It has to be the Whistler himself with his mocking tone and all-knowing manner. After all, he knows the shadows that lurk in the hearts and minds of men and women who have strayed from the path etc. etc.!!

Have you listened to any of Bill Formans other performances? How does this one compare?

I have not, but his taunting and goading of the guilty characters is excellent and his creepy laugh! The haunting theme tune is also great.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

"Thought you were so clever, didn't you Marjorie? You thought no-one would ever find out... but you cannot escape THE WHISTLER!"

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Title: The Shadow Vol. 20

Author: The Shadow

Narrator: Bret Morrison

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-16

Publisher: Radio Spirits, Inc.

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

Death and the Black Fedora (1/18/1948)

The House That Death Built (1/25/1948)

One Dead and Two to Go (2/1/1948)

Terror at Wolf's Head Knoll (2/15/1948)

The Nursery Rhyme Murders (2/22/1948)

"Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men? The Shadow knows!"

From 1930 to 1954, the wealthy Lamont Cranston was one of the best-known characters on radio, using his mystical powers to fight crime. The only person who knew The Shadow's true identity was his "friend and companion, the lovely Margot Lane". Through the years, The Shadow was portrayed by Frank Readick, Orson Welles, Bill Johnstone, Bret Morrison, and others. As listeners were reminded at the end of every episode:

"The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay! The Shadow knows!"

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Title: Dragnet Vol. 21

Author: Dragnet

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-16

Publisher: Radio Spirits, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

Big Bible (9/28/1954)

Big Handsome Bandit (10/5/1954)

Big Tar Baby (10/12/1954)

Big Mannequin (10/19/1954)

Big Locker (11/2/1954)

Critic Reviews:

"By far the most popular police/crime program of all time. It enjoyed enormous success on radio." (Jon David Swartz and Robert C. Reinehr, Handbook of Old-Time Radio)

Members Reviews:

Volume 21 of 22

Any additional comments?

There are 5 episodes in this collection. If you can't find the link to search for the Dragnet Collections then search for DragCOL instead.

I've listened to Dragnet for years. These volumes appear as single editions in your library. Most of them have great sound quality. Because each story is individual you will not see reviews on the whole volume very often. Most reviews are on each story.

Most original radio episodes were sponsored by cigarette companies. Sometimes a plug for the cigarettes is made by Jack Webb, the primary voice of Dragnet, sometimes other celebrities will join the list of promoters. There are a few extra comments such as to attend church each week, become active in your community, serve on jury duty and even one which recommends reading your Bible during National Bible Week. Each episode has a story of crime and punishment, most have a twist for the culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Most stories could happen today. Heroin, drug use, stealing, forgery, murder - nothing different from our local news, what is different is leaving a dime for use of the phone, lunch plates costing $2, offering smokes to every person they meet along the way. Police officers can no longer afford to keep everyone in cigarettes the way these are passed out.

The radio crimes are less violent because language that could cross the airwaves was limited and could not use slang or street terms. This makes Dragnet episodes suitable for all ages. Worthwhile and certainly a great value when you consider the price and how many hours you get of listening. Dragnet is awesome!

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Title: Dragnet Vol. 12

Author: Dragnet

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-16

Publisher: Radio Spirits, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

Big Informant (3/22/1953)

Big Dream (3/29/1953)

Big Chet (4/5/1953)

Big Compulsion (4/12/1953)

Big Rip (4/19/1953)

Critic Reviews:

"By far the most popular police/crime program of all time. It enjoyed enormous success on radio." (Jon David Swartz and Robert C. Reinehr, Handbook of Old-Time Radio)

Members Reviews:

Volume 12 of 22

Any additional comments?

There are 5 episodes in this collection. If you can't find the link to search for the Dragnet Collections then search for DragCOL instead.

I've listened to Dragnet for years. These volumes appear as single editions in your library. Most of them have great sound quality. Because each story is individual you will not see reviews on the whole volume very often. Most reviews are on each story.

