Ron's Amazing Stories

RAS #691 - The D.O.A. Story


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This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we have the man who solved his own murder. We explore the curious case of Frank Bigelow—a man who was murdered but lived long enough to solve his own case. Sound unbelievable? That's the premise of the 1949 film D.O.A., and today, we're bringing you its radio adaptation from the Screen Director's Playhouse, featuring Edmund O’Brien reprising his role. Episode Highlights: The baffling question: "Have you ever been murdered?" (Hopefully, no!) Film Thoughts: A humorous, insightful look at D.O.A. (1949), starring Edmond O’Brien. Discover why this film stands out in the film noir genre and how it became a cult classic despite mixed initial reviews.. Radio Adaptation: Edited for this podcast, we present the Screen Director's Playhouse version of D.O.A., originally aired on June 21, 1951. D.O.A. is more than just a film noir; it's a tale of irony, determination, and dramatic flair. Frank Bigelow’s story serves as a reminder of resilience—even when time is quite literally running out. Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with fellow mystery and film noir enthusiasts. Until next time—stay curious! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
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