Most original radio episodes were sponsored by cigarette companies. Sometimes a plug for the cigarettes is made by Jack Webb, the primary voice of Dragnet, sometimes other celebrities will join the list of promoters. There are a few extra comments such as to attend church each week, become active in your community, serve on jury duty and even one which recommends reading your Bible during National Bible Week. Each episode has a story of crime and punishment, most have a twist for the culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Most stories could happen today. Heroin, drug use, stealing, forgery, murder - nothing different from our local news, what is different is leaving a dime for use of the phone, lunch plates costing $2, offering smokes to every person they meet along the way. Police officers can no longer afford to keep everyone in cigarettes the way these are passed out.

The radio crimes are less violent because language that could cross the airwaves was limited and could not use slang or street terms. This makes Dragnet episodes suitable for all ages. Worthwhile and certainly a great value when you consider the price and how many hours you get of listening. Dragnet is awesome!

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Title: Dragnet Vol. 9

Author: Dragnet

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-16

Publisher: Radio Spirits, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

Big Walk (11/16/1952)

Big Guilt (11/23/1952)

Big Shirt (11/30/1952)

Big Mole (12/7/1952)

Big Eavesdrop (12/14/1952)

Critic Reviews:

"By far the most popular police/crime program of all time. It enjoyed enormous success on radio." (Jon David Swartz and Robert C. Reinehr, Handbook of Old-Time Radio)

Members Reviews:

Volume 9 of 22

Any additional comments?

There are 5 episodes in this collection. If you can't find the link to search for the Dragnet Collections then search for DragCOL instead.

I've listened to Dragnet for years. These volumes appear as single editions in your library. Most of them have great sound quality. Because each story is individual you will not see reviews on the whole volume very often. Most reviews are on each story.

Most original radio episodes were sponsored by cigarette companies. Sometimes a plug for the cigarettes is made by Jack Webb, the primary voice of Dragnet, sometimes other celebrities will join the list of promoters. There are a few extra comments such as to attend church each week, become active in your community, serve on jury duty and even one which recommends reading your Bible during National Bible Week. Each episode has a story of crime and punishment, most have a twist for the culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Most stories could happen today. Heroin, drug use, stealing, forgery, murder - nothing different from our local news, what is different is leaving a dime for use of the phone, lunch plates costing $2, offering smokes to every person they meet along the way. Police officers can no longer afford to keep everyone in cigarettes the way these are passed out.

The radio crimes are less violent because language that could cross the airwaves was limited and could not use slang or street terms. This makes Dragnet episodes suitable for all ages. Worthwhile and certainly a great value when you consider the price and how many hours you get of listening. Dragnet is awesome!

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Title: Dragnet Vol. 22

Author: Dragnet

Format: Original Recording

Length: 4 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-16

Publisher: Radio Spirits, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery

Publisher's Summary:

Big Mug (1/4/1955)

Big No-Tooth (4/5/1955)

Big Man (1/12/1950 and 1/19/1950)

Big Mask (12/28/1952)

Big Red (1/3/1952 and 1/10/1952)

Critic Reviews:

"By far the most popular police/crime program of all time. It enjoyed enormous success on radio." (Jon David Swartz and Robert C. Reinehr, Handbook of Old-Time Radio)

Members Reviews:

Volume 22 of 22

Any additional comments?

There are 5 episodes in this collection. Big Red and Big Mask are aired over two weeks, while Big Man is aired in a special 1 hour program. 4 hours in this volume which makes a great value.

I've listened to Dragnet for years. These volumes appear as single editions in your library. Most of them have great sound quality. Because each story is individual you will not see reviews on the whole volume very often. Most reviews are on each story.

Most original radio episodes were sponsored by cigarette companies. Sometimes a plug for the cigarettes is made by Jack Webb, the primary voice of Dragnet, sometimes other celebrities will join the list of promoters. There are a few extra comments such as to attend church each week, become active in your community, serve on jury duty and even one which recommends reading your Bible during National Bible Week. Each episode has a story of crime and punishment, most have a twist for the culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Most stories could happen today. Heroin, drug use, stealing, forgery, murder - nothing different from our local news, what is different is leaving a dime for use of the phone, lunch plates costing $2, offering smokes to every person they meet along the way. Police officers can no longer afford to keep everyone in cigarettes the way these are passed out.

The radio crimes are less violent because language that could cross the airwaves was limited and could not use slang or street terms. This makes Dragnet episodes suitable for all ages. Worthwhile and certainly a great value when you consider the price and how many hours you get of listening. Dragnet is awesome